The application of chitosan as a carrier for fertilizer: A review

RS Riseh, MG Vazvani, JF Kennedy - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
The smart combination of agriculture and other sciences can greatly reduce the limits of
fertilizer use. Chitosan is a linear amino polysaccharide with a rigid structure which has …

A review of chitosan nanoparticles: Nature's gift for transforming agriculture through smart and effective delivery mechanisms

RS Riseh, M Vatankhah, M Hassanisaadi… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) have emerged as a promising tool in agricultural
advancements due to their unique properties including, biocompatability, biodegradability …

Eco-friendly and safe alternatives for the valorization of shrimp farming waste

AK Wani, N Akhtar, TG Mir, F Rahayu, C Suhara… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
The seafood industry generates waste, including shells, bones, intestines, and wastewater.
The discards are nutrient-rich, containing varying concentrations of carotenoids, proteins …

The effects of particle size distribution and moisture variation on mechanical strength of biopolymer-treated soil

H Fatehi, DEL Ong, J Yu, I Chang - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biopolymers have recently shown great potential to replace traditional binding materials in
geotechnical engineering; however, more research is required to reach a deeper …

Nano-Management approaches for Salt Tolerance in plants under field and in Vitro conditions

D Sári, A Ferroudj, N Abdalla, H El-Ramady… - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Soil salinity is a serious global problem that threatens a high percentage of the global soils.
Salinity stress can create ionic, oxidative, and osmotic stress, along with hormonal …

RNAi-chitosan biopesticides for managing forest insect pests: an outlook

K Mogilicherla, A Roy - Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The expanding world population demands superior forest protection to fulfil feasible
environmental certainty. The persistent pest infestations negatively influence forest health …

The effects of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles on physiological, biochemical, and antioxidant properties of Vitex plant (Vitex agnus-Castus L)

SMM Farahi, MET Yazdi, E Einafshar, M Akhondi… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Abstract Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO 2 NPs) are widely used in agriculture in order
to increase the yield and growth characteristics of plants. This study investigated the effects …

[HTML][HTML] Bio-inspired green nanomaterials for tomato plant cultivation: An innovative approach of green nanotechnology in agriculture

S Khan, A Wang, J Liu, I Khan, S Sadiq, A Khan… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, green nanomaterials are increasingly being utilized in horticulture and
agriculture due to their potential to transform plant development, improve crop yield, combat …

Chitosan nanocomposites as a nano-bio tool in phytopathogen control

S Bhatt, R Pathak, VD Punetha, M Punetha - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024 - Elsevier
Chitosan, an economically viable and versatile biopolymer, exhibits a wide array of
advantageous physicochemical and biological properties. Chitosan nanocomposites …

Improvement in Essential Oil Quantity and Quality of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) by Integrative Application of Chitosan Nanoparticles and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal …

M Amani Machiani, A Javanmard, A Ostadi, K Alizadeh - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Water stress is one of the critical abiotic stresses and limiting factors in the productivity of
plants, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. In recent years, the application of bio …