The beneficial effects of silicon and its role for plants are well established; however, the
advantages of silicon nanoparticles over its bulk material are an area that is less explored …

Developing urbanization, water shortage, watercourse pollution, and demands for more food
due to population growth require a more efficient water irrigation and fertilizer application …

Over the past decade, owing to key properties such as high surface area, tailorable pore
size and excellent accessibility to active sites, porous materials have shown significant …

The fertilizer use in developing countries has shown a steady increase over the last few
decades, and the use and manufacture of N fertilizers contributes to about 60% of the total …

In the recent scenario of global warming and climate change, numerous biotic and abiotic
stresses inhibit crop growth and development and finally lead to reduced crop productivity …

Urban green infrastructures have been well recognized for their roles in providing
ecosystem services in cities. However, their environmental performances have not been fully …

Zeolites can be extensively employed in agricultural activities because they improve soil
properties such as infiltration rates, saturated hydraulic conductivity, water holding capacity …

The addition of natural or synthetic zeolites alters a soil's chemical, physical and biological
properties. Due to the existence of a complex internal structure, zeolites have the potential to …

In many arid and semi-arid regions of the world, water deficiency is becoming a major
limitation for sustainable regional development. Applying zeolite to the soil can improve its …

Maintaining or improving the soil quality is crucial for agricultural productivity. This study was
undertaken to evaluate the effect of zeolite and its combination with chemical fertilizer and …