Nanotechnology is a tool that in the last decade has demonstrated multiple applications in
several sectors, including agroindustry. There has been an advance in the development of …

Modern agricultural practices have triggered the process of agricultural pollution. This
process can cause the degradation of eco-systems, land, and environment owing to the …

Chitosan, a low-cost and multipurpose polymer with numerous desired physicochemical and
biological properties has been tested for various applications in agriculture, pharmacy, and …

Drought is a main abiotic stress that restricts plant growth and development. The increased
global demand of anti-cancer alkaloids extracted from periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) is …

The worldwide agricultural enterprise is facing immense pressure to intensify to feed the
world's increasing population while the resources are dwindling. Fertilizers which are …

Globally, food safety and security are receiving a lot of attention to ensure a steady supply of
nutrient-rich and safe food. Nanotechnology is used in a wide range of technical processes …

We report a novel chitosan-silicon nanofertilizer (CS–Si NF) wherein chitosan-
tripolyphosphate (TPP) nano-matrix has been used to encapsulate silicon (Si) for its slow …

Global agriculture is urgently seeking ways to mitigate the detrimental effects of conventional
chemical fertilizers on the environment. Biodegradable, eco-friendly, renewable energy …

Fortification of food with mineral micronutrients and micronutrient supplementation occupied
the center stage during the two-year-long Corona Pandemic, highlighting the urgent need to …

Increased release of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) from widely used commercial
products has threatened environmental health and safety, particularly the repeated …