Plant biostimulants: Importance of the quality and yield of horticultural crops and the improvement of plant tolerance to abiotic stress—A review

M Drobek, M Frąc, J Cybulska - Agronomy, 2019 - mdpi.com
Biostimulants are among the natural preparations that improve the general health, vitality,
and growth of plants and protect them against infections. They can be successfully used in …

[HTML][HTML] A review on source-specific chemistry, functionality, and applications of chitin and chitosan

SM Joseph, S Krishnamoorthy, R Paranthaman… - Carbohydrate Polymer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Chitin (CT), an abundant biopolymer, next to cellulose, constitutes a vital renewable
resource obtained from diverse biological sources. Chitosan (CS), its main derivative, is …

Chitosan nanoparticles-based ionic gelation method: a promising candidate for plant disease management

NH Hoang, T Le Thanh, R Sangpueak, J Treekoon… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
By 2050, population growth and climate change will lead to increased demand for food and
water. Nanoparticles (NPs), an advanced technology, can be applied to many areas of …

Biostimulant-treated seedlings under sustainable agriculture: A global perspective facing climate change

A Malik, VS Mor, J Tokas, H Punia, S Malik, K Malik… - Agronomy, 2020 - mdpi.com
The primary objectives of modern agriculture includes the environmental sustainability, low
production costs, improved plants' resilience to various biotic and abiotic stresses, and high …

Cationic chitosan derivatives as potential antifungals: A review of structural optimization and applications

Y Qin, P Li, Z Guo - Carbohydrate polymers, 2020 - Elsevier
The increasing resistance of pathogen fungi poses a global public concern. There are
several limitations in current antifungals, including few available fungicides, severe toxicity …

Microbiome engineering and plant biostimulants for sustainable crop improvement and mitigation of biotic and abiotic stresses

SE Lau, WFA Teo, EY Teoh, BC Tan - Discover Food, 2022 - Springer
Globally, despite the intense agricultural production, the output is expected to be limited by
emerging infectious plant diseases and adverse impacts of climate change. The annual …

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 …

Chitosan nanomaterials: A prelim of next-generation fertilizers; existing and future prospects

D Prajapati, A Pal, C Dimkpa, U Singh, KA Devi… - Carbohydrate …, 2022 - Elsevier
Global agriculture is urgently seeking ways to mitigate the detrimental effects of conventional
chemical fertilizers on the environment. Biodegradable, eco-friendly, renewable energy …

[HTML][HTML] Nanobiotechnology to advance stress resilience in plants: Current opportunities and challenges

M Ijaz, F Khan, T Ahmed, M Noman, F Zulfiqar… - Materials Today Bio, 2023 - Elsevier
A sustainable and resilient crop production system is essential to meet the global food
demands. Traditional chemical-based farming practices have become ineffective due to …

Smart nanomaterial and nanocomposite with advanced agrochemical activities

A Kumar, A Choudhary, H Kaur, S Mehta… - Nanoscale Research …, 2021 - Springer
Conventional agriculture solely depends upon highly chemical compounds that have
negatively ill-affected the health of every living being and the entire ecosystem. Thus, the …