Application of nanotechnology in agriculture, postharvest loss reduction and food processing: food security implication and challenges

K Neme, A Nafady, S Uddin, YB Tola - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
Ensuring food security in developing countries is highly challenging due to low productivity
of the agriculture sector, degradation of natural resources, high post farming losses, less or …

Nanofertilizers: A smart and sustainable attribute to modern agriculture

A Nongbet, AK Mishra, YK Mohanta, S Mahanta… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
The widespread use of fertilizers is a result of the increased global demand for food. The
commonly used chemical fertilizers may increase plant growth and output, but they have …

[HTML][HTML] Interaction of plants and metal nanoparticles: Exploring its molecular mechanisms for sustainable agriculture and crop improvement

DV Francis, AK Abdalla, W Mahakham… - Environment …, 2024 - Elsevier
Metal nanoparticles offer promising prospects in agriculture, enhancing plant growth and
ensuring food security. Silver, gold, copper, and zinc nanoparticles possess unique …

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 …

Coping with the challenges of abiotic stress in plants: New dimensions in the field application of nanoparticles

VD Rajput, T Minkina, A Kumari, Harish, VK Singh… - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Abiotic stress in plants is a crucial issue worldwide, especially heavy-metal contaminants,
salinity, and drought. These stresses may raise a lot of issues such as the generation of …

Nanobiotechnological advancements in agriculture and food industry: Applications, nanotoxicity, and future perspectives

SS Ali, R Al-Tohamy, E Koutra, MS Moawad… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
The high demand for sufficient and safe food, and continuous damage of environment by
conventional agriculture are major challenges facing the globe. The necessity of smart …

Plants and rhizospheric environment: Affected by zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). A review

L Liu, H Nian, T Lian - Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Nowadays, there are many critical concerns in the agricultural sector, including reduced
productivity of plants due to various environmental factors. Hence, a continuous innovation …

Nanomaterials based sensors for analysis of food safety

A Shruti, N Bage, P Kar - Food chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
The freshness of the food is a major issue because spoiled food lacks critical nutrients for
growth and could be harmful to human health if consumed directly. Nanomaterials are …

The strategic applications of natural polymer nanocomposites in food packaging and agriculture: Chances, challenges, and consumers' perception

M Wypij, J Trzcińska-Wencel, P Golińska… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Natural polymer-based nanocomposites have received significant attention in both scientific
and industrial research in recent years. They can help to eliminate the consequences of …

[HTML][HTML] Use of metal nanoparticles in agriculture. A review on the effects on plant germination

V Santás-Miguel, M Arias-Estévez… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Agricultural nanotechnology has become a powerful tool to help crops and improve
agricultural production in the context of a growing world population. However, its application …