Nano-fertilizers: A sustainable technology for improving crop nutrition and food security
Excessive use of synthetic fertilizers cause economic burdens, increasing soil, water and
atmospheric pollution. Nano-fertilizers have shown great potential for their sustainable uses …
atmospheric pollution. Nano-fertilizers have shown great potential for their sustainable uses …
Effects of silicon and silicon-based nanoparticles on rhizosphere microbiome, plant stress and growth
Simple Summary Abiotic and biotic stresses are a major challenge for agricultural
production. To deal with stressed conditions, many techniques, including the use of …
production. To deal with stressed conditions, many techniques, including the use of …
[HTML][HTML] Nano-selenium, silicon and H2O2 boost growth and productivity of cucumber under combined salinity and heat stress
TA Shalaby, E Abd-Alkarim, F El-Aidy… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The production of cucumber under combined salinity and heat stress is a crucial challenge
facing many countries particularly in arid environments. This challenge could be controlled …
facing many countries particularly in arid environments. This challenge could be controlled …
Influence of Nano Silicon and Nano Selenium on Root Characters, Growth, Ion Selectivity, Yield, and Yield Components of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under Salinity …
Rice production under salinity stress is a critical challenge facing many countries,
particularly those in arid and semi-arid regions. This challenge could be handled by …
particularly those in arid and semi-arid regions. This challenge could be handled by …
Glycine betaine counters salinity stress by maintaining high K+/Na+ ratio and antioxidant defense via limiting Na+ uptake in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
This paper reports the role of exogenous glycine betaine (25 and 50 mM GB at a rate of 50
mL per plant) in enhancing NaCl-stress tolerance in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) …
mL per plant) in enhancing NaCl-stress tolerance in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) …
[HTML][HTML] Combined foliar and soil application of silica nanoparticles enhances the growth, flowering period and flower characteristics of marigold (Tagetes erecta L.)
EA Attia, N Elhawat - Scientia Horticulturae, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years, the utilization of nanoparticles, especially in agricultural sector, has been
intensively gained the interest of policymakers and the public. Most of these nanoparticles …
intensively gained the interest of policymakers and the public. Most of these nanoparticles …
Influence of silicon nano-particles on Avena sativa L. to alleviate the biotic stress of Rhizoctonia solani
Avena sativa L. a cereal crop that is badly affected by several abiotic and biotic stresses. In
the current study, silicon nanoparticles are used to mitigate the harmful effects of root rot …
the current study, silicon nanoparticles are used to mitigate the harmful effects of root rot …
Nanofungicides with Selenium and Silicon Can Boost the Growth and Yield of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and Control Alternaria Leaf Spot Disease
There is an urgent need to reduce the intensive use of chemical fungicides due to their
potential damage to human health and the environment. The current study investigated …
potential damage to human health and the environment. The current study investigated …
Understanding how silicon fertilization impacts chemical ecology and multitrophic interactions among plants, insects and beneficial arthropods
Silicon (Si), an essential nutrient in the plant health system, are gaining momentum in
facilitating defense mechanisms against biotic and abiotic stresses. Recently, Si has …
facilitating defense mechanisms against biotic and abiotic stresses. Recently, Si has …
Enhancement the mycosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles by using gamma radiation
BH Amin, HY Ahmed, EM El Gazzar… - Dose …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Selenium is a fundamental trace element of the living system. Microorganisms play a crucial
role in the selenium cycle, both in the environment and in life. Biogenic selenium …
role in the selenium cycle, both in the environment and in life. Biogenic selenium …