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 …

Recent advances in nano-enabled seed treatment strategies for sustainable agriculture: challenges, risk assessment, and future perspectives

A Shelar, SH Nile, AV Singh, D Rothenstein, J Bill… - Nano-Micro Letters, 2023 - Springer
Agro seeds are vulnerable to environmental stressors, adversely affecting seed vigor, crop
growth, and crop productivity. Different agrochemical-based seed treatments enhance seed …

A comprehensive overview of nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture

S Arora, G Murmu, K Mukherjee, S Saha… - Journal of Biotechnology, 2022 - Elsevier
Plant nutrition is crucial in crop productivity and providing food security to the ever-
expanding population. Application of chemical/biological fertilizers and pesticides are the …

Polysaccharides, proteins, and their complex as microencapsulation carriers for delivery of probiotics: A review on carrier types and encapsulation techniques

A Xie, S Zhao, Z Liu, X Yue, J Shao, M Li, Z Li - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Probiotics provide several benefits for humans, including restoring the balance of gut
bacteria, boosting the immune system, and aiding in the management of certain conditions …

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 …

Nanofertilizer possibilities for healthy soil, water, and food in future: An overview

KK Verma, XP Song, A Joshi, VD Rajput… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Conventional fertilizers and pesticides are not sustainable for multiple reasons, including
high delivery and usage inefficiency, considerable energy, and water inputs with adverse …

Global trends in use of nano-fertilizers for crop production: Advantages and constraints–A review

N Kumar, SR Samota, K Venkatesh… - Soil and Tillage Research, 2023 - Elsevier
There is no question that the enormous increase in world food production is a direct result of
greater use of inorganic fertilizers. However, a number of research studies indicate that the …

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 …

Agronomic biofortification of food crops: An emerging opportunity for global food and nutritional security

AK Bhardwaj, S Chejara, K Malik, R Kumar… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
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 …

Can nanofertilizers mitigate multiple environmental stresses for higher crop productivity?

TA Shalaby, Y Bayoumi, Y Eid, H Elbasiouny… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The global food production for the worldwide population mainly depends on the huge
contributions of the agricultural sector. The cultivated crops of foods need various elements …