Emerging frontiers in nanotechnology for precision agriculture: Advancements, hurdles and prospects

A Yadav, K Yadav, R Ahmad, KA Abd-Elsalam - Agrochemicals, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review article provides an extensive overview of the emerging frontiers of
nanotechnology in precision agriculture, highlighting recent advancements, hurdles, and …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in biopolymeric nanopesticides: A new eco-friendly/eco-protective perspective in precision agriculture

R Kumar, N Kumar, VD Rajput, S Mandzhieva… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Pesticides are essential to contemporary agriculture and are required to safeguard plants
from hazardous pests, diseases, and weeds. In addition to harming the environment …

Polysaccharide mediated nanodrug delivery: A review

D Gaikwad, R Sutar, D Patil - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polysaccharides have drawn a lot of attention due to their potential as carriers for drugs and
other bioactive chemicals. In drug delivery systems, natural macromolecules such as …

Nanobiochar: soil and plant interactions and their implications for sustainable agriculture

B Brar, BS Saharan, CS Seth, A Kamboj, K Bala… - Biocatalysis and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biochar, a carbon black substance with immense value, has been utilized since the Pre-
Columbian Era to enhance soil fertility and support crop growth. Modern society has …

[HTML][HTML] Morphological and Biochemical Response of Potatoes to Exogenous Application of ZnO and SiO2 Nanoparticles in a Water Deficit Environment

WA Al-Selwey, AA Alsadon, MM Alenazi, M Tarroum… - Horticulturae, 2023 - mdpi.com
A field study was conducted to understand the effectiveness of foliar applications of ZnO-
NPs (0, 50, 100 mg L− 1) and SiO2-NPs (0, 25, 50 mg L− 1) on potato plant growth …

Bionanocomposites: A new approach for fungal disease management

M Rameez, N Khan, S Ahmad, MM Ahmad - Biocatalysis and Agricultural …, 2024 - Elsevier
Fungal diseases pose a significant threat to agriculture, human well-being, and the
environment. Conventional approaches to fungal disease management, such as chemical …

Evaluation of cytotoxicity, release behavior and phytopathogens control by Mancozeb-Loaded Guar Gum nanoemulsions for sustainable agriculture

R Kumar, M Nehra, D Kumar, BS Saharan… - Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chemical fungicides are the backbone of modern agriculture, but an alternative formulation
is necessary for sustainable crop production to address human health issues and soil/water …

Sustainable management of rice by-products: environmental challenges, industrial applications, and circular bio-economy innovations

A Kamboj, PK Sadh, P Chawla, BS Saharan… - Biocatalysis and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The agricultural sector plays an essential role in both human and economic growth, offering
sustenance, employment, income, raw materials, technological progress, and sustainability …

Chitin and chitosan nanocomposites: from the synthesis to the application

E Oyervides-Muñoz, MA Oyervides-Muñoz… - Green-Based …, 2023 - Springer
Chitin is a bio-based and biodegradable polymer since it is the second most abundant
natural polysaccharide on earth after cellulose. It is composed of N-acetyl-d-glucosamine …