Nanotechnology–A new frontier of nano-farming in agricultural and food production and its development

M Haris, T Hussain, HI Mohamed, A Khan… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The potential of nanotechnology for the development of sustainable agriculture has been
promising. The initiatives to meet the rising food needs of the rapidly growing world …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable agriculture systems in vegetable production using chitin and chitosan as plant biostimulants

MH Shahrajabian, C Chaski, N Polyzos, N Tzortzakis… - Biomolecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Chitin and chitosan are natural compounds that are biodegradable and nontoxic and have
gained noticeable attention due to their effective contribution to increased yield and agro …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of silicon and silicon-based nanoparticles on rhizosphere microbiome, plant stress and growth

VD Rajput, T Minkina, M Feizi, A Kumari, M Khan… - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Abiotic and biotic stresses are a major challenge for agricultural
production. To deal with stressed conditions, many techniques, including the use of …

Effects of nanofertilizers on soil and plant-associated microbial communities: Emerging trends and perspectives

M Kalwani, H Chakdar, A Srivastava, S Pabbi, P Shukla - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Modern agricultural practices are relying excessively upon the use of synthetic fertilizers to
supply essential nutrients to promote crop productivity. Though useful in the short term, their …

Strategic applications of nano-fertilizers for sustainable agriculture: Benefits and bottlenecks

GD Avila-Quezada, AP Ingle, P Golińska… - Nanotechnology …, 2022 - degruyter.com
The application of nano-fertilizers (NFs) is an emerging research field in agriculture. These
are materials in the size range of 1–100 nm that support the nutrition of the plants. It is a …

Nanomaterials as nanofertilizers and nanopesticides: an overview

CF Okey‐Onyesolu, M Hassanisaadi, M Bilal… - …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Nanotechnology has acquired increasing interest recently in agriculture and crop production
for achieving proficient utilization of resources by develo** nanodelivery systems for …

Foliage-sprayed nano-chitosan-loaded nitrogen boosts yield potentials, competitive ability, and profitability of intercropped maize-soybean

MM Abou El-Enin, AM Sheha, RS El-Serafy… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
The progressive reduction of synthetic agrochemical fertilizers is one of the key factors in the
shift from conventional agriculture to sustainable farming. Nitrogen (N) is the ruling element …

The applications of nanotechnology in crop production

C Liu, H Zhou, J Zhou - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
With the frequent occurrence of extreme climate, global agriculture is confronted with
unprecedented challenges, including increased food demand and a decline in crop …

Nano-enabled seed treatment: A new and sustainable approach to engineering climate-resilient crops

L Zhao, X Zhou, Z Kang, JR Peralta-Videa… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Under a changing climate, kee** the food supply steady for an ever-increasing population
will require crop plants adapted to environmental fluctuations. Genetic engineering and …