This comprehensive review thoroughly examines starch's structure, modifications, and
applications in slow/controlled-release fertilizers (SRFs) for agricultural purposes. The …

Agriculture will face the issue of ensuring food security for a growing global population
without compromising environmental security as demand for the world's food systems …

The growth of the human population is causing an exponential increase in the need for food.
Fertilizers are one of the most important elements to meet this increased demand and to …

Fertilizer plays an important role in maintaining soil fertility, increasing yields and improving
harvest quality. However, a significant portion of fertilizers are lost, increasing agricultural …

The development of slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) has attracted increasing attention,
especially in the last two decades since the well-recognized environmental problem caused …

In an alarming tale of agricultural excess, the relentless overuse of chemical fertilizers in
modern farming methods have wreaked havoc on the once-fertile soil, mercilessly depleting …

Starch, as a widely available renewable resource, has the potential to be used in the
production of controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) that support sustainable agriculture …

Fertilizers play an essential role in increasing crop yield, maintaining soil fertility, and
provide a steady supply of nutrients for plant requirements. The excessive use of …

The inefficient delivery of agrichemicals in agrifood systems is among the leading cause of
serious negative planetary and public health impacts. Such inefficiency is mainly attributed …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), sometimes known as hydrogels, have been proposed as
soil amendments to enhance soil water management. But the performance of SAPs as soil …