Nanotechnology in food and plant science: challenges and future prospects
MA Ansari - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Globally, food safety and security are receiving a lot of attention to ensure a steady supply of
nutrient-rich and safe food. Nanotechnology is used in a wide range of technical processes …
nutrient-rich and safe food. Nanotechnology is used in a wide range of technical processes …
[HTML][HTML] Silicon nanoparticles: Synthesis, uptake and their role in mitigation of biotic stress
In the current scenario of global warming and climate change, plants face many biotic
stresses, which restrain growth, development and productivity. Nanotechnology is gaining …
stresses, which restrain growth, development and productivity. Nanotechnology is gaining …
Nanofertilizers for agricultural and environmental sustainability
Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers in the agricultural production systems to keep pace
with the food and nutritional demand of the gallo** population had an adverse impact on …
with the food and nutritional demand of the gallo** population had an adverse impact on …
Melatonin: a vital pro-tectant for crops against heat stress: mechanisms and prospects
Heat stress (HS) is a serious environmental stress that negatively affects crop growth and
productivity across the globe. The recent increase in atmospheric temperature caused by …
productivity across the globe. The recent increase in atmospheric temperature caused by …
Nanomaterials for postharvest management of insect pests: Current state and future perspectives
Globally, between one quarter and one-third of total grains produced each year are lost
during storage mainly through infestation of insect pests. Among the available control …
during storage mainly through infestation of insect pests. Among the available control …
Unveiling the combined effect of nano fertilizers and conventional fertilizers on crop productivity, profitability, and soil well-being
It is widely accepted that deficiency of macro (nitrogen) and micronutrients (zinc, copper etc.)
affects the plant growth and development which cause a significant threat to crop production …
affects the plant growth and development which cause a significant threat to crop production …
Recent advances in nano-fertilizers: synthesis, crop yield impact, and economic analysis
The escalating global demand for food production has predominantly relied on the extensive
application of conventional fertilizers (CFs). However, the increased use of CFs has raised …
application of conventional fertilizers (CFs). However, the increased use of CFs has raised …
[HTML][HTML] Silver nanoparticles in therapeutics and beyond: A review of mechanism insights and applications
Silver nanoparticles (NPs) have become highly promising agents in the field of biomedical
science, offering wide therapeutic potential due to their unique physicochemical properties …
science, offering wide therapeutic potential due to their unique physicochemical properties …
Post-Harvest Enhancing and Botrytis cinerea Control of Strawberry Fruits Using Low Cost and Eco-Friendly Natural Oils
This work investigates an experimental study for using low-cost and eco-friendly oils to
increase the shelf life of strawberry fruit. Three natural oils were used:(i) Eucalyptus …
increase the shelf life of strawberry fruit. Three natural oils were used:(i) Eucalyptus …
Impact of Foliar Application of ZnO and Fe3O4 Nanoparticles on Seed Yield and Physio-Biochemical Parameters of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Seed under Open Field …
Nutritionally rich cucumber seeds remain in demand in the agricultural, health and cosmetic
sectors as they are essential for a successful crop stand establishment and seed-based …
sectors as they are essential for a successful crop stand establishment and seed-based …