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

Developing new agricultural products, such as new fertilizers with high use efficiency and
less negative impact on the environment, is required in sustainable agriculture. In this vein …

Urea has served as the primary nitrogenous fertilizer globally since the early 1950s. It is
widely recognized as the most concentrated nitrogen source, containing approximately 46 …

Controlled release urea (CRU) represents an efficacious solution that can increase maize
yield, reduce negative environmental impacts, and improve soil quality. Nevertheless, the …

In this study, a novel double-layer slow-release fertilizer (SRF) was developed utilizing
stearic acid (SA) as a hydrophobic inner coating and a blend of starch phosphate carbamate …

Plants require essential macronutrients such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and
potassium (K), but their availability in soil is often inefficient due to evaporation, leaching …

As one of the essential nutrients plants need to grow, phosphorus presents the drawback of
immobilizing in high-Fe and Al soils. Therefore, it is necessary to properly manage P …

A composite soil conditioner based on Fe-doped hydroxyapatite/polydopamine/amino
carbon nanotubes (Fe-HAP@ PDA@ CNT-NH 2) was prepared for controlling release of …