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 …

Global trends in use of nano-fertilizers for crop production: Advantages and constraints–A review

N Kumar, SR Samota, K Venkatesh… - Soil and Tillage Research, 2023 - Elsevier
There is no question that the enormous increase in world food production is a direct result of
greater use of inorganic fertilizers. However, a number of research studies indicate that the …

Recent advances in nano-fertilizers: synthesis, crop yield impact, and economic analysis

BE Channab, AEL Idrissi, A Ammar, O Dardari… - Nanoscale, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
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 …

Ocimum basilicum-Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Induces Innate Immune Responses against Cucumber Mosaic Virus in Squash

A Abdelkhalek, H El-Gendi, FO Alotibi, AA Al-Askar… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) causes a significant threat to crop output sustainability and
human nutrition worldwide, since it is one of the most prevalent plant viruses infecting most …

Iron oxide nanoparticles as iron micronutrient fertilizer—Opportunities and limitations

S Shirsat, SK - Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Iron (Fe) is necessary for plant growth and development. Iron deficiency disrupts major
metabolic and cellular activities such as respiration, DNA synthesis, and chlorophyll …

Assessment of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in fruits from Iranian market (Shiraz): A health risk assessment study

A Mohammadpour, Z Emadi, M Keshtkar… - Journal of Food …, 2022 - Elsevier
The concentrations of PTEs in fruits (sold in Iranian markets) were evaluated in the present
study. The highest mean concentrations (µg/kg) of aluminum (519), chromium (VI)(20.6), iron …

Foliar application of different iron sources improves morpho-physiological traits and nutritional quality of broad bean grown in sandy soil

AWM Mahmoud, AA Ayad, HSM Abdel-Aziz… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nano-fertilizers are a new tool that can be used to address plant production challenges, and
it addresses such nutrient deficiencies through smart agriculture approaches. Iron (Fe) is a …

Nanozymes as a tool to boost agricultural production: from preparation to application

K Huang, C Hu, Q Tan, S Wu, S Shabala… - Environmental Science …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Nanozymes, as an emerging class of biomimetic enzymes, not only inherit the unique
properties of nanomaterials but also endow them with catalytic functions that are similar to …

Impact of iron sulfate (FeSO4) foliar application on growth, metabolites and antioxidative defense of Luffa cylindrica (Sponge gourd) under salt stress

M Waqas, N Ali, MY Ashraf, S Usman, AA Shah… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Salt stress is becoming a major issue for the world's environment and agriculture economy.
Different iron [Fe] sources can give an environmentally friendly alternative for salt-affected …

Recent Trends in Foliar Nanofertilizers: A Review

Y Ding, W Zhao, G Zhu, Q Wang, P Zhang, Y Rui - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
It is estimated that 40–70%, 80–90% and 50–90% of the conventional macronutrients N, P
and K applied to the soil are lost, respectively, resulting in considerable loss of resources …