Nanoparticles in agroindustry: Applications, toxicity, challenges, and trends

LA Paramo, AA Feregrino-Pérez, R Guevara… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Nanotechnology is a tool that in the last decade has demonstrated multiple applications in
several sectors, including agroindustry. There has been an advance in the development of …

A perspective review on green nanotechnology in agro-ecosystems: opportunities for sustainable agricultural practices & environmental remediation

G Bhandari, A Dhasmana, P Chaudhary, S Gupta… - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
The modern agricultural system is facing the unprecedented task of contriving the extensive
demand for agrarian production owing to population explosion and global climate change …

Effects of biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles on seed germination and seedling vigor of maize (Zea mays)

PD Itroutwar, G Kasivelu, V Raguraman… - Biocatalysis and …, 2020 - Elsevier
In the present study, biogenic synthesized zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles using as a nano-
priming agent for enhancing seed germination and seedling growth parameters of maize …

Biogenic ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using a novel plant extract: Application to enhance physiological and biochemical traits in maize

D Del Buono, A Di Michele, F Costantino, M Trevisan… - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The need to increase crop productivity and resistance directs interest in nanotechnology.
Indeed, biogenic metal oxide nanoparticles can promote beneficial effects in plants, while …

Iron Sulfate (FeSO4) Improved Physiological Attributes and Antioxidant Capacity by Reducing Oxidative Stress of Oryza sativa L. Cultivars in Alkaline Soil

A Saleem, A Zulfiqar, B Ali, MA Naseeb, AS Almasaudi… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Rice ranks second among cereals in dietary uses around the world. Rice is deficient in iron
(Fe), and these are important micronutrients for infants, men, and women. Fortification of rice …

Nano-priming techniques for plant physio-biochemistry and stress tolerance

H Imtiaz, M Shiraz, AR Mir, H Siddiqui… - Journal of Plant Growth …, 2023 - Springer
Abiotic and biotic stresses hamper our agricultural productivity by reducing crop growth,
leading to food crises all over the globe. At present, the main objective of environmentalists …

Nanotechnology in plants: recent advances and challenges

DF Fiol, MC Terrile, J Frik, FA Mesas… - Journal of Chemical …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Nanotechnology application in agriculture has been increasing over recent years and
constitutes a valuable tool to reach the goal of sustainable food production worldwide. A …

Combined Role of Fe Nanoparticles (Fe NPs) and Staphylococcus aureus L. in the Alleviation of Chromium Stress in Rice Plants

HF Alharby, S Ali - Life, 2022 - mdpi.com
Chromium (Cr) is a toxic heavy metal whose high concentration in soil badly affects plant
growth, photosynthesis, and overall yield. Metal-derived nano-particles and metal-resistant …

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) and Micronutrient Fortification in Food Crops Using Nanoparticle Technology

S Oh, G Cave, C Lu - Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
It is necessary to develop a resilient food supply that will withstand unexpected future shocks
and deliver the required amounts of nutrients to consumers. By increasing the sustainability …

Biogenic zinc oxide, copper oxide and selenium nanoparticles: preparation, characterization and their anti-bacterial activity against Vibrio parahaemolyticus

D Vinu, K Govindaraju, R Vasantharaja… - Journal of Nanostructure …, 2021 - Springer
The present study investigates biogenic preparation of zinc oxide (ZnO), copper oxide (CuO)
and selenium (Se) nanoparticles using the marine brown alga Sargassum swartzii. The …