Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(11)
Published: Oct. 20, 2024
Abstract
The
pursuit
of
sustainable
agriculture
has
become
imperative
in
addressing
global
food
security
challenges
while
minimizing
environmental
impacts.
Recent
innovations
nanotechnology
have
given
rise
to
a
promising
solution:
nanofertilizers.
Research
reveals
that
these
nanofertilizers
can
significantly
enhance
nutrient
use
efficiency,
reducing
consequences,
and
advancing
the
cause
cleaner
production.
With
potential
increases
up
30%
efficiency
20%
crop
yields
compared
traditional
fertilizers,
demonstrate
capability
substitute
50%
conventional
thereby
diminishing
their
ecological
footprint.
This
review
paper
explores
emerging
trends
advancements
field
revolutionize
modern
agriculture.
We
delve
into
fundamental
concepts
nanofertilizers,
including
unique
characteristics
controlled-release
mechanisms.
analysed
impact
on
productivity,
quality,
growth
through
lens
research
findings
case
studies.
While
acknowledging
substantial
we
also
address
safety
considerations,
emphasizing
importance
responsible
deployment.
In
an
era
prioritizing
concerns,
offer
solution
meet
growing
demands
protecting
ecosystems.
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Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
419, P. 126493 - 126493
Published: June 26, 2021
Expanding
applications
of
metal-based
nanoparticles
(NPs)
in
industry
and
agriculture
have
influenced
agro-ecosystems.
However,
relatively
little
is
known
about
the
bioaccumulation,
distribution,
phytotoxicity
ZnO-NPs,
CuO-NPs,
ZnO-bulk,
CuO-bulk,
Zn2+,
or
Cu2+
maize.
Plants
were
exposed
to
0.05–2
mg
ml−1
g−1
six
tested
materials
agar
(7
days)
hydroponic
medium
(20
days),
sandy-clay-loam
soil
40
days).
Seed
germination,
emergence
lengths
plumules,
principal
seminal
roots
significantly
inhibited
by
Cu2+.
Toxicity
was
more
pronounced
culture
than
soil,
perceptible
alterations
biomolecules
evident.
ICP-MS
analysis
exhibited
progressive
uptake
metals
while
morphological,
elemental,
surface/deeper
scanning
showed
translocation
distribution
NPs
tissues.
Tested
induced
enhanced
superoxide
radical
production,
lipid
peroxidation,
antioxidant
enzymes
proline
levels.
Exposure
reduced
P-accumulation,
photosynthesis,
protein
production.
Zn2+
found
be
toxic
NPs.
Compared
20
days
exposure
toxicity
slightly
increased
after
days.
ZnO-NPs
CuO-NPs
apoptotic
sub-G1
population
22.4%
38%,
respectively.
These
results
provide
a
better
understanding
mechanistic
aspects
responsible
for
nanotoxicities
ZnO-
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. e12787 - e12787
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Zn
is
an
indispensable
nutrient
for
crops
that
usually
presents
low
bioavailability.
Different
techniques
have
been
proposed
to
improve
the
bioavailability
of
Zn,
including
use
nanofertilizers.
The
objective
study
was
evaluate
applications
drench
(D)
and
foliar
(F)
ZnO
nanoparticles
(NZnO)
compared
those
ionic
Zn2+
(ZnSO4)
in
lettuce.
plants
cv.
Great
Lakes
407
produced
pots
4
L
with
perlite-peat
moss
(1:1)
under
greenhouse
conditions.
treatments
consisted
NZnO
replaced
total
provided
a
Steiner
solution,
as
follows:
(100%D)
(control);
(50%D+50%F);
(100%D);
(75%D);
(50%D);
(75%F)
(50%F).
Four
were
made
frequency
15
days.
75
days
after
transplant
(DAP),
fresh
dry
biomass,
chlorophyll
a,
b,
β-carotene,
phenolics,
flavonoids,
antioxidant
capacity,
vitamin
C,
glutathione,
H2O2,
protein,
enzymatic
activity
PAL,
CAT,
APX,
GPX
evaluated.
mineral
concentrations
(N,
P,
K,
Ca,
Mg,
S,
Cu,
Fe,
Mn,
Mo,
Ni,
Si)
leaves
roots
also
determined.
results
showed
that,
Zn2+,
promoted
increases
biomass
(14-52%),
chlorophylls
(32-69%),
compounds
such
C.
enzymes
like
CAT
well
concentration
Si
increased
NZnO.
A
better
response
found
most
variables
equivalent
50-75%
applied
conventionally.
These
demonstrate
replacement
possible,
promoting
fertilizer
efficiency
nutraceutical
quality
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(22), P. 9875 - 9886
Published: May 9, 2024
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
cause
biotoxicity
and
pose
a
potential
ecological
threat;
however,
their
effects
on
plant
metabolism
eco-corona
evolution
between
NPs
organisms
remain
unclear.
This
study
clarified
the
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
physiological
metabolic
responses
induced
by
three
different
ZnO
with
sizes
hydrophobicity
in
sprouts
(
