Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 27, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
global
population
has
been
increasing
for
the
past
century,
but
food
production
able
to
keep
up
with
growing
growth
because
of
fertilizer
use,
which
increased
by
21%
in
last
two
decades.
Nevertheless,
nutrient
use
efficiency
(NUE)
is
low,
ranging
from
10%
55%
across
different
crops
macronutrients
overfertilization
nutrients
imposing
environmental
risks.
There
a
pressing
need
better
NUE
sustainable
meet
population's
demand
without
impacting
environment.
Enhanced
fertilizers
(EEFs)
can
potentially
increase
and
mitigate
risks
coupling
their
release
crop
uptake.
EEFs
have
gained
significant
recognition
agricultural
research.
This
detailed
review
discusses
basics,
classification,
benefits
worldwide
various
crops,
coating
material
mechanism
are
discussed
extensive
detail
along
application
other
best
management
practices.
Additionally,
outlines
challenges
considerations
regarding
that
impact
adoption
at
scale
emphasizes
significance
investigating
future
strategies
directions,
stressing
importance
comprehensive
approach
address
research
gaps
ways
unlock
full
potential
agriculture.
assessment
underscores
efficacy
as
an
innovative
solution
enhance
impacts
related
fertilization.
Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 27, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
global
population
has
been
increasing
for
the
past
century,
but
food
production
able
to
keep
up
with
growing
growth
because
of
fertilizer
use,
which
increased
by
21%
in
last
two
decades.
Nevertheless,
nutrient
use
efficiency
(NUE)
is
low,
ranging
from
10%
55%
across
different
crops
macronutrients
overfertilization
nutrients
imposing
environmental
risks.
There
a
pressing
need
better
NUE
sustainable
meet
population's
demand
without
impacting
environment.
Enhanced
fertilizers
(EEFs)
can
potentially
increase
and
mitigate
risks
coupling
their
release
crop
uptake.
EEFs
have
gained
significant
recognition
agricultural
research.
This
detailed
review
discusses
basics,
classification,
benefits
worldwide
various
crops,
coating
material
mechanism
are
discussed
extensive
detail
along
application
other
best
management
practices.
Additionally,
outlines
challenges
considerations
regarding
that
impact
adoption
at
scale
emphasizes
significance
investigating
future
strategies
directions,
stressing
importance
comprehensive
approach
address
research
gaps
ways
unlock
full
potential
agriculture.
assessment
underscores
efficacy
as
an
innovative
solution
enhance
impacts
related
fertilization.
