Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 606 - 606
Published: March 18, 2024
The
relationship
between
agriculture
and
food
is
very
close.
It
impossible
to
produce
adequate
crops
for
global
security
without
proper
farm
management.
Farming
practices
represent
direct
indirect
controlling
factors
in
terms
of
security.
management
influence
agro-food
production
from
seed
germination
through
the
post-harvest
treatments.
Nano-farming
utilizes
nanotechnologies
agricultural
production.
This
review
covers
four
key
components
nano-farming:
nano-mushroom
production,
protein-based
nanoparticles,
nano-nutrients,
nanofibers.
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
potential
applications
nanotechnology
agriculture.
role
these
will
be
discussed
relation
challenges
faced
solutions
required
achieve
sustainable
Edible
mushrooms
are
important
because
they
nutritious
source
can
nanoparticles
that
used
other
sources.
Protein-based
have
considerable
delivery
bioactives
as
carriers
applications.
Nano-nutrients
(mainly
nano-selenium,
nano-tellurium
carbon
nanodots)
crucial
impacts
on
nutrient
status
plant-based
foods.
Carbon
nanodots
carbon-based
nanomaterials
positively.
There
promising
nanofibers
packaging,
safety
processing.
However,
further
research
needed
understand
risks
system.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(10), P. e31393 - e31393
Published: May 1, 2024
Nanotechnology
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
in
addressing
global
challenges
and
advancing
sustainable
development.
By
manipulating
materials
at
the
nanoscale,
researchers
have
unlocked
new
possibilities
various
fields,
including
energy,
healthcare,
agriculture,
construction,
transportation,
environmental
conservation.
This
paper
explores
potential
of
nanotechnology
nanostructures
contributing
to
achievement
United
Nations
(UN)
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
by
improving
energy
efficiency
conversion,
leading
more
clean
future,
water
purification
processes,
enabling
access
drinking
for
communities,
targeted
drug
delivery
systems,
early
disease
detection,
personalized
medicine,
thus
revolutionizing
crop
yields,
efficient
nutrient
pest
control
mechanisms,
many
other
areas,
therefore
food
security
issues.
It
also
highlights
nanomaterials
remediation
pollution
control.
Therefore,
understanding
harnessing
nanotechnology's
potential,
policymakers,
researchers,
stakeholders
can
work
together
toward
future
achieving
17
UN
SDGs.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
It
is
widely
accepted
that
deficiency
of
macro
(nitrogen)
and
micronutrients
(zinc,
copper
etc.)
affects
the
plant
growth
development
which
cause
a
significant
threat
to
crop
production
food
security.
The
Indian
Farmers
Fertilizer
Cooperative
(IFFCO)
developed
nano-urea
(nano-N),
nano-zinc
(nano-Zn),
nano-copper
(nano-Cu)
liquid
fertilizer
formulations
enhance
yields,
simultaneously
addressing
nutrient
deficiency,
without
causing
toxicity.
Therefore,
this
study
was
formulated
evaluate
effectiveness
nano-N
(nano-urea),
nano-Zn,
nano-Cu
at
varying
N
levels
[0,
50,
75,
100%
recommended
rates
nitrogen
(RRN)]
on
maize-wheat
pearl
millet-mustard
systems
during
2019–20
2020–21.
results
exhibited
application
+
nano-Zn
with
RRN
significantly
higher
grain
yields
in
maize
(66.2–68.8%),
wheat
(62.6–61.9%),
millet
(57.1–65.4%),
mustard
(47.2–69.0%),
respectively,
over
absolute
control
plots
combinations
three
nano-fertilizers
like
applied
plots.
This
mainly
attributed
Zn
uptake
by
crops.
However,
75%
also
produced
comparable
yields.
Thus,
applying
via
foliar
applications,
conjunction
conventional
urea,
has
potential
reduce
required
amount
up
25%,
while
maintaining
equivalent
yield
levels.
Similarly,
registered
profitability,
soil
mineral
N,
dehydrogenase
activity
(DHA),
microbial
biomass
carbon
(SMBC),
both
years.
further
research
field
trials
nano
fertilizers
alone
or
combination
are
essential
fully
unlock
its
benefits
ascertain
long-term
effects
may
offer
pathway
more
efficient
eco-friendly
nourishment.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Legumes
are
well-known
for
symbiotic
nitrogen
fixation,
whereas
associative
fixation
nonlegume
plants
needs
more
attention.
Most
nitrogen-fixing
bacteria
applied
in
their
original
plant
species
and
need
further
study
broad
adaptation.
Additionally,
if
isolated
could
function
under
fertilizer
conditions,
it
is
often
ignored.
Here,
among
21
from
barrenness-tolerance
Jerusalem
artichoke
(JA),
Stenotrophomonas
sp.
SI-NJAU-1
excelled
boosted
the
growth
of
JA,
wheat,
barley,
rice.
was
proven
to
decrease
application
compound
fertilizers
by
30%.
To
promote
growth,
Gln
K
gln
B
SI-NJAU-1,
which
crucial
bacterial
ammonium
assimilation,
were
mutated.
Deletion
but
not
reduced
activity
glutamine
synthetase
(GS)
unadenylylated
GS
content
glutamine,
led
secretion
outside
significantly
increased
biomass
barley.
This
work
expands
scope
endophytes,
affirming
potential
promotion.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 13, 2024
A
novel
nano
bio-fertilizer
encapsulation
method
was
developed
to
crosslink
chitosan
and
alginate
with
humic
acid.
These
nanocapsules,
referred
as
(Ch./Alg.HA.NPK)
or
(Ch./Alg.HA.NPK.PGPRs),
were
loaded
nanoscale
essential
agro-nutrients
(NPK)
beneficial
microorganisms
Pseudomonas
Fluorescence
abbreviated
(P.Fluorescence).
Structural
morphological
analyses
conducted
using
FourierTransform
Infrared,
Thermogravimetric
Analysis,
Scanning
Electron
Microscopy,
Malvern
Zeta
NanoSizer,
potential.
Encapsulation
efficiency
water
retention
also
determined
compared
control
non-crosslinked
nanocapsules.
The
sustained
cumulative
release
of
NPK
over
30
days
investigated
33.2%,
47.8%,
68.3%,
alternatively.
mechanism,
assessed
through
the
kinetic
module
Korsemeyer-
Peppas
Mathematical
model,
demonstrated
superior
performance
nanocapsules
(chitosan/alginate).
results
show
potential
synthesized
for
environmentally
conscious
controlled
PGPRs,
thereby
mitigating
environmental
impact,
enhancing
plant
growth,
reducing
reliance
on
conventional
agrochemical
fertilizers.
Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: May 23, 2024
Abstract
Food
crops
are
attacked
by
microbial
pathogens
and
insect
pests,
leading
to
significant
yield
reductions
economic
losses.
Conventional
disease
diagnosis
management
approaches
often
fail
provide
rapid
eco-friendly
solutions.
In
the
current
situation,
nanomaterials
(NMs)
serve
a
valuable
role
in
both
managing
emerging
monitoring
overall
plant
health.
Nanotechnology
has
transformed
biotechnology
industry
including
agriculture
with
specific
applications
such
as
nano-fungicides,
nano-bactericides,
nano-pesticides.
This
review
focuses
on
use
of
various
nanomaterials,
inorganic
materials
Ag,
ZnO,
CuO,
CeO,
well
carbon-based
nanoparticles,
nanotubes,
nanowires,
nano-capsules.
The
application
NMs
holds
potential
address
challenges
food
security
through
novel
like
advanced
nano-biosensors
for
pathogen
detection
targeted
strategies.
includes
minimize
reliance
chemical
inputs
contribute
more
sustainable
agricultural
practices.
Nanomaterials
promise
deliver
hormones
signaling
molecules
plants,
enhancing
resistance
inducers
against
major
crop
pathogens.
newly
arising
reactive
oxygen
generation,
membrane
damage,
biochemical
interference
also
reviewed.
However,
regarding
stability,
toxicity,
environmental
impacts
discussed,
along
recommendations
green
synthesis
functionalization
approaches.
article
aims
investigate
health
offering
an
insightful
outlook
future
generations.
Further
biosafety
aspects
larger-scale
validation
NM-based
could
enable
their
commercialization
improving
global
security.
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