Agrochemicals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(2), P. 296 - 336
Published: June 9, 2023
In
an
alarming
tale
of
agricultural
excess,
the
relentless
overuse
chemical
fertilizers
in
modern
farming
methods
have
wreaked
havoc
on
once-fertile
soil,
mercilessly
depleting
its
vital
nutrients
while
inflicting
irreparable
harm
delicate
balance
surrounding
ecosystem.
The
excessive
use
such
leaves
residue
products,
pollutes
environment,
upsets
agrarian
ecosystems,
and
lowers
soil
quality.
Furthermore,
a
significant
proportion
nutrient
content,
including
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potassium,
is
lost
from
(50–70%)
before
being
utilized.
Nanofertilizers,
other
hand,
nanoparticles
to
control
release
nutrients,
making
them
more
efficient
cost-effective
than
traditional
fertilizers.
Nanofertilizers
comprise
one
or
plant
within
where
at
least
50%
particles
are
smaller
100
nanometers.
Carbon
nanotubes,
graphene,
quantum
dots
some
examples
types
nanomaterials
used
production
nanofertilizers.
new
generation
that
utilize
advanced
nanotechnology
provide
sustainable
method
fertilizing
crops.
They
designed
deliver
controlled
manner,
ensuring
gradually
released
over
extended
period,
thus
providing
steady
supply
essential
elements
plants.
controlled-release
system
fertilizers,
as
it
reduces
need
for
frequent
application
amount
fertilizer.
These
high
surface
area-to-volume
ratio,
ideal
holding
releasing
nutrients.
Naturally
occurring
found
various
sources,
volcanic
ash,
ocean,
biological
matter
viruses
dust.
However,
regarding
large-scale
production,
relying
solely
naturally
may
not
be
sufficient
practical.
agriculture,
has
been
primarily
increase
crop
minimizing
losses
activating
defense
mechanisms
against
pests,
insects,
environmental
challenges.
nanofertilizers
can
reduce
runoff
leaching
into
improving
sustainability.
also
improve
fertilizer
efficiency,
leading
higher
yields
reducing
overall
cost
application.
especially
beneficial
areas
inefficient
ineffective.
way
fertilize
crops
impact
product
promising
technology
help
meet
increasing
demand
food
Currently,
face
limitations,
costs
potential
safety
concerns
due
nanomaterials,
further
research
needed
fully
understand
their
long-term
effects
health,
growth,
environment.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(21), P. 3915 - 3915
Published: Nov. 6, 2022
Climate
change
significantly
affects
plant
growth
and
productivity
by
causing
different
biotic
abiotic
stresses
to
plants.
Among
the
stresses,
at
top
of
list
are
salinity,
drought,
temperature
extremes,
heavy
metals
nutrient
imbalances,
which
contribute
large
yield
losses
crops
in
various
parts
world,
thereby
leading
food
insecurity
issues.
In
quest
improve
plants'
stress
tolerance,
many
promising
techniques
being
investigated.
These
include
use
nanoparticles,
have
been
shown
a
positive
effect
on
performance
under
conditions.
Nanoparticles
can
be
used
deliver
nutrients
plants,
overcome
diseases
pathogens,
sense
monitor
trace
elements
that
present
soil
absorbing
their
signals.
A
better
understanding
mechanisms
nanoparticles
assist
plants
cope
with
will
help
towards
development
more
long-term
strategies
against
these
stresses.
However,
intensity
challenge
also
warrants
immediate
approaches
mitigate
enhance
crop
production
short
term.
Therefore,
this
review
provides
an
update
responses
(physiological,
biochemical
molecular)
affected
stress,
potentially
effective
production.
Taking
into
consideration
all
aspects,
is
intended
researchers
from
fields,
such
as
science
nanoscience,
understand
possible
innovative
deal
agriculture.
International Journal of Plant Production,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 517 - 542
Published: June 22, 2023
Abstract
The
progressive
reduction
of
synthetic
agrochemical
fertilizers
is
one
the
key
factors
in
shift
from
conventional
agriculture
to
sustainable
farming.
Nitrogen
(N)
ruling
element
development
agricultural
production,
but
its
use
mineral
form
or
excessive
causes
several
environmental
issues.
Since
release
N
nanocomposites
coincides
with
their
uptake
by
crops,
loss
reduces
while
enhancing
plant
due
nano
application.
Additionally,
an
intercropping
legume
cereal
as
eco-friendly
pattern
could
improve
and
rationalize
nitrogenous
inputs.
Therefore,
a
two-year
field
trial
was
conducted
determine
efficacy
nano-chitosan-loaded
(CS-NNPs)
for
saving
amounts
applied
maize-based
on
maize-soybean
land
productivity.
Methods
In
randomized
split-plot
design
three
replicates,
patterns,
addition
sole
levels
were
implemented.
Intercropping
involved
intercrop
configurations
[planting
maize
rows
(M)
alternated
soybean
(S)
patterns
4M:2S,
2M:4S,
3M:3S)],
planting
crop
(SMC)
(SSC).
fertilization
treatments
included
adding
288
kg
ha
−1
(MN100%)
two
CS-NNPs
composite
involving
216
+
2
foliar
sprays
(MN75%
2CS-NNPs),
144
3
(MN50%
3CS-NNPs).
Under
tested
treatments,
agronomic
traits,
indices,
economic
benefits
estimated.
Results
Findings
revealed
that
application
SMC
×
MN75%
2CS-NNPs,
followed
4M:2S
2CS-NNPs
showed
highest
growth,
biological
yield,
grain
yield
maize.
interaction
SSC
2M:4S
resulted
seed
components,
straw
soybean.
Application
MN100%,
MN50%
3NNPs,
3M:3S
MN100%
recorded
maximum
total
equivalent
ratio.
While
applications
achieved
coefficient,
land-use
efficiency,
area
time
ratio,
percent
difference.
Likewise,
both
interactions
system
productivity
index.
Better
advantage
compared
monocrop
since
actual
values
positive
higher
than
zero
all
fertilization.
Fertilizing
3CS
NNPs
grown
under
had
aggressivity
values.
Conclusion
shortfall
accompanying
25%
compensated
CS-NNPs.
Thus,
intercropped
soybeans
can
be
rationalized.
This
undoubtedly
has
good
payoff
growers
conservation
environment.
production
systems,
it
advisable
fertilize
plants
using
instead
nitrogen
when
chitosan-loaded
twice
(0.48
)
applied.
