Nanotechnology Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Nanotechnology
holds
excessive
potential
for
addressing
agricultural
challenges
such
as
soil
deprivation,
nutrient
deficiencies,
low
harvests,
and
leaching.
Nanofertilizers
enable
more
efficient
absorption
by
plants
due
to
their
enlarged
surface
area,
bestowing
viable
solutions.
Urea–hydroxyapatite
hybrid
(urea–HA
hybrid)
was
successfully
synthesized
via
a
coprecipitation
approach
doping
nanohydroxyapatite
with
copper
zinc
along
urea.
The
nanohybrids
were
analyzed
applying
various
techniques
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
energy-dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDS),
scanning
electron
microscopy,
X-ray
powder
diffraction
(XRD).
evidence
the
crystalline
structure
of
HA
confirmed
peaks
present
in
XRD
analysis
at
25.89°,
28.77°,
32.11°,
while
urea
validated
39.29°.
nanosized
hexagonal
nanorods
approximately
16
±
1.5
nm,
incorporation
urea,
Cu,
Zn.
components
urea–HA
(Ca,
P,
C,
O,
N)
EDS
traces
Si.
Antibacterial
antifungal
activities
investigated
against
phytopathogenic
microbes.
nanohybrid
significantly
inhibits
growth
Clavibacter
michiganensis
,
Xanthomonas
campestris
Macrophomina
phaseolina
Sclerotium
rolfsii
.
A
fertilization
trial
using
on
Citrus
limon
has
demonstrated
30
cm
within
8
weeks
treatment,
accompanied
brighter-colored
leaves.
Thus,
enabled
slow
release
nutrients,
which
had
significant
impact
plant
will
also
effectively
manage
disease
control
phytopathogens.
this
innovative
addresses
regarding
delivery
effectively.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(22), P. 29305 - 29313
Published: May 27, 2024
Although
agrochemical
practices
can
enhance
agricultural
productivity,
their
intensive
application
has
resulted
in
the
deterioration
of
ecosystems.
Therefore,
it
is
necessary
to
develop
more
efficient
and
less
toxic
methods
against
pests
infections
while
improving
crop
productivity.
Moving
toward
sustainable
development,
this
work,
we
originally
described
preparation
a
composite
(ZIF-8@HA)
consisting
coating
zeolitic-like
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)
ZIF-8
(based
on
Zn,
an
essential
micronutrient
plants
with
antibacterial,
antifungal,
antifouling
properties)
hydroxyapatite
(HA)
nanoparticles
(i.e.,
nanofertilizer).
The
interaction
between
HA
been
characterized
through
combination
techniques,
such
as
microscopic
where
presence
demonstrated;
or
by
analysis
surface
charge
dramatic
change
Z-potential
(from
+18.7
±
0.8
-27.6
0.7
mV
for
ZIF-8@HA,
respectively).
Interestingly,
delays
MOF
degradation
4
h
pristine
168
HA-coated
material),
providing
slower
gradual
release
zinc.
After
comprehensive
characterization,
potential
combined
fertilizer
bactericidal
effect
ZIF-8@HA
was
investigated
wheat
(Triticum
aestivum)
seeds
Pseudomonas
syringae
(Ps).
(7.3
ppm)
demonstrated
great
effect,
increasing
shoot
(9.4
%)
root
length
(27.1
after
11
days
at
25
°C
under
dark
conditions,
results
obtained
HA,
ZIF-8,
ZnSO4
even
physically
mixed
constituents
(HA
+
ZIF-8).
It
also
effective
growth
inhibition
(>80
%
inhibition)
Ps,
vegetal
pathogen
causing
considerable
decline.
work
demonstrates
MOF@HA
composites
paves
way
promising
improved
antibacterial
properties.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Nanotechnology
shows
potential
to
promote
sustainable
and
productive
agriculture
address
the
growing
population
food
demand
worldwide.
However,
applications
of
nanotechnology
are
hindered
by
lack
knowledge
on
nanoparticle
(NP)
transformations
interactions
between
NPs
macromolecules
within
crops.
In
this
Review,
we
discuss
beneficial
toxicity-relieving
transformation
products
that
provide
agricultural
benefits
toxic
physiology-disturbing
induce
phytotoxicities.
Based
related
management
NP
their
long-term
effects,
propose
feasible
design
suggestions
attain
nano-enabled
efficient
applications.
Transformation
nanoparticles
(NPs)
after
application
can
form
or
products,
which
affects
phytophysiology.
Here,
authors
review
both
inside
plants
at
root
leaf
interfaces,
changes
nano-effects
in
crop
systems.
Frontiers in Nanotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Plant
genetic
engineering
is
an
evolving
discipline
that
contributes
to
crop
improvement
by
introducing
desirable
traits
into
plants,
such
as
improved
yield,
enhanced
nutrition
value,
and
resistance
biotic
abiotic
stresses.
transformation
carried
out
in
two
steps:
Gene
delivery
the
plant
cell
regeneration
of
fertile
plant.
essential
step
transformation,
it
largely
species-specific.
Based
on
mode
conventional
gene
methods
are
divided
three
main
categories:
biological
(Agrobacterium-mediated
transformation),
physical
(biolistic
electroporation),
chemical
(Polyethylene
glycol
mediated
liposome-mediated
delivery).
Apart
from
species
constraints,
these
have
unique
advantages
limitations,
including
random
integration,
low
transfer
efficiency,
tissue
damage,
united
alterations,
time-consuming
labor-intensive
protocols.
Recent
advancements
nanotechnology
introduced
novel
gene-delivery
systems,
utilizing
micro
nanoparticles,
which
can
overcome
many
limitations
exhibiting
superior
demonstrate
compatibility
with
offer
protection
different
cargoes,
hold
significant
capability
for
enhancing
regeneration.
Nanoparticles
well
recognized
its
flexible
size,
shape,
cargo-binding
properties,
enable
them
surpass
defensive
primary
wall
barrier
be
a
promising
candidate
applications.
However,
delivering
nanoparticles
cargo
complexes
plants
critical
process,
not
been
thoroughly
explored.
In
this
review,
we
provide
comprehensive
insights
nano-delivery
systems
detailed
nanoparticle
tissues.
Further,
also
discuss
techniques
syringe
infiltration,
vacuum
biolistic
methods,
magnetofection,
ultrasound-mediated
delivery,
passive
diffusion,
cellular
uptake,
spray
method.
This
review
serves
valuable
resource
advancing
using
offering
guidance
most
effective
enhance
outcomes.
Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Hortorum Cultus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 19 - 32
Published: March 12, 2025
Nitrogen
(N)
and
sulfur
(S)
are
crucial
macronutrient
elements
for
physiological
biochemical
processes
in
tomato
plants.
However,
synergistic
effects
of
lowering
N
increasing
S
application
on
yield
quality
have
not
been
documented.
The
effect
four
N/S
balances:
50.00,
9.20,
4.66
2.92,
prepared
by
varying
the
concentration
S,
were
evaluated
tomatoes
grown
soilless
medium
(peat
+
perlite).
experiment
was
conducted
a
completely
randomized
design
with
three
replicates.
results
study
showed
that
optimal
balance
nutrient
solution
differed
depending
properties
investigated.
9.20
resulted
highest
overall
fruit
yield,
average
weight,
size
diameter.
Moreover,
balances
required
lycopene
content
(7.69
mg
100
g−1
fresh
weight)
vitamin
C
(20.63
fruits
50.00
respectively.
It
found
above
or
below
had
negative
components
as
well
some
biophysical
characteristics
fruit.
no
influence
number
fruits,
firmness
shape
index
pH
value
fruits.
Therefore,
to
would
great
potential
enhance
productivity
cultivation.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1011 - 1011
Published: March 24, 2025
Nanotechnology
has
been
a
source
of
innovation
in
various
fields
recent
years,
and
its
application
agriculture
attracted
much
attention,
particularly
for
potential
to
enhance
crop
growth
optimize
nutritional
quality.
This
study
systematically
investigated
the
effects
nickel
ferrite
nanoparticles
(NiFe2O4
NPs)
on
peanut
(Arachis
hypogaea
L.)
growth,
nutrient
dynamics,
biochemical
responses,
highlighting
their
as
sustainable
alternatives
conventional
fertilizers.
The
results
showed
that
an
optimum
concentration
50
mg/kg
soil
significantly
improved
photosynthetic
efficiency,
biomass
accumulation,
seed
yield,
quality,
with
1000
weight
total
yield
increasing
by
12.3%
15.6%,
respectively.
In
addition,
we
hypothesized
NiFe2O4
NPs
would
activate
antioxidant
system
increase
plant
resistance.
According
risk
assessment,
target
hazard
quotient
(THQ
=
0.081)
is
well
below
safety
threshold
1.
These
findings
provide
strong
evidence
next-generation
nano-fertilizers,
offering
dual
advantage
agronomic
performance
biosafety.
However,
further
research
needed
strategies
assess
long-term
environmental
impacts.
