Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(13), P. 2867 - 2867
Published: June 28, 2023
Chitosan
is
a
naturally
occurring
compound
that
can
be
obtained
from
deacetylated
chitin,
which
various
sources
such
as
fungi,
crustaceans,
and
insects.
Commercially,
chitosan
produced
crustaceans.
Based
on
the
range
of
its
molecular
weight,
classified
into
three
different
types,
namely,
high
weight
(HMWC,
>700
kDa),
medium
(MMWC,
150–700
low
(LMWC,
less
than
150
kDa).
shows
several
properties
applied
in
horticultural
crops,
plant
root
growth
enhancer,
antimicrobial,
antifungal,
antiviral
activities.
Nevertheless,
these
depend
(MW)
acetylation
degree
(DD).
Therefore,
this
article
seeks
to
extensively
review
agricultural
sector,
classifying
them
relation
chitosan’s
MW,
use
material
for
sustainable
agriculture.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 8, 2024
Abstract
Sustainable
agriculture
plays
a
crucial
role
in
meeting
the
growing
global
demand
for
food
while
minimizing
adverse
environmental
impacts
from
overuse
of
synthetic
pesticides
and
conventional
fertilizers.
In
this
context,
renewable
biopolymers
being
more
sustainable
offer
viable
solution
to
improve
agricultural
sustainability
production.
Nano/micro-structural
supramolecular
are
among
these
innovative
that
much
sought
after
their
unique
features.
These
biomaterials
have
complex
hierarchical
structures,
great
stability,
adjustable
mechanical
strength,
stimuli-responsiveness,
self-healing
attributes.
Functional
molecules
may
be
added
flexible
structure,
enabling
novel
uses.
This
overview
scrutinizes
how
nano/micro-structural
radically
alter
farming
practices
solve
lingering
problems
sector
namely
production,
soil
health,
resource
efficiency.
Controlled
bioactive
ingredient
released
allows
tailored
administration
agrochemicals,
agents,
biostimulators
as
they
enhance
nutrient
absorption,
moisture
retention,
root
growth.
protect
crops
by
appending
antimicrobials
biosensing
entities
eco-friendliness
supports
agriculture.
Despite
potential,
further
studies
warranted
understand
optimize
usage
domain.
effort
seeks
bridge
knowledge
gap
investigating
applications,
challenges,
future
prospects
sector.
Through
experimental
investigations
theoretical
modeling,
aims
provide
valuable
insights
into
practical
implementation
optimization
agriculture,
ultimately
contributing
development
eco-friendly
solutions
productivity
impact.
Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
Abstract
Nanomaterials
and
plant
biostimulants
are
attracting
significant
attention
for
their
potential
applications
in
the
agri-food
sector.
These
efforts
have
mostly
focused
on
independent
applicability
of
these
two
emerging
fields
to
achieve
improved
agricultural
outcomes.
However,
an
even
larger
impact
can
be
created
if
nanotechnology
biostimulant
technology
combined.
This
transdisciplinary
review
combines
diverse
highlight
role
nanotechnologies
advancing
sustainable
production
high-quality
food.
The
first
explains
key
concepts
a
tutorial
style
offer
research
community
understanding
nanotechnology.
then
dives
deeply
into
which
substances
or
microorganisms
complex
mixtures
capable
improving
nutrition
growth,
directly
influencing
aspects
relevant
food
quality,
safety,
security.
presents
convincing
case
that
combining
nanomaterials
with
provides
promising
answer
against
insecurity
near
future.
Sustainability
is
central
our
discussions,
exemplified
by
cases,
such
as
from
waste
material,
thus
contributing
circular
economy.
also
identifies
avenues
utilize
value
biostimulants.
Strategies
nanoencapsulation
proposed
produce
nano-biostimulants
could
act
synergistically
enhance
quality
while
offering
solution
increasing
challenge
respecting
environment.
Graphical
Chemistry & Biodiversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(6)
Published: April 9, 2024
Chitosan
is
a
cationic
polysaccharide
derived
from
chitin
deacetylation.
This
and
its
oligosaccharides
have
many
biological
activities
can
be
used
in
several
fields
due
to
their
favorable
characteristics,
such
as
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
nontoxicity.
review
aims
explore
the
antifungal
potential
of
chitosan
chitooligosaccharides
along
with
conditions
for
activity
mechanisms
action
they
use
kill
fungal
cells.
The
sources,
chemical
properties,
applications
are
discussed
this
review.
It
also
addresses
threat
fungi
pose
human
health
crop
production
how
these
saccharides
proven
effective
against
microorganisms.
cellular
processes
triggered
by
cells,
prospects
agents
examined.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 431 - 431
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
In
this
work,
the
efficiency
of
chitosan
as
a
biocontrol
agent
against
Fusarium
solani
on
tomato
plants
was
determined
and
antifungal
activity
induction
defence
enzymes
were
evaluated.
Treatments
carried
out
with
different
concentrations
(1,
2
3
g
L−1)
combined
synthetic
fungicide
(carbendazim).
The
results
showed
that
all
treatments
significantly
inhibited
mycelial
growth
biomass
F.
solani,
most
effective
obtained
L−1
treatment.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
revealed
causes
severe
structural
damage
to
including
cell
lysis
deformation
mycelium
spores.
addition,
treated
significant
improvements
in
height,
stem
diameter,
root
dry
length
compared
those
control
(no
application).
Enzyme
assays
increased
superoxide
dismutase,
catalase,
peroxidase
phenylalanine
ammonia-lyase
activity,
indicating
an
defensive
response.
These
suggest
is
viable
less
toxic
alternative
for
management
disease
caused
by
plants,
promoting
both
plant
health
growth.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Soil
salinization,
extreme
climate
conditions,
and
phytopathogens
are
abiotic
biotic
stressors
that
remarkably
reduce
agricultural
productivity.
Recently,
nanomaterials
have
gained
attention
as
effective
agents
for
applications
to
mitigate
such
stresses.
This
review
aims
critically
appraise
the
available
literature
on
interactions
involving
nanomaterials,
plants,
microorganisms.
explores
role
of
in
enhancing
plant
growth
mitigating
These
materials
can
be
synthesized
by
microbes,
algae,
they
applied
fertilizers
stress
amelioration
agents.
Nanomaterials
facilitate
nutrient
uptake,
improve
water
retention,
enhance
efficiency
active
ingredient
delivery.
strengthen
antioxidant
systems,
regulate
photosynthesis,
stabilize
hormonal
pathways.
Concurrently,
their
antimicrobial
protective
properties
provide
resilience
against
stressors,
including
pathogens
pests,
promoting
immune
responses
optimizing
microbial-plant
symbiosis.
The
synergistic
with
beneficial
microorganisms
optimize
under
conditions.
also
serve
carriers
nutrients,
regulators,
pesticides,
thus
acting
like
"smart
fertilizers.
While
nanotechnology
offers
great
promise,
addressing
potential
environmental
ecotoxicological
risks
associated
use
is
necessary.
outlines
pathways
leveraging
achieve
resilient,
sustainable,
climate-smart
systems
integrating
molecular
insights
practical
applications.
