Plants,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(10), С. 1978 - 1978
Опубликована: Май 15, 2023
Minimizing
the
consumption
of
agrochemicals,
particularly
nitrogen,
is
ultimate
goal
for
achieving
sustainable
agricultural
production
with
low
cost
and
high
economic
environmental
returns.
The
use
biopolymers
instead
petroleum-based
synthetic
polymers
CRFs
can
significantly
improve
sustainability
crop
since
are
biodegradable
not
harmful
to
soil
quality.
Lignin
one
most
abundant
that
naturally
exist.In
this
study,
controlled-release
fertilizers
were
developed
using
a
biobased
nanocomposite
lignin
bentonite
clay
mineral
as
coating
material
urea
increase
nitrogen
efficiency.
Five
types
(CRU)
prepared
two
ratios
modified
well
techniques.
efficiency
five
nano-urea
in
improving
growth
tomato
plants
was
studied
under
field
conditions.
CRU
applied
at
three
N
levels
representing
100,
50,
25%
recommended
dose
conventional
urea.
results
showed
all
treatments
enhanced
plant
parameters,
including
height,
number
leaves,
fresh
weight,
dry
compared
control.
Additionally,
increased
total
yield
fruit
characteristics
(weight,
length,
diameter)
marketable
improved
by
fertilizers.
Fruit
firmness
acidity
25
50%
much
higher
than
both
100%
treatment
vitamin
C
values
lower
Nitrogen
uptake
efficiencies
(NUpE)
47–88%,
which
control
(33%).
In
conclusion,
an
level
better
growth,
yield,
quality
tomatoes
fertilizer.
Abstract
The
use
of
bio-based
nanoparticles
in
agriculture
has
gained
significant
attention
due
to
their
potential
enhance
plant
development,
growth,
and
differentiation.
This
review
aims
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
the
impact
on
physiology.
In
this
paper,
various
types
nanoparticles,
including
cellulose,
chitosan,
lignin
effects
growth
development
were
discussed.
mechanisms
by
which
these
interact
with
plants
at
cellular
molecular
levels
also
examined.
Furthermore,
applications
agriculture,
such
as
improving
nutrient
uptake,
enhancing
stress
tolerance,
promoting
sustainable
crop
production,
are
highlighted.
Overall,
provides
valuable
insights
into
benefits
utilizing
for
while
considering
environmental
impacts.
Graphical
Phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon and the related elements,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 9
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025
For
the
first
time,
catalytic
stability
of
cobalt
metal,
nitride,
and
phosphide
phases
supported
on
MgO
was
compared
for
dry
reforming
methane.
The
initial
CH4
conversions
Co/MgO,
Co4N/MgO,
Co2P/MgO
catalysts
were
88.1,
87.7
86.0%,
respectively.
However,
after
15
h
testing,
these
values
gradually
decreased
to
69.9,
75.0
79.4%,
Co2P
catalyst
demonstrated
superior
Co
Co4N
catalysts.
enhanced
attributed
its
smaller
particle
size
a
lower
ratio
CO2
dissociation
rates.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2023
Nitrogen
(N)
losses
from
conventional
fertilizers
in
agricultural
systems
are
very
high,
which
can
lead
to
serious
environmental
pollution
with
economic
loss.
In
this
study,
innovative
slow-release
were
prepared
using
zinc
(Zn)
[nanoparticles
(NPs)
or
bulk],
molasses
as
an
environmentally
friendly
coating.
Several
treatments
Zn
different
concentrations
(i.e.,
0.25%,
0.5%,
and
4%
elemental
Zn).
The
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-NPs)
sulfate
heptahydrate
(ZnSO4·7H2O),
characterized
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy.
Furthermore,
the
Zn-loaded
urea
samples
tested
for
N
release
rate,
leaching
of
water
soil,
crushing
strength
assess
impact
coating
on
final
finished
product.
Pot
experiments
conducted
simultaneously
check
agronomic
effects
Zn-coated
growth
development
wheat
(Triticum
aestivum
L.).
laboratory
pot
results
confirmed
that
ZnO-NP
boost
yield
a
result
reduced
release.
UZnNPs2
(urea
coated
0.5%
ZnO-NPs
5%
molasses)
demonstrated
best
among
all
terms
slow
nutrient
release,
uptake,
grain
yield.
treatment
increased
plant
by
34%
4,515
vs.
3,345
kg
ha-1)
relative
uncoated
prill-treated
crop
because
slower
N.
Environmental Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
221, С. 115339 - 115339
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2023
The
changes
of
physicochemical
and
biochemical
parameters
a
silty
loam
(S1)
sandy
(S2)
vineyard
soils
added
with
spent
mushroom
substrate
(SMS)
or
SMS
composted
ophite
(OF)
as
rock
dust
(SMS
+
OF)
were
studied.
Two
doses
OF
(25
100
Mg
ha-1)
applied
for
two
consecutive
years
(2020-2021)
soil
parameters,
dehydrogenase
activity
(DHA),
respiration
(RES),
microbial
biomass
(BIO),
the
phospholipid
fatty
acids
(PLFAs)
profile
assayed
on
temporal
basis.
results
showed
an
increase
in
organic
carbon
(OC)
content,
total
mineralised
N,
P,
K,
especially
when
highest
dose
was
to
soils.
Repeated
application
caused
OC
content
over
time
up
2.3
times
higher
than
initial
soil.
This
not
observed
soil,
possibly
due
bioavailability
OC,
indicated
by
evolution
extractable
humic
acid/fulvic
acid
pools.
In
both
soils,
all
increased
after
amendment,
being
favoured
presence
OF.
Significant
positive
correlations
found
between
DHA,
RES
BIO,
first
part
then
levelled
off
second
application.
Total
bacterial
fungal
PLFAs
patterns
reflected
variation
BIO
growth
fungi
vs.
community
amended
recorded
application,
although
opposite
effect
occurred
similar
findings
indicate
that
could
be
appropriate
agronomic
management
practice
maintaining
sustainability,
these
amendments
should
evaluated
depending
texture.
Scientific African,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25, С. e02276 - e02276
Опубликована: Июнь 15, 2024
A
combination
of
rapid
population
growth,
climate
change,
and
environmental
degradation
have
placed
immense
pressure
on
global
food
sources
increased
security
concerns
especially
in
developing
economies
like
those
African
countries.
Notably,
efforts
to
produce
for
the
rising
human
continued
burden
arable
lands
across
globe,
necessitating
heavy
use
chemical
fertilizers
increase
crop
yield.
While
widespread
conventional
has
indeed
enhanced
productivity,
its
sustainability
is
threatened
by
soil
resulting
from
compound
accumulation
several
ecosystems.
The
invention
nanotechnology,
which
synthesis
manipulation
materials
at
nanometer
(1
100
nm)
range,
promises
potential
solutions
these
agricultural
challenges.
Specifically,
theoretical,
experimental
research
nanofertilizers
highlighted
significant
their
employment
sustainable
farming
practices.
current
review
examines
benefits
conferred
delivery
nutrients
plants
nanoscale,
outlining
progress,
challenges,
opportunities
adopting
this
emerging
technology
countries,
highlighting
future
perspectives
areas
possible
collaborations
globally.