Hydrophobic Nanostructured Coatings of Colloidal Lignin Particles Reduce Nutrient Leaching and Enhance Wheat Agronomic Performance and Nutritional Quality
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025
Traditional
farming
practices
are
increasingly
being
replaced
with
more
sustainable
approaches,
including
the
development
of
slow-release
fertilizers
(SRFs),
to
mitigate
environmental
stress
and
ensure
food
security
for
ever-growing
global
population.
Despite
rising
focus
on
eco-friendly
materials
like
biopolymers
fertilizer
coatings,
optimizing
their
hydrophobicity
remains
a
significant
challenge.
In
this
context,
nanotechnology
offers
promising
route
toward
achieving
sustainability.
study,
hydrophobic
colloidal
lignin
particles
(20–50
nm)
were
synthesized
using
straightforward
acid
precipitation
method
involving
coprecipitation
(LGe)
sodium
dodecyl
sulfate
(SDS).
This
strategy
aimed
reduce
particle
size,
enhance
stability,
increase
by
incorporating
nonpolar
SDS
alkyl
chains
onto
surface
nanomicelles.
TEM
STEM
microscopy
confirmed
formation
core–shell
hybrid
micelles,
which
incorporated
into
cross-linked
carboxymethyl
cellulose
(CMC)
matrix
at
various
ratios
produce
series
waterborne
coating
formulations
films.
The
spherical
morphology
new
features,
along
integration
an
interpenetrating
network,
led
nanostructured
films
good
(WCA
∼
106.1°)
slow
biodegradability
in
soil.
When
applied
diammonium
phosphate
(DAP)
granular
fertilizer,
coatings
revealed
interfacial
adhesion,
enhanced
hardness
(2.5-fold),
improved
water-holding
capacity
soil
(18%).
Most
importantly,
100
day
nutrient
leaching
study
impressive
nutrient-release
longevity,
showing
75%
reduction
N–P
leaching.
Subsequently,
these
SRFs
evaluated
6
month
wheat
(Triticum
aestivum))
cultivation
trial
across
different
textures,
demonstrating
substantial
enhancements
leaf
area
(150–200%),
total
root
length
(160%),
biomass
production
(575%),
grain
yield
(115–264%),
quality-related
parameters.
These
findings
highlight
robust
solution
addressing
deficiencies
promoting
agricultural
practices,
especially
crops
extended
growth
cycles,
while
inspiring
novel
broader
applications.
Язык: Английский
Evaluating wheat response to biostimulants: a 25-year review of field-based research (2000–2024)
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9
Опубликована: Март 28, 2025
Wheat,
a
staple
crop,
faces
numerous
challenges
due
to
climate
change
and
the
increasing
demand
for
sustainable
practices.
Biostimulants,
which
enhance
plant
growth
resilience,
have
gained
attention
their
potential
improve
wheat
productivity
in
an
environment-friendly
manner.
This
study
presents
comprehensive
bibliometric
analysis
of
field-based
research
on
wheat's
response
biostimulants
under
field
conditions
from
2000
2024.
Analyzing
222
studies,
reveals
significant
rise
publications
biostimulants,
with
annual
rate
15.6%.
Asia
leads
largest
share
(59.4%),
followed
by
Europe
(18.1%)
Africa
(11.6%).
North
America,
South
America
Oceania
fewer
contributions.
Additionally,
institutions
Pakistan,
India
Egypt
rank
as
most
productive
this
topic.
Saudi
Arabia
stands
out
highest
percentage
international
collaboration,
at
91.7%
between
countries
100%
among
institutions.
The
findings
reveal
that
significantly
ability
withstand
abiotic
stress,
optimize
nutrient
uptake,
overall
health.
Research
is
transitioning
traditional
organic
methods
microbial
inoculants
advanced
biostimulant
formulations,
improved
management,
reduced
environmental
impact.
However,
gaps
remain,
particularly
understanding
combined
effects
multiple
long-term
impact
soil
synthesis
trends
lays
groundwork
advancing
production,
supporting
food
security
agricultural
resilience
amidst
challenges.
Язык: Английский