Challenges and perspective for the application of nanomaterials as fertilizers

Gomes, Marcos Henrique Feresin; Duran, Nádia Marion; Carvalho, Hudson Wallace Pereira de

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-820092-6.00013-6

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“…The reactivity of NFs in plants is still non-specific and irrespective of the plant species under investigation possibly because there are no defined protocols for their field applications. Inevitably, the mechanism of NFs and other nano-based agrochemicals and their absorption in plants is still not well understood [96,133]. Research groups, sponsoring organizations, policymakers, and leaders of the private and public sectors working in related fields must heed the call to familiarize themselves with specific guidelines for the use of NFs that maintain farmers at the center of the status quo [134].…”

Section: Challenges In Nanofertilizers Applicationmentioning

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Nanofertilizers: The Next Generation of Agrochemicals for Long-Term Impact on Sustainability in Farming Systems

Gade,

Ingle,

Nimbalkar

et al. 2023

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The microflora of the soil is adversely affected by chemical fertilizers. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers has increased crop yield dramatically at the cost of soil vigor. The pH of the soil is temporarily changed by chemical fertilizers, which kill the beneficial soil microflora and can cause absorption stress on crop plants. This leads to higher dosages during the application, causing groundwater leaching and environmental toxicity. Nanofertilizers (NFs) reduce the quantity of fertilizer needed in agriculture, enhance nutrient uptake efficiency, and decrease fertilizer loss due to runoff and leaching. Moreover, NFs can be used for soil or foliar applications and have shown promising results in a variety of plant species. The main constituents of nanomaterials are micro- and macronutrient precursors and their properties at the nanoscale. Innovative approaches to their application as a growth promoter for crops, their modes of application, and the mechanism of absorption in plant tissues are reviewed in this article. In addition, the review analyzes potential shortcomings and future considerations for the commercial agricultural application of NFs.

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Section: Challenges In Nanofertilizers Applicationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanofertilizers: The Next Generation of Agrochemicals for Long-Term Impact on Sustainability in Farming Systems

Gade,

Ingle,

Nimbalkar

et al. 2023

Agrochemicals

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“…These nanofertilizers can be encapsulated through nanocoating nanoporous polymeric materials, which are supplied in the nanoforms of emulsions, or as slow-release fertilizer particles [63]. Recently, many studies have focused on nanofertilizers from different perspectives, such as: nanofertilizers and their role as plant-growth-promoters in agriculture [62]; plant nanonutrients and their transport in soils [65]; the application of nanomaterials as fertilizers [66]; reducing the dispersion rate of nano-ZnO fertilizer in the environment by entrapping it in the biodegradable polymer beads of alginate and polyvinyl alcohol [67]; coating potassium ferrite nanoparticles on di-ammonium phosphate fertilizer to improve the nutrient use efficiency of this fertilizer [68]; and using zero-valent iron (Fe 3 O 4 ) and Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles as Fe fertilizers on rice [69]. These studies confirm the potential for using these nanofertilizers for different cases of crop production under various environmental stresses, as is presented in Table 2.…”

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Can Nanofertilizers Mitigate Multiple Environmental Stresses for Higher Crop Productivity?

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The global food production for the worldwide population mainly depends on the huge contributions of the agricultural sector. The cultivated crops of foods need various elements or nutrients to complete their growth, and these are indirectly consumed by humans. During this production, several environmental constraints or stresses may cause losses in the global agricultural production. These obstacles may include abiotic and biotic stresses, which have already been studied in both individual and combined cases. However, there are very few studies on multiple stresses. On the basis of the myriad benefits of nanotechnology in agriculture, nanofertilizers (or nanonutrients) have become promising tools for agricultural sustainability. Nanofertilizers are also the proper solution to overcoming the environmental and health problems that can result from conventional fertilizers. The role of nanofertilizers has increased, especially under different environmental stresses, which can include individual, combined, and multiple stresses. The stresses are most commonly the result of nature; however, studies are still needed on the different stress levels. Nanofertilizers can play a crucial role in supporting cultivated plants under stress and in improving the plant yield, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Similar to other biological issues, many open-ended questions still require further investigation: Is the right time and era for nanofertilizers in agriculture? Will the nanofertilizers be the dominant source of nutrients in modern agriculture? Are nanofertilizers, and particularly biological synthesized ones, the magic solution for sustainable agriculture? What are the expected damages of multiple stresses on plants?

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