The use of nanotechnology to increase quality and yield of fruit crops

Abstract

Nanotechnology is currently being widely employed in agriculture and horticulture. The most widely investigated and developed factor related to fruit trees is nanofertilizers (NFs), which play very important roles in increasing vegetative growth, improving reproductive growth and flowering, thereby increasing productivity, product quality and ultimately increasing shelf-life and decreasing fruit waste. These nanomaterials, which are generally sprayed at low concentrations on trees at different time intervals and in frequent sessions, are also considered as growth stimulants. Macro-and micro-scale NFs such as zinc, boron, chitosan, and fertilizer nanocomposites such as ZnFeMnB (zinc, iron, manganese, boron), NPKMg (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium), and calcite have been shown to significantly improve the vegetative and reproductive traits of fruit trees such as pomegranate, strawberry, mango, date, coffee and grape. Knowledge on the effects of NFs on fruit trees and biological reasons for their effects on different traits is incomplete and there is an urgent need for extensive research on these topics. Industry 2 weeks). 26 Edible nano-coatings (curcumin-NPs) in strawberry fruits decreased fungal rotting (27.62% in curcumin-NPs versus 45.5% in non-coated fruits). 53 J Sci Food Agric 2020; 100: 25-31

Selenium and silica nanostructure-based recovery of strawberry plants subjected to drought stress

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“…With the progression of nanotechnology, the number of nanoparticles (NPs) used in consuming products has increased dramatically [1]. Nanotechnology is regarded as a 21st-century science, which has applications in many fields, i.e., biology, chemistry, and agriculture [1,2].…”

“…With the progression of nanotechnology, the number of nanoparticles (NPs) used in consuming products has increased dramatically [1]. Nanotechnology is regarded as a 21st-century science, which has applications in many fields, i.e., biology, chemistry, and agriculture [1,2]. Metal NPs are widely used in commercial applications ranging from coating, topical sunscreens, soaps, antimicrobial agents and in agricultural applications [3].…”