The versatility of green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles in sustainable agriculture: A review on metal-microbe interaction that rewards agriculture

Multifunctional Nanomaterials for Biofortification and Protection of Tomato Plants

“…To address this serious problem, the agronomic Zn biofortification has been explored to increase the Zn concentrations in grains or fruits. ,, Foliar application of conventional soluble forms (e.g., zinc sulfate and EDTA-Zn chelates) can cause leaf burning, so several applications at low dosages may be required to correct the Zn deficiency. , On the other hand, some studies indicated that the foliar application of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) seems to positively influence growth and yields of several plants (e.g., soybean, tomato, alfalfa, cucumber, peanuts, and green peas) , and increase the Zn content in several fruits and grains; − however, variable results between experiments and crops have been reported . In addition, ZnO-NPs can negatively affect plant growth and metabolism at different stages of development. , ZnO-NPs can have other potential adverse effects, including toxicity to nontarget organisms, accumulation in the food chain, and environmental pollution. , Therefore, nontoxic nanosystems for safer and more efficient agronomic fortification are required.…”

“… 9 , 24 ZnO-NPs can have other potential adverse effects, including toxicity to nontarget organisms, accumulation in the food chain, and environmental pollution. 25 , 26 Therefore, nontoxic nanosystems for safer and more efficient agronomic fortification are required.…”

Mitigation of Lead (Pb2+) and Cadmium (Cd2+) synthetic wastewater using Datura metel fruit peel biochar- zinc oxide nanocomposite

“…Surface modifications enhance adsorption efficiency, while photocatalytic activity aids in metal removal. Economically viable for large-scale applications, ZnO nanoparticles are attractive for diverse remediation projects due to their simple and efficient synthesis (Gauba et al 2023;Ashraf et al 2023). Conversely, biogenic synthesis involves microorganisms or plant extracts as reducing agents, yielding ZnO nanoparticles.…”

Plant extract mediated synthesis of ZnO and CeO2 nanoparticles for spectrofluorometric assay of omeprazole and domperidone in pharmaceuticals

“…Chemical, physical, and biological synthesis are the three primary ways that nanoparticles can be created. Numerous disadvantages of the physical and chemical processes include their high costs, the requirement for high-throughput equipment, and the production of hazardous byproducts that could be harmful to the environment or public health [ 23 ]. All of these shortcomings are addressed by the green synthesis approach, which offers biocompatible, safer, more economical, and environmentally friendly substitutes [ 24 ].…”