Nanofertilizer: A Promising Future for Global Agriculture
Mukesh Prajapat
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh (492 012), India
Dilkhush Meena
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh (492 012), India
C.K. Dotaniya*
Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan (334 006), India
M.D. Meena
ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed Mustard Research, Sewar, Bharatpur, Rajasthan (321 303), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Nanoparticles, Nutrient delivery, Synthesis, Technology
Abstract
With an increment of population day by day the agriculture sector is facing a big issue with the production and the economics of production as well. Nanofertilizers are essential substance in crop production because decreasing land, size increase population, conventional fertilizers having low use nutrient efficiency, environment pollution and shortage of labour for frequent application of fertilizers. Nanofertilizers permit the nutrients intelligently by controlling release rate to match uptake pattern of crop. Nano-structured formulations improve the efficiency of fertilizer, uptake ratio their by enhancing crop yield and also saves fertilizer resources. Nanofertilizers maximize the profit, minimize the cost of production, and also help in reduction of environment pollution. Nano fertilizers are more advantageous as compared to conventional fertilizers as increasing crop quality and soil fertility. They are less harmful and non-toxic to environment and humans as compared to conventional fertilizers.
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