Overview of the Mechanism of Nanofertilizers and the Effects of Their Use on Crop Yield
C.N. Ram
Dept. of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, ANDUA&T, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (224 229), India
Mritunjay Rai*
Dept. of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, ANDUA&T, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (224 229), India
Saurabh Singh
Dept. of Crop Physiology, College of Agriculture, ANDUA&T, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (224 229), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Nanofertilizers, Nanotechnology, Nano Urea, Synthetic fertilizers
Abstract
The oldest and largest agricultural sector is currently facing with a number of issues. Due to the expanding global population and resource depletion, there are expectations for the ever-increasing food and grain requirements. This led to the widespread use of synthetic fertilizers, which increased the expense of farming. Low-quality, ineffective synthetic fertilizers have simply made things more challenging and had detrimental effects. By adjusting fertilizer output, nanotechnology has proven its ability to support sustainable agriculture and act as a boon. Nano-fertilizers are used to boost soil fertility, increase nutrient efficiency, and enhance plant nutrition. The manufacture, characteristics, and applications of bio-nano-fertilizers are reviewed critically in this paper, along with potential future directions for their promotion. The utilization of active chemicals at the nanoscale, as well as promising aspects including controlled release and targeted delivery of nano-fertilizers, are discussed along with improvements in crop and quality implications.
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