Journal
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
Volume 20, Issue 4, Pages 2709-2726Publisher
SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
DOI: 10.1007/s10311-022-01409-w
Keywords
Nanotechnology; Sustainable agriculture; Nanofertilizer; ZnO nanoparticle; Green synthesis and precision agriculture
Funding
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) UK
- Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
- Brazil University
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The increasing food demand caused by the rising population is limited by the poor efficiency of classical fertilizers. Nanofertilizers, as promising alternatives, can improve nutrient utilization efficiency and reduce environmental pollution.
The rising population is increasing food demand, yet actual crop production is limited by the poor efficiency of classical fertilizers. In particular, only about 40-60% of fertilizer nitrogen, 15-20% of phosphorus and 50-60% of potassium are used by crop plants, the rest ending polluting the environment. Nanofertilizers are promising alternatives. Here, we review plant nutrients, synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles, encapsulation of nanoparticles in fertilizers, and effect on plants.
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