Nanoparticle applications in agriculture: overview and response of plant-associated microorganisms
North-West University · Agricultural Research Council of South Africa · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Globally, food security has become a critical concern due to the rise in human population and the current climate change crisis. Usage of conventional agrochemicals to maximize crop yields has resulted in the degradation of fertile soil, environmental pollution as well as human and agroecosystem health risks. Nanotechnology in agriculture is a fast-emerging and new area of research explored to improve crop productivity and nutrient-use efficiency using nano-sized agrochemicals at lower doses than conventional agrochemicals. Nanoparticles in agriculture are applied as nanofertilizers and/or nanopesticides. Positive results have been observed in terms of plant growth when using nano-based agricultural…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 12.72
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 133
Authors
5- KMKatiso Mgadi
North-West University, Agricultural Research Council of South Africa
- BNBusiswa NdabaCorresponding
Agricultural Research Council of South Africa
- ARAshira Roopnarain
University of South Africa, University of Johannesburg, Agricultural Research Council of South Africa
- HRHaripriya Rama
University of South Africa, University of Johannesburg, Agricultural Research Council of South Africa
- RARasheed AdelekeCorresponding
North-West University
Topics & keywords
- Agrochemical
- Agriculture
- Environmental science
- Agroecosystem
- Crop yield
- Biotechnology
- Sustainable agriculture
- Food security
- Zero hunger