Recent advances in the development of nanoparticle based fertilizers for different kinds of crops: A review

• Published in: Biocatalysis and agricultural biotechnology 2024-06, Vol.58, p.103194, Article 103194
• Main Authors: Hadri, Saqib Hussain, Afzaal, Aaima, Saeed, Laiba, Arshad, Arslan, Nazeer, Sameer, Akram, Mahmood
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: agricultural biotechnology; Agriculture; biocatalysis; Buddleja asiatica; corn; crop production; cupric oxide; economic development; environmental impact; Fertilizers; foliar application; hydroxyapatite; Nanofertilizers; Nanoparticles; Nanotechnology; nutrition; Pakistan; phosphorus; plant growth; rice; salt stress; silica; soil; titanium dioxide; urea; wheat; zinc oxide
• ISSN: 1878-8181; 1878-8181
• DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103194

Agriculture, a necessary contributor to health, nutrition, and economic development, has experienced important changes in Pakistan over the years due to several factors. The unnecessary use of chemical fertilizers causes the harmful effects on soil, water and the environment. Nanotechnology appears as an alternative solution to the chemical fertilizers. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, produced from Buddleja asiatica L. leaves, shown meaningful potential in increasing wheat yield in agronomic lands under salt-water conditions. Their application in foliar form demonstrates to be a new strategy, modifying salt stress and positively impacting plant growth. Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles presents a better alternative to conventional phosphorus fertilizers, showing high efficiency in acidic culture mediums. Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles, when combined into urea fertilizers, show agronomical advantages in wheat development. These nanoparticles improve Zn content in crops, enhancing rice and maize growth. Copper Oxide (CuO) nanoparticles have been reported as feasible alternative for chemical fertilizers, demonstrating tolerance to abiotic stresses and effective nutrient relief management. Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles influence maize crop development by decreasing reliance on dangerous pesticides and chemical fertilizers. The foliar application of SiO2NPs has been found to be efficient in modifying water tension on rice plants. This complete exploration undiscovers the transformative ability of nanoparticle fertilizers, to be used as alternatives to the conventional chemical fertilizers, granting a sustainable path for agriculture, with superior crop production and decreased environmental effect. •Titanium Dioxide nanoparticles show promise in increasing wheat yields when applied in foliar form.•Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles show high efficacy in acidic soil conditions.•Zinc Oxide nanoparticles, when incorporated into urea fertilizers, exhibit agronomic benefits in wheat, enhancing zinc content in crops affecting rice and maize growth.•Copper Oxide nanoparticles demonstrate tolerance to abiotic stress and effective management of nutrient relief.•Silicon Dioxide nanoparticles contribute to maize crop development by reducing reliance on hazardous pesticides and chemical fertilizers.