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Next Generation Micronutrient Nanofertilizers for Sustainable Crop Nutrition: A Review

NanoWorld Journal · 2023

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Summary

This review examines the emerging field of nanofertiliser technology as a mechanism for improving micronutrient delivery to crops in sustainable farming systems. The authors likely evaluate the agronomic potential, environmental fate, and practical scalability of nano-formulated zinc, iron, copper and manganese products relative to conventional soluble salts and chelates. The paper appears positioned to synthesise evidence on whether nanoscale delivery represents a genuine advance in micronutrient use efficiency or remains largely experimental.

UK applicability

UK cereal and horticultural producers face challenges with micronutrient deficiencies in certain soil types and crops; however, nanofertiliser adoption in the UK remains limited pending regulatory clarity and cost-benefit validation under temperate conditions.

Key measures

Micronutrient bioavailability, crop yield, nutrient uptake efficiency, particle size characterisation, soil mobility, plant tissue micronutrient concentration

Outcomes reported

The review synthesises evidence on the development, application, and agronomic efficacy of nano-scale micronutrient fertiliser formulations. It likely reports on crop yield responses, nutrient use efficiency, and soil/plant accumulation patterns compared to conventional micronutrient products.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Micronutrient fertiliser innovation and soil-plant nutrient cycling
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Global
System type
Arable cereals, Horticulture
DOI
10.17756/nwj.2023-s5-053
Catalogue ID
NRmo9rin9c-02o

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