Summary
This transdisciplinary review examines the synergistic potential of combining nanotechnologies with plant biostimulants to enhance sustainable food production. The authors argue that whilst these fields show independent promise, their integration—particularly through nanoencapsulation and waste-derived biostimulant formulation—offers greater impact for addressing food insecurity. The review emphasises the centrality of sustainability and circular economy principles, positioning nano-biostimulants as a pathway to maintain food security whilst respecting environmental constraints.
UK applicability
The review's framework and strategic recommendations on nano-biostimulant development are internationally applicable and relevant to UK agricultural research priorities around sustainable intensification and circular economy transitions. However, the review is largely conceptual and does not present UK-specific field trial data; UK adoption would require localised efficacy and regulatory assessment studies.
Key measures
Conceptual synthesis of nanotechnology applications, biostimulant mechanisms, nanoencapsulation strategies, and sustainability outcomes; no primary experimental metrics reported
Outcomes reported
The review synthesises evidence on how nanotechnologies can enhance the efficacy and sustainability of plant biostimulants. It identifies nanoencapsulation and waste-derived biostimulant production as promising strategies for improving food quality and security whilst supporting circular economy principles.
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