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New Insights into Application of Nanoparticles for Plant Growth Promotion: Present and Future Prospects

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Biogenic Nano-Particles and their Use in Agro-ecosystems

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Nanotechnology has opened up new avenues in precision and sustainable agriculture by offering more efficient fertilizers and pesticides. The effects of use of these nanomaterials include increased seed germination, length of root-shoot, and biomass of the seedlings along with enhancement of the physiological parameters that enhance nitrogen metabolism and photosynthetic activity in many crop plants. They also provide many other benefits as reducing the amount of chemical used and increasing the absorption of nutrients from the soil, hence reducing the agricultural inputs. Nanotechnology holds the promises controlled release of agrochemicals as well as targeted delivery of several macromolecules. This technology may be used to make nanoscale sensors for monitoring the soil quality as well as nutritional status of agricultural field. Precise and on-demand application of nanopesticides or nanofertilizers can enhance the productivity and prove protection against several pests without harming the environment.

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Gupta, A., Bano, A., Rai, S., Pathak, N., Sharma, S. (2020). New Insights into Application of Nanoparticles for Plant Growth Promotion: Present and Future Prospects. In: Ghorbanpour, M., Bhargava, P., Varma, A., Choudhary, D. (eds) Biogenic Nano-Particles and their Use in Agro-ecosystems. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2985-6_15

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