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Nanofertilizers and Their Applications

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Nanotechnology has proved its potential in bringing improvement in the agricultural sector via application of nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and use of products such as nanosensors. Nanofertilizers facilitate slow and steady release of nutrients thereby increasing productivity of the soil. They enhance nutrient use efficiency and reduce the loss of nutrients. Enhancement in the photosynthetic capacity in plants caused due to increased availability of nutrients leads to production of high yield and dry matter. Use of nanofertilizers proves advantageous because it reduces frequency of application of chemical fertilizers and hence soil toxicity. Nanotechnology can thus prove as a technique with immense potential for improving agricultural productivity and help us in achieving sustainable agriculture.

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    Raman Kumar

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Dhir, B. (2021). Nanofertilizers and Their Applications. In: Kumar, R., Kumar, R., Kaur, G. (eds) New Frontiers of Nanomaterials in Environmental Science. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9239-3_10

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