Enhancing crop yields and quality of agricultural products: research progress in nanofertilizer applications

Abstract

With a growing population demanding better nutrition and living standards, the quality and safety of agricultural outputs are under close watch. However, farming faces challenges from environmental stress and diseases that reduce crop quality and quantity. Traditional methods, such as pesticides and fertilizers, though effective in boosting crop yields, can harm the environment and leave residues. Nanotechnology is presently being investigated in agriculture to overcome these challenges, as nano-fertilizers can release nutrients gradually over a longer period of time, minimizing nutrient loss and enhancing crop uptake efficiency. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive synthesis and analysis of the impact of nanofertilizers on crop yield and nutritional quality, as well as to elucidate the mechanisms underlying their effects on crops. This analysis aims to provide insights into the revolutionary potential of nanofertilizers in improving crop yields by examining the subtle interplay between nanotechnology and agricultural practices while ensuring the safety and nutritional integrity of agricultural output.