Abhiram, G. Contributions of Nano-Nitrogen Fertilizers to Sustainable Development Goals: A Comprehensive Review. Nitrogen2023, 4, 397-415.
Abhiram, G. Contributions of Nano-Nitrogen Fertilizers to Sustainable Development Goals: A Comprehensive Review. Nitrogen 2023, 4, 397-415.
Abhiram, G. Contributions of Nano-Nitrogen Fertilizers to Sustainable Development Goals: A Comprehensive Review. Nitrogen2023, 4, 397-415.
Abhiram, G. Contributions of Nano-Nitrogen Fertilizers to Sustainable Development Goals: A Comprehensive Review. Nitrogen 2023, 4, 397-415.
Abstract
Nano-nitrogen fertilizers (NNFs) have emerged as a promising technology in the field of agriculture, offering potential solutions to improve nutrient uptake efficiency, enhance crop productivity, and reduce environmental impacts. The NNFs showed superior characteristics and performance on crops and therefore, became a potential alternative to conventional nitrogen (N) fertilisers. These fertilizers enhance plant uptake while simultaneously reducing environmental losses. Additionally, their small particle size increases crop acclimation and decreases the application rate. With all these beneficial traits of NNFs, they potentially contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This review article summarises the materials used in NNFs formulation, methods of preparing NNFs, and their crop responses. This review also highlights the limitations identified in the research studies and provides research recommendations for the future. Further, this review provides a critical assessment of the current state of NNFs and their prospects for revolutionizing modern agriculture to attain SDGs.
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science and Technology
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