This Research Topic addresses the transformative role of nanotechnology in agricultural practices. Researchers and stakeholders are increasingly focusing on nano fertilizers due to their unique properties to improve nutrient uptake and management, improve crop productivity, reduce environmental impact, and have revolutionary potential for precision and sustainable agriculture. The collection seeks to provide a platform to discuss various aspects of nano fertilizers, including synthesis methods, characterization techniques, nutrient delivery mechanisms, application, crop responses, soil and environment interactions, economic viability, policy considerations, and global prospects in agricultural systems. By compiling original research, review articles, mini-reviews, perspectives, and brief research reports from experts in the field, this special collection aims to advance our understanding of nano fertilizers potential in sustainable and precision farming practices while addressing challenges related to safety, scalability, market adoption, and environmental sustainability. The insights and findings shared in this collection will contribute to efforts in harnessing nanotechnology for resilient and sustainable agriculture.
This special collection aims to highlight cutting-edge research, foster discussions on emerging trends and challenges, and promote collaborations among researchers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to advance a nano-revolution in agriculture toward sustainable and resilient food production systems. We invite contributions that provide valuable and actionable insights, and critical analyses in the following areas:
- Highlight advancements: Showcase the latest advancements in nano fertilizer development, characterization, and application technologies, including innovative formulations and nanofertilizers derived from food and agro-waste.
- Explore sustainability: Investigate the role of nano fertilizers in promoting sustainable farming practices by reducing the environmental footprint and improving soil health.
- Address challenges: Discuss and analyze the challenges associated with nano fertilizers, such as safety concerns, environmental impacts, scalability issues, and regulatory hurdles.
- Bridge research-industry gap: Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between researchers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to bridge the gap between research findings and practical applications in agriculture.
- Policy implications: Discuss policy implications of integrating nano fertilizers into mainstream agriculture, including regulatory frameworks, standards, and incentives for sustainable agricultural practices.
- Global perspective: Include contributions from diverse geographical regions to offer a global perspective on the adoption, challenges, and benefits of nano fertilizers in different agricultural settings.
- Future directions: Provide insights into emerging trends and potential breakthroughs.
We welcome the submission of Original Research, Short communications, Review, Mini Review, Perspective articles, and Brief Research Reports combining interdisciplinary fields including but not limited to:
- Synthesis methods: Novel approaches and techniques for synthesizing nano fertilizers and exploring innovative nano formulations for enhanced nutrient delivery and agricultural performance.
- Nano fertilizer characterization: Advanced analytical methods for characterizing the physicochemical properties of nano fertilizers.
- Nutrient management: Mechanisms and enhancements in nutrient delivery, uptake, controlled release kinetics, and retention.
- Crop responses: Evaluation of the impact of nano fertilizers on crop performance.
- Environmental health: Assessments of nano fertilizers on the soil environment and ecosystem.
- Sustainable and precision agriculture: Applications of nano fertilizers in precision and sustainable agriculture.
- Economic viability: Economic analyses, and barriers to the widespread adoption of nano fertilizers.
- Future perspectives: Global insights based on interdisciplinary knowledge into future research directions, technological advancements, safety concerns, challenges, and regulatory and policy considerations.
Keywords:
nanotechnology and agriculture, agrifood, nanofertilizers, sustainability, nanotechnology, nanomaterials
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
This Research Topic addresses the transformative role of nanotechnology in agricultural practices. Researchers and stakeholders are increasingly focusing on nano fertilizers due to their unique properties to improve nutrient uptake and management, improve crop productivity, reduce environmental impact, and have revolutionary potential for precision and sustainable agriculture. The collection seeks to provide a platform to discuss various aspects of nano fertilizers, including synthesis methods, characterization techniques, nutrient delivery mechanisms, application, crop responses, soil and environment interactions, economic viability, policy considerations, and global prospects in agricultural systems. By compiling original research, review articles, mini-reviews, perspectives, and brief research reports from experts in the field, this special collection aims to advance our understanding of nano fertilizers potential in sustainable and precision farming practices while addressing challenges related to safety, scalability, market adoption, and environmental sustainability. The insights and findings shared in this collection will contribute to efforts in harnessing nanotechnology for resilient and sustainable agriculture.
This special collection aims to highlight cutting-edge research, foster discussions on emerging trends and challenges, and promote collaborations among researchers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to advance a nano-revolution in agriculture toward sustainable and resilient food production systems. We invite contributions that provide valuable and actionable insights, and critical analyses in the following areas:
- Highlight advancements: Showcase the latest advancements in nano fertilizer development, characterization, and application technologies, including innovative formulations and nanofertilizers derived from food and agro-waste.
- Explore sustainability: Investigate the role of nano fertilizers in promoting sustainable farming practices by reducing the environmental footprint and improving soil health.
- Address challenges: Discuss and analyze the challenges associated with nano fertilizers, such as safety concerns, environmental impacts, scalability issues, and regulatory hurdles.
- Bridge research-industry gap: Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between researchers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to bridge the gap between research findings and practical applications in agriculture.
- Policy implications: Discuss policy implications of integrating nano fertilizers into mainstream agriculture, including regulatory frameworks, standards, and incentives for sustainable agricultural practices.
- Global perspective: Include contributions from diverse geographical regions to offer a global perspective on the adoption, challenges, and benefits of nano fertilizers in different agricultural settings.
- Future directions: Provide insights into emerging trends and potential breakthroughs.
We welcome the submission of Original Research, Short communications, Review, Mini Review, Perspective articles, and Brief Research Reports combining interdisciplinary fields including but not limited to:
- Synthesis methods: Novel approaches and techniques for synthesizing nano fertilizers and exploring innovative nano formulations for enhanced nutrient delivery and agricultural performance.
- Nano fertilizer characterization: Advanced analytical methods for characterizing the physicochemical properties of nano fertilizers.
- Nutrient management: Mechanisms and enhancements in nutrient delivery, uptake, controlled release kinetics, and retention.
- Crop responses: Evaluation of the impact of nano fertilizers on crop performance.
- Environmental health: Assessments of nano fertilizers on the soil environment and ecosystem.
- Sustainable and precision agriculture: Applications of nano fertilizers in precision and sustainable agriculture.
- Economic viability: Economic analyses, and barriers to the widespread adoption of nano fertilizers.
- Future perspectives: Global insights based on interdisciplinary knowledge into future research directions, technological advancements, safety concerns, challenges, and regulatory and policy considerations.
Keywords:
nanotechnology and agriculture, agrifood, nanofertilizers, sustainability, nanotechnology, nanomaterials
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.