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Chapter 4 Iron-based nanomaterials are emerging nanofertilizers to fulfil iron deficiency

  • Muhammad Adeel , Yukui Rui , Noman Shakoor , Imran Azeem , Yuanbo Li , Muhammad Arslan Ahmad , Muzammil Hussain , Ming Xu und Muhammad Zain
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Engineered Nanoparticles in Agriculture
Ein Kapitel aus dem Buch Engineered Nanoparticles in Agriculture

Abstract

Iron (Fe) is an essential micronutrient for all organisms because it plays a significant role in metabolic processes (e.g., photosynthesis, respiration, and DNA synthesis) and many metabolic pathways are activated by Fe. Globally, Fe deficiency is a serious health concern due to the consumption of low-iron diets (or plant-based diets). Fe deficiency in humans induces severe diseases such as anemia. Considering the importance of Fe for the development of both humans and plants, this chapter reports some of the recent advancements in nanofertilizer for improving crop quality and subsequent human intake to alleviate the Fe deficiency. Furthermore, synthesis methods of Fe-based NPs, e.g., chemically and bio-synthesis, are discussed in details alongside advanced characterization techniques. Exposure of Fe-based nanomaterials via controlled-release systems can enhance crops’ growth and nutritional content. Our findings indicated that nano-enabled technologies could be beneficial for reducing the dependence on chemical fertilizers and solving the Fe deficiency problem. The application of Fe-based nanofertilizers can prove to be a sound and sustainable approach to achieve the goal of increasing micronutrient content and crop yield. Febased nanofertilizers can bring nutrient-rich crops with economic advantages if the products are environmentally and economically sustainable.

Abstract

Iron (Fe) is an essential micronutrient for all organisms because it plays a significant role in metabolic processes (e.g., photosynthesis, respiration, and DNA synthesis) and many metabolic pathways are activated by Fe. Globally, Fe deficiency is a serious health concern due to the consumption of low-iron diets (or plant-based diets). Fe deficiency in humans induces severe diseases such as anemia. Considering the importance of Fe for the development of both humans and plants, this chapter reports some of the recent advancements in nanofertilizer for improving crop quality and subsequent human intake to alleviate the Fe deficiency. Furthermore, synthesis methods of Fe-based NPs, e.g., chemically and bio-synthesis, are discussed in details alongside advanced characterization techniques. Exposure of Fe-based nanomaterials via controlled-release systems can enhance crops’ growth and nutritional content. Our findings indicated that nano-enabled technologies could be beneficial for reducing the dependence on chemical fertilizers and solving the Fe deficiency problem. The application of Fe-based nanofertilizers can prove to be a sound and sustainable approach to achieve the goal of increasing micronutrient content and crop yield. Febased nanofertilizers can bring nutrient-rich crops with economic advantages if the products are environmentally and economically sustainable.

Kapitel in diesem Buch

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Preface V
  3. Contents VII
  4. Chapter 1 Nanomaterials: classification, synthesis methods, and physicochemical characterization 1
  5. Chapter 2 Nanoparticles and medicinal plants: a visualized analysis of the core and theme content of the reports in the period of 2018–2022 59
  6. Chapter 3 Nanofertilizers: recent approach in crop production 93
  7. Chapter 4 Iron-based nanomaterials are emerging nanofertilizers to fulfil iron deficiency 145
  8. Chapter 5 Nanoparticles as soil amendments 163
  9. Chapter 6 Utilization of nanoparticles in plant protection against biotic stresses 181
  10. Chapter 7 Recent advances in nano-enabled agriculture for improving plant performances under abiotic stress condition 197
  11. Chapter 8 Nanomaterials as new techniques in plant priming technology 247
  12. Chapter 9 Nanoparticles for the improved horticultural crop production 271
  13. Chapter 10 Nanomaterials and postharvest management of horticultural crops 283
  14. About the editors 311
  15. List of contributors 313
  16. Index 317
https://doi.org/10.1515/9781501523229-004

Kapitel in diesem Buch

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Preface V
  3. Contents VII
  4. Chapter 1 Nanomaterials: classification, synthesis methods, and physicochemical characterization 1
  5. Chapter 2 Nanoparticles and medicinal plants: a visualized analysis of the core and theme content of the reports in the period of 2018–2022 59
  6. Chapter 3 Nanofertilizers: recent approach in crop production 93
  7. Chapter 4 Iron-based nanomaterials are emerging nanofertilizers to fulfil iron deficiency 145
  8. Chapter 5 Nanoparticles as soil amendments 163
  9. Chapter 6 Utilization of nanoparticles in plant protection against biotic stresses 181
  10. Chapter 7 Recent advances in nano-enabled agriculture for improving plant performances under abiotic stress condition 197
  11. Chapter 8 Nanomaterials as new techniques in plant priming technology 247
  12. Chapter 9 Nanoparticles for the improved horticultural crop production 271
  13. Chapter 10 Nanomaterials and postharvest management of horticultural crops 283
  14. About the editors 311
  15. List of contributors 313
  16. Index 317
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