Comprehensive analysis of nano-fertilizers in Indian agriculture - A review

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https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.4226

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Growth attributes, nano-fertilizers, pulses, yield components and yield

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This is a comprehensive review of studies of nano-fertilizers for their efficacy in stimulating plant growth, facilitating higher nutrient uptake and thus enhancing overall crop yield and productivity. The intricate insights into the mechanisms through which nano-fertilizers ensure sustained nutrient release, optimize nutrient absorption and augment nutrient utilization efficiency, have been reviewed. Several scientific studies indicate the potential of nanotechnology to enhance crop performance in terms of better crop growth and higher productivity. Regarding the economic implications of adopting nano-fertilizers, several findings indicate that nano-fertilizers could offer cost advantages over conventional fertilizers, potentially alleviating the government's subsidy burden and reducing import expenses on huge quantities of major commercial fertilizers. This comprehensive review also explores the challenges faced by Indian agriculture in crop production and the potential of nanotechnology to revolutionize productivity on a sustainable basis. The study emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced and sustained crop production and highlights the significance of nano-fertilizer application as an innovative and environmentally friendly solution. In conclusion, this comprehensive overview of the status of stagnant crop production in India identifies the challenges in augmenting productivity and proposes nanotechnology-based fertilizers and their utility in major agricultural crops cultivation as a promising solution. The findings underscore the need for further research and the widespread adoption of nanotechnology-based fertilizers in Indian agriculture to ensure sustainable and enhanced production and productivity.

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G Prabhukumar, Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India

Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

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Ram B, Senthivelu M, Prabhukumar G, Gnanachitra M, Prasad VBR. Comprehensive analysis of nano-fertilizers in Indian agriculture - A review. Plant Sci. Today [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 5 [cited 2025 Apr. 29];12(sp1). Available from: https://horizonepublishing.com/journals/index.php/PST/article/view/4226

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