Nanotechnology in Plant Growth
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2021) | Viewed by 14992
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Interests: tomato stress tolerance; pollen and fruit development
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Dear Colleagues,
In modern agriculture, nanotechnology is thought to be a major field of research and source of innovation in order to meet the rising global demand for food and agricultural sustainability. The broad range of applications of nanotechnology has revolutionized agriculture in order to ensure food security in the face of climate change. Because of the unique physico-chemical properties, nanomaterials have received much scientific attention. Nanomaterials offer a wider specific surface area that bridges the gap between bulk materials and atomic or molecular structures. Therefore, the application of nanomaterials in the precise management and control of agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and nanotechnological tools like nanobiosensors, can support the growth of high-tech agricultural farming. Moreover, nanomaterials can effectively enhance plant growth, help to identify environmental problems, and improve the tolerance of crops to multiple stresses. Considering the enormous progress of nanotechnology in crop science, this Special Issue welcomes high-quality research articles on innovative uses of nanotechnology in crop growth and stress tolerance towards sustainable agricultural development.
Prof. Dr. Jie Zhou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanotechnology
- agriculture
- nano-agrochemicals
- nanotools
- stress
- crop growth
- sustainable agriculture
- food security
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