Multifunctional Nanoparticles and Nano-Enabled Pesticides, Herbicides and Fertilizers in Agricultural Applications
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Agroecology Innovation: Achieving System Resilience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 8212
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanotechnology has revolutionized agricultural sciences, offering innovative solutions to enhance crop productivity, mitigate environmental stress, and reduce chemical inputs. Among these advancements, multifunctional nanoparticles and nano-enabled agrochemicals (pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers) have emerged as promising tools to increase agricultural sustainability while ensuring food security. These nanomaterials enable the targeted delivery, controlled release, and enhanced bioavailability of active compounds, minimizing unintended environmental impacts. However, challenges related to nanotoxicity, regulatory frameworks, and large-scale implementation still require further investigation. This Special Issue aims to explore recent breakthroughs and future perspectives in the development and application of nanotechnology in agriculture, with a particular focus on nano-enabled agrochemicals and their role in sustainable farming.
The development of nano-enabled pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers presents an opportunity to overcome these challenges by enhancing efficiency, reducing dosage requirements, and ensuring precise delivery mechanisms. Additionally, the multifunctionality of nanoparticles—such as their antimicrobial properties, controlled release capabilities, and plant stress mitigation potential—positions them as cutting-edge tools in modern agricultural practices.
This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive platform for the latest advances in multifunctional nanoparticles and nano-enabled agrochemicals in agricultural applications. It aims to highlight the following topics:
- Novel nanomaterials designed for precision agriculture.
- Advanced formulations of nano-pesticides, nano-herbicides, and nano-fertilizers.
- Mechanisms of interaction between nanoparticles and plant systems.
- Environmental and toxicological considerations of nano-agrochemicals.
- The role of nanotechnology in enhancing crop resilience to biotic and abiotic stress.
- Regulatory frameworks and sustainability considerations in nano-agriculture.
We invite high-quality original research articles, reviews, and perspectives addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:
- The synthesis and characterization of nano-enabled agrochemicals.
- Experimental studies on the efficacy, uptake, and translocation of nano-agrochemicals in crops.
- Risk assessments on the environmental fate of nanomaterials in agricultural ecosystems.
- Case studies on field applications of multifunctional nanoparticles.
- Interdisciplinary approaches integrating nanotechnology with sustainable agriculture.
Policy and regulatory challenges surrounding nanotechnology applications in agriculture.
Dr. Karen Esquivel Escalante
Prof. Dr. Ana Angelica Feregrino Perez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanotechnology
- nano-herbicides
- nano-pesticides
- nano-fertilizers
- agriculture
- food safety
- plant stress
- nanotoxicology
- nutraceuticals
- crop health
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