Benefits and Potential Risks of Nanotechnology in Agricultural Systems

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Biosystem and Biological Engineering".

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Dear Colleagues,

Nanotechnologies are experiencing great progress. Nanomaterials can completely influence the current view of agricultural production. The use of nanomaterials is also associated with a certain risk. Agricultural systems are very sensitive to external interventions. Therefore, it is necessary to look at nanomaterials critically. Many nanomaterials are used in animal nutrition and are subsequently excreted into the environment. They can form toxic compounds in the environment and damage biodiversity. Research may focus on influencing the soil microbiome in relation to agricultural production. Nanomaterials form different compounds in the soil. These compounds may behave differently in soils than the original material. The big question is the decomposition of nanomaterials in the environment. Nanomaterials can also significantly affect the quality of water resources, which can affect human and animal health. In studies, attention may be focused on tracing nanoparticles in the environment. 

The Special Issue welcomes studies focusing on toxicity, microbiome effects, and life cycle monitoring of nanomaterials in agricultural systems. Studies can be in vitro or in vivo.

Prof. Dr. Pavel Horký
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Keywords

  • agriculture systems
  • toxicity
  • delivery
  • environment
  • life cycle of nanomaterials
  • safety of nanomaterials

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Uses of Selenium Nanoparticles in the Plant Production
by Iqra Bano, Sylvie Skalickova, Hira Sajjad, Jiri Skladanka and Pavel Horky
Agronomy 2021, 11(11), 2229; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11112229 - 3 Nov 2021
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Plant production today depends on the ability of agriculturists to transport and recycle minerals, particularly those minerals which are nutritionally important to animals and human beings, through various agriculture products. It is important to note that the attenuation of these mineral deposits by [...] Read more.
Plant production today depends on the ability of agriculturists to transport and recycle minerals, particularly those minerals which are nutritionally important to animals and human beings, through various agriculture products. It is important to note that the attenuation of these mineral deposits by green plants, as well as their subsequent role in the production of organic compounds, is fundamental to almost all known forms of life. Selenium (Se) is among those trace mineral which are crucial for the maintenance of plant physiology. The significance, production, and biological effects of this element, as well as its application in sustainable development, are remaining an interesting topic of discussion. Moreover, there has been a huge rise in the potential applications of nanotechnology in the food and agriculture industries. Several studies have been conducted on the various biological activities of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) and their biosynthesis. There is plenty of research performed on the effects of Se in plant nutrition and physiology, but there is a lack of information about the effects of SeNPs in SeNPs toxicity, and other aspects of using SeNPs in agriculture. The current review is focused on recent information related to the effects and fate of SeNPs in agronomy. We also aimed attention at the primary sources and behavior of Se in different environments, such as soil, water, air, and plants. All the data provides an extremely fertile domain for future investigation and research. Full article
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