Nanotechnology-Enabled Sustainable Agriculture: Crop Protection, Stress Mitigation, and Environmental Resilience
A Special Issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747) belonging to the section "Crop Physiology and Crop Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 157
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Interests: synthesis of metallic nanoparticles; synthesis of nanoparticle–polymer composites; surface modification of nanoparticles; electrically conductive polymer composites; thermally conductive polymer composites; antimicrobial polymers; photocatalyst–polymer composites; polymer–carbon composites; polymer composites for water treatment, sustainable agriculture, nanotechnology, nano-agrochemicals
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Interests: synthesis of nanostructured materials, synthesis of inorganic and organic (metal and carbon-based) nanoparticles, functionalization and/or modification of the surface of nanoparticles by various methods, and their respective characterization; synthesis of vinyl ether polymers with metallocene catalytic systems; synthesis of polymers with nanoparticles; rheological study of polymers and materials; synthesis of thermo-conducting polymers, flame-retardant polymers, sustainable polymers, and plant-friendly nanostructures; synthesis and characterization of non-toxic nanoparticles with improved agricultural application
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The impact of climate change on plant life is multifaceted, encompassing alterations in physiology, growth patterns, and reproductive cycles. These alterations are driven by rising temperatures, worsening drought, and elevated CO₂ levels. The consequences of this phenomenon include disruption of the flowering cycle, reduced crop nutritional quality, limitations on nutrient uptake, and facilitation of pest spread. These consequences pose a threat not only to biodiversity but also to food security.
Climate change is increasing the levels of biotic and abiotic stress experienced by plants, which could have a negative impact on global agricultural production. These stress factors interfere with physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes, resulting in reduced crop yields and quality. Consequently, food security is compromised by various interconnected factors. Concerns about addressing these issues have driven the development of nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology offers an innovative and sustainable solution for increasing crop resilience and stress tolerance. Over the past decade, various nanomaterials with unique properties have been developed, demonstrating significant potential for regulating stress response pathways in plants. The use of nanoparticles (NPs) to enhance nutrient uptake, improve photosynthesis, and activate defense mechanisms has been demonstrated in several studies. In addition to enhancing plant resilience, nanomaterials play a crucial role in promoting soil health, enhancing fruit quality, and ensuring the overall sustainability of crops.
The objective of this Special Issue focused on nanotechnology, is to highlight the latest innovations in applications designed to enhance crops.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a compendium that explains the diverse initiatives currently underway that employ nanotechnology to safeguard global food security in the context of climate change and population growth.
Prof. Dr. Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego
Dr. Marissa Pérez-Alvarez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- multifunctional nanomaterials (nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nanosensors)
- novel nanomaterials designed for precision agriculture
- mechanisms of interaction between nanoparticles and plant systems
- synthesis and application of environmentally friendly nanomaterials
- environmental and toxicological considerations of nano-agrochemicals
- nanomaterials against biotic and abiotic stress
- nanomaterials to increase agricultural crop productivity
- practical agricultural applications of nanomaterials
- among others
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