The Application of Nanotechnology in Crop Protection and Management
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 80
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanotechnology; plant protection; biotechnology; neurology
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2. Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica y de Montes y Biotecnología, Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología Agroforestal y Genética, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain
Interests: pathogenicity; fusarium proliferatum; effector; volatile organic compounds; saffron
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges, including the need to enhance crop yield, increase sustainability, and mitigate environmental impact. Traditional crop protection and management methods, while effective, often lead to issues such as pesticide residue, soil degradation, and off-target effects. The emergence of nanotechnology offers a groundbreaking paradigm shift, providing innovative solutions to these persistent problems.
This Special Issue of a scientific journal, Plants, is dedicated to exploring the transformative role of nanotechnology in agriculture. The application of nano-scale materials and devices, with their unique physical and chemical properties, is poised to revolutionize how we protect crops from pests, diseases, and environmental stressors, as well as how we manage nutrient delivery and overall plant health.
We invite research articles on all aspects of nanotechnology application in crop protection and management. Potential topics include the following:
- Nano-pesticides and nano-herbicides: Development and delivery of targeted, highly efficient, and environmentally friendly plant protection agents.
- Nano-fertilizers: Enhancing nutrient uptake and use efficiency through slow-release and controlled-release nanocarriers.
- Nanobiosensors: Rapid and accurate detection of plant diseases, pathogens, and nutrient deficiencies.
- Nanomaterials for water and soil management: Improving water retention, soil quality, and remediation of contaminated agricultural land.
- Molecular-level interactions: Investigating the uptake, transport, and effects of nanomaterials in plants.
- Regulatory and environmental aspects: Assessing the safety and long-term ecological impact of agricultural nanotechnology.
Just as molecular data have become essential for modern phylogenetic studies, we believe that nanotechnology will be a cornerstone of future agricultural practices. This Special Issue aims to serve as a blueprint for researchers and practitioners, showcasing the cutting-edge science that will secure global food security in an era of climate change and population growth.
Dr. Enrique Niza
Dr. Oussama Ahrazem
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanotechnology
- crop management
- green nanotechnology
- nanobiotechnology
- nano-pesticides
- nano-fertilizers
- nanomaterials
- nanobiosensors
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