Nanotechnology in Crop Physiology and Sustainable Agriculture
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Physiology and Crop Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 December 2025 | Viewed by 54
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant stress physiology; plant nutrition; nanoparticle application in agriculture; plant biochemistry; plant productivity; ecophysiology; sustainable horticulture
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Interests: photophysiology; physiology of plant productivity; stress physiology; horticulture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue is directly linked to the European Strategy for Nanotechnology, which aims to increase investment and improve research coordination in nanotechnologies while strengthening their industrial application. Nanotechnology in agriculture is gaining importance as it offers innovative solutions to traditional farming practices. Advances in this field have significantly enhanced the production of essential elements for plants, which can improve fertilizer composition, increase efficiency, and reduce nutrient losses. Due to their large surface area, high sorption capacity, and controlled release capabilities, nanoparticles can be used as "smart nutrient delivery systems" and products for plant protection and resistance enhancement. Nanotechnology's potential toxic dose-dependent effects on plants and the environment are also necessary because they help identify optimal limits and assess safety. As global food demand continues to rise, nanotechnology can play a significant role in different stages of food production. Its application aims to create food systems that are fair, healthy, and environmentally sustainable. This approach supports the implementation of the Farm to Fork strategy, which is central to the European Green Deal. This includes reducing the need for pesticides, increasing crop yields, preventing stress, and creating longer-lasting food products. This Special Issue of "Plants" will focus on the impact of nanostructures on plant physiology, biochemistry, and productivity, aiming to promote more sustainable agricultural solutions.
Dr. Rūta Sutulienė
Dr. Aušra Brazaitytė
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanotechnology in agriculture
- nano-fertilizers
- nanoparticles
- microelements
- macroelements
- sustainable agriculture
- plant physiology
- photosynthesis optimization
- controlled nutrient release
- yield enhancement
- plant stress resistance
- targeted plant protection
- nano-sensors
- bioorganic fertilizers
- nutrient efficiency
- nanoarchitectures in soil
- growth stimulants
- nano-emulsions
- nano-engineering
- nanomaterials
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