Evolution of Nano-Biofertilizer as a Green Technology for Agriculture

• Published in: Agriculture (Basel) Vol. 13; no. 10; p. 1865
• Main Authors: Patel, Chitranshi, Singh, Jyoti, Karunakaran, Anagha, Ramakrishna, Wusirika
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.10.2023
• Subjects: Agricultural industry; Agricultural practices; Agricultural production; Agricultural products; Agricultural technology; Agriculture; Bacteria; Biodegradation; Biofertilizers; Biotechnology; Clean technology; conventional fertilizers; cost effectiveness; Crop diseases; Environmental degradation; Enzymes; Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; evolution; Farming; Fertilizers; Fungi; Green technology; humans; Legumes; liquid biofertilizers; Microbiota; Microorganisms; nano-biofertilizers; nanofertilizers; Nanoparticles; Nanotechnology; Nitrogen; Nutrient uptake; Pathogens; Pesticides; Phosphates; Phosphorus; Plant growth; pollution; Productivity; Soil degradation; Soil fertility; Soil improvement; Soil pollution; soil quality; Soils; solid biofertilizers; Sustainability; Sustainable agriculture; Sustainable practices; sustainable technology; Germany
• ISSN: 2077-0472; 2077-0472
• DOI: 10.3390/agriculture13101865

Agriculture has long been the cornerstone of human civilization, providing sustenance and livelihoods for millennia. However, as the global population continues to burgeon, agriculture faces mounting challenges. Soil degradation, nutrient depletion, environmental pollution, and the need for sustainable farming practices are among the pressing issues that require innovative solutions. In this context, nano-biofertilizers have emerged as a groundbreaking technological advancement with the potential to reshape modern agriculture. nano-biofertilizers are innovative agricultural products that leverage the combined principles of nanotechnology and biotechnology to enhance nutrient uptake by plants, improve soil health, and promote sustainable farming practices. These specialized fertilizers consist of nanoscale materials and beneficial microorganisms. These fertilizers are eco-friendly and cost-effective and have shown promising results in various crop plants. In this review, we discuss the recent advances in the development of eco-friendly nano-biofertilizers along with an overview of the various types of nano-biofertilizers, their formulation, synthesis, and mode of application for next-generation agriculture. The importance of the interaction between nanoparticles and bacterial species and its impact on the effectiveness of nano-biofertilizers has also been discussed along with the potential benefits, challenges, and future perspectives of using eco-friendly nano-biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture, ensuring a greener and healthier future for generations to come.