Enhancing agricultural productivity through iron oxide nanoparticle priming: opportunities, challenges, and surface modification strategies
The global food crisis is exacerbated by various challenges, including agricultural restrictions and environmental stresses, necessitating innovative approaches to enhance crop development and productivity. One promising technique is seed priming with iron oxide nanoparticles (FeNPs), which has show...
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| author | Hafiz, Nurfarwizah Adzuan Malek, Raja Nur Ezzatul Husna Raja Abdul Osman, Mohamed Syazwan So’Aib, Mohamad Sufian Rosdi, Hafawati Bakar, Noor Fitrah Abu Burhan, Nur Sakinah Wahab, Mohamad Syafiq Abdul Ismail, Alia Khalidah Lisak, Grzegorz Liang, Lili |
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| description | The global food crisis is exacerbated by various challenges, including agricultural restrictions and environmental stresses, necessitating innovative approaches to enhance crop development and productivity. One promising technique is seed priming with iron oxide nanoparticles (FeNPs), which has shown significant potential in improving seed germination, crop growth, and stress resistance. This mini-review explores the synthesis, application, and physiological impacts of FeNPs in agriculture, emphasizing their role in addressing iron deficiency in plants and promoting robust plant development under challenging environmental conditions. Despite their benefits, the practical use of FeNPs faces critical challenges, notably nanoparticle agglomeration in biological media, which can diminish their effectiveness and lead to phytotoxicity. This review highlights advanced surface modification strategies, including the use of biocompatible polymers like chitosan and silica encapsulation, to enhance the colloidal stability, reduce agglomeration, and ensure the safe delivery of FeNPs. It discusses the mechanisms by which these modifications improve nanoparticle dispersion and interaction with plant systems, thereby optimizing their agronomic benefits. The review concludes with insights into the future directions of nanoparticle use in seed priming, particularly focusing on the implications of nanoparticle physicochemical properties on their agronomic efficacy and environmental safety. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1814782024-12-06T15:35:08Z Enhancing agricultural productivity through iron oxide nanoparticle priming: opportunities, challenges, and surface modification strategies Hafiz, Nurfarwizah Adzuan Malek, Raja Nur Ezzatul Husna Raja Abdul Osman, Mohamed Syazwan So’Aib, Mohamad Sufian Rosdi, Hafawati Bakar, Noor Fitrah Abu Burhan, Nur Sakinah Wahab, Mohamad Syafiq Abdul Ismail, Alia Khalidah Lisak, Grzegorz Liang, Lili School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute Engineering Iron oxide nanoparticles Seed priming The global food crisis is exacerbated by various challenges, including agricultural restrictions and environmental stresses, necessitating innovative approaches to enhance crop development and productivity. One promising technique is seed priming with iron oxide nanoparticles (FeNPs), which has shown significant potential in improving seed germination, crop growth, and stress resistance. This mini-review explores the synthesis, application, and physiological impacts of FeNPs in agriculture, emphasizing their role in addressing iron deficiency in plants and promoting robust plant development under challenging environmental conditions. Despite their benefits, the practical use of FeNPs faces critical challenges, notably nanoparticle agglomeration in biological media, which can diminish their effectiveness and lead to phytotoxicity. This review highlights advanced surface modification strategies, including the use of biocompatible polymers like chitosan and silica encapsulation, to enhance the colloidal stability, reduce agglomeration, and ensure the safe delivery of FeNPs. It discusses the mechanisms by which these modifications improve nanoparticle dispersion and interaction with plant systems, thereby optimizing their agronomic benefits. The review concludes with insights into the future directions of nanoparticle use in seed priming, particularly focusing on the implications of nanoparticle physicochemical properties on their agronomic efficacy and environmental safety. Published version This research was supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia through the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (Grant No. FRGS//1/2022/STG05/UITM/02/10). 2024-12-03T08:22:41Z 2024-12-03T08:22:41Z 2024 Journal Article Hafiz, N. A., Malek, R. N. E. H. R. A., Osman, M. S., So’Aib, M. S., Rosdi, H., Bakar, N. F. A., Burhan, N. S., Wahab, M. S. A., Ismail, A. K., Lisak, G. & Liang, L. (2024). Enhancing agricultural productivity through iron oxide nanoparticle priming: opportunities, challenges, and surface modification strategies. Journal of Advanced Research in Micro and Nano Engineering, 22(1), 56-67. https://dx.doi.org/10.37934/armne.22.1.5667 2756-8210 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181478 10.37934/armne.22.1.5667 2-s2.0-85205116706 1 22 56 67 en Journal of Advanced Research in Micro and Nano Engineering © 2024, Penerbit Akademia Baru. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons License. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Engineering Iron oxide nanoparticles Seed priming Hafiz, Nurfarwizah Adzuan Malek, Raja Nur Ezzatul Husna Raja Abdul Osman, Mohamed Syazwan So’Aib, Mohamad Sufian Rosdi, Hafawati Bakar, Noor Fitrah Abu Burhan, Nur Sakinah Wahab, Mohamad Syafiq Abdul Ismail, Alia Khalidah Lisak, Grzegorz Liang, Lili Enhancing agricultural productivity through iron oxide nanoparticle priming: opportunities, challenges, and surface modification strategies |
| title | Enhancing agricultural productivity through iron oxide nanoparticle priming: opportunities, challenges, and surface modification strategies |
| title_full | Enhancing agricultural productivity through iron oxide nanoparticle priming: opportunities, challenges, and surface modification strategies |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing agricultural productivity through iron oxide nanoparticle priming: opportunities, challenges, and surface modification strategies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing agricultural productivity through iron oxide nanoparticle priming: opportunities, challenges, and surface modification strategies |
| title_short | Enhancing agricultural productivity through iron oxide nanoparticle priming: opportunities, challenges, and surface modification strategies |
| title_sort | enhancing agricultural productivity through iron oxide nanoparticle priming opportunities challenges and surface modification strategies |
| topic | Engineering Iron oxide nanoparticles Seed priming |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181478 |
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