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ReviewJournal of the science of food and agriculture2025

Agricultural nanotechnology for a safe and sustainable future: current status, challenges, and beyond.

Pamela Aracena Santos, Xhulja Biraku, Erik Nielsen, Ahmet Caglar Ozketen, Ayse Andac Ozketen, Erdogan Esref Hakki

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Review in Journal of the science of food and agriculture, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Pamela Aracena SantosFaculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Selcuk University, Konya, Türkiye.
Xhulja BirakuDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan College of Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Erik NielsenMolecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB), Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Ahmet Caglar OzketenDESAM Research Institute, Near East University, Mersin, Türkiye.
Ayse Andac OzketenBasic Sciences Unit, TED University, Ankara, Türkiye.
Erdogan Esref HakkiFaculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Selcuk University, Konya, Türkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7147-7875

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nanotechnology, which involves manipulating matter at the atomic and molecular scales to produce structures and devices ranging from 1 to 100 nm, is increasingly being applied in agriculture. Nanoscale materials possess distinct optical, electrochemical, and mechanical properties that enable the smart, targeted delivery of pesticides, fertilizers, and genetic materials to plants, as well as rapid sensing and on-site monitoring of plant health, soil fertility, and water quality in a digital format. This review explores the application of nanotechnology in agriculture, examining the challenges and benefits related to all aspects of crop production, with a particular focus on regulatory issues. Key findings indicate that nanotechnology can improve crop production and reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture through precise input management. However, several critical issues need to be addressed, including the limited knowledge of the long-term environmental impacts associated with agricultural nanotechnology and the ambiguity of current regulations. This underscores the need for further research to elucidate its impact on soil, water, and environmental and human health, to inform evidence-based regulations. © 2024 The Author(s). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.

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AgricultureNanotechnologyCrop ProductionCrops, AgriculturalFertilizersHumansSustainable DevelopmentFertilizersgenetic engineeringnanofertilizersnanomaterialsnanopesticidesnanotechnology

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PMID39319478
PMCPMC11949863

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