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Advancing agriculture with functional NM: "pathways to sustainable and smart farming technologies".

Mir Waqas Alam, Pir Mohammad Junaid, Yonis Gulzar, Buzuayehu Abebe, Mohammed Awad, S A Quazi

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Review in Discover nano, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

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

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Mir Waqas AlamDepartment of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, 31982, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. wmir@kfu.edu.sa.
Pir Mohammad JunaidDepartment of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.
Yonis GulzarDepartment of Management Information Systems, College of Business Administration, King Faisal University, 31982, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Buzuayehu AbebeDepartment of Applied Chemistry, School of Applied Natural Sciences, Adama Science and Technology University, P.O. Box: 1888, Adama, Ethiopia. buzuayehu.abebe@astu.edu.et.
Mohammed AwadDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
S A QuaziBapumiya Sirajoddin Patel Arts, Commerce and Science College, Pimpalgaon Kale, Jalgaon Jamod Dist, Buldhana, Maharashtra, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The integration of nanotechnology in agriculture offers a transformative approach to improving crop yields, resource efficiency, and ecological sustainability. This review highlights the application of functional NM, such as nano-formulated agrochemicals, nanosensors, and slow-release fertilizers, which enhance the effectiveness of fertilizers and pesticides while minimizing environmental impacts. By leveraging the unique properties of NM, agricultural practices can achieve better nutrient absorption, reduced chemical runoff, and improved water conservation. Innovations like nano-priming can enhance seed germination and drought resilience, while nanosensors enable precise monitoring of soil and crop health. Despite the promising commercial potential, significant challenges persist regarding the safety, ecological impact, and regulatory frameworks for nanomaterial use. This review emphasizes the need for comprehensive safety assessments and standardized risk evaluation protocols to ensure the responsible implementation of nanotechnology in agriculture.

Indexed as

Crop yield enhancementFunctional NMNano-formulated agrochemicalsNano-primingNanotechnology in agriculturePrecision agriculture

Identifiers

PMID39636344
PMCPMC11621287

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