Microneedle technology as a new standpoint in agriculture: Treatment and sensing

Microneedle-Based Precision Engineering for Agrochemical Delivery and Plant Health Monitoring In Situ

“…These MNs having the ability to selectively capture and detect specific plant hormones by inserted into leaves or stems, enabled continuous monitoring of hormonal levels. 2 Furthermore, PDMS-based MNs developed and utilized for the targeted delivery of nanoparticles containing essential nutrients into plant tissues. By utilizing laser ablation technique, a PDMS-based MNs has been developed and are designed to efficiently transport nutrient-loaded nanoparticles that are crucial for plant growth.…”

“…By utilizing laser ablation technique, a PDMS-based MNs has been developed and are designed to efficiently transport nutrient-loaded nanoparticles that are crucial for plant growth. 2 The MNs, upon insertion into plant tissues, facilitated the controlled release of nutrient-loaded nanoparticles, resulting in enhanced nutrient absorption and, consequently, promoting plant growth. This approach contributes to sustainable and efficient nutrient supplementation in agriculture, offering precise agricultural practices for improved crop management.…”

“…This approach contributes to sustainable and efficient nutrient supplementation in agriculture, offering precise agricultural practices for improved crop management. 2 This versatility positions PDMS as a multifaceted solution, addressing various needs in agriculture, including the detection of plant diseases, insecticides, and chemical substances, making it an economically viable choice for large-scale production. 42 The MNs used in these procedures have a height of 531 crop protection and ensures the efficient use of pesticides.…”

“…For instance, they hold the potential to enhance the efficiency and safety of pesticide use by complementing or replacing traditional pesticide spraying processes. 2 Although relatively new, using MNs in agriculture is recognized as a crucial technical tool that offers diverse applications, including plant health maintenance, disease management, and growth promotion. 7 MNs are microscopic needles, typically ranging from 150 to 1500 μm in length, 50 to 250 μm in base width and 1 to 25 μm in tip diameter.…”

Advances in biomedical systems based on microneedles: design, fabrication, and application

“…Compared with previous reviews on microneedle-based technologies (Table 3), our review focuses more on MN applications in healthcare, offering several unique contributions and perspectives. Other fields or specialized views, such as tissue engineering, 62 agriculture, 63 and cosmetology, 64 have already been examined, summarized, and described in other recent reviews. In comparison, some reviews have focused on specific aspects of microneedle technology, such as fabrication methods 65 or particular applications.…”