Nano-agromaterials: Influence on plant growth and crop protection

Insights into nanoparticle-induced changes in plant photosynthesis

“…Fe NPs were also shown to promote the growth of Capsicum annuum plants (Tombuloglu et al 2019). Fe NPs application enhanced the Chl contents in tree species, such as Citrus maxima (Li et al 2018, Baker et al 2019 and Quercus macdougallii (Tombuloglu et al 2019). Fe3O4 NPs application also increased Chl b in Zea mays (Zhao et al 2019).…”

“…Zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs are one of the most important NPs, because of their large surface area, low toxicity, and especially their unique physicochemical properties (Baker et al 2019). A broad range of studies has shown that ZnO NPs may promote or disrupt photosynthesis (Table 2).…”

“…Nanoparticles with magnetic properties can be used to stimulate the photosynthetic activities of plants (Baker et al 2019, Tombuloglu et al 2019. Fe, Ni, Co, and their chemical combinations are some examples of magnetic NPs (Tombuloglu et al 2019).…”

“…'Dimension' is one of the main properties of the NPs, however, some NPs have no dimensions such as quantum dots and carbon dots. The dimensional NPs could possess one dimension (nanowires), two dimensions (nanofilms), or three dimensions (metal NPs) (Baker et al 2019). There are three types of NPs depending on their origin: (1) natural NPs, originated from volcano eruptions,…”

“…Nanotechnology has been used to produce genetically manipulated (GM) products (El Naschie 2006, Večeřová et al 2016. Nanotechnology has also been used as a tool for sustainable productivity and protection of food/feed crops (Baker et al 2019). Nanotechnology can make agricultural production better or worse by affecting the photosynthetic activities of plants (Djanaguiraman et al 2018, Tombuloglu et al 2019.…”