Recent Advances in Seed Coating Treatment Using Nanoparticles and Nanofibers for Enhanced Seed Germination and Protection

Advancing horizons in vegetable cultivation: a journey from ageold practices to high-tech greenhouse cultivation—a review

“…Complementing this is the rise in nanoencapsulation. By encapsulating PGRs in nanoscale carriers, these growth agents are protected from premature degradation, thereby providing crop plants with a longer supply of nutrients ( Zaim et al., 2023 ). Technological advances, such as electrostatic spraying, have also been incorporated to ensure the even and precise application of PGRs ( Zaim et al., 2023 ).…”

“…By encapsulating PGRs in nanoscale carriers, these growth agents are protected from premature degradation, thereby providing crop plants with a longer supply of nutrients ( Zaim et al., 2023 ). Technological advances, such as electrostatic spraying, have also been incorporated to ensure the even and precise application of PGRs ( Zaim et al., 2023 ). In tandem with these developments, biostimulants, although distinct from traditional PGRs, show promise for augmenting plant growth.…”

Nematocidal Potential of Phenolic Acids: A Phytochemical Seed-Coating Approach to Soybean Cyst Nematode Management

“…In the last couple of decades, seed coating technology has gained increasing recognition as a lower-input, efficient, and more cost-effective approach to delivering agronomic treatments to aid pest control and improve crop productivity [ 8 ]. Seed treatment applications, both chemically and biologically driven, are emerging as promising management tools for reinforcing plant defenses against multiple biotic threats, such as nematode infection, while enhancing overall plant health [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ].…”

“…The production of these defensive phytocompounds can be categorized as constitutive (phytoanticipins) or induced (phytoalexins) in which the presence of exogenous organisms or compounds can signal the induction of plant immune responses and defensive measures [ 4 , 20 , 21 ]. As global trends in pesticide use gradually shift away from conventional approaches, biopesticides and phytochemical pesticides are emerging as promising and more-sustainable alternatives [ 5 , 6 , 7 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 ] in conjunction with diverse application methods such as seed coating techniques [ 8 , 9 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 ]. Notably, the application of phytochemical or botanical nematicides [ 6 , 7 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 ] has garnered increasing research interest due to their attractive qualities over conventional pesticides, such as lower toxicity, higher target specificity, lower environmental persistence, and biodegradability [ 6 ].…”

Editorial: Recent trends in nanotechnology in precision and sustainable agriculture

“…Traditional fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides that have been nano-encapsulated aid in the delayed and sustained release of nutrients and agrochemicals, giving the plants precise amounts. Plant growth regulators and immune system enhancers are two recent commercial applications of nano fertilisers ( Zaim et al., 2023 ). They contain essential elements (such as iron, titanium dioxide, silica, and zinc) that play critical roles in plant growth, nutrient absorption, and disease resistance.…”