Impact of Nano-Fertilizers on Soil Productivity

The Indian agriculture sector is one of the oldest and largest sectors in India, which is currently facing multifold problems due to environmental pollution, leaching and several other issues. World agricultural cropping systems are using a large number of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides to increase the productivity of land and generate more yield. Although conventional chemical fertilizers increase soil productivity but also create an imbalance in the soil’s mineral content and decrease soil fertility in the long run. To address this issue, several researchers have triggered the importance of nanotechnology to uphold sustainable agriculture by improving plant nutrition, increasing nutrient efficiency and also improving soil fertility. Because of these features, nano-fertilizers can be used as a smart delivery system to provide essential nutrients to plants and act as a potential growth enabler. The plant root system is the main gatewa