Nano-biofertilizers: A promising technology for sustainable soil fertility, soil health, and environmental protection

Abstract

The rapidly increasing global demand for food security urgently calls for agricultural technologies that can boost productivity without contributing to environmental degradation. A group of fertilizers that combines nanotechnology with beneficial microorganisms - known as nano-biofertilizers - has shown tremendous potential to enhance plant growth, increase yields, and improve soil health. Controlled nutrient release, enhanced microbial activities, and improved nutrient-use efficiency are key benefits of these new fertilizers, collectively leading to higher crop productivity with reduced environmental impact. These advantages contribute to sustainable agriculture by reducing the use of chemical fertilizers, surface soil degradation, nutrient leaching, and greenhouse gas emissions. Recent research findings have also highlighted their role in increasing plant resilience to abiotic stress factors, enhancing soil microbial diversity, and supporting ecological balance. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted roles of nano-biofertilizers in modern agriculture, focusing on their contributions to plant physiology, soil health, environmental sustainability, and long-term agricultural productivity. Through empirical integration, we argue that nano-biofertilizers could be a transformative tool in advancing sustainable farming and achieving global environmental conservation goals.

Keywords

Fertilizer innovation / Microbial bioinoculant / Plant growth and yield / Soil health and sustainability / Plant-microbe interaction / Nutrient efficiency / Microbial activity

Funding

None.

Conflict of interest

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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