Biopolym. Cell. 2024; 40(2):83-95.
http://dx.doi.org/10.7124/bc.000AAF
Reviews
The influence of metal nanoparticles on plants
1Voloshyna I. M., 1Netiaha Yu. M., 1Nechaiuk Ya. V., 1Khomenko V. G., 2Shkotova L. V.
  1. Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design
    2, Mala Shyianovska (Nemirovich-Danchenko) Str., Kyiv, Ukraine, 01011
  2. Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, NAS of Ukraine
    150, Akademika Zabolotnoho Str., Kyiv, Ukraine, 03143

Abstract

The use of metal nanoparticles in agriculture opens the prospects for increasing the efficien-cy and sustainability of agricultural production. This technology makes it possible to apply miniature metal particles, such as nanosilver, nanomanganese, nanocopper, nanozinc, etc., with maximum precision and targeting. The prospects of using metal nanoparticles include such aspects as increasing soil fertility, protecting plants from pests and diseases, effective water management, enhancement of the nutritional quality of plants, improvement of seed and germination, sensor technologies for monitoring, and reducing negative environmental impact. With the need to ensure safety and take into account the environmental impact, the use of metal nanoparticles has the potential to transform agriculture, ensuring sustainable production growth and reducing its environmental footprint.
Keywords: agriculture, nanotechnology, nanoparticles, nanometals, microorganisms, green biosynthesis
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