Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Conventional seed improvement methods have substantially boosted crop yields; however, they often exhibit poor accuracy and uneven efficacy. Through nano-coatings, long-lasting nano-bioformulations, and targeted seed priming employing materials including zinc oxide, silver, silicon dioxide, polymeric nanoparticles, and carbon nanotubes, new advances in nanotechnology are paving the way for next-generation seeds enhancement. The processes and agronomic innovations of these technologies are assessed in this study, high-lightening the recent empirical investigations where nano-priming significantly increased the germination rates and decreased crop maturity duration too. Additionally, we synthesize quantitative data showing that nano-enabled treatments optimize ion homeostasis by improving K+/Na+ ratios and increase crop tolerance to severe abiotic stresses. Noticeably, the surface-modified nanoparticles have been proven to potentially lower the disease severity in pathogen-infected soils by inducing systemic acquired resistance (SAR). Despite these promising advancements, phytotoxicity risks, lack of standardized testing protocols, financial entry barriers, and complicated regulatory environments pose significant obstacles to the rapid adoption of nano-seed technologies. This paper presents an important road map for scalable, climate-resilient agricultural solutions by describing safety assessments, economic viability calculations, and commercial barriers.
Source: Plant Nano Biology
Language: English
Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,380
OpenAlex ID: W7225000556