nanomaterials
Nanomaterials are chemical substances or materials composed of units sized between 1 and 100 nanometers, placing them at a scale where unique physical and chemical properties emerge. In plant science, nanomaterials are studied for their ability to interact with plant cells at the molecular level, influencing nutrient uptake, stress responses, and growth regulation. Their small size enables targeted delivery of agrochemicals or genetic material, opening new avenues for precision agriculture and crop improvement.
open_in_new WikipediaPubMed · 2026-03-23
Researchers developed a novel iron-sulfide nanomaterial combined with a natural clay mineral to help soybeans absorb iron more effectively in iron-poor alkaline soils, which could help improve crop yields in regions where iron deficiency limits food production.
A new FeS-palygorskite nanohybrid material was synthesized to deliver iron to plants in alkaline soils where iron is naturally unavailable
The nanohybrid improved iron assimilation in soybean by modulating redox conditions in the root zone, making iron more bioavailable
Treated soybeans showed enhanced physiological and biochemical performance, indicating improved plant health and growth under iron-deficient conditions
