Chapter 9: Agronomic biofortification through nano-fertilizers: technological updates and progress
Pushpendra Pratap Singh
1
, Aradhana Khare
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, and Sarika Chaturvedi
1
1
Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana, India
2
Amity School of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
Nutrient deficiency in crops is a serious concern due to its direct effects on human health as well as on plant growth. It creates a great economical loss worldwide, which is also related to food security. The two major strategies for the biofortification of crops are the application of mineral fertilizers and plant breeding. The application of mineral fertilizers is a more convenient task compared ...
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