1、Enhanced efficiency fertilizers: Overview of production methods

This review will therefore synthesize the existing literature on fertilizer usage, delve into different types of enhanced efficiency fertilizers and the methods and materials involved in their production, and the impacts of their usage on the environment.

2、Enhanced efficiency fertilizer: a review on technologies, perspectives

Enhanced efficiency fertilizers are a promising alternative for increasing agricultural productivity, contributing to greater food security by providing healthier food and reducing the environmental impacts of conventional agrochemicals.

3、Biofertilizers: A Sustainable Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers for

The uncertainty increases as we move to the other agricultural-production systems—rice (Oryza sativa), sugar cane (Saccharum spp.), cereal and oilseed (non-legume) crop lands and extensive ...

4、Comparative Effects of Fertilizer Efficiency Enhancers on

In this study, we compared the effectiveness of these three kinds of N efficiency enhancers and their combinations in improving the NUE and their environmental impact by investigating the crop yield, crop N uptake and the NH 3, N 2 O, CO 2 and CH 4 emissions.

5、Review of research and innovation on novel fertilizers for crop

This review highlights nanofertilizers, biofertilizers, and next-generation enhanced-efficiency fertilizers, examining nutrient-release mechanisms, yield impacts, environmental outcomes,...

Biofertilizers: An ecofriendly technology for nutrient recycling and

Recent developments of formulation include entrapment/microencapsulation, nano-immobilization of microbial bioinoculants and biofilm-based biofertilizers.

Enhanced efficiency fertilizer: a review on technologies, perspectives

Several technologies are known today to improve the use eficiency of mineral fertilizers. Figure 1 shows a timeline, divided into decades, of the evolution of research into the devel-opment of increased eficiency fertilizers (EEF).

Nanofertilizers for agricultural and environmental sustainability

These nanomaterials not only have a great impact on agricultural and environmental sustainability but also overcomes the detrimental effect of traditional fertilizers.

Enhanced efficiency fertilizers: Overview of production methods

Without increasing the frequency of fertilization and the associated labor cost (encountered in split-fertilization), enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs) gradually make nutrients available...

Nanofertilizers – Emerging smart fertilizers for modern and sustainable

With this backdrop, the present article focuses on diverse types of fertilizers, mechanisms of action and benefits of NFs. Further, the impact of particle size on NFs, their production cost, role of biocatalysis in NFs development and plant viral disease management have also been highlighted.

Non-agricultural fertilizer enhancers are chemical substances used to improve the efficiency of agricultural fertilizers. They enhance nutrient absorption and utilization by altering soil, plant, or microbial behavior. Below are common types of non-agricultural fertilizer enhancers and their mechanisms of action:

1. Urease Inhibitors

   • Urease inhibitors reduce ammonia loss during urea decomposition, mitigating negative impacts on plant growth. These compounds are often applied as urea coatings to prevent direct contact with water and inactivation.

2. Phosphate Stabilizers

   • Phosphate stabilizers prevent calcium phosphate precipitation in soil, improving phosphorus fertilizer efficiency. They are typically combined with phosphates to form stable compound fertilizers.

3. Micronutrient Chelating Agents

   • Micronutrient chelating agents form stable complexes with soil metal ions, reducing toxicity to plants. These are commonly used in heavy metal-contaminated soils to manage micronutrient uptake.

4. Organic Acids

   • Organic acids alter soil pH, influencing nutrient availability. For example, citric acid increases iron solubility, enhancing plant iron uptake.

5. Surfactants

   • Surfactants reduce friction between soil particles, improving soil structure and aeration. This aids water and nutrient absorption by plants.

6. Biostimulants

   • Biostimulants, including natural and synthetic compounds, promote plant growth, disease resistance, or nutrient uptake. Examples include plant growth regulators that stimulate root development.

7. Microbial Fertilizers

   • Microbial fertilizers contain nitrogen-fixing bacteria, phosphate-solubilizing bacteria, and potassium-releasing microbes. They facilitate nutrient release through biogas or bioacid production and are often mixed with chemical fertilizers.

8. Polymers

   • Polymers act as soil amendments, enhancing water retention, improving soil structure, or serving as nutrient carriers. Their long lifespan reduces fertilization frequency.

9. Nanotechnology

   • Nanomaterials, such as nano-scale adsorbents, offer high surface areas to accelerate nutrient adsorption and conversion. They also protect nutrients from loss when used as coatings.

10. Environmentally Benign Fertilizer Enhancers

    • These enhancers minimize environmental impact by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pesticide residues. They often derive from renewable resources or eco-friendly materials.

non-agricultural fertilizer enhancers vary widely in mechanism and application. Selecting appropriate enhancers boosts fertilizer efficiency, reduces environmental pollution, and supports sustainable agriculture.