Investigating the long-term effects of ZnO nanoparticles on soil and plants

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Sourced from the future-work section and stated research gap and limitations section and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 5 journals. Those papers have been cited 13 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

• effect of Streptomyces fradiae isolates against microbial pathogens (in vitro) and study its compatibility with biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (2026) · Journal of Biotechnology Research Center · doi

  To investigate the long-term effects of the nanoparticles. To compare the results with other types of nanoparticles. To explore the potential applications of the combination of S. fradiae and zinc oxide nanoparticles in medicine and agriculture.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: investigate long-term effects nanoparticles compare results other types
• Smart Nano-fertilizers for Stress-resilient and Climate-smart Agriculture: A Green Growth Framework (2026) · BioNanoScience · doi

  The need for advanced nutrient management strategies to address the challenges of population growth, food security, and ecological sustainability. The lack of understanding of the mechanisms and effects of nano-fertilizers. The need for further research to fully understand the potential of nano-fertilizers to improve nutrient use efficiency and plant resilience.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: need advanced nutrient management strategies address challenges population
• Smart Nano-fertilizers for Stress-resilient and Climate-smart Agriculture: A Green Growth Framework (2026) · BioNanoScience · doi

  The potential accumulation of nanoparticles in soils and food systems is a concern. The long-term ecological impacts of nano-fertilizers are not fully understood. The limitations related to environmentally sustainable large-scale production methods need to be addressed.

  generallimitations sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: potential accumulation nanoparticles soils food systems concern long-term
• The Structural and Surface Properties of Laboratory-Synthesized ZnO Nanomaterials Determine Their Dissolution, Leaching, and Bioavailability in Different Soils (2026) · Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · doi

  Investigating the long-term effects of ZnO nanoparticles on soil and plants, - Developing more efficient and sustainable Zn fertilization strategies, - Exploring the potential of ZnO nanoparticles in other applications

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: investigating long-term effects zno nanoparticles soil plants developing
• From Nanomaterials to Nanofertilizers: Applications, Ecological Risks, and Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture (2026) · Plants · cited 13× · doi

  Low nutrient use efficiency of conventional fertilizers. Limited understanding of the preparation routes and agronomic mechanisms of nanofertilizers. Need for sustainable agriculture practices that reduce environmental issues.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: low nutrient use efficiency conventional fertilizers limited understanding
• Smart Nano-fertilizers for Stress-resilient and Climate-smart Agriculture: A Green Growth Framework (2026) · BioNanoScience · doi

  Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms and effects of nano-fertilizers. The development of environmentally sustainable large-scale production methods for nano-fertilizers is needed. The potential accumulation of nanoparticles in soils and food systems needs to be investigated.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further research needed fully understand mechanisms effects nano-fertilizers
• Comparative analysis of foliar application of nano zinc with nano macro nutrients in spring maize in the Punjab Region (2026) · Plant Science Today · doi

  Further studies are needed to investigate the long-term effects of foliar application of nano-zinc and nano-macronutrients on maize growth and productivity. Research is needed to explore the potential of using nano-zinc and nano-macronutrients in other crops and agricultural systems.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 3/5
  Keywords: further studies needed investigate long-term effects foliar application
• The Structural and Surface Properties of Laboratory-Synthesized ZnO Nanomaterials Determine Their Dissolution, Leaching, and Bioavailability in Different Soils (2026) · Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · doi

  Abstract Although ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are promising controlled-release Zn sources, the influence of synthesis route and precursor chemistry on Zn dissolution, leaching, and bioavailability in different soils remains unclear.

  generalabstractevidence 2/5
  Keywords: abstract nanoparticles promising controlled release sources influence synthesis route precursor chemistry dissolution leaching bioavailability different

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