Potential nanotoxicity problems need more investigation
Research gap analysis derived from 3 agriculture papers in our local library.
The gap
Potential nanotoxicity problems need more investigation, - Ecological risks exist under the excessive application of nano-agrochemicals, - The level of risk primarily depends on the size, shape, and biodegradability of the NMs
Evidence profile
Sourced from the abstract and future-work section and limitations section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2021 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 237 times in total.
Research trend
Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.
Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps
- The potential exposure and hazards of metal-based nanoparticles on plants and environment, with special emphasis on ZnO NPs, TiO2 NPs, and AgNPs: A review (2021) · Environmental Advances · cited 225× · doi
of research material is available of the technological advancements and applications of nanomaterials, paving the path for future research in this area, yet very limited information is available on their possible toxicity of living forms (plants, animals, humans alike) as well as the environment.
generalabstractKeywords: available material technological advancements applications nanomaterials paving path future area limited information possible toxicity living - Redefining botanical safety: Modern horizons in plant toxicology (2026) · IP International Journal of Comprehensive and Advanced Pharmacology · doi
Future research should focus on integrating emerging frontiers in plant toxicology. It should explore the implications of micro-and nano-plastics for plant toxicology. It should develop new methodologies for predicting the toxicological profile of uncharacterized plant-derived compounds.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: future research focus integrating emerging frontiers plant toxicology - Biological Nano-Agrochemicals for Crop Production as an Emerging Way to Address Heat and Associated Stresses (2024) · Nanomaterials · cited 6× · doi
Potential nanotoxicity problems need more investigation, - Ecological risks exist under the excessive application of nano-agrochemicals, - The level of risk primarily depends on the size, shape, and biodegradability of the NMs
generallimitations sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: potential nanotoxicity problems need investigation ecological risks exist - Biological Nano-Agrochemicals for Crop Production as an Emerging Way to Address Heat and Associated Stresses (2024) · Nanomaterials · cited 6× · doi
Potential nanotoxicity problems need more investigation at the local, national, and global levels, as well as additional studies into biogenic nano-agrochemicals and their effects on soil, plant, and microbial properties and processes.
generalabstractevidence 4/5Keywords: potential nanotoxicity problems need investigation local national global levels well additional biogenic nano agrochemicals effects
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