Agriculture Reference
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Table 2.1 (continued)
Nano-
content
Claims
a
Patent title
Ref.
growth, a protective effect
against pathogenic microor-
ganisms, and increased agro-
chemical efficiency
Organic
matter
A composition and a process
for preparation of nano-bio-
nutrient processed organic
spray
Organic fertilizer is
processed in such a manner
that the final solution
obtained is a nanomaterial
(~20 nm). The fertilizer is
claimed to require less fre-
quent application and
improves yield by 45 %
Anil and
Ramana (
2013
)
Pectin
Compositions and methods
for anti-transpiration in plant
A foliar or root additive-
pectin composite, prepared as
nanoparticles (25-50 nm),
provides greater crop yields
Nonomura
(
2006
)
Plant
materials
Method for producing amino
acid active fertilizer
Raw plant materials are
crushed to 500 nm in size and
mixed with water and
fermenting enzymes. The
resulting fertilizer is claimed
to lead to higher yields and
improved disease resistance
He (
2008
)
Rare earths
(e.g.,
Nd
2
O
3
,
La
2
O
3
,
Ce
2
O
3
)
Application of nanometer
rare-earth oxide for promot-
ing plant growth
Seed or foliar treatment with
nanoparticles of rare-earth
oxide salts leads to higher
yields with reduced usage of
the salt. Could potentially be
cross-listed in Category 2 as
an additive to a bulk fertilizer
Wang
et al. (
2005a
)
Application of nanometer
rare-earth hydroxide for
promoting plant growth
Same as above except with
rare-earth hydroxide salts
Wang
et al. (
2005b
)
Application of nanometer
rare-earth precipitated salt
for promoting plant growth
Same as above but with other
rare-earth salts
Wang
et al. (
2005c
)
Se
Cultivation technology for
production of
Ziziphus
jujuba
fruit rich in selenium
Selenium nanoparticles lead
to higher yields of fruit and
higher selenium content in
the fruit. Could potentially be
cross-listed in Category 2 as
an additive to a bulk fertilizer
Yu (
2005b
)
Selenium-potassium phos-
phate composite and appli-
cations thereof
Nanoparticles of the formula
K
3
SeP
3
O
10
ยท
x
H
2
O are used to
increase rice and tea yields.
Could potentially be cross-
Li (
2007
)
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