Publications by authors named "Humaira Shahid"
Maize (Zea mays) is an influential crop in its production across the world. However, the invasion of many phytopathogens greatly affects the maize crop yield at various hotspot areas. Of many diseases, bacterial stalk rot of maize caused by Dickeya zeae results in severe yield reduction, thus the need for efficient management is important.
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- Sustainable ecosystem management promotes eco-friendly agricultural practices, including the use of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles to enhance crop production.
- These nanoparticles, which are 1 to 100 nm in size, offer safer and more efficient alternatives to traditional fertilizers and insecticides, and their biological synthesis from natural sources supports sustainability.
- While nanoparticles show promise for improving crop yields and soil quality, their adoption in agriculture is still limited, necessitating further research to explore their full potential and benefits for environmental protection.