Review of research and innovation on novel fertilizers for crop nutrition

Abstract Responsible plant nutrition requires innovation to improve nutrient use efficiency across diverse agricultural systems. This review highlights nanofertilizers, biofertilizers, and next-generation enhanced-efficiency fertilizers, examining nutrient-release mechanisms, yield impacts, environm...

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Main Authors: Tai McClellan Maaz, Achim Dobermann, Sarah E. Lyons, Allison M. Thomson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Series:npj Sustainable Agriculture
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s44264-025-00066-0
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spelling doaj-art-1a6e9ebd23cb413ebed2dbcf93e549342025-08-20T03:09:20ZengNature Portfolionpj Sustainable Agriculture2731-92022025-05-013111210.1038/s44264-025-00066-0Review of research and innovation on novel fertilizers for crop nutritionTai McClellan Maaz0Achim Dobermann1Sarah E. Lyons2Allison M. Thomson3Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 3190 Maile Way, St. John Plant Sci Room 102International Fertilizer Association, 49 avenue d’IenaFoundation for Food & Agriculture Research, 401 9th Street NW, Suite 730Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, 401 9th Street NW, Suite 730Abstract Responsible plant nutrition requires innovation to improve nutrient use efficiency across diverse agricultural systems. This review highlights nanofertilizers, biofertilizers, and next-generation enhanced-efficiency fertilizers, examining nutrient-release mechanisms, yield impacts, environmental outcomes, and commercialization challenges. However, limited field data and standardized testing hinder progress. To advance fertilizer research, investments in shared protocols, global research networks, and pre-competitive studies are essential to close knowledge gaps, ensure food security, and reduce environmental harm.https://doi.org/10.1038/s44264-025-00066-0
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