NANOFERTILIZA Operational Group: Evaluation of the impact of the application of nanomaterials in the agricultural sector
- Type Operational group
- Status Filled
- Execution 2018 -2021
- Assigned Budget 0,00 €
- Scope Autonómico
- Autonomous community Madrid, Comunidad de
- Main source of financing PEPAC 2014-2020
The nanofertilizers tested showed no phytotoxicity, and no differences in yield were observed between their use and that of other traditional fertilizers. The best results in crop production and quality were obtained with combined treatments (nanofertilizer + NPK), achieving a 30% reduction in the usual dosage of traditional mineral fertilizers.
These preliminary results would result in savings in mineral fertilizer use for farmers by minimizing the risk of eutrophication due to leaching, which represents a significant environmental benefit for the protection of agricultural soil and groundwater. These materials would be applied using the same equipment used to distribute traditional fertilizers (foliar or soil application). Currently, the commercial development of nanofertilizers is still limited in our country, which makes their acquisition difficult. Further field-scale studies are needed to quantify both the economic and environmental benefits.
Need to reduce mineral fertilizer inputs that contribute to increased eutrophication in soils and water. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions due to the continued production of mineral fertilizers. Market presence of nanomaterials with properties suitable for use as fertilizers.
- Selection and physical-chemical characterization of commercial nanofertilizers: Nualgi Nano Nutrients (USA), Novaland LandGreen and Technologies (Taiwan) and NutraGreen Plus (Spain).
- Evaluation of potential phytotoxicity using seeds of different crops.
- Toxicity curves were developed at different doses to determine the optimal dose and potential toxicity in tests conducted in a growth chamber with spinach and tobacco plants.
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of nanofertilizers compared to traditional mineral (NPK) and organic fertilization in greenhouse trials with lettuce and corn plants.
To evaluate the effect of different nanofertilizers on crop production and quality and their impact on soil fertility.
Partial objectives:
- Promote efficient resource management by minimizing fertilizer use, which will lead to reduced emissions.
- Create links between research and the agricultural sector to promote knowledge transfer.
- Contribute to the sustainability of the agricultural sector by facilitating the implementation of innovative and effective solutions that are quickly implemented.
- Design fertilization strategies using effective nanomaterials that contribute to the sustainability of the agricultural sector.
- Coordinator/entity name: M. Carmen Lobo Bedmar (IMIDRA)
- Postal address: Finca El Encín, A2 Highway, km 38.2. 28805-Alcalá de Henares. (Madrid)
- Coordinator/entity email: carmen.lobo@madrid.org
- Telephone: 918879472
- M. Carmen Lobo Bedmar (IMIDRA)
- Luis Sancha Sanz (luis.sanchasanzm@gmail.com)
- ASAJA Nacional (pablo@asaja.com)
- ISBAL Proyectos y Servicios S.L. (callekem@telefónica.net)
- M. Carmen Lobo Bedmar (IMIDRA)
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