Title
A review on zinc biofortification and protection in maize
Authors
Samreen Kazmi*, Korripally Premsagar & Laxmi devi
Affiliation
Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, Telangana, India; *Corresponding author
Samreen kazmi - E-mail: samreen@mguniversity.ac.in
Korripally Premsagar - E-mail: korripally@mguniversity.ac.in
Laxmi devi - E-mail: laxmiprasannalaxmi798@gmail.com
Article Type
Review
Date
Received July 1, 2026; Revised July 31, 2026; Accepted July 31, 2026, Published July 31, 2026
Abstract
Conventional maize production faces challenges such as low nutrient-use efficiency, reduce stress tolerance and concerns about environmental sustainability. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the metal-based nanoparticles which can improve maize productivity, grain quality and resilience to environmental stresses through enhanced nutrient uptake, photosynthetic efficiency and physiological performance. It provides a comprehensive understanding the roles of ZnO, Fe3O4, CuO, MnO, TiO2 and SiNPs in promoting maize growth and yield under diverse conditions. The review further contributes to knowledge by examining the mechanisms of nanoparticle uptake, transport and interaction within maize plants. Thus, data shows that development of bio-safe nanotechnology-based approaches is needed for sustainable maize production and future agricultural innovation.
Keywords
Nanotechnology, metal nanoparticles, nano fertilizers translocation risk, crop yield, grain quality, sustainable agriculture
Citation
Kazmi et al. Bioinformation 22(7): 4293-4298 (2026)
Edited by
P Kangueane
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
