Synergistic impact of nano-fertilisers and seed priming on sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) yield and quality traits

Lamy Hamed and Eman I. R. Emara
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Lamy Hamed: Department of Environment and Agricultural Natural Resources, College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Eman I. R. Emara: Agronomy Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt

Plant, Soil and Environment, 2025, vol. 71, issue 10, 722-734

Abstract: Enhancing sustainability in agriculture requires innovative practices that boost crop productivity while conserving natural resources. This two-season field study (2023-2025) in sandy soils of El Sadat City, Egypt, evaluated the combined effects of nano-fertilisers and seed priming on the growth and yield of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.). Five fertilisation regimes, ranging from 100% conventional to 100% nano-formulations, were tested under both primed and unprimed seed treatments. The results demonstrated that the integration of nano-fertilisers with seed priming significantly improved sugar yield (up to 36.1 t/ha), sucrose content (20.35%), and nitrogen use efficiency (55.1 kg sugar/kg N). Post-harvest soil analysis showed improved nutrient retention, indicating enhanced environmental performance. This approach supports climate-smart agriculture by optimising nutrient input, reducing losses, and improving soil sustainability. Our findings highlight the potential of nano-agronomic inputs to contribute to global food security under conditions of climate change.

Keywords: climate-smart farming; nutrient dynamics; controlled release; sustainable cropping; soil health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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