The Role of Green Synthesised Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Agriculture

Nanotechnology is the most innovative field of the twenty-first century, as detailed research is underway to develop nanoproducts worldwide. Because of their unique properties, nanoparticles have grown considerably. These nanomaterials are used in photovoltaic systems, fuel cells and biomedical fields, with zinc oxide as an actual example. Concerning their synthesis, ZnO-NPs may be synthesised by numerous chemical techniques, including vapour transport, precipitation and hydrothermal processes. The green synthesis of ZnO-NPs is also popular nowadays because it is facile, safe, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. The green synthesis includes bacteria, fungi, yeast, algae, plants and their parts like seeds, fruits, leaves, stem and pulp. Among green synthesis, using plant extracts is the most popular as it is a single-step process. In this paper, we will discuss the role of plant-mediated synthesis of ZnO-NPs in crop production.