Strengthening cotton performance under drought

Nanoparticle technologies strengthen cotton performance under drought by improving water-use efficiency, nutrient delivery, and stress resilience at the plant level.

Cotton under drought: dead seed in control, germinated seed with nanoparticles — At the same drought level: dead seed in the control (left), germinated seed with nanoparticle treatment (right).

Cotton seedlings: control and nanoparticle-treated — Cotton seedlings: control (CK, left) and nanoparticle-treated (NP3, right).

How it helps

Better function in water-limited conditions

Protection and controlled delivery

Carefully designed nanoparticles enhance the protection and controlled delivery of essential nutrients and bioactives.

Uptake and root development

Improving uptake, translocation and retention within plant tissues supports root development and reduces stress-induced damage.

Consistent growth and yield

Promotes more consistent growth and yield under drought pressure, while reducing resource losses and improving sustainability.

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