FERTILIZER ENCAPSULATION TO IMPROVE THE NUTRIENTS USE EFFICIENCY OF PLANT THROUGH SLOW/CONTROLLED RELEASE TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY

摘要

Global food security will be a major concern because it involves the availability of food that is not able to meet human needs. The decline in food production is caused by the low efficiency of fertilizer absorption by plants because it uses conventional fertilizers. One solution to increase crop productivity is to use slow-controlled release fertilizers. This technology can improve the nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and reduce the negative impact on the environment due to chemical fertilization and by inadequate disposal or reuse of agricultural waste. This study provides information about the design and use of slow-controlled release fertilizer that can control nutrient release and enhance NUE as a solution to food security problems.