Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Nanomaterials-Microbial Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance, Elsevier, ss.61-78, 2026
Plant development, performance, and soil health are significant for the sustainability of agriculture and food production. Environmental factors such as drought, erosion, diseases, and pollution affect plant development, especially soil composition. The nutrients in the soil and the microorganisms in it significantly affect plant development. Therefore, supporting both soil and plant development is necessary for plant growth and performance. Soil and plants are found together with a dense microorganism community around them. Therefore, the microorganisms found here directly affect soil health and plant development. With the development of technology, it has become possible to work with structures smaller than 100 nm, which are called nanomaterials. Nanomaterials are used in many different areas, such as agriculture, antimicrobial activity, cancer diagnosis and treatment, cosmetic applications, and industrial areas. In the field of agriculture, these nanomaterials are used in areas such as soil improvement and plant growth support, fertilizers, animal husbandry, plant protection, plant breeding, air remediation, soil remediation, and water and wastewater remediation. Various studies have shown that there are conversations between nanomaterials and microorganisms and that these conversations can affect soil and plant structures. The conversations between nanomaterials and microorganisms are generally mutually supportive. In our chapter, we aim to talk about the conversations between nanomaterials and microorganisms and the results of these conversations regarding soil health and plant health to bring these conversations to light. The conversations between nanomaterials and microorganisms can rarely be negative. This situation occurs due to the toxic effects of the nanomaterial on the microorganism. Therefore, the use of nanomaterials in agriculture should be done correctly and carefully. Microorganisms and nanomaterials coming together in the right shapes and amounts can create positive conversations for both soil improvement and plant growth.