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Bridging Green Intelligent Fertilizers and Nutrient Intelligence for Climate-Smart Food Systems.

Huimin Ma^1,2,3, Jianchao Wang², Chengdong Huang²

¹Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

|July 13, 2026

Summary

Green Intelligent Fertilizers (GIFs) offer responsive nutrient delivery, moving beyond passive methods. This technology integrates advanced materials for sustainable, climate-smart agriculture by minimizing pollution.

Keywords:

food and environmental security green circular agriculture green intelligent fertilizers nutrient intelligence stimuli-responsive materials

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Visualization of Productivity Zones Based on Nitrogen Mass Balance Model in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island

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Published on: July 14, 2023

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Plant Nutrition
Environmental Science
Agricultural Engineering

Background:

Traditional fertilizers lack responsiveness, leading to inefficient nutrient use and environmental pollution.
Current nutrient delivery systems are often passive, failing to adapt to dynamic agricultural conditions.
There is a growing need for sustainable agricultural practices to enhance productivity while reducing ecological impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a multidisciplinary review of Green Intelligent Fertilizers (GIFs) as a novel nutrient delivery system.
To highlight the integration of advanced materials science and intelligent responsiveness for precision nutrient release.
To explore the potential of GIFs in advancing climate-smart agriculture and decoupling productivity from pollution.

Main Methods:

Review of innovative GIF technologies integrating nanoscale engineering and advanced materials.
Analysis of environment-triggered release mechanisms (pH, enzymes, temperature) for adaptive nutrient supply.
Integration of delivery systems including liposomes, polymeric micelles, nanoemulsions, and microneedles.

Main Results:

GIFs represent a shift from passive encapsulation to intelligent, responsive nutrient delivery systems.
Integration of advanced carriers enables scalable, eco-friendly nutrient platforms.
Potential for adaptive nutrient supply tailored to specific environmental and crop needs.

Conclusions:

Green Intelligent Fertilizers offer a promising pathway toward efficient, responsive, and eco-friendly nutrient management.
Successful implementation requires addressing field inconsistencies, ecological risks, and regulatory challenges.
GIFs are crucial for advancing climate-smart agriculture by enhancing productivity and minimizing environmental pollution.