https://journals.fmsbi.com/japb <p>The Journal of Applied Plant Biology (JAPB) ISSN <a href="https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN-L/3041-8739"><strong>3041-8739</strong></a> is an international journal dedicated to the rapid publication of original research in all areas of plant biology. Coverage addresses important biological problems of broad interest. Research in plant physiology, comparative genomics, functional genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, biochemical and regulatory networks, plant tissue and organ culture and biotechnology,plant-microbe interaction, molecular pharming, metabolic engineering, astrobiology of plants, Ethnobotany, and medicinal plants . Preference is given to the publication of results that provide significant new insights into biological problems and that advance the understanding of new aspects of plant roles in modern human life.</p> <p>Index: </p> <p><a href="https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN-L/3041-8739"><img src="https://journals.fmsbi.com/public/site/images/nourani/mceclip0-6c0c520b45ca651085dae598b2bd7707.png" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.researchbib.com/view/issn/3041-8739"><img src="https://www.researchbib.com/sites/image/logo.png" alt="ResearchBib" /></a></p> Frontier Medical Systems Biology en-US Journal of Applied Plant Biology 3041-8739 https://journals.fmsbi.com/japb/article/view/157 <p>The imperative to enhance nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and mitigate the severe environmental impact of conventional fertilization is driving innovation in sustainable agriculture. This review comprehensively examines the burgeoning field of carbon-based nanocarriers-including graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and carbon dots as advanced delivery platforms for macro and micronutrients. We delve into the unique physicochemical properties of these materials, such as their high specific surface area, tunable surface chemistry, and exceptional loading capacity, which underpin their function as smart, stimuli-responsive systems. The mechanisms facilitating nutrient delivery, such as pH-dependent release, enzyme-triggered hydrolysis, and enhanced cellular uptake, are analyzed in detail, with documented evidence showing increases in nutrient uptake efficiency by up to 50% and concurrent reductions in leaching losses by up to 70%. Furthermore, we explore cutting-edge innovations, including the integration of nanocarriers with biopolymers like chitosan to reduce cytotoxicity and the application of molecular dynamics simulations for rational nanocarrier design. Despite their transformative potential, significant challenges impede commercialization, namely concerns regarding long-term toxicity, the high cost of synthesis, and the absence of a robust regulatory framework. This analysis concludes that carbon nanostructures represent a paradigm shift in agrochemistry, yet their successful translation from laboratory research to field application necessitates a multidisciplinary approach focused on safety, scalability, and sustainable design.</p> Ramin Karimian Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Applied Plant Biology 2025-05-11 2025-05-11 3 1