Zinc oxide nanoparticles
Heat waves pose a serious threat to rice production, causing significant yield losses and even complete crop failure.

To mitigate the devastating impact of climate change-induced heat waves, scientists are racing to develop strategies to safeguard plant life.

Recent research has indicated that foliar application of zinc nanoparticles is a more efficient method of delivering zinc to plants, as the particles can penetrate leaf pores. Zinc nanoparticles are a common sunscreen ingredient.

Driven by curiosity, the team explored the potential of zinc oxide to safeguard rice yields in the face of extreme heat.

As per Phys.org, in this new study, the researchers created a customized greenhouse.