Nanotechnology in Agricultural Applications - A Review

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  • M. Akash
     Material Research Center, School of Engineering, Presidency University, Bangalore – 560064, Karnataka, India ,IN
  • P. Mohan Kumar
     Department of Physics, School of Engineering, Presidency University, Bangalore – 560064, Karnataka, India ,IN
  • Pradeep Bhaskar
     Material Research Center, School of Engineering, Presidency University, Bangalore – 560064, Karnataka, India ,IN
  • P. R. Deepthi
     Department of Physics, School of Engineering, Presidency University, Bangalore – 560064, Karnataka, India ,IN
  • Anu Sukhdev
     Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering, Presidency University, Bangalore – 560064, Karnataka, India ,IN

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https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2023/35072

Keywords:

Nano Technology, Nutrition, Pesticides, Seed Science, Weed Control

Abstract

Nanotechnology can help increase agriculture production sustainably by making better use of agricultural products and decreasing by-products harmful to the ecosystem or human health. The use of nanotechnology raises expectations for increasing farming output by tackling issues that cannot be handled in a traditional way. Through processes such as targeted delivery, slow/controlled release, and conditional release, nanostructured formulations could more exactly release their active components in reaction to environmental cues and biological demands. According to studies, the use of nano fertilizers increases nutrient use efficiency, reduces soil toxicity, minimizes the possible negative impacts of overdosing, and lowers the frequency of application. This review provides a comprehensive overview of significant applications in agriculture and food production including nanotechnology in seed science, weed control, nutrition, pesticides, and disease control among others. Additionally, future applications and possible risks are also discussed.

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2023-11-02

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Akash, M., Kumar, P. M., Bhaskar, P., Deepthi, P. R., & Sukhdev, A. (2023). Nanotechnology in Agricultural Applications - A Review. Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, 71(9), 1123–1130. https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2023/35072

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