“…The chemistry of plants is drawing much attention as understanding chemical interactions in the plant−atmosphere−soil systems would help predict and ultimately control the function of such systems and their responses to environmental variables. 5 Nanotechnology is poised to unleash the innate capabilities of plants to combat resource and energy deficiencies. By designing and manipulating materials at sub-100 nm scales, nanotechnology can be harnessed to interface with plants through a rich library of composition, structure, and surface chemistry.…”