Editorial: Recent trends in nanotechnology in precision and sustainable agriculture

Tyagi, Pankaj; Arya, Arvind; Ramniwas, Seema; Tyagi, Shruti

doi:10.3389/fpls.2023.1256319

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“… 34 In addition, nanosensors have shown great potential for use in precision agriculture. 35 The unique properties of nanosensors enable them to analyze soil humidity, the presence of water, nutrients, pesticides, and plant pathogens. 36 Moreover, nanosensors have proven to be highly advantageous in the field of food safety detection.…”

Section: Nanosensorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in nano sensors for monitoring and optimal performance enhancement in photovoltaic cells

Dhahi,

Yousif Dafhalla,

Tayfour

et al. 2024

iScience

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Section: Nanosensorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in nano sensors for monitoring and optimal performance enhancement in photovoltaic cells

Dhahi,

Yousif Dafhalla,

Tayfour

et al. 2024

iScience

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“…Before this review paper discusses the above topic of concern in Section 5 , the basic understanding of the agroecosystem [ 165 , 166 , 167 , 168 ], I4 for PA [ 90 , 91 , 92 , 93 , 94 , 95 , 96 , 97 , 98 , 99 , 100 , 101 , 102 , 103 , 104 , 105 , 106 , 107 , 108 , 109 , 110 , 111 , 112 , 113 , 114 , 115 , 116 , 117 , 118 , 119 , 120 , 121 , 122 , 123 , 124 , 125 , 126 , 127 , 128 , 129 , 130 , 131 , 132 , 133 , 134 , 135 , 136 , 137 , 138 , 139 , 140 , 141 ...…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, not all publications mention the use of I4 directly. However, the elements of I4 are proposed indirectly and are already implemented in PA’s sustainability [ 90 , 91 , 92 , 93 , 94 , 95 , 96 , 97 , 98 , 99 , 100 , 101 , 102 , 103 , 104 , 105 , 106 , 107 , 108 , 109 , 110 , 111 , 112 , 113 , 114 , 115 , 116 , 117 , 118 , 119 , 120 , 121 , 122 , 123 , 124 , 125 , 126 , 127 , 128 , 129 , 130 , 131 , 132 , 133 , 134 , 135 , 136 , 137 , 138 , 139 , 140 , 141 , 142 , 143 , ...…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Conceptual Model Relationship between Industry 4.0—Food-Agriculture Nexus and Agroecosystem: A Literature Review and Knowledge Gaps

Yap,

Al-Mutairi

2024

Foods

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With the expected colonization of human daily life by artificial intelligence, including in industry productivity, the deployment of Industry 4.0 (I4) in the food agriculture industry (FAI) is expected to revolutionize and galvanize food production to increase the efficiency of the industry’s production and to match, in tandem, a country’s gross domestic productivity. Based on a literature review, there have been almost no direct relationships between the I4—Food-Agriculture (I4FA) Nexus and the agroecosystem. This study aimed to evaluate the state-of-the-art relationships between the I4FA Nexus and the agroecosystem and to discuss the challenges in the sustainable FAI that can be assisted by the I4 technologies. This objective was fulfilled by (a) reviewing all the relevant publications and (b) drawing a conceptual relationship between the I4FA Nexus and the agroecosystem, in which the I4FA Nexus is categorized into socio-economic and environmental (SEE) perspectives. Four points are highlighted in the present review. First, I4 technology is projected to grow in the agricultural and food sectors today and in the future. Second, food agriculture output may benefit from I4 by considering the SEE benefits. Third, implementing I4 is a challenging journey for the sustainable FAI, especially for the small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Fourth, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles can help to manage I4’s implementation in agriculture and food. The advantages of I4 deployment include (a) social benefits like increased occupational safety, workers’ health, and food quality, security, and safety; (b) economic benefits, like using sensors to reduce agricultural food production costs, and the food supply chain; and (c) environmental benefits like reducing chemical leaching and fertilizer use. However, more studies are needed to address social adaptability, trust, privacy, and economic income uncertainty, especially in SMEs or in businesses or nations with lower resources; this will require time for adaptation to make the transition away from human ecology. For agriculture to be ESG-sustainable, the deployment of I4FA could be an answer with the support of an open-minded dialogue platform with ESG-minded leaders to complement sustainable agroecosystems on a global scale.

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“…In this environment, food security and sustainable agricultural growth empowered by nanotechnology have become new research hotspots. The emergence of nanotechnology brings new hope for sustainable agricultural production and is expected to transform traditional agriculture into precision and smart agriculture [ 7 ]. Figure 1 A illustrates the utilization of nanotechnology in farming.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nano-Pesticides and Fertilizers: Solutions for Global Food Security

Tang,

Zhao,

Zhu

et al. 2023

Nanomaterials

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Nanotechnology emerges as an important way to safeguard global food security amid the escalating challenges posed by the expansion of the global population and the impacts of climate change. The perfect fusion of this breakthrough technology with traditional agriculture promises to revolutionize the way agriculture is traditionally practiced and provide effective solutions to the myriad of challenges in agriculture. Particularly noteworthy are the applications of nano-fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture, which have become milestones in sustainable agriculture and offer lasting alternatives to traditional methods. This review meticulously explores the key role of nano-fertilizers and pesticides in advancing sustainable agriculture. By focusing on the dynamic development of nanotechnology in the field of sustainable agriculture and its ability to address the overarching issue of global food security, this review aims to shed light on the transformative potential of nanotechnology to pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable future for agriculture.

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Editorial: Recent trends in nanotechnology in precision and sustainable agriculture

Cited by 4 publications

References 4 publications

Advances in nano sensors for monitoring and optimal performance enhancement in photovoltaic cells

Advances in nano sensors for monitoring and optimal performance enhancement in photovoltaic cells

A Conceptual Model Relationship between Industry 4.0—Food-Agriculture Nexus and Agroecosystem: A Literature Review and Knowledge Gaps

Nano-Pesticides and Fertilizers: Solutions for Global Food Security

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