Nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture: A double‐edged sword
Kavita Shukla,
Vishnu Mishra,
Jawahar Singh
et al.
Abstract:Nanotechnology is a rapidly developing discipline that has the potential to transform the way we approach problems in a variety of fields, including agriculture. The utilization of nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture has gained popularity in recent years. Nanotechnology has various applications in agriculture, such as development of nanoscale materials and devices to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food quality and safety, improve the efficiency of water and nutrient usage, and decrease environm… Show more
“…92 Due to increasing demand for agrobased food products, there has been an indiscriminate spike in the use of nanotechnology in order to enhance soil quality and crop growth as well as to develop targeted pesticide delivery systems. 93 In one of the findings, phytochemical-based bioengineered iron oxide NPs acting as a nanopriming agent have been synthesized to enhance germination in rice seeds. 94 The formulation of nano fertilizers, for example, NanoGroTM and NanoFert, shows improved efficacy of conventional fertilizers by allowing efficient uptake of fertilizer and better penetrating ability in soil.…”
Section: Environmental Bioremediation and Sustainability Of Commercia...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It was the first nanoiron approved by the European Commission (2022/1373, August 5, 2022) showing itself to be a promising and accessible option for vulnerable low-income populations . Due to increasing demand for agro-based food products, there has been an indiscriminate spike in the use of nanotechnology in order to enhance soil quality and crop growth as well as to develop targeted pesticide delivery systems . In one of the findings, phytochemical-based bioengineered iron oxide NPs acting as a nanopriming agent have been synthesized to enhance germination in rice seeds .…”
Section: Environmental Bioremediation and Sustainability
Of Commercia...mentioning
The advancement in nanotechnology has completely revolutionized various fields, including pharmaceutical sciences, and streamlined the potential therapeutic of many diseases that endanger human life. The synthesis of green nanoparticles by biological processes is an aspect of the newly emerging scientific field known as "green nanotechnology". Due to their safe, eco-friendly, nontoxic nature, green synthesis tools are better suited to produce nanoparticles between 1 and 100 nm. Nanoformulation of different types of nanoparticles has been made possible by using green production techniques and commercially feasible novel precursors, such as seed extracts, algae, and fungi, that act as potent reducing, capping, and stabilizing agents. In addition to this, the biofunctionalization of nanoparticles has also broadened its horizon in the field of environmental remediation and various novel therapeutic innovations including wound healing, antimicrobial, anticancer, and nano biosensing. However, the major challenge pertaining to green nanotechnology is the agglomeration of nanoparticles that may alter the surface topology, which can affect biological physiology, thereby contributing to system toxicity. Therefore, a thorough grasp of nanoparticle toxicity and biocompatibility is required to harness the applications of nanotechnology in therapeutics.
“…92 Due to increasing demand for agrobased food products, there has been an indiscriminate spike in the use of nanotechnology in order to enhance soil quality and crop growth as well as to develop targeted pesticide delivery systems. 93 In one of the findings, phytochemical-based bioengineered iron oxide NPs acting as a nanopriming agent have been synthesized to enhance germination in rice seeds. 94 The formulation of nano fertilizers, for example, NanoGroTM and NanoFert, shows improved efficacy of conventional fertilizers by allowing efficient uptake of fertilizer and better penetrating ability in soil.…”
Section: Environmental Bioremediation and Sustainability Of Commercia...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It was the first nanoiron approved by the European Commission (2022/1373, August 5, 2022) showing itself to be a promising and accessible option for vulnerable low-income populations . Due to increasing demand for agro-based food products, there has been an indiscriminate spike in the use of nanotechnology in order to enhance soil quality and crop growth as well as to develop targeted pesticide delivery systems . In one of the findings, phytochemical-based bioengineered iron oxide NPs acting as a nanopriming agent have been synthesized to enhance germination in rice seeds .…”
Section: Environmental Bioremediation and Sustainability
Of Commercia...mentioning
The advancement in nanotechnology has completely revolutionized various fields, including pharmaceutical sciences, and streamlined the potential therapeutic of many diseases that endanger human life. The synthesis of green nanoparticles by biological processes is an aspect of the newly emerging scientific field known as "green nanotechnology". Due to their safe, eco-friendly, nontoxic nature, green synthesis tools are better suited to produce nanoparticles between 1 and 100 nm. Nanoformulation of different types of nanoparticles has been made possible by using green production techniques and commercially feasible novel precursors, such as seed extracts, algae, and fungi, that act as potent reducing, capping, and stabilizing agents. In addition to this, the biofunctionalization of nanoparticles has also broadened its horizon in the field of environmental remediation and various novel therapeutic innovations including wound healing, antimicrobial, anticancer, and nano biosensing. However, the major challenge pertaining to green nanotechnology is the agglomeration of nanoparticles that may alter the surface topology, which can affect biological physiology, thereby contributing to system toxicity. Therefore, a thorough grasp of nanoparticle toxicity and biocompatibility is required to harness the applications of nanotechnology in therapeutics.
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