The dichotomy of nanotechnology as the cutting edge of agriculture: Nano-farming as an asset versus nanotoxicity

Behl, Tapan; Kaur, Ishnoor; Sehgal, Aayush; Singh, Sukhbir; Sharma, Neelam; Bhatia, Saurabh; Al‐Harrasi, Ahmed; Bungău, Simona

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132533

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“…Incorporated nanoformulations with herbicides have also been reported to reduce the environmental toxicity and genotoxic effects of agricultural products. As a result, the use of these nanoformulations can reduce the farmer’s cumulative exposure to pesticides and can be expected to have a preventive effect on various health effects, such as decreased insulin function due to exposure to pesticides [ 49 ].…”

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Pesticide Exposure in Relation to the Incidence of Abnormal Glucose Regulation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Kim

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Diabetes and prediabetes (called abnormal glucose regulation (AGR)) are adverse health effects associated with exposure to pesticides. However, there are few epidemiological studies on the relationship between pesticide use and the incidence of AGR. We examined the causal relationship between pesticide use and AGR incidence in a rural population using data from a Korean Farmers’ Cohort study of 1076 participants. Poisson regression with robust error variance was used to calculate the relative risks (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) to estimate the relationship between pesticide exposure and AGR. The incidence of AGR in the pesticide-exposed group was 29.1%. Pesticide use increased the RR of AGR (RR 1.32, 95% CI 1.03–1.69). We observed a low-dose effect related to exposure of pesticides to AGR and a U-shaped dose–response relationship in men. Pesticide exposure is related to the incidence of AGR, and the causal relationship differs between men and women.

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Pesticide Exposure in Relation to the Incidence of Abnormal Glucose Regulation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Kim

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IJERPH

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“…However, besides their positive impact on agriculture, nanoparticles can also adversely affect plants. Their beneficial effect or toxicity will depend on the route of exposure, dose, solubility, particle size and morphology, media composition, particle composition, and surface chemistry [107,131,155]. Previous reports have shown that NPs exert phytotoxic effects under certain conditions by inducing oxidative stress.…”

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Fighting Obesity-Related Micronutrient Deficiencies through Biofortification of Agri-Food Crops with Sustainable Fertilization Practices

Guardiola-Márquez

Santos-Ramírez

Segura-Jiménez

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Obesity is a critical medical condition worldwide that is increasingly involved with nutritional derangements associated with micronutrient deficiencies, including iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and vitamins A, C, D, and E. Nutritional deficiencies in obesity are mainly caused by poor-quality diets, higher nutrient requirements, alterations in micronutrient metabolism, and invasive obesity treatments. The current conventional agricultural system is designed for intensive food production, focusing on food quantity rather than food quality, consuming excessive agricultural inputs, and producing nutrient-deficient foods, thus generating severe health and environmental problems; agricultural food products may worsen obesity-related malnutrition. Therefore, modern agriculture is adopting new biofortification technologies to combat micronutrient deficiencies and improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. Biofertilization and nanofertilization practices are increasingly used due to their efficiency, safety, and reduced environmental impact. Biofertilizers are preparations of PGP-microorganisms that promote plant growth by influencing plant metabolism and improving the nutrient uptake, and nanofertilizers consist of synthesized nanoparticles with unique physicochemical properties that are capable of increasing plant nutrition and enriching agricultural products. This review presents the current micronutrient deficiencies associated with obesity, the modern unsustainable agri-food system contributing to obesity progression, and the development of bio- and nanofertilizers capable of biofortifying agri-food crops with micronutrients commonly deficient in patients with obesity.

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“…Especially in a scenario where the rise of global temperatures leads to a greater degradation of soil organic matter [43]. In addition, Bungau et al [44] pointed out that the application of nanomaterials to soils corresponds to an increase in soil organic matter and microbial activity, this could lead to potential positive and negative impacts on the agricultural fields [45]. So, it is essential to investigate how the application of a new nanomaterial can impact the environment.…”

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Nitrate and Dissolved Organic Carbon Release in Sandy Soils at Different Liquid/Solid Ratios Amended with Graphene and Classical Soil Improvers

Alessandrino

Colombani

Aschonitis³

et al. 2022

Applied Sciences

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This study emphasizes the importance of employing parallel batch tests with different liquid/solid (L/S) ratios to assess their dissolution mechanisms. Changes in physicochemical parameters (electrical conductivity, pH, and oxidation-reduction potential), as well as the sorption/desorption of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and nitrate (NO3−) due to graphene addition in a calcareous sandy soil (CS) and in a siliciclastic riverine sandy soil (SS) were assessed via batch experiments at different L/S ratios. Graphene’s production is growing at a great pace, so it’s important to test methods to reuse graphene wastes. The results of soil batch experiments mixed with graphene were compared with classical soil improvers (compost, biochar, and zeolites). The batches were performed using the saturation soil extraction method with deionized water as a proxy of rainwater. The contact time was 48 h. At the end of the experiment, water samples were collected to be analyzed for NO3−, DOC, DIC, Ca, and Mg. Graphene did not alter the physiochemical parameters of both soils. Moreover, its addition did not trigger any NO3− increase respect to control and to other improvers. Biochar increased EC and pH beyond recommended limits for most crops’ growth in both soils. As expected, compost addition produced the highest NO3− release.

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The dichotomy of nanotechnology as the cutting edge of agriculture: Nano-farming as an asset versus nanotoxicity

Cited by 69 publications

References 339 publications

Pesticide Exposure in Relation to the Incidence of Abnormal Glucose Regulation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Pesticide Exposure in Relation to the Incidence of Abnormal Glucose Regulation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Fighting Obesity-Related Micronutrient Deficiencies through Biofortification of Agri-Food Crops with Sustainable Fertilization Practices

Nitrate and Dissolved Organic Carbon Release in Sandy Soils at Different Liquid/Solid Ratios Amended with Graphene and Classical Soil Improvers

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