Review: Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Prospects and Problems

Author: Moneesa Bashir*, F.A. Bahar, Mohd. Anwar Bhat, Lal Singh, S.S. Mahdi, Tsultim Palmo, Ummaisa Rehman and Raheeba Tun Nisa

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Abstract

Nanoscale expression of distinct particles has led to revolutionary advancements in all key areas such as health, drugs, and agriculture, as compared to their bulk equivalents. Nanotechnology is the science of studying nanoscale particles and their behaviour. Climate change, urbanisation, sustainable resource use, and environmental challenges are all factors that lead to the usage of nanotechnology in agriculture. Nanopesticides, nanofertilizers, nanoherbicides, controlled delivery devices etc are the nanotechnological applications in agriculture. Nanotechnological techniques, like any other technology, offer benefits and drawbacks. Some of the negative aspects of nanotechnology include: entry of nanoparticiles into environment, humans and plants to toxic levels; generation of large amounts of hazardous waste creating environmental threat. Adoption of greener methods for synthesis, as well as the use of green nanomaterials, is a current research trend, and before new nanotechnology adv

Keywords

Nanotechnology, Nanoparticle, Nanofertilizer, Nanoherbicide, Sustainability, Environmental Risks

Conclusion

There are a variety of user-friendly nanotechnology applications in the agricultural environment ranging from nanoherbicides, nanofertilizers, manufacturing of biosensors, plant disease diagnosis and its management etc. Regardless of these potential uses, new applications must be properly examined and regulated before being introduced into various businesses. A lot of challenges relating to human safety, the environment, and the ecosystem have yet to be resolved. Human exposure to nanomaterials, as well as the agri-food chain, may have detrimental repercussions for human health and the environment since nanoparticles attack non-target areas. As a result, effective and realistic risk management methods should be utilised during technology advancements. However, owing to certain negative responses from the scientific community to its application in the food and agriculture industries, the future of nanotechnology remains questionable.

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Moneesa Bashir, F.A Bahar, Mohd. Anwar Bhat, Lal Singh, S.S Mahdi, Tsultim Palmo, Ummaisa Rehman, Raheeba Tun Nisa (2022). Review: Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Prospects and Problems. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 14(1): 519-528.