Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Which Innovation Potential Does It Have?
By L. Fraceto, R. Grillo, G. A. D. Medeiros, V. Scognamiglio, G. Rea, C. Bartolucci. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2016
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Recent scientific data indicate that nanotechnology has the potential to positively impact the agrifood sector, minimizing adverse problems of agricultural practices on environment and human health, improving food security and productivity (as required by the predicted rise in global population), while promoting social and economic equity. In this context, we select and report on recent trends in nanomaterial-based systems and nanodevices that could provide benefits on the food supply chain specifically on sustainable intensification, and management of soil and waste. Among others, nanomaterials for controlled-release of nutrients, pesticides and fertilizers in crops are described as well as nanosensors for agricultural practices, food quality and safety.
Subfields: Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry
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- Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture: Recent Developments, Challenges, and Perspectives (2017, background): “Due to special properties of nanomaterials, on one hand, the sensitivity and performance of biosensors could be improved significantly in their applications (Fraceto et al., 2016); on another hand, many new signal transduction technologies are let to be introduced in biosensors (Sertova, 2015).”
- Interaction of Nanomaterials with Plants: What Do We Need for Real Applications in Agriculture? (2017, background): “…agrochemicals (nanoformulations), devices that help to detect biotic or abiotic stresses before they can affect production (nanosensors), or new techniques for genetic manipulation allowing higher efficiency during plant breeding programs (Pérez-de-Luque and Hermosín, 2013; Fraceto et al., 2016).”
- Impact of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on Plant: A Critical Review (2017, background): “In recent years, nanoparticles have been developed to be used in agriculture as nanopesticides and nanofertilizers (which include the use of nanoparticles as nanocarrier for pesticides, fertilizers; Fraceto et al., 2016; Wang P. et al., 2016).”
- Nanoparticles as Novel Elicitors to Improve Bioactive Compounds in Plants (2021, background): “Recent studies have highlighted the potential applications of nanotechnology in crop production by improving yield, nutritional and nutraceutical value [24].”
- Applications of Nanotechnology in Plant Growth and Crop Protection: A Review (2019, background): “In scenario of water limitation, nanosensors estimates soil water tension in real-time coupled with autonomous irrigation control [127].”
- Nanoparticle-Based Sustainable Agriculture and Food Science: Recent Advances and Future Outlook (2020, background): “With the advent of nanotechnology, more efficient and fewer contaminant nanoformulations are continuously produced for sustainable agriculture (Fraceto et al., 2016).”