Vol. 7, Issue 4 (2019)
Nanotechnology in agriculture: A review
Author(s): Praveen Verma, Suman Bodh and Shivender Thakur
Abstract: Nanotechnology is the art and science of manipulating and rearranging individual atoms and molecules at nano scale to create useful materials, devices and systems. Nanotechnology can contribute to enhancing agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner, using agricultural inputs more effectively, and reducing by-products that can harm the environment or human health. Nanotechnology applications in basic agriculture, value addition, preservation of crops and food can therefore bring a sea change in the agriculture scenario of India. Thus, applications of nanotechnology in agriculture can prove to be a big boon. In the field of agriculture, there are still many possibilities to explore and a great deal of potential with up-coming products and techniques. There is an urgent need for informed public debate on nanotechnology agriculture and food. There are currently several dozen food and beverage products with nanotechnology on the market according to their producer or experts. Governments and food companies in several countries are investing in hundreds of projects developing nanotechnology in food and agriculture. Nanotechnology can be applied in all aspects of the food chain, both for improving food safety and quality control, and as novel food ingredients or additives, which may lead to unforeseen health risks.
Pages: 488-491 | 340 Views 75 Downloads
download (4446KB)
How to cite this article:
Praveen Verma, Suman Bodh, Shivender Thakur. Nanotechnology in agriculture: A review. Int J Chem Stud 2019;7(4):488-491.
