Nanomaterials and Diverse Agricultural Applications: A Comprehensive Review
Dhruvendra Singh Sachan
Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, India.
K. Jaisimha Reddy
Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College, ANGRAU, AP, India.
Akhilesh Mishra
Department of Agronomy CSA, University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, India.
Avinash Kumar Rai
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ankushpur Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Anam Khan
Department of Entomology, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerat, UP, India.
Barinderjit Singh
Department of Food Science and Technology, I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, Punjab, 144601, India.
Charu Rajpal *
Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad-121001, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Climate change, the population explosion and the growing demand for good food and health require better, more reliable and more efficient. The different shape, size, composition and ability to interact with organic compounds make nanomaterials and technology widely used. Nano formulations and their applications in agriculture in the form of agrochemicals for crop protection, toxicity identification by nanobiosensors, genetic manipulation of plants treated by nanodevices, and rapid and efficient diseases of plants. The delivery of genetic material and proteins via nano-arrays has been proven in crop engineering, drug delivery and environmental monitoring. Nanotechnology also benefits the food industry by improving all stages of food production from food processing to production, processing, packaging, safety, extending shelf life, testing for disease and creating smart foods. Therefore, technology can meet the needs of most consumers, including the improvement of food products and their sensations, and can improve product quality, texture soft and nutritious food without affecting its natural properties.
Keywords: Nanomaterial’s, diverse agricultural applications, organic compounds