NANOTECHNOLOGY IN MODERN FARMING

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Keywords

  • Nanotechnology
  • potential in agriculture
  • manufacturing
  • processing
  • storage
  • packaging
  • transport
  • precision farming
  • nutrient uptake
  • disease detection
  • environmental resilience

Magazine: November 2024

Page: 18 - 21

Volume: 4

Issue: 11

Issue Date: 10 November 2024

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Abstract

Nanotechnology, a swiftly advancing field, holds transformative potential in agriculture, spanning manufacturing, processing, storage, packaging, and transport. Its applications enhance precision farming, nutrient uptake, disease detection, and environmental resilience. Key innovations include efficient fertilizer use, soil fertility improvement, and "smart seeds" with nano-coatings. Nano-herbicides aid in weed control, while nanoparticles like iron and silver boost livestock health and sanitation. Additionally, nano-sensors, including smart dust and gas sensors, enable rapid pollution detection. Overall, nanotechnology is set to revolutionize agriculture and the food industry.