Applications of Nanotechnology in Plant Growth and Crop Protection: A Review.
Molecules
; 24(14)2019 Jul 13.
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| ID: mdl-31337070
ABSTRACT
In the era of climate change, global agricultural systems are facing numerous, unprecedented challenges. In order to achieve food security, advanced nano-engineering is a handy tool for boosting crop production and assuring sustainability. Nanotechnology helps to improve agricultural production by increasing the efficiency of inputs and minimizing relevant losses. Nanomaterials offer a wider specific surface area to fertilizers and pesticides. In addition, nanomaterials as unique carriers of agrochemicals facilitate the site-targeted controlled delivery of nutrients with increased crop protection. Due to their direct and intended applications in the precise management and control of inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides), nanotools, such as nanobiosensors, support the development of high-tech agricultural farms. The integration of biology and nanotechnology into nonosensors has greatly increased their potential to sense and identify the environmental conditions or impairments. In this review, we summarize recent attempts at innovative uses of nanotechnologies in agriculture that may help to meet the rising demand for food and environmental sustainability.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Nanotecnología
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Desarrollo de la Planta
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Protección de Cultivos
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En
Revista:
Molecules
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
Año:
2019
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Article
País de afiliación:
China