INNOVATIVE NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN MODERN AGRICULTURE: ADVANCING CROP PRODUCTIVITY, SUSTAINABLE PEST MANAGEMENT, AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY

Abstract

The population of the earth is growing, straining the earth’s current resources. For this problem to be addressed, there should be use of morally and financially sound technology that can put end to the ongoing problem and offer long term solution. Creative solutions are made as a response to the increase in demands of the population that can be applied in the practices of sustainable agriculture. It is a detailed study of the nanotechnology based agriculture comprising the role of chitosan nanoparticles in the construction of current agriculture. Nanotechnology based processing and packaging of food as well as nanomaterials for food safety, protection and preservation are also covered under the topic. The evaluation of nanoparticle risk is discussed and details on potential future developments in this area made. The progress of nanotechnology is explored within the domain of agriculture and its impact on agricultural yield, environmental effects and food security to counter the world population growth problems by way of the use of nanomaterials and nanodevices. This paper shows research and development efforts in nanotechnology and shows how it has the capability to change agriculture and solve the problems arising from increased demands of the populace. Nanotechnology will revolutionize the paradigm of agricultural processes by means of uses of technologies like precision agriculture, nanosensors, nanocapsules, nanopesticides and nanofertilizers. This shift towards sustainable technologies guarantees healthier seed life, improved plant performance and better soils. Nanotechnology is very useful for obtaining very specific results of agriculture use as it is site specific in nature. Yet, there is still a lot of confusion with regard to the use of nanotechnology in agriculture, therefore making the process somewhat slow and long.