Applications of nano-based fertilizers, pesticides, and biosensors in sustainable agriculture and food security

Muhammad Aziz Khan, Wajiha Sarfraz, Allah Ditta

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Abstract

Due to the rapidly changing climate, declining soil fertility, a lack of macro- and micronutrients, and improper use of different agrochemicals, the agricultural sector is currently experiencing a severe crisis. Nanomaterials have the potential to facilitate this shift by fostering prevention, increasing productivity, and lowering pollution. In agriculture, nanotechnology can help reduce the use of different chemicals in the form of pesticides, herbicides, and nutrients and in real-time monitoring by using different nano-based biosensors. Nanopesticides, nanofertilizers, and nano-bio sensors are how nanotechnology could revolutionize agricultural crop production sustainably. Controlled-release nanofertilizers increase crop growth, yield, and productivity. Nanosensors can protect the health of agricultural plants by keeping an eye on the soil conditions in agricultural areas. Nano-agrochemicals are being produced on a large scale and tested in the field. Still, the evidence gathered so far shows increases in absorption, usage reduced degradation, effective use of the active components, tailored distribution, and contamination. Veterinary health products, packaging for meals, and nanosensors, among other things, for spotting pathogens, toxins, and heavy metals in soil, are all being improved via nanotechnology. This chapter summarizes the role of different nanoparticles in crop growth and development and their contribution to sustainable production and food security, with a special focus on their toxicity in the environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMolecular Impacts of Nanoparticles on Plants and Algae
PublisherElsevier
Chapter13
Pages277-303
Number of pages27
ISBN (Electronic)9780323957212
ISBN (Print)9780323957229
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024

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