The successful use of nanotechnology in agriculture will only be possible with a concerted effort to overcome the challenges posed by policies and regulations that are not yet fit for purpose.
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Mitter, N., Hussey, K. Moving policy and regulation forward for nanotechnology applications in agriculture. Nat. Nanotechnol. 14, 508–510 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-019-0464-4
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