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Application of Nanotechnology in Plant Growth and Diseases Management: Tool for Sustainable Agriculture

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Agricultural and Environmental Nanotechnology

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In this era of climate change, on the one hand the global agriculture system is facing various unpredictable challenges and on the other hand the graph of the world’s population is continuously increasing, which will be expected to reach up to 8.5 billion by 2030. This will pose serious problems with food security around the globe. In order to achieve this rising food demand, the use of progressive technology such as nanotechnology may help as a promising tool for boosting crop production and for revolution in the agricultural system. Nanotechnology helps to improve food quality and safety, facilitates absorption of nanoscale nutrients from the soil, and causes reduction in agricultural inputs. Nanotechnology has the potential to enhance crop productivity and improve soil quality. Conventionally, pesticides and other chemical treatments are very common in agriculture but these applications are found to be negatively affecting the environment as only a small amount of pesticide reaches the target while remaining pesticides release into the environment and cause environmental pollution, as well as through the food chain it reaches to humans and affect their health. Moreover, it negatively affects the non-target species and also develops resistance in insects, pathogens, and weeds. Nanotechnological applications in agriculture are considered as promising solution for sustainable agriculture practices. Nanotechnology provides new agrochemical agents and target-specific mechanisms for control of pests without damaging the environment. In addition, nanosensors can be used for the treatment and detection of diseases. Presently, more research is advancing toward the applications and implementation of nanotechnological approaches in agriculture sector. The present chapter will highlight the scope and application of nanoparticles for sustainable agriculture.

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Humbal, A., Pathak, B. (2023). Application of Nanotechnology in Plant Growth and Diseases Management: Tool for Sustainable Agriculture. In: Fernandez-Luqueno, F., Patra, J.K. (eds) Agricultural and Environmental Nanotechnology. Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5454-2_6

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