What is the role of nanotechnology in agriculture?
Rapid climate changes, a loss in soil fertility, macro and micronutrient insufficiency, abuse of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, and heavy metal presence in the soil are all difficulties facing the agricultural industry. However, as the world's population grows, so does the need for food. By raising crop output and repairing and improving soil quality, nanotechnology has made a significant contribution to sustainable agriculture. Polyethylene glycol, poly(epsilon-caprolactone), poly(lactide-co-glycolides), and poly (-glutamic acid) are some of the polymeric nanomaterials utilised in agriculture. Antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles are widely employed against a variety of phytopathogens. Silver nanoparticles have also been shown to improve plant development, according to researchers. Alumino-silicate nanoparticles As a pesticide, many chemical firms utilise nano alumino-silicate formulations. Antimicrobial nanomaterials aid in the prevention of microbial in...