The Applications of Nanotechnology in Crop Production
With the frequent occurrence of extreme climate, global agriculture is confronted with unprecedented challenges, including increased food demand and a decline in crop production. Nanotechnology is a promising way to boost crop production, enhance crop tolerance and decrease the environmental polluti...
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| description | With the frequent occurrence of extreme climate, global agriculture is confronted with unprecedented challenges, including increased food demand and a decline in crop production. Nanotechnology is a promising way to boost crop production, enhance crop tolerance and decrease the environmental pollution. In this review, we summarize the recent findings regarding innovative nanotechnology in crop production, which could help us respond to agricultural challenges. Nanotechnology, which involves the use of nanomaterials as carriers, has a number of diverse applications in plant growth and crop production, including in nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, nanosensors and nanobiotechnology. The unique structures of nanomaterials such as high specific surface area, centralized distribution size and excellent biocompatibility facilitate the efficacy and stability of agro-chemicals. Besides, using appropriate nanomaterials in plant growth stages or stress conditions effectively promote plant growth and increase tolerance to stresses. Moreover, emerging nanotools and nanobiotechnology provide a new platform to monitor and modify crops at the molecular level. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0f6ac4ef24b24ddfbc3c6d6543cee5e12023-11-23T02:46:50ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492021-11-012623707010.3390/molecules26237070The Applications of Nanotechnology in Crop ProductionChenxu Liu0Hui Zhou1Jie Zhou2Department of Horticulture, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaDepartment of Horticulture, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaDepartment of Horticulture, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, ChinaWith the frequent occurrence of extreme climate, global agriculture is confronted with unprecedented challenges, including increased food demand and a decline in crop production. Nanotechnology is a promising way to boost crop production, enhance crop tolerance and decrease the environmental pollution. In this review, we summarize the recent findings regarding innovative nanotechnology in crop production, which could help us respond to agricultural challenges. Nanotechnology, which involves the use of nanomaterials as carriers, has a number of diverse applications in plant growth and crop production, including in nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, nanosensors and nanobiotechnology. The unique structures of nanomaterials such as high specific surface area, centralized distribution size and excellent biocompatibility facilitate the efficacy and stability of agro-chemicals. Besides, using appropriate nanomaterials in plant growth stages or stress conditions effectively promote plant growth and increase tolerance to stresses. Moreover, emerging nanotools and nanobiotechnology provide a new platform to monitor and modify crops at the molecular level.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/23/7070plantsnanobiotechnologynanofertilizersnanopesticidesnanosensorsnanotechnology |
| spellingShingle | Chenxu Liu Hui Zhou Jie Zhou The Applications of Nanotechnology in Crop Production Molecules plants nanobiotechnology nanofertilizers nanopesticides nanosensors nanotechnology |
| title | The Applications of Nanotechnology in Crop Production |
| title_full | The Applications of Nanotechnology in Crop Production |
| title_fullStr | The Applications of Nanotechnology in Crop Production |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Applications of Nanotechnology in Crop Production |
| title_short | The Applications of Nanotechnology in Crop Production |
| title_sort | applications of nanotechnology in crop production |
| topic | plants nanobiotechnology nanofertilizers nanopesticides nanosensors nanotechnology |
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