Nanotechnology
“Agri Inputs Reimagined With Nanotechnology”
Nanotechnology has gained immense attention in recent years due to its wide applications in several areas like medicine, medical drugs, catalysis, energy and materials. The nanoparticles with small size to large surface area (1–100 nm) have potential medical, industrial and agricultural applications.
Nanotechnology based agri inputs prepared by eco-friendly and green methods have the potential of benefitting agriculture by improving the efficacy and effectiveness of pesticides, fungicides, nutrients etc.
Application of Nanotechnology
- Controlling multiple plant pests
- Antimicrobial activity
- Stimulate Plant Growth
- Fungicidal action
- Controlling plant virus
Limits of Conventional Farming
Recent agricultural practices associated with the Green Revolution have greatly increased the global food supply. But on the other hand, they have also had an inadvertent, detrimental impact on the environment and on the ecosystem, highlighting the need for more sustainable agricultural methods. It is well documented that excessive and inappropriate use of fertilizers and pesticides has increased toxins in groundwater, surface waters and the entire food chain.
Nanotechnology covers wide range of domains
Agriculture
Hydroponics
