Title: Revolutionising agriculture through nanotechnology: a mini review of application and prospects

Authors: Shreeya Das; Harsimran Kaur

Addresses: Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India ' Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India

Abstract: Nanotechnology has surfaced as a game changer in the field of agriculture, and its operation in the agrarian sector has created instigative new possibilities. As the world population continues to grow, it is essential to embrace new technologies like nanotechnology to meet the adding need for food, while contemporaneously guarding our environment and conserving the sustainability of agriculture. Nanomaterials offer innovative results to the challenges facing ultramodern agriculture by enhancing the crop yield, pest control, soil enhancement and post-harvest preservation. With these benefits, it is no wonder that nanotechnology is considered to be one of the most promising technologies for transubstantiating the way we produce food and manage our natural resources. This review paper provides an overview of the operations and impacts of nanobiotechnology in the agrarian sector. It also explores the implicit benefits associated with this field and the need for further exploration in this area in association with artificial intelligence.

Keywords: agricultural revolution; nano-agrotechnology; nanomaterials; sustainable agriculture; artificial intelligence; internet of things; IoT.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBNN.2024.139355

International Journal of Biomedical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2024 Vol.5 No.1, pp.37 - 65

Received: 16 Jul 2023
Accepted: 19 Oct 2023
Published online: 01 Jul 2024 *

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