Nanoagriculture: Exploring Environmental Impacts and Sustainable Advantages

Nanoagriculture: Exploring Environmental Impacts and Sustainable Advantages

Omkar Singh, Shivangi Singh, Prabhat Kumar Singh, Vijay Kant Singh, Anand Singh, Sakshi Singh, Hasmik S. Movsesyan, Tatiana Minkina, Olga Nazarenko, Savr Mandzhiev, Elizaveta Latsynnik
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1890-4.ch014
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Abstract

Nanoagriculture can solve food production and agricultural sustainability problems. Nanoagriculture is examined in this chapter, including its uses, environmental impacts, sustainable benefits, and future. The chapter introduces nanoagriculture and its role in modern agriculture. Nanotechnology in agriculture includes nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, nanosensors, and other innovative technologies. Nanoagriculture has pros and cons, including reduced pesticide use and improved soil quality and nanoparticle toxicity and bioaccumulation. An example shows how nanoagriculture affects crop yield and the ecosystem. Nanoagriculture boosts resource efficiency, environmental protection, and economic growth. Nanoagriculture needs more research, clear laws, public involvement, and stakeholder cooperation, as the chapter discusses. Nanoagriculture has the potential to revolutionize agriculture and promote sustainable food production, the chapter concludes. It also underlines the importance of responsible creation and execution for safe and effective use. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of nanoagriculture, including its current condition, future prospects, and the necessary steps to employ it for sustainable agriculture.
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1. Introduction

1.1 Definition of Nanoagriculture

Nanoagriculture is a developing area that combines nanotechnology with agricultural to boost crop yield, optimize resource efficiency, and reduce environmental harm (Prasad et al., 2017). Nanotechnology is used in agriculture for crop protection, nutrient management, and precision farming by applying nanomaterials, nanodevices, and nanotools (Fraceto et al., 2016). Nanoagriculture utilizes the distinct characteristics of materials at the nanoscale, usually between 1 to 100 nanometers, to create new and sustainable agricultural methods (Mukhopadhyay, 2014).

1.2 Significance of Nanoagriculture in Modern Farming Practices

Nanoagriculture has the ability to revolutionize modern farming by tackling the issues in the agricultural sector. Due to the rising global population and higher food requirements, there is an urgent necessity for sustainable intensification of agriculture (FAO, 2017; singh et. al., 2023). Nanoagriculture provides potential solutions to increase crop yield, minimize the environmental impact of agriculture, and guarantee food security (Dasgupta et al., 2015; Kolesnikov et al., 2024). Nanoagriculture can maximize resource efficiency, minimize waste, and reduce dependency on conventional agrochemicals by delivering nutrients precisely, controlling pests effectively, and monitoring crop health in real-time (Kah et al., 2018). Nanoagriculture can aid in the advancement of climate-resilient farming systems by offering instruments to adjust to evolving environmental conditions (Dwivedi et al., 2019; Rajput et al., 2021).

1.3 Purpose and Scope of the Chapter

This chapter aims to offer a thorough examination of nanoagriculture, focusing on its environmental effects and sustainable benefits. The chapter seeks to connect scientific progress in nanotechnology with its practical use in agriculture. The article will explore the diverse uses of nanotechnology in agriculture, such as nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, nanosensors, and other novel methods. The chapter will explore the potential environmental effects of nanoagriculture, examining both the benefits and drawbacks. The chapter will present real-world examples of nanoagriculture application through a case study, emphasizing the results, lessons gained, and recommendations for future adoption. The chapter will investigate the sustainable benefits of nanoagriculture, including enhanced resource efficiency, less environmental impact, and socioeconomic gains. The obstacles and future prospects of nanoagriculture will be examined, focusing on regulatory issues, public opinion, research requirements, and partnerships among stakeholders.

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