Khot, L. R. and et al, . (2012) Applications of nanomaterials in agricultural production and crop protection: A review. Crop Protection, 35. pp. 64-70.
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Abstract
Recent manufacturing advancements have led to the fabrication of nanomaterials of different sizes and shapes. These advancements are the base for further engineering to create unique properties targeted toward specific applications. Historically, various fields such as medicine, environmental science, and food processing have employed the successful and safe use of nanomaterials. However, use in agriculture, especially for plant protection and production, is an under-explored area in the research community. Preliminary studies show the potential of nanomaterials in improving seed germination and growth, plant protection, pathogen detection, and pesticide/herbicide residue detection. This review summarizes agricultural applications of nanomaterials and the role these can play in future agricultural production.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Plant germination; Nanopesticides; Pesticide residue detection; Pathogen detection |
| Author Affiliation: | Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Citrus Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Lake Alfred, FL 33850, USA |
| Subjects: | Plant Production Plant Protection Crop Improvement > Genetics/Genomics Crop Improvement > Biotechnology |
| Divisions: | Other Crops |
| Depositing User: | Mr. SanatKumar Behera |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Feb 2012 04:11 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Feb 2012 04:12 |
| Official URL: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2012.01.007 |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/3161 |
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