Carbon Nanomaterials towards Transformation in Agriculture : A Review

Abstract

Population problem is a global crisis. It is a challenge to ensure supply food towards massive population through the utilization of limited resources. Nanotechnology is a potential tool in employ in attaining sustainability in food and feed production. Thus, with advancement in nanotechnology, application of carbon nanomaterials (CNMS) has become a promising technique in enhancing agricultural production. CNMs with their excellent physico-chemical properties, possess various positive impacts in growth and development of crop plants through regulation of different processes of plant physiology and genetics. Despite some challenges, there is potentiality of carbon-based nanomaterials application in agricultural and environmental aspects regarding climate changing issue. Therefore, this review paper evaluatefirstly, the impact of CNMs plant biotechnology for developing of crop species with desired gene; secondly promoting crop tolerate against different stresses; and finally pledging a better environment withsome prospects of transformation crop production in a sustainable way.