Nanoagriculture: A Holistic Approach for Sustainable Development of Agriculture

Shafi, Adil; Qadir, Jasmine; Sabir, Suhail; Khan, Mohammad Zain; Rahman, Mohammed M.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-36268-3_48

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“…Nanoparticles are also categorized on the basis of their mode of action: controlled release fertilizers; control loss fertilizers; quick‐release fertilizers, pH release fertilizers, moisture release fertilizers and nanocomposite fertilizers 93,95 . The controlled release of nanofertilizers allows them to sustain in the soil for a long time and prevents the frequent reapplication of fertilizers to plants; in that way, time and money can be saved; similarly, control loss fertilizers overcome the loss of nutrients from the agriculture field due to leaching, depending upon the requirement of the rate of fertilizer intake and pH conditions by plant quick‐release fertilizers; pH release fertilizers can be designed using the nanotechnological approach; hygroscopic nanomaterial can be designed to make moisture release fertilizers that can release the nutrients by sensing the humidity level present in a particular geographical area; nanocomposite fertilizers use a nanodevice that can deliver the macro‐ and micronutrient to the soil in the desired amount 95,96 . Figure 1 shows the various applications of nanotechnology from an agricultural perspective.…”

Section: Nanotechnology Application In Food and Nutraceuticals And Ag...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Applications of nanotechnology to combat the problems associated with modern food

Singh

Gopinath

2022

J Sci Food Agric

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Currently, modern lifestyle diseases (LSD) such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular and thyroid disease are commonly seen among people of different age groups. One of the root causes of this LSD is the type of food that we are eating. Staple crops like rice, sugarcane, vegetables and wheat are grown with the application of agrochemicals (e.g., glyphosate), traces of which are found in our food; after that, it gets ultra‐processed in factories; e.g., chips and snacks are fried using saturated fats (trans fat); sugar and wheat (derivatives bread, buns, cookies) are processed using toxic chemicals (bleaching agents). As a result, the nutritional value of food is compromised due to low dietary fiber content and synthetic additives – e.g., sucralose (artificial sweetener) – which promotes inflammation and weakens our immune system, causing our body to become sensitive to microbial infection and many other LSDs. To strengthen the immune system, people start taking synthetically prepared supplements and drugs for a prolonged time, which further deteriorates the body organs and their normal function; e.g., prolonged medication for hypothyroidism poses a risk of heart attack and joint pain. Nanotechnology solves the above problems in the food, nutraceuticals and agriculture sectors. Nanotechnology‐based naturally processed products such as nano‐nutraceuticals, nanofood, nanofertilizers and nanopesticides will benefit our health. They possess desirable properties such as high bioavailability, targeted delivery, least processing and sustained release. With the help of nanotechnology, we can get nutritional and agrochemical‐free food. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Section: Nanotechnology Application In Food and Nutraceuticals And Ag...mentioning

confidence: 99%