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International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2019, Volume : 7, Issue : 2
First page : (131) Last page : (139)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.6493

Application of Nanotechnology in Agriculture

Ambily Elizabath*, Midhun Babychan¹, Annie Merly Mathew² and Golda Maria Syriac³

RME, Sightsavers India
¹Asst. Prof. Plant Pathology, RARS Ambalavayal
²Agricultural Officer, Parasite Breeding Station, Kottayam
³Asst. Prof. Horticulture, ARS Mannuthy
*Corresponding Author E-mail: ambilyelizabath@gmail.com
Received: 18.05.2018 | Revised: 25.06.2018 | Accepted: 3.07.2018  

 ABSTRACT

Nanotechnology opens a large scope of novel application in the fields of biotechnology and agricultural industries, because nanoparticles (NPs) have unique physicochemical properties, i.e., high surface area, high reactivity, tunable pore size, and particle morphology. Nanoparticles can serve as “magic bullets”, containing herbicides, nano-pesticide fertilizers, or genes, which target specific cellular organelles in plant to release their content. Despite the plenty of information available on the toxicity of nanoparticles to plant system, few studies have been conducted on mechanisms, by which nanoparticles exert their effect on plant growth and development. Therefore, the present review highlights the key role of nanoparticles in plants. Moreover, nanoscience contributes new ideas leading us to understand the suitable mode of action of nanoparticles in plants. The appropriate elucidation of physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanism of nanoparticles in plant leads to better plant growth and development.

Key words: Nanotechnology, Agriculture, Benefits, Crop improvement, Nanoparticles, Nano Pesticide, Nanofertilizer, Bio-scale carrier, Bio sensors.

Full Text : PDF; Journal doi : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782

Cite this article: Elizabath, A., Babychan, M., Mathew, A.M. and Syriac, G.M., Application of Nanotechnology in Agriculture, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci. 7(2): 131-139 (2019). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.6493