Nanotechnology in Agriculture
Nanotechnology in Agriculture
Nanotechnology in Agriculture
Agriculture
Submitted By:
Trivedi Manushi B.
Sem : 3rd semester
Reg.no : 06-0146-2013
Roll No: 14
Guided By:
K.P.Patel
Assistant professor
Index
Contents
1.Introduction : ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 What is nanotechnology? ................................................................................................. 3
1.1.1 Nanomaterials and Nanoparticle : ............................................................................. 3
1.2 What is agriculture? ......................................................................................................... 3
2.0 Nanotechnology in various agriculture field and its application ......................................... 4
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2.1.1
2.1.2
1.Introduction :
1.1 What is nanotechnology?
K. Eric Drexler popularized the word 'nanotechnology' in the 1980s; Nanotechnology is
the engineering of functional system at the molecular scale. This covers both current
work and concepts that are more advanced. In the other words, Nanotechnology
is,Ability to work at the atomic, molecular and even sub-molecular level in order to create
an use material structures, devices and systems with new properties and function.
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For example,
In Thailand, Chiang Mai University's Nuclear Physics Laboratory has come up with a
new white-grained rice variety from a traditional purple coloured rice variety called
Khao Kam through the usage of nanotechnology. The word "Kam" means deep
purple, and the rice variety is known for its purple stem, leaves and grains. Using
nanotechnology, the scientists changed the colour of the leaves and stems of Khao
Kam from purple to green and the grain becomes whitish. The research involves
drilling a nano-sized hole through the wall and membrane of a rice cell in order to
insert a nitrogen atom.
Studies show that theuse of nanofertilizers causes an increase in nutrients use efficiency,
reduces soil toxicity, minimizes the potential negative effects associated with over dosage
and reduces the frequency of the application. Coating and binding of nano and subnanocomposites are able to regulate the release of nutrients from the fertilizer capsule. In this
regard, Jinghua (2004) showed that application of a nano-composite consists of N, P, K,
micronutrients, mannose and amino acids enhance the uptake and use of nutrients by grain
crops. Moreover, nanotechnology could supply tools and mechanisms to synchronize the
nitrogen release from fertilizers with crop requirements. This will be accomplished only
when they can be directly internalized by the plants. Zincaluminiumlayered doublehydroxide nanocomposites have been employed for the controlled release of chemical
compounds which act as plant growth regulators. Studies has shown that fertilizer
incorporation into cochleate nanotubes (rolled-up lipid bilayer sheets), had improved crop
yield.
2.5.2 Nano-pesticides:
Currently, there is at least one product on the market that contains a nanoscale material that
is nano-silver. Though there are other many nano pesticide that are registered but we dont
know that it contain nano material. Though nano pesticides often follow the similar model to
nano fertilizer.
In future agriculture there are some predicted nanosensors. That can detect pathogen as
well as monitor local and field condition like temperature, humidity, pesticide level,
nutrient status, water availability etc.
Nano-robotics will also come in market that will increase the efficiency of robot as well
as human using nanotechnology.
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In future there will come nano-food. Nano-food means is that nanotechnology techniques
or tools are used during cultivation, production, processing, or packaging of the food. It
does not mean atomically modified food or food produced by nanomachines. Although
there are ambitious thoughts of creating molecular food using nanomachines, this is
unrealistic in the foreseeable future.
6.0 Conclusion
There are many application of nanotechnology in agriculture various field. If we will aware
about it we can make agriculture more accurate and profitable to farmers. As we seen
nanotechnology can used from cultivation of products to its packaging. This will increase our
production with security at higher level. As it is working on atomic level we can change the
actual agriculture term.
7.0 References
http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-indian-agro-scientist-develops-world-s-first-nanofertiliser-through-biosynthesis-1968243
http://ijagcs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2229-2232.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanotechnology
http://www.isaaa.org/resources/publications/pocketk/39/
http://iopscience.iop.org/2043-6262/3/3/033002
http://www.elsevier.com/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/180531/Nanotechnologies-inagriculture.pdf
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