Utilization of Nanomaterials in Agriculture and Categorizing Review Studies on the Subject

Abstract

Due to its vast potential, nanotechnology can be utilized in a variety of ways within agriculture. Nanotechnology applications include not only agricultural applications such as nanofertilizers and nanopesticides, but also fields such as environmental pollution reduction, water resource cleaning, and so on. The world’s growing population necessitates an increase in agricultural productivity, which leads to the incorporation of nanotechnology-based applications into agricultural processes. The nanotechnology applications in agriculture such as plant fertilization and protection, food quality, and so forth, have enormous potential. However, the dangers it poses to humans and the environment are among the issues that must be addressed. Despite some of its negative effects, literature studies agree that the use of nanotechnology in agriculture is unavoidable, and represents a new agricultural revolution. In the view of predictions that nanotechnology will inevitably be incorporated in agricultural operations, it is vital that governments immediately enact legislative laws and prohibitions in this field to protect the environment and human health. This comprehensive study examines the applications of nanotechnology in agriculture under four subheadings, in regard to its limitations and future potential. In addition, review articles on nanotechnology published after 2010 were classified by their agricultural applications.