Role of Nanotechnology in Precision Farming
Kumar Chiranjeeb*
Department of Soil Science, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar (848 125), India
Manoranjan Senapati
Division of Genetics, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New Delhi, Delhi (110 012), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Biosensors, Nano technology, Nano particles, Precision farming
Abstract
Nanotechnology is the modernized, advanced system of applied technologies in research field. The present scenario of polluted and degraded environment due to heavy use of inorganic fertilizer, pesticides have caused more damages to not only crops, soil, animals but also to humans. Precision farming is the modern age farming that includes various advanced technologies with it. Nanotechnology can be a suitable enhancement option for better agriculture in future as it uses techniques like nanoparticles, nano-capsules, nano-encapsulated fertilizers, pesticides that help in slow and sustained release of nutrients and chemicals for better use efficiency and plant growth. Various nanotech kits have been evolved for early detection and proper control of plant diseases and pests.
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