In recent years, Nano technology is being used to increase the efficacy of different fertilizers and pesticides by increasing their surface area or selectivity. Nano technology are exhibiting various promising contribution for the advancement of agricultural technology development. Different nano particles like nano fertilizer and nano pesticide are being developed. But we should also consider the environmental factors when we are adopting new technologies.
Definitely, nanotechnology is the whole new dimension, the nanoscale increases the reactivity which can be both desirable and undesirable. So very careful consideration must be given before application. the following article might be helpful.
Nano-fertilizers and Their Smart Delivery System | SpringerLink
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Nanofertilizers have both advantages and limitation. Articles attached below might be helpful.
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First, we have to know there are many things which have advantages and disadvantages together in this limited world.
Likewise, using Nanoparticles as nanofertilizers or pesticides might also have two things: positive effects and negative impacts on the environment.
Positive effects
1. Control release of nutrients to the soil
2. Reduce or balance loss rate of nutrients
3. Enhance bioavailability of nutrients
On the other hand, there are side effects
1. Strong reactivity and variability, as a consequence there might have a random or poor soil fertility
2. Environmental impact concerning safety for farm workers
3. affect service for consumers safety
the only way to know certainly the effects on the environment is trough research. So, the new tech developments may include new investigation on effects on soil and superficial and ground water
Essential smart farming is becoming an essential due to the rising global population . Nanotechnology offers great potential to boost the plant productivity. The use of Nanofertilizers is to improve nutrient use efficacy due to higher nutrients uptake caused by smaller surface area of nanomaterials which increases nutrient-surface interaction.
Don't know about its impact on environment but it has been reported that what do ever nanoparticles (say nano fertilizers or nano pesticides) we apply in the soil or plant system, after harvest, has been found to be present in the crop produce which can be supplied in the human body and can cause ailments...
Climate change and population growth worldwide have motivated researchers to explore a modern technologies to improve the agriculture production. Nanoparticles for Pesticide, Herbicide, and Insecticide together with and Nano biosensors have huge potential in agricultural advancements . The use of nanomaterials in the field of agriculture is relatively new and needs further exploration.
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