APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CROP IMPROVEMENT: NEW ERA OF AGRICULTURE

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 03 | Page : 46 54
    By

    Pradip Kumar,

  • Neetu Kumari,

  • Vinita Dheeran,

  1. Asst. Professor, Deapartment of Biotechnology,chaudhary charan singh university meerut, Uttar Pardesh, India
  2. Research Associate, Basic and Applied Sciences Education Association, Meerut, Uttar Pardesh, India
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Botany, M.M.H. College, Ghaziabad, uttar pardresh, India

Abstract

It represents a transformative force in agriculture, promising to improve the productivity, yield, sustainability, and food security. This review paper focused on the certain advantages of nanoscience and nanotechnology in enhancing the agricultural productivity, disease management, and food safety. By manipulating different materials and objects at the nanoscale, researchers can develop advanced tools such as smart sensors and targeted delivery systems that improve nutrient absorption and combat plant pathogens. By integrating these nanotechnological devices or sensors into farming practices, farmers can utilize nanosensors for real- time monitoring of soil and crop health. The utilization and incorporation of nanoparticles in fertilizers and pesticides improve soil structure, nutrient availability, water management, and also enhances their effectiveness with targetted delivery system which simaltaneously offers a chance of reduced adverse environmental impacts. Furthermore, recent developments in genetic manipulation through gene editing technologies are streamlined through nanotechnology, enables precision farming, allowing for optimal resource allocation based on real-time data. This review highlights the potential applications and implications of nanostructured materials to improve soil health, water management, and crop resilience against climate change. Additionally, gene editing technologies like CRISPR can be integrated with nanotechnology for precise modifications, leading to crops with better nutritional profiles and disease resistance. Overall, the integration of nanotechnology in agriculture emphasizing its role in addressing food safety concerns in the context of a growing global population and presents significant opportunities to eliminate food security challenges while encouraging sustainable practices.

Keywords: Nanotechnology, Crop Improvement, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Farming, Food Safety, Soil Health, Water Management, Gene Editing, Nutritional Quality

[This article belongs to Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications ]

How to cite this article:
Pradip Kumar, Neetu Kumari, Vinita Dheeran. APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CROP IMPROVEMENT: NEW ERA OF AGRICULTURE. Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications. 2025; 15(03):46-54.
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Pradip Kumar, Neetu Kumari, Vinita Dheeran. APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CROP IMPROVEMENT: NEW ERA OF AGRICULTURE. Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications. 2025; 15(03):46-54. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jonsnea/article=2025/view=230657


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Volume 15
Issue 03
Received 12/10/2025
Accepted 15/10/2025
Published 06/11/2025
Publication Time 25 Days
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