ROLE OF

NANOTECHNOLOGY IN
AGRICULTURE
By Ayush
RA2211003020072
 Agriculture

⚫ Agriculture is the backbone of most developing countries, with more than 60% of
the population reliant on it for their livelihood.
⚫ Source of Livelihood
⚫ Contribution to National revenue
⚫ Supply of Food as well as Fodder
⚫ Significance to the International Trade
⚫ Marketable Surplus
⚫ Foreign Exchange Resources
⚫ Great Employment Opportunities
⚫ Economic Development
 Definition of nanotechnology and its
application in agriculture
 Nanotechnology is the branch of science, that deals with the manipulation of matter
at the nanoscale. It involves the design, production, and application of structures,
devices
 Nanotechnology has opened up promising avenues in agriculture, offering innovative
solutions to challenges related to crop productivity, environmental.
 Some key applications of nanotechnology
 Nano fertilizers: Nanostructures are utilized to encapsulate nutrients, enabling
controlled release to plants.
 Nano carriers: Nanoparticles act as carriers for delivering genetic materials to
plants.
NANO PARTICLES CONTROLLING THE
PLANT DISEASES

⚫Nano Carbon

⚫Nano Silver

⚫Silicon
 NANO CARBON

The use of nano carbon materials in agriculture holds great promise for
enhancing various aspects of farming practices. Nano carbon materials, such as
carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene, possess unique properties that can be
harnessed to improve crop yield, soil health, and environmental sustainability

 thermal conductors,
 these nanotubes also host unique electrical properties surprisingly
strong.
 itwill not have any toxic or inhibiting or adverse effect on the
plant.
 NANO SILVER

 In agriculture, nano silver has various applications, although it is

essential to consider both its benefits and potential environmental
impact.
 Nano silver can be used in water treatment systems for agricultural
irrigation. It helps in removing bacteria and other microorganisms from
irrigation water, preventing the spread of diseases in plants
 strong inhibitory and bactericidal effects
 a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activities.
 high surface area and high fraction of surface atoms,
 NANO SILICON
Silicon is the second most abundant element on Earth, and its
nanoparticles have gained significant attention in agricultural
research due to their potential benefits for plants
Nano silicon, when applied to plants, acts as a supplementary
nutrient, enhancing plant growth and development. It
strengthens cell walls, making plants more resistant to biotic
and abiotic stresses.
Silicon (Si) is known to be absorbed into plants to increase
disease resistance and stress resistance
 TECHNIQUES USED

o helpto reduce agricultural waste

and thus keep environmental
pollution minimum
oenhanced productivity in agriculture
oVery less chance of pathogens attack