Enhancing plant resilience: Nanotech solutions for sustainable agriculture
Zishan Ahmad,
Shareen Niyazi,
Assima Firdoos,
Chunye Wang,
Muhammad Aamir Manzoor,
Muthusamy Ramakrishnan,
Anamica Upadhyay,
Yulong Ding
Affiliations
Zishan Ahmad
State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Co-Innovation Centre for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Bamboo Research Institute, Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Subtropical Forest Biodiversity Conservation, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, Jiangsu, China
Shareen Niyazi
Department of Environmental Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
Assima Firdoos
School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
Chunye Wang
State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Co-Innovation Centre for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Bamboo Research Institute, Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Subtropical Forest Biodiversity Conservation, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, Jiangsu, China
Muhammad Aamir Manzoor
Department of Plant Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Muthusamy Ramakrishnan
State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Co-Innovation Centre for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Bamboo Research Institute, Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Subtropical Forest Biodiversity Conservation, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, Jiangsu, China
Anamica Upadhyay
Botany Department, School of Life Sciences, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra University, Agra, 282007, India
Yulong Ding
State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Co-Innovation Centre for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Bamboo Research Institute, Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Subtropical Forest Biodiversity Conservation, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, Jiangsu, China; Corresponding author.
The global population growth is driving up the demand for agricultural products, while traditional farming methods like those from the Green Revolution are becoming unsustainable due to climate change. To address these challenges and ensure agricultural sustainability, innovative techniques, such as nanotechnology, are essential to meet rising food demands and enhance agricultural sustainability. Nanotechnology, which promotes a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system while enhancing food security, is a key catalyst for the Agri-tech revolution. This review offers a progressive analysis of nanotechnology's role in managing plant stress. It explores how precision agriculture, particularly via nanosensors, is enhancing our comprehension of plant stress conditions. The integration of nanotechnology with genetic engineering methods, notably CRISPR-Cas technology, is also examined. Furthermore, the review considers the potential toxicological effects of nanoparticles (NPs) on both the environment and plants. Our review has the potential to make a significant impact on human food security by enhancing food production and availability while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. By tackling these challenges, we can contribute to a more reliable and sustainable food supply for the global population.
