Prospects of Using Nanotechnology in Agricultural Growth, Environment and Industrial Food Products

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Climate change and industrial farming activities have negative environmental consequences on living organisms that are of considerable significance to human health and are directly or indirectly linked to agriculture. Global agricultural systems are facing numerous unexpected threats in current diversified climate change era. However advanced technologies such as nanotechnology are a helpful method to improve crop production and ensure sustainability to achieve food security. Nanotechnologies have an extensive series of application in agriculture especially in term of crop production and crop protection. Nanotechnology has potential usages in all extents of the food industry and are capable of altering their taste, and color according to the dietary requirements of the consumer. One of the most promising mechanisms through which various nanomaterials can support to decontaminate water and other heavy metals. Nanomaterials help in the conversion of radioactive materials into less toxic compounds. Similarly, environmental remediation requires various methods for the elimination of contaminants from different media in which nanotechnologies are helpful. The article concluded that substantial studies have been carried out on the usage of nanomaterials in food systems; the commercialization of nanoscale-based foods requires further analysis. Efforts to enhance consumer understanding and approval of novel nano-based food and agricultural goods are also required. The present review also discusses the role of nanotechnology in agricultural products and their food security on a sustainable basis.