| The perspective of nanotechnology in improving the productivity and quality of garden products |
| Paper ID : 1181-NICAME1402 |
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کارن رضازادگان * 14 7797 5976 |
| Abstract: |
| Nanotechnology has a lot to do with improving agricultural productivity, and as a result, it contributes to future food security. In horticulture, maintaining quality as well as limiting spoilage of harvested fruits and vegetables is a very challenging task. Different types of nanomaterials have shown a high ability to increase productivity, increase shelf life, reduce post-harvest damage and improve the quality of garden products. Antimicrobial nanomaterials on harvested products or on packaging materials are suitable for storing and transporting vegetables and fruits. Nanomaterials also increase the freshness of cut flowers. Nanofertilizers are very useful in increasing vegetative growth, pollination and fertility in flowers, and as a result, increase yield and improve product quality for fruit trees and vegetables. Special purpose nanopesticides are environmentally friendly and highly efficient. Nanosensors facilitate monitoring of growth, plant disease and pest attack in crop plants under field conditions. These new sensors are used to accurately detect soil moisture, humidity, crop pest populations, pesticide residues and determine nutrient requirements. This review aimed to provide an update on the recent progress of nanomaterials and their potential applications to increase productivity, crop quality, pest protection and reduce post-harvest losses of horticultural crops. This study shows that nanotechnology can be used to produce advanced techniques to increase the productivity and quality of horticultural products to ensure the food and nutrition security of the planet's population. |
| Keywords: |
| Nanotechnology, fertilizer, pesticide, product, productivity |
| Status : Paper Accepted |
