@article { ISI:000296821900021,
	title = {Perspectives for nano-biotechnology enabled protection and nutrition of plants},
	journal = {Biotechnology Advances},
	volume = {29},
	number = {6},
	year = {2011},
	month = {NOV},
	pages = {792-803},
	publisher = {PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD},
	address = {THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND},
	abstract = {<p>Indiscriminate use of pesticides and fertilizers causes environmental pollution, emergence of agricultural pests and pathogens, and loss of biodiversity. Nanotechnology, by virtue of nanomaterial related properties, has potential agro-biotechnological applications for alleviation of these problems. The literature pertaining to the role of nanotechnology in plant and soil systems demonstrates that nanomaterials may assist in a) the controlled release of agrochemicals for nutrition and protection against pests and pathogens, b) delivery of genetic material, c) sensitive detection of plant disease and pollutants and d) protection and formation of soil structure. For instance, porous silica (15 nm) and biodegradable, polymeric chitosan (78 nm) nanoparticles displayed slow release of encapsulated pesticide and fertilizer, respectively. Further, nanosized gold (5-25 nm) delivered DNA to plant cells while iron oxide (30 nm) based nanosensors detected pesticides at minute levels. These functions assist the development of precision farming by minimizing pollution and maximizing the value of farming practice. (C) 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.</p>},
	keywords = {Biofertilizer, Biopesticides, Controlled delivery, Fertilizer, Genetic material, Nanomaterials, Nanosensors, Pathogen, Pesticides, Residues},
	issn = {0734-9750},
	doi = {10.1016/j.biotechadv.2011.06.007},
	author = {Ghormade, Vandana and Deshpande, Mukund V. and Paknikar, Kishore M.}
}
@article {47017,
	title = {Recent advances in plant nanobionics and nanobiosensors for toxicology applications},
	journal = {Current Nanoscience},
	volume = {16},
	year = {2020},
	month = {JAN},
	pages = {27-41},
	type = {Review},
	abstract = {<p>Emerging applications in the field of nanotechnology are able to solve a gamut of problems surrounding the applications of agroecosystems and food technology. Nano Engineered Material (NEM) based nanosensors are important tools for monitoring plant signaling pathways and metabolism that arc nondestructive, minimally invasive, and can provide real-time analysis of biotic and abiotic threats for better plant health. These sensors can measure chemical flux even at the single molecule level. Therefore, plant health could be monitored through nutrient management, disease assessment, plant hormones level, environmental pollution, etc. This review provides a comprehensive account of the current trends and practices for the proposed NEM related research and its (i) structural aspect, (ii) experimental design and performance as well as (iii) mechanisms of field application in agriculture and food system. This review also discusses the possibility of integration of data from NEM based nanosensors in current and emerging trends of precision agriculture, urban farming, and plant nanobionics to adopt a sustainable approach in agriculture,</p>
},
	keywords = {agro-ecosystems, engineered nanomaterials, nanobionics, Nanosensors, nanotechnology, nanotoxicology},
	issn = {1573-4137},
	doi = {10.2174/1573413715666190409101305},
	author = {Ansari, Mohammad Hasan Dad and Lavhale, Santosh and Kalunke, Raviraj M. and Srivastava, Prabhakar L. and Pandit, Vaibhav and Gade, Subodh and Yadav, Sanjay and Laux, Peter and Luch, Andreas and Gemmati, Donato and Zamboni, Paolo and Singh, Ajay Vikram}
}
