Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Which Innovation Potential Does It Have?

Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto, Renato Grillo, Gerson Araújo de Medeiros, Viviana Scognamiglio, Giuseppina Rea, Cecilia Bartolucci · 2016 · Frontiers in Environmental Science

Summary. Nanotechnology offers significant potential to improve agriculture by enhancing productivity and food security while reducing environmental harm. Nanomaterial-based systems—including controlled-release nutrient delivery, pesticide application, and nanosensors for monitoring soil and food quality—can support sustainable intensification and waste management. These innovations address agricultural challenges while promoting economic and social equity.

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Fraceto, L. F., Grillo, R., Medeiros, G. A. D., Scognamiglio, V., Rea, G., & Bartolucci, C.. (2016). Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Which Innovation Potential Does It Have?. Frontiers in Environmental Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00020

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DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2016.00020
Countries: Brazil, Italy
Regions: South America, Europe
Categories: agtech, climate-and-environment, food-systems
Added: 2026-04-28