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ReviewFunctional & integrative genomics2024

Can nanotechnology and genomics innovations trigger agricultural revolution and sustainable development?

Arzish Javaid, Sadaf Hameed, Lijie Li, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang, Mehboob-Ur -Rahman

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Review in Functional & integrative genomics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Arzish JavaidPlant Genomics and Molecular Breeding Laboratory, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering College, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (NIBGE- C, PIEAS), Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Sadaf HameedFaculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Lijie LiSchool of Life Sciences, Henan Institute of Sciences and Technology, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, China.
Zhiyong ZhangSchool of Life Sciences, Henan Institute of Sciences and Technology, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan, China.
Baohong ZhangDepartment of Biology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 27858, USA. zhangb@ecu.edu.
Mehboob-Ur -RahmanPlant Genomics and Molecular Breeding Laboratory, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering College, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (NIBGE- C, PIEAS), Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan. mehboob_pbd@yahoo.com.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

At the dawn of new millennium, policy makers and researchers focused on sustainable agricultural growth, aiming for food security and enhanced food quality. Several emerging scientific innovations hold the promise to meet the future challenges. Nanotechnology presents a promising avenue to tackle the diverse challenges in agriculture. By leveraging nanomaterials, including nano fertilizers, pesticides, and sensors, it provides targeted delivery methods, enhancing efficacy in both crop production and protection. This integration of nanotechnology with agriculture introduces innovations like disease diagnostics, improved nutrient uptake in plants, and advanced delivery systems for agrochemicals. These precision-based approaches not only optimize resource utilization but also reduce environmental impact, aligning well with sustainability objectives. Concurrently, genetic innovations, including genome editing and advanced breeding techniques, enable the development of crops with improved yield, resilience, and nutritional content. The emergence of precision gene-editing technologies, exemplified by CRISPR/Cas9, can transform the realm of genetic modification and enabled precise manipulation of plant genomes while avoiding the incorporation of external DNAs. Integration of nanotechnology and genetic innovations in agriculture presents a transformative approach. Leveraging nanoparticles for targeted genetic modifications, nanosensors for early plant health monitoring, and precision nanomaterials for controlled delivery of inputs offers a sustainable pathway towards enhanced crop productivity, resource efficiency, and food safety throughout the agricultural lifecycle. This comprehensive review outlines the pivotal role of nanotechnology in precision agriculture, emphasizing soil health improvement, stress resilience against biotic and abiotic factors, environmental sustainability, and genetic engineering.

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AgricultureCrops, AgriculturalGenomicsNanotechnologyCRISPR-Cas SystemsGene EditingSustainable DevelopmentGenetic engineeringGenome editingNanobiotechnologyNanoparticlesSmart agricultureSustainable development

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PMID39549144
PMCPMC11569009

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