Role of nanoparticles in agriculture and food industry

Abstract

Nanotechnology (NT) has hailed as new industrial revolution of 21st century adversely affecting the society perception of conventional methods usage in agriculture and food industry. Science of NT can be defined as manipulation at an atomic or molecular scale between 0.1 and 100 nm. NT meets consumers demand of fresh, veritable and nutrition rich food products. Nanomaterials in agriculture aim to reduce chemicals and nutrient losses while increase productivity through smart and controlled release of pest repellent and nutrients and prevention of contamination. Evolution of nanotechnology in food industry has contributed in the food processing, food package, and food preservation where focus is manufacturing of healthier food by employing nano-delivery systems in the process with a control