Nano-science for Agrochemicals in Plant Protection

Abstract

Nanotechnology is any engineered materials, structures, systems and process which exist or operate at a scale of 100 nm or less (1 nm=10-9m). With the development of improve systems for monitoring environmental conditions and delivering pesticides appropriately, nanotechnology can further improve our understanding of the biology of different crops and thus potentially enhance yields. It can offer routes to plant disease diagnostics, insect-pest management and efficient pesticides utilization. Nanostructure catalysts will help in increasing the efficiency of pesticides allowing lower doses to be used.