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Review
. 2020 Aug 23;10(9):1654.
doi: 10.3390/nano10091654.

Nanoparticles in Agroindustry: Applications, Toxicity, Challenges, and Trends

Luis A Paramo  1 , Ana A Feregrino-Pérez  1 , Ramón Guevara  1 , Sandra Mendoza  2 , Karen Esquivel  1
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Review

Nanoparticles in Agroindustry: Applications, Toxicity, Challenges, and Trends

Luis A Paramo et al. Nanomaterials (Basel). .

Abstract

Nanotechnology is a tool that in the last decade has demonstrated multiple applications in several sectors, including agroindustry. There has been an advance in the development of nanoparticulated systems to be used as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, sensors, and quality stimulants, among other applications. The nanoencapsulation process not only protects the active ingredient but also can affect the diffusion, interaction, and activity. It is important to evaluate the negative aspects of the use of nanoparticles (NPs) in agriculture. Given the high impact of the nanoparticulated systems in the agro-industrial field, this review aims to address the effects of various nanomaterials on the morphology, metabolomics, and genetic modification of several crops.

Keywords: agriculture; metabolomics; nanoparticles; nanotechnology.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Main characteristics of the nanomaterials and the possible toxicological effects they can induce in crops.
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Different types of nanoparticles (NP)/plant exposure methodologies.
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Nanotechnology applications in agriculture.
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Different types of biotic and abiotic stresses that can affect plants.
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