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Potential benefits: (1) Enhance production (2) Reduced water use (9200 cubic ft per [Nanded Committee]) (3) Drought & water resilient crops. Risks associated: (1) Biological risks - mutation of DNA & possible diseases (2) Anti-microbial resistance in microbes (3) Leaching to environment, harm to soil flora & ecology. Way forward: (1) Scientific assessment (2) Research & Development (3) Risk assessment of nanoparticles & nano-pesticides (4) Reduce leaching by mulching. Nanotechnology has potential to transform agriculture. However caution should be taken in its application.
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Nanotechnology has potential to transform agriculture. However caution should be taken in its application.
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Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger
Food Security
Nanotechnology Benefits and Risks
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