ABSTRACT
The primary problem facing modern agriculture is effectively meeting current and future food security worldwide. This enormous task necessitates to protect natural assets and promote intensive agriculture while minimizing negative environmental effects. More intensive technologies are needed to address these concerns. In this way, nanotechnology has changed the current agricultural organization while also ensuring food safety. Hence, nanoparticles are emerging as a cutting-edge material for transforming current agronomic practices. Nanoparticles are preferred by farmers due to their compact size, easy transport and handling, long shelf life and better efficacy. There are several types of nanoparticles, such as organic, inorganic and composite-based nanomaterials, used in agricultural fields to improve seed growth, photosynthesis efficiency and crop health. A detailed understanding of communication between plants and nanoparticles opens up new possibilities for enhancing farming practices through higher disease resistance, crop production and nutrient utilization. This chapter provides information about the types of nanoparticles and their roles in agriculture for crop production and food security.
