ABSTRACT
Nanotechnology opens a large scope of novel application in the fields of biotechnology and agricultural industries, because nanoparticles have unique physico-chemical properties, for example high surface area, high reactivity, and tunable pore size and particle morphology. With the goal to promote its use for agricultural applications, nanomaterials can be effectively used in plant germination and growth. The lower concentrations of nano-silicon dioxide nanoparticles improved seed germination of tomato. Zinc oxide nanoparticles could be used as an effective fungicide in agricultural and food safety applications. Copper-based fungicides produce highly reactive hydroxyl radicals which can damage lipids, proteins, DNA and other biomolecules. According to available data a large number of studies on silver nanoparticles have been documented on microbial and animal cells; however, only a few studies were done on plants. Few studies have been done on the interaction of gold nanoparticle with plants. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles enhanced seed germination and promoted radicle and plumule growth of canola seedlings.
