Applications of New Technologies and Nanotechnology in Agriculture

1. Introduction to nanotechnology and nanomaterials.

2. Applications of nanotechnology in agriculture and Food.

3. Use of nanotechnology in irrigation.

4. Nanopesticides. Design, development and use of nanopesticides in agriculture. Advantages and disadvantages.

5. Nanofertilizers. Role of nanotechnology in fertilizer production.

6. Design and applications of nanosensors in agriculture and Precision Agriculture.

7. Bioinspired nanomaterials. Design, production and use.

8. Use of nanomaterials in food packaging. Smart and bioactive food packaging.

9. Toxicological concerns and risk assessment for the use of nanotechnology in agriculture.

10. Regulatory and legislative framework for the use of nanotechnology in the agri-food sector.

11. Practical use and applications of -omic technologies and biotechnology in precision agriculture.

12. DNA/RNA microarrays and their practical applications in agriculture.

13. Development and applications of biosensors in agriculture.