Nanotechnology in Plant Growth Promotion and Protection

The unique impact of nanotechnology and its applications in the agricultural sector is only at its infancy, but the anticipations of this science are still very high in terms of eradicating challenges related to plant disease control, food production, environmental sustainability, and even fossil fuels.

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