Nano-osmics: A new approach to plant breeding

  • Shanza Nasar
  • , Arshad Rasool
  • , Wasiq Ikram
  • , Shahpal Shujat
  • , Muhammad Majeed
  • , Murad Muhammad
  • , Sania Saleem

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Abstract

Nano-osmics signifies a pioneering interdisciplinary method that combines nanotechnology with genomics in the field of plant breeding. The basics of nanoosmics comprise the specific use of plant traits at the molecular level through the practice of nanomaterials and advanced genomic techniques. The goal of raising crop yields, enhancing nutrient content, and growing resistance to environmental stressors remains a top objective due to the industry's significant interest. The traditional breeding techniques kept improving, but nano-osmics has emerged as a cutting-edge approach. The growing global population, limited arable land, and climate change the significance of nano-osmics; it has become even more advanced. It has the prospective to develop agriculture by offering solutions that are both effective and feasible. By using the targeted improvement of crop traits, nano-osmics can contribute its role to improved food security, agricultural practices, and reduced environmental impacts.

Original languageEnglish (UK)
Title of host publicationSustainable Agriculture
Subtitle of host publicationNanotechnology and Biotechnology for Crop Production and Protection
Publisherde Gruyter
Pages129-152
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)9783111234694
ISBN (Print)9783111234670
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Apr 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Crop traits
  • Cutting-edge approach
  • Improvement
  • Nanotechnology

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