Nanotechnology: Coming to a greenhouse near you
Added on 24 July 2023
However, some cool things are happening in the nano space, and they could provide a competitive edge for your operation. Here’s a look at some emerging uses for nanotech in the greenhouse.
While it may seem new, nanotech as a science has been around for a while. According to the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), modern nanotechnology began in the early 1980s and includes “science, engineering, and technology conducted at the nanoscale, which is about 1 to 100 nanometers.” Nanometers are abbreviated as “nm.” To provide a reference, NNI explains that a sheet of newspaper is about 100,000 nm thick.
Benefits of Nanoparticles
Fertilizers, pest treatments, and micronutrient solutions are expensive, and no one wants to waste any. Targeting applications for better bioavailability and more efficient plant uptake is what agricultural nanoparticles are all about.
Photo Caption: UbiGro-Inner 600 orange luminescent quantum dot films are installed over cucumbers in this greenhouse in Leamington, Canada. Photos: UbiQD, Inc.
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