Study Material / Nanotechnology In Agriculture (March 2026)
Nanotechnology In Agriculture
March 2026
2 credits
8 weeks
Prof. Mainak Das
IIT Kanpur
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Modern agriculture is a chemical intensive process starting from fertilizer, pesticide to food preservation. Modern nanotechnology tools if used judiciously in future, have the ability to offer sustainable development along with the optimal, precision and more effective use of chemicals. In this course, I will be sharing my journey from basic agriculture to modern day nano particle based agriculture practices.
Last updated in March 2026.
Week 1
History of agriculture and the role of chemicals in modern agriculture
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Week 2
Overview of nanotechnology
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Week 3
Application of nanotechnology in modern day agriculture practices I
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Week 4
Application of nanotechnology in modern day agriculture practices II
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Week 5
Application of nanotechnologies in animal production
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Week 6
Nanotechnology and shelf life of agricultural and food products
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Week 7
Nanotechnologies for water quality and availability
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Week 8
Green nanotechnology and the role of good governance and policies for effective nanotechnology development
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