Harnessing Nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligence for Precision Agriculture in Smart Cities

¹ Assistant Professor, Maharishi School of Engineering & Technology, Maharishi University of Information Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India
² Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, India
³ Professor, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Jain (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India
⁴ Professor, Civil Engineering, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, India

^* Corresponding Author:swatisingh5444@gmail.com
^** jakhar.sunil@vitj.ac.in
^*** kavitha.r@jainuniversity.ac.in
^**** k.singh@vgu.ac.in

Abstract

This short review article, titled “Harnessing Nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligence for Precision Agriculture in Smart Cities,” delves into the fusion of nanotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), and precision farming to drive sustainable agriculture in alignment with the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. It spotlights the transformative potential of nanotechnology, encompassing both natural and man-made nanoparticles, to enhance crop growth and mitigate environmental impacts. Nano-fertilizers and nano-pesticides are unveiled as promising strategies for optimizing nutrient availability while minimizing harm to ecosystems. The integration of AI into precision farming, supported by cutting-edge nanoinformatics, emerges as a linchpin for the establishment of safe and sustainable agricultural practices, enabling smart and resilient agriculture. However, as this integrated approach accelerates progress and provides vital insights for addressing contemporary agricultural challenges, it also underscores the paramount importance of scrutinizing nanotechnology’s effects on soil microbial communities and plant health. The phytotoxicity of nanoparticles, contingent upon size, concentration, and plant species, necessitates further examination. In conclusion, this comprehensive article calls for interdisciplinary collaboration to fully exploit the potential of nanotechnology and AI in transforming agriculture, all the while ensuring the preservation of environmental and human health and advancing the global sustainability agenda for agriculture in smart cities by 2030.