The College of Agriculture at the University of Basra organized a seminar on nanotechnology and its applications in horticultural crop production.

The seminar, presented by researcher Aya Jassim Mohammed, aimed to highlight that nanotechnology applications in agriculture represent a progressive trend towards achieving sustainable agriculture by increasing the efficiency of fertilizer and pesticide use, reducing resource waste, and improving plants' ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions such as drought, salinity, and high temperatures.

The seminar showcased the most prominent applications of nanotechnology in horticultural production, including the use of nano-fertilizers and nano-pesticides, which have demonstrated high efficiency in increasing productivity and fruit quality. It also emphasized their role in reducing environmental pollution and optimizing the use of agricultural inputs. Furthermore, the seminar affirmed that these technologies represent a significant step in supporting food security and developing smart agriculture based on modern technology.

The seminar recommended the necessity of supporting and encouraging scientific research that addresses the applications of nanotechnology in agriculture and developing joint research programs between universities and scientific centers to employ these technologies in improving local horticultural production.

Media and Government Communication Division / College of Agriculture