Agricultural Nanobiotechnology
Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents
- 1st Edition - April 29, 2022
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Sougata Ghosh, Sirikanjana Thongmee, Ajay Kumar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 9 0 8 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 9 3 6 - 6
Agricultural Nanobiotechnology: Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents presents the most up-to-date advances in nanotechnology to improve the agric… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAgricultural Nanobiotechnology: Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents presents the most up-to-date advances in nanotechnology to improve the agriculture and food industry with novel nanotools for the controlling of rapid disease diagnostic and enhancement of the capacity of plants to absorb nutrients and resist environmental challenges.
Highlighting the emerging nanofertilizers, nanopesticides and nanoherbicides that are being widely explored in order to overcome the limitations of conventional agricultural supplements, the book provides important insights to enable smart, knowledge-driven selection of nanoscale agricultural biomaterials, coupled with suitable delivery approaches and formulations will lead to promising agricultural innovation using nanotechnology.
Agricultural Nanobiotechnology: Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents explores emerging innovations in nanobiotechnology for agriculture, food, and natural resources to address the challenges of food security, sustainability, susceptibility, human health, and healthy life. The book is ideal for the multidisciplinary scientists whose goal is to see the use of nanomaterials in agriculture to reduce the amount of spread chemicals, minimize nutrient losses in fertilization and to generate increased yield through pest and nutrient management.
- Includes mechanisms of plant-metal interaction and green synthesis
- Explores the fabrication of nanostructures including carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, encapsulation and emulsions
- Presents agriculturally focused application insights including nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nanoherbicides
Scientists and research scholars working in the areas of agricultural sciences, material science, physics, chemical engineering, chemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology
- Cover
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- 1: Nanobiotechnology: Emerging trends, prospects, and challenges
- Abstract
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Nanobiotechnology and agriculture
- 1.3: Nanomaterials for food and nutrition management
- 1.4: Delivery of DNA in plants through encapsulated nanomaterials
- 1.5: Nanomaterials and environmental hazards
- 1.6: Challenges in application of nanobiotechnology in agriculture
- 1.7: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 2: Crop-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Cereals
- 2.3: Pulses
- 2.4: Vegetables
- 2.5: Spices
- 2.6: Other crops
- 2.7: Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- 3: Algae-assisted synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Biological synthesis of nanoparticles using algae
- 3.3: Agriculture and water management
- 3.4: Other applications and future prospects
- 3.5: Conclusion
- References
- 4: Biogenic nanoparticles from cyanobacteria and their applications
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Screening of cyanobacteria for synthesis of NPs
- 4.3: Mechanism of cyanobacteria-mediated synthesis of NPs
- 4.4: Types of NPs synthesized by cyanobacteria
- 4.5: Characterization of cyanobacteria-mediated NPs
- 4.6: Applications of cyanobacteria-mediated NPs
- 4.7: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 5: Nanobiotechnology of endophytes
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Endophytes
- 5.3: Ubiquity of endophytes
- 5.4: Role of endophytes in plant growth promotion
- 5.5: Mechanism of plant growth promotion by endophytes
- 5.6: Nanobiotechnology
- 5.7: Nanobiotechnology enhancing plant resistance
- 5.8: Synthesis of nanoparticles by endophytes
- 5.9: Mechanisms of nanoparticle synthesis using endophytes
- 5.10: Applications of nanoparticles synthesized by endophytes
- 5.11: Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- 6: Metal stress removal and nanotechnology-driven solutions
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Impact of metal stress in plants
- 6.3: Nanoparticles for metal stress removal
- 6.4: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 7: Role of nanoparticles in alleviation of drought stress in plants: Strategy to achieve sustainable agriculture system
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Approaches applied for the mitigation of drought stress
- 7.3: Application of nanoparticles in drought mitigation
- 7.4: Uptake, translocation, and accumulation of nanoparticles in plants
- 7.5: Mitigation of drought stress in plants by nanoparticles
- 7.6: Nanoparticles-mediated regulation of morphological parameters under drought stress
- 7.7: Mechanism of action of nanomaterials under abiotic stress
- 7.8: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 8: Nanoparticles for effective management of salinity stress in plants
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Nanostructures for management of salt stress
- 8.3: Metal nanoparticles
- 8.4: Nonmetallic nanoparticles
- References
- 9: An overview of application of carbon nanotubes in various agricultural practices
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Overview of the application of nanomaterials in agriculture and food sector
- 9.3: Carbon nanotubes (CNTs): Types and structure
- 9.4: Modification approaches for CNTs using biological molecules
- 9.5: Agriculture and environmental applications of CNTs
- 9.6: Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- 10: Quantum dots as promising nanomaterials in agriculture
- Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Unraveling the potential of quantum dots (QDs)
- 10.3: Types of QDs
- 10.4: Role of QD in agriculture
- 10.5: Mechanism of action of QDs in enhancing crop productivity
- 10.6: Toxicity profile of QD
- 10.7: Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- 11: Micro- and nanoencapsulation techniques in agriculture
- Abstract
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: Application of nanoencapsulation and microencapsulation techniques in agriculture
- 11.3: Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- 12: Plant essential oil-based nanoemulsions: A novel asset in the crop protection arsenal
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: Constituents of essential oil
- 12.3: Characteristics of nanoemulsions
- 12.4: Preparation of nanoemulsions
- 12.5: Characterizations of nanoemulsions
- 12.6: Application of nanoemulsions in crop protection
- 12.7: Current and future perspectives
- 12.8: Conclusion
- References
- 13: Nanofertilizers for sustainable agriculture
- Abstract
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Nanofertilizer formulation
- 13.3: Characterization of nanofertilizers
- 13.4: Basic forms of nanofertilizers
- 13.5: Method of application
- 13.6: Effect of nanofertilizer on plant growth
- 13.7: Summary of few recent studies
- 13.8: Environmental and human health impacts
- 13.9: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 14: Role of engineered nanomaterials in sustainable agriculture and crop production
- Abstract
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs)
- 14.3: Soil quality improvement
- 14.4: Soil restoration
- 14.5: Suppression of plant diseases
- 14.6: Interaction with plants and plant growth promoting bacteria
- 14.7: Regulatory policies
- 14.8: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 15: Nanopesticides for crop protection
- Abstract
- 15.1: Introduction
- 15.2: Nanopesticide and disease management of crops
- 15.3: Weed management in the crop field using nanoherbicides
- 15.4: Pesticides with nanocarriers in delivery systems
- 15.5: Research gap and the future way forward
- 15.6: Concluding remarks
- References
- 16: Nanoherbicides for field applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 16.1: Introduction
- 16.2: Polymeric nanomaterials
- 16.3: Other nanomaterials
- 16.4: Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- 17: Nanosensors in agriculture
- Abstract
- 17.1: Introduction
- 17.2: Nanosensors in agriculture
- 17.3: Detection of soil quality
- 17.4: Detection of water quality
- 17.5: Detection of pesticide residue
- 17.6: Detection of nutrient availability
- 17.7: Detection of plant stresses
- 17.8: Detection of plant pathogens
- 17.9: Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- 18: Regulatory affairs, commercialization, and economic aspects of nanomaterials used for agriculture
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 18.1: Introduction
- 18.2: Toxicological impact of using nanotechnology in agriculture
- 18.3: Regulation for using nanotechnology in agriculture
- 18.4: Commercial nanoproducts for agricultural applications
- 18.5: Economical aspects
- 18.6: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 29, 2022
- No. of pages (Paperback): 524
- No. of pages (eBook): 524
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323919081
- eBook ISBN: 9780323999366
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Sougata Ghosh
Dr. Sougata Ghosh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at RK University, India, with a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Microbiology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at Kasetsart University in Thailand and Northeastern University in the USA. Ghosh has led a DBT-funded Foldscope Research Project, filed seven patents, edited ten books, and authored 256 publications with 5,258 citations. He has spoken at numerous international conferences and reviews for 79 journals. A life member of the Association of Microbiologists of India, he has been recognized in Stanford's World Top 2% Scientists Ranking. His research focuses on nanobiotechnology, applied microbiology, and bioremediation.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Microbiology, School of Science, RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India; Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, ThailandST
Sirikanjana Thongmee
Dr. Sirikanjana Thongmee is an Associate professor of Physics. She is leading a team of 12 people including graduate students and research staff on nanomaterials and agricultural research for various magnetic and semiconductor applications. She completed several applied research projects with industry. She is an Editorial Board Member in “Nanoscience and Nanometrology(NSNM). As speaker she has invited as keynote speaker and organizing committee in International Conferences.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, ThailandAK
Ajay Kumar
Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar recently completed his tenure as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel. He has published more than 175 research, review articles, and book chapters in international and national journals. He serves as an associate editor for Frontiers in Microbiology and as guest editor for various journals such as Plants, Microorganisms, and Sustainability. Dr. Kumar has also edited more than 32 books with the leading publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley. Dr. Kumar has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of plant-microbe Interactions, microbial biocontrol, Postharvest management of fruits, microbial endophytes related to medicinal plants and cyanobacteria-pesticides interactions.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaRead Agricultural Nanobiotechnology on ScienceDirect