Nano-Delivering Plant Biostimulants and Anti-Pathogenic Agents
- 1st Edition - June 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Jen-Tsung Chen
- Language: English
Nano-Delivering Plant Biostimulants and Anti-Pathogenic Agents examines the role of nanotechnology in strengthening plant disease resilience. The book examines the develo… Read more
Nano-Delivering Plant Biostimulants and Anti-Pathogenic Agents examines the role of nanotechnology in strengthening plant disease resilience. The book examines the development and application of engineered nanoparticles (NPs) in plant protection, emphasizing their capacity to boost plant immunity and target specific pathogens. It also covers the latest breakthroughs in nanoparticle synthesis, characterization, and mechanisms of action in plant-pathogen interactions. The text further explores the integration of nanoparticles with biostimulants, including plant growth regulators (PGRs) and growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs), as well as the emerging use of nano-biofertilizers.
In addition, it emphasizes how these advanced nano-delivery systems can optimize the efficiency of plant disease management strategies, including pest control and antimicrobial delivery, while also addressing key topics such as the use of silver, metalloid, and carbon nanomaterials for disease prevention and plant protection. Final sections delve into the regulatory and ethical considerations surrounding nano-agro-biotechnology, offering critical insights into its safe and sustainable application. This book serves as an essential resource for those exploring innovative, nanotechnology-driven solutions in agriculture.
In addition, it emphasizes how these advanced nano-delivery systems can optimize the efficiency of plant disease management strategies, including pest control and antimicrobial delivery, while also addressing key topics such as the use of silver, metalloid, and carbon nanomaterials for disease prevention and plant protection. Final sections delve into the regulatory and ethical considerations surrounding nano-agro-biotechnology, offering critical insights into its safe and sustainable application. This book serves as an essential resource for those exploring innovative, nanotechnology-driven solutions in agriculture.
- Focuses on cross-disciplinary innovation, combining materials science, molecular biology, and agronomy to develop next-generation tools for plant resilience
- Analyzes in-depth nano-enabled gene technologies, including the delivery of regulatory RNAs and genome-editing components to enhance plant defense at the molecular level
- Evaluates environmental compatibility, exploring how nano-agro inputs interact with ecosystems, soil microbiomes, and non-target organisms
Researchers and academics in plant biology, plant sciences, plant biotic stress physiology, plant biotechnology, agroecosystems. Researchers and academics in material sciences / nanotechnology
Section 1: Nanoparticles for Combating Plant Diseases: Fundamentals and Mechanisms
1. Engineered Nanoparticles in Plant Interactions: Epigenetic Mechanisms and Transgenerational Impacts
2. Engineered Nanoparticles in Plant Pathology: Synthesis, Types, and Concepts
3. Engineered Nanoparticles and Plant–Pathogen Interactions: Penetration, Transport, and Action
4. Nanoparticles for Modulating Plant Immunity against Pathogens: Mechanistic Insights and Prospects
Section 2: Nanocarriers in Plant Disease Management
5. Nanoparticles Delivering Pesticides for Plant Protection
6. Nanoparticles and Growth Regulators for Plant Disease Management: Molecular Aspects and Applications
7. Nanoparticles and Biostimulants for Sustainable Agriculture: Impacts on Plant Disease Management
8. Engineered Nanocarriers Delivering Antimicrobial Agents against Plant Diseases
9. Silver Nanoparticles for Plant Disease Management
10. Carbon Nanomaterials for Plant Disease Management
11. The Role of Green Nanoparticles in Plant Fungal Disease Management
Section 3: Nano-Driven Biostimulants in Plant Disease Management
12. Biostimulants and Nanoparticle-Enabled Bacterial Disease Resilience in Plants
13. Biostimulants and Nanoparticle-Enabled Viral Disease Resilience in Plants
14. Biostimulants and Nanoparticle-Enabled Fungal Disease Resilience in Plants
15. Selenium Nanoparticles as Biostimulants in Plant Growth Regulation: Penetration, Transport and Action
Section 4: Nano-Enabled Agricultural Sustainability, Crop Resilience, and Ethical Considerations
16. Nanoparticles for Controlling Weeds and Arthropod Pests
17. Selenium Nanoparticles for Plant Disease Management
18. Nanofertilizers: Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture for the Future
19. Nanopesticides: Transforming Sustainable Crop Protection
20. Integrating Nano-Biosensors into Plants: A Smart Approach for Plant Disease Management to Enhance Agricultural Resilience
21. Ethical Considerations and Regulations in Nano-Agrobiotechnology
1. Engineered Nanoparticles in Plant Interactions: Epigenetic Mechanisms and Transgenerational Impacts
2. Engineered Nanoparticles in Plant Pathology: Synthesis, Types, and Concepts
3. Engineered Nanoparticles and Plant–Pathogen Interactions: Penetration, Transport, and Action
4. Nanoparticles for Modulating Plant Immunity against Pathogens: Mechanistic Insights and Prospects
Section 2: Nanocarriers in Plant Disease Management
5. Nanoparticles Delivering Pesticides for Plant Protection
6. Nanoparticles and Growth Regulators for Plant Disease Management: Molecular Aspects and Applications
7. Nanoparticles and Biostimulants for Sustainable Agriculture: Impacts on Plant Disease Management
8. Engineered Nanocarriers Delivering Antimicrobial Agents against Plant Diseases
9. Silver Nanoparticles for Plant Disease Management
10. Carbon Nanomaterials for Plant Disease Management
11. The Role of Green Nanoparticles in Plant Fungal Disease Management
Section 3: Nano-Driven Biostimulants in Plant Disease Management
12. Biostimulants and Nanoparticle-Enabled Bacterial Disease Resilience in Plants
13. Biostimulants and Nanoparticle-Enabled Viral Disease Resilience in Plants
14. Biostimulants and Nanoparticle-Enabled Fungal Disease Resilience in Plants
15. Selenium Nanoparticles as Biostimulants in Plant Growth Regulation: Penetration, Transport and Action
Section 4: Nano-Enabled Agricultural Sustainability, Crop Resilience, and Ethical Considerations
16. Nanoparticles for Controlling Weeds and Arthropod Pests
17. Selenium Nanoparticles for Plant Disease Management
18. Nanofertilizers: Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture for the Future
19. Nanopesticides: Transforming Sustainable Crop Protection
20. Integrating Nano-Biosensors into Plants: A Smart Approach for Plant Disease Management to Enhance Agricultural Resilience
21. Ethical Considerations and Regulations in Nano-Agrobiotechnology
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Jen-Tsung Chen
Jen-Tsung Chen is a Professor of Cell Biology at the National University of Kaohsiung in Taiwan. He teaches cell biology, genomics, proteomics, plant physiology, and plant biotechnology. His research spans bioactive compounds, chromatography techniques, plant molecular biology and biotechnology, bioinformatics, and systems pharmacology. As an active book and journal editor, he serves on editorial boards and has guest-edited special issues for several international journals. Dr. Chen has authored and edited books with international publishers on diverse topics including drug discovery, herbal medicine, medicinal biotechnology, nanotechnology, bioengineering, plant functional genomics, plant speed breeding, CRISPR-based plant genome editing, and artificial intelligence. In 2023 and 2024, he was listed by Elsevier and Stanford University among the 'World’s Top 2% Scientists' and also received the Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award in 2025.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Life Sciences, National University of Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung, Nanzih District, Taiwan