Nanoparticles and Plant-Microbe Interactions

An Environmental Perspective

1st Edition - April 3, 2023
Editors: Sahadevan Seena, Akhilesh Rai, Santosh Kumar
Language: English
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Nanoparticles and Plant-Microbe Interactions: An Environmental Perspective, Volume Seven in the Nanomaterial-Plant Interactions series, provides comprehensive coverage on how nanoparticles can impact plant-microbe interactions. Key themes include nanoparticle synthesis, nano-phytoremediation, nano-farming, the negative impacts of nanoparticles, and nanomaterials in mitigating stress. This will be an essential read for any scientist or researcher looking to assess and understand the potential toxicological risks associated with plant nanotechnology, with particular focus on plant-microbe interactions. Nanotechnology is an emerging field with a vast range of nano-based products for commercial exploitation. The interactions of nanoparticles, plants and microbes can be harnessed in several applications, including alleviating environmental pollution.

In addition to the aforementioned content, the book also explores concerns surrounding the toxicity of nanoparticles themselves, an important aspect to be aware, along with potential negative effects.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
About the editors
Preface
Section I. Overview: interactions, ethics, and synthesis of nanoparticles
Chapter 1. Nanoparticles and plant–microbe interactions: current status and overview
1. Introduction
2. Interactions of microbes and plants with nanoparticles
3. Biogenic nanoparticles and their applications
4. Conclusion
Chapter 2. Risks and ethics of nanotechnology: an overview
1. Introduction
2. Basics of advanced nanomaterials
3. Origins of environmental ethics
4. Ethical issues in nanobiotechnology
5. Significance of nanomaterials in the environment and the applications of nanotechnology for environmental remediation
6. Applications of NMs for combating global climate change
7. Environmental challenges
8. Conclusion
Chapter 3. Plant and microbe-based synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications
1. Introduction
2. Green nanotechnology: a modern approach
3. Classification of biogenic nanoparticles
4. Plants extract based synthesis of nanoparticles
5. Microbe-based synthesis of nanoparticles
6. Applications of plant- and microbe-based synthesized nanoparticles
7. Conclusion
Section II. Nanotechnology: microbes and plants and their interactions
Chapter 4. Nanobionics in plant production: a novel approach to regulate plant functions
1. Introduction
2. Entry of nanoparticles into cells
3. Interaction of nanomaterials with chloroplasts
4. Uptake and distribution of nanomaterials
5. Nanomaterials in plant growth
6. Carbon-based nanobionics
7. Copper nanoparticles
8. Zinc oxide nanoparticles
9. Iron and iron oxide nanoparticles
10. Silver-based nanoparticles
11. Cerium dioxide nanoparticles
12. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles
13. Nanomaterials in pesticide-based plant protection
14. Conclusion and perspectives
Chapter 5. Nano-inspired biosensors and plant diseases: recent advances and challenges
1. Introduction
2. Threat posed by plant pathogens
3. Nano-biosensors in the detection of fungal diseases
4. Nano-biosensors in the detection of bacterial diseases
5. Nano-biosensors in the detection of viral disease
6. Nanostructured tools in the diagnosis of plant pathogens
7. Conclusions, challenges, and prospects
Chapter 6. Prospects of microbial nanotechnology for promoting climate resilient agriculture
1. Introduction
2. Nanotechnology
3. Nanoparticles
4. Green synthesis of nanomaterials
5. Climate changes and plant stress
6. Toxicity of nanoparticles
7. Pros and cons of nanotechnology
8. Conclusion
Chapter 7. Nanofertilizer and nanopesticides: a new frontier in agricultural development
1. Introduction
2. Nanofertilizers
3. Nanofertilizer types
4. Uptake mechanisms of nanofertilizers by plants
5. Nanopesticides
6. Types of nanopesticides
7. Future aspect
Section III. Nanomaterials in mitigating stress, pollution, and climate change
Chapter 8. Nanoparticles in mitigating plant abiotic stress
1. Introduction
2. Impacts of abiotic factors on crop plants
3. Biostimulation through nanotechnology
4. Application of nanoparticles to induce tolerance to abiotic stress
5. Conclusion
Chapter 9. Alleviating environmental pollution with nanoparticles: current advances and future perspectives
1. Introduction
2. Applications of nanoparticles in water purification
3. Applications of nanoparticles in agricultural practices
4. Combating air pollution by utilizing nanomaterials
5. Conclusions
Chapter 10. Combating climate change with nanoparticles
1. Introduction
2. Climate change: issues and challenges
3. Role of nanotechnology in combating climate change
4. Nanotechnology to mitigate climate change
5. Utilization of nanomaterials in biofuels
6. Nanophotonics
7. Conclusions
Chapter 11. Recent advances in environmental nanotechnology
1. Introduction
2. Nanotechnology for wastewater treatment
3. Nanotechnology for the reduction of air pollution
4. Conclusion and prospects
Section IV. Negative impacts of nanoparticles
Chapter 12. Mega-challenges of nano-metals on micro-decomposers in freshwaters
1. Introduction
2. What are metal-based nanoparticles?
3. What are the impacts of MNPs on microbial decomposers?
4. Challenges and future research needs
Chapter 13. Plant and microbial nanotoxicology
1. Introduction
2. Sources of nanoparticles for plants and microbes
3. Plant nanotoxicology
4. Microbial nanotoxicology
5. Mechanism of plant and microbial toxicology
6. Factors affecting nanoparticle toxicity
7. Existing methodologies to evaluate toxicity of nanoparticles in plants and microbes
8. Conclusion
Chapter 14. Impact of nanoparticles on plants and its symbiotic microorganisms
1. Introduction
2. Nanoparticles in the terrestrial environment
3. Interaction of nanoparticles with plants and symbiotic microorganisms
4. Effect of nanoparticles on plants
5. Effect of nanoparticles on symbiotic microorganisms
6. Conclusion
Chapter 15. Nanomaterials in the environment: impacts and challenges
1. Introduction
2. Novel aspects of nanomaterials
3. Impact of nanomaterials on the environment
4. Influence of nanomaterials on human health
5. Factors affecting environmental nanotoxicity
6. Challenges and future research
7. Conclusion
Index

Sahadevan Seena

Dr S. Sahadevan obtained her PhD in Biosciences, Mangalore University, India, December 2005. She attained a postdoctoral fellowship in Canada for 2 years (2005 -2007), Mount Allison University. She won the position of auxiliary investigator (2008 –2013), Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), University of Minho (UM), Portugal. As a part of a transnational programme between Portugal and Germany, she also did research in Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg and Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ (Germany) in 2011. She further won a postdoctoral position in MARE (Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, university of Coimbra, July 2015-January 2019). Currently, she is an investigator at MARE. With experience of working across 3 different continents, she has published 50 papers in international peer-review journals, out of which 3 papers are in fungal diversity journal with an impact factor of 15.6. Owing to her international experiences in different international laboratories, her co-authors are from around the world.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Portugal

Akhilesh Rai

Akhilesh Rai has completed Bachelor (B.Sc.) in Chemistry and Botany, Chemistry from Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, Master (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University and PhD in Biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. After completion of his PhD, he moved to Nottingham Trent University, U.K. to pursue as a postdoctoral researcher on European Union FP7 project. He then moved to Universite Catholique Louvain as a postdoctoral researcher for 1 year. Then he joined as FCT postdoctoral fellow at the Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, Coimbra, Portugal. In 2013, he joined as an assistant investigator at the Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology. In 2017, he was awarded the FCT Investigator grant and joined the Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra. Importantly, his team has been received the first prize at the first phase of the 7th Building Global Innovators (BGI-MIT Program) for the project related to the development of unique wound dressing for the treatment of the chronic wound, which led to the generation of the CureMat Technology. Our work related to antimicrobial nanoparticles have been recognized and I have been conferred the prestigious Bluepharma-University of Coimbra Innovation award (2015) for the project Bug-killer. He has published more than 24 papers in international peer-reviewed journals, 2 book chapters, 1 patent granted (2 patents submitted) with citations of more than 5000. He is also an active reviewer of many international journals related to nanotechnology, biodegradable NPs, antimicrobial materials, drug delivery, and antimicrobial surfaces. He was co-supervisor of 1 PhD student and supervisor of many master students for their theses. He is guest editor of the special issues of Nanomaterials and Antibiotics journals (MDPI publishers) and an editorial board member of the Journal of Applied Biopharmaceutics Pharmacokinetics. His research interests include the formulation of bioactive and peptide conjugated nanomaterials for regenerative medicine applications. His research group is involved in the development of light-sensitive nanoparticles for brain targeting and to understand the role of cytokines/chemokines on the integrity of the blood-brain barrier. His research group is also involved in the development of antimicrobial and bioactive coating on medical devices

Affiliations and expertise

Auxiliary Researcher,Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal

Santosh Kumar

Dr. Santosh Kumar is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur, India. Dr. Kumar received his B.Sc, M.Sc. in Chemistry and D. Phil. in Organic Chemistry from University of Allahabad, India. During his career, Dr. Kumar has published a more than 70 research papers and book chapters. He also served as a member of different organizing committees and an editorial board member and reviewer at a number of scientific journals. Current research interest involves source apportionment of chemical modification, optical and biological properties of chitosan biopolymer for biomedical applications, hydrogel, aerogel, nanocomposite materials, drug & gene delivery and environmental chemistry.

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Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur, India

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