Role of Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Nanomaterials in Plant Sciences

Role of Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Nanomaterials in Plant Sciences explores the physiological, morphological, biochemical and molecular regulation of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles in plants in normal conditions, as well as during different stresses, and their probable mechanism of operation in the tolerance mechanism. The book stimulates further research in the field of chitosan and will foster further interests for researchers, academicians and scientists worldwide. Nanotechnology is being used widely in all disciplines of science and technology, including plant sciences.

Chitosan has widely been reported as a beneficial organic compound for the growth and developments of plants and it plays a protective role for the plants against abiotic and biotic stresses. Yet there are very few books available that deal exclusively with Chitosan and Chitosan based nanoparticles impacts on plants respectively.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Chitosan: structure, properties, preparation, characterization, modifications, and importance in environmental cleanup
1. Chemistry of chitosan
2. Importance of chitosan in environmental cleanup
3. Conclusion
Chapter 2. Synthesis of chitosan-based nanomaterials
1. Introduction
2. Importance of chitosan and its derivatives as nanomaterial
3. Synthesis processes of chitosan-based nanomaterials
4. Applications of chitosan-based nanomaterials
5. Factor affecting the antimicrobial activity of chitosan-based nanomaterial
6. Conclusions
Chapter 3. Synthesis, characterization, and application of chitosan nanomaterials loaded with other metals/elements in plant
1. Introduction
2. Synthesis of chitosan-based nanomaterials
3. Factors affecting chitosan nanomaterials synthesis
4. Characterization of chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs)
5. Promotion of chitosan-based nanomaterials in plant growth and protection
6. Summary and conclusion
Chapter 4. Properties and types of chitosan-based nanomaterials
1. Introduction
2. Properties of chitosan and chitosan-based nanomaterials
3. Biological properties of chitosan-based nanomaterials
4. Types of chitosan-based nanomaterials
5. Chitosan—metal oxide nanocomposites
6. Current and future scopes of chitosan-based nanomaterials
Chapter 5. Biological activities of chitosan-based nanomaterials
1. Introduction
2. Biological activities of chitosan and chitosan based nanomaterials in plant sciences and development
3. Conclusion
Chapter 6. Current and future prospects of chitosan-based nanomaterials in plant protection and growth
1. Introduction
2. Chitosan-based nanomaterials
3. Synthesis of chitosan-based nanomaterials
4. Application of chitosan on crop/food plants
5. Use of chitosan nanomaterials in agriculture
6. Conclusion
Chapter 7. Impact of nano chitosan-NPK fertilizer on field crops
1. Introduction
2. Importance of nano-based fertilizer
3. Field studies of the use of nano-fertilizers for sustainable crop production
4. Nano-fertilizers for abiotic stress tolerance
5. Transport mechanism of nano-fertilizer
6. Chitosan-based nanocomposites and their use in fertilizers
7. Chitosan-based polymers
8. Controlled release of nutrients by chitosan-based nano-fertilizers
9. Stimuli-responsive delivery of chitosan-based nano-pesticides
10. Effects of nano chitosan-NPK fertilizer on different crops
11. Nutrient use efficiency and chitosan-based NPK fertilizer
12. Summary and future perspectives
Chapter 8. The effect of chitosan nanoparticles on immune responses in plants
1. Introduction
2. Properties of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles
3. Agronanochemicals
4. Chitosan nanoparticles on plant immunity
5. Chitosan nanoparticles in controlling plant diseases
6. Role of chitosan nanoparticles in plant defense response
7. Effect of chitosan nanoparticles on defense-related gene expression
8. Chitosan nanoparticles as a nutrient booster
9. Future perspectives
Chapter 9. Chitosan nanoparticle-based delivery systems for sustainable agriculture
1. Introduction
2. CHTNP for delivery of pesticides
3. CHTNP for delivery of fertilizers, hormones and herbicides
4. CHTNP for tolerance induction to different abiotic stresses
5. Open questions, future perspectives and conclusions
Chapter 10. Impact of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles on seed germination: probabilities and prospects
1. Introduction
2. Chitin and chitosan
3. Influence of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles in agriculture
4. Chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles on seed germination
5. Impact of chitosan and its nanoparticles on seed germination of various plants
6. Conclusion
7. Future prospects
Chapter 11. Chitosan nanomaterials for delivery of micronutrients in plants
1. Introduction
2. Chitosan nonmaterial and their application
3. Chitosan nanomaterial in plant growth
4. Conclusion
Chapter 12. Impact of chitosan and chitosan based nanoparticles on plants growth and development
1. Introduction
2. Characteristics of chitosan
3. Chitosan nanoparticles
4. Applications of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles in agriculture
5. Impact of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles on plants
6. Conclusions
Chapter 13. Role of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles against heavy metal stress in plants
1. Chitin and chitosan
2. Chitosan-based nanoparticles and applications in plants technology
3. Chitosan applications in agriculture
4. Removal of heavy metal ions using chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles
5. Conclusion and future perspectives
Chapter 14. Influence of chitosan and chitosan based nanoparticles against abiotic stress in plants
1. Introduction
2. Nanotechnology in agriculture
3. Classification of nanoparticles
4. Nanoparticle uptake mechanism in plants
5. Applications of nanoparticles in agriculture
6. Chitosan: synthesis and properties
7. Chitosan nanoparticles
8. Modulation of abiotic stress tolerance by chitosan-based nanoparticles: mechanism of action and effects
9. Conclusion and future perspectives
Chapter 15. Role of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles in antioxidant regulation of plants
1. Introduction
2. Chitosan
3. Antioxidant
4. Types of antioxidants
5. Nanomaterials
6. Evaluation of antioxidant property
7. Chitosan-based nanoparticles as an antioxidant
8. Chitosan-based nanoparticles in different agriculture sectors
9. Antioxidant regulation of plants
10. Conclusions
Chapter 16. Impact of chitosan and chitosan-based metallic nanoparticles on the regulation of plant hormones
1. Introduction
2. The importance of plant hormones
3. Chitosan-based nanoparticles: avenues and applications
4. Methods of preparing chitosan nanoparticles
5. Interaction of chitosan-based nanoparticles with plant hormones
6. The impact of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles on the content of plant hormones
7. Conclusion
Chapter 17. Effects of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles on photosynthesis of plants: an introductory overview
1. Introduction
2. Chitosan structure and functional groups
3. Photosynthesis
4. Bio-fertilizer and bio-stimulant roles of chitosan
5. Plant protection
6. Conclusion
Chapter 18. Impact of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles on genetic transformation: an overview
1. Introduction
2. Nanomaterials in plant science and agriculture
3. Chitosan nanoparticles in agriculture
4. Release kinetics of active molecules by chitosan nanoparticles
5. Genetic transformation in monocot and dicot plants
6. Conclusion
Chapter 19. Role of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles in pesticide delivery: avenues and applications
1. Introduction
2. Pesticides
3. Nanotechnology and pesticides
4. Alternative pesticide: chitosan
5. Action-mechanism of chitosan
6. Chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles as pesticides
7. Conclusion
Chapter 20. Chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles for eco-friendly management of plant diseases and insect pests: a concentric overview
1. Introduction
2. Possible commercial applications of nano-chitosan particle in agriculture
3. Nano-chitosan in management of diseases
4. Mechanism of chitosan and derivatives in plant disease reduction
5. Nano-chitosan in management of insect-pests
6. Chitosan in nematode and protozoa management
7. Conclusion
Chapter 21. Chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles in horticulture: past, present and future prospects
1. Introduction
2. Past and present scenario of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles in horticulture
3. Future prospective – role of chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles in horticulture
4. Conclusion
Chapter 22. Role of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles on drought tolerance in plants: probabilities and prospects
1. Introduction
2. Drought stress
3. Role of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles on drought tolerance in plants: probabilities and prospects
4. Chitosan effect on plant
5. Conclusion and prospect
Chapter 23. Binomial effectiveness of chitin nanofibrils on humans and plants
1. Introduction
2. Chitin activity in plant tissues
3. Chitin activity in humans
4. Conclusion
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Santosh Kumar

Sundararajan V. Madihally