Nanotechnology for Agriculture: Crop Production & Protection

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Panpatte, Deepak G. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Jhala, Yogeshvari K. (Επιμελητής έκδοσης, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Έκδοση: 1st ed. 2019.
• Θέματα: Agriculture.; Bioinformatics.; Plant pathology.; Plant physiology.; Plant Pathology.; Plant Physiology.

 The emergence of nanotechnology and the development of new nanodevices and nanomaterials have opened up exciting opportunities for novel applications in agriculture and biotechnology. Nanotechnology has the potential to modernize agricultural research and practice, but although it has gained momentum in the agriculture sector over last decade, there are still knowledge gaps between scientific communities. This book presents a comprehensive overview of current developments in nanotechnology-based sustainable agriculture. Focusing on various aspects of nanotechnology in different sectors of agriculture, such as crop production, soil fertility management and crop improvement, it offers insights into the current trends and future prospects of nanotechnology, along with the benefits and risks and their impact on agricultural ecosystems. It also highlights the use of nanotechnology to reduce agrochemical usage, to increase nutrient uptake efficiency and to improve water and nutrient management, and the use of nano-biosensors to manage plant diseases. The book is a valuable reference resource for scientists, policymakers, students and researchers who are engaged in developing strategies to cope with current agricultural challenges. 

 Chapter 1: Nanobiotechnology for Agricultural Productivity, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 2: Nano Fertilizers: A Recent Approach in Crop Production -- Chapter 3: Nanofertilizers: Smart Delivery of Plant Nutrients -- Chapter 4: Nanoelements: An Agricultural Paradigm for Targeted Plant Nutrition Therapeutic Approach -- Chapter 5: Nanoparticles for the Improved Crop Production -- Chapter 6: Nanobiofertilizers in Crop Production -- Chapter 7: Mechanism of Action of Nanopesticide Derived from Microorganism for the Alleviation of Abiotic and Biotic Stress Affecting Crop Productivity -- Chapter 8: Future of Nanofertilizer -- Chapter 9: Nanotechnology: A Novel Strategy Against Plant Pathogens -- Chapter 10: Antimicrobial Activities of Nanoparticles -- Chapter 11: Methods and Mechanisms Involved in Antimicrobially Useful Nanoparticles with Agricultural Promises -- Chapter 12: Nanoparticles in Pest Incidences and Plant Disease Control -- Chapter 13: Application of Nanoengineered Metabolites from Beneficial and Eco-friendly Microorganisms as a Biological Control Agents for Plant Pests and Pathogens -- Chapter 14: Nanopesticides for the Management of Insect Pests of Stored Grains -- Chapter 15: Nanotechnology: A Promising Alternative for the Control of Postharvest Pathogens in Fruits.