Nanotechnology-based Sustainable Agriculture
- 435 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Nanotechnology-based Sustainable Agriculture
About this book
Provides detailed guidance on harnessing nanotechnology for sustainable agriculture, combines theoretical frameworks with actionable strategies
Nanotechnology-based Sustainable Agriculture offers an in-depth exploration of how nanotechnology is revolutionizing agricultural practices to enhance crop productivity and environmental sustainability. Addressing key challenges in conventional agriculture, this volume presents the cutting-edge roles of various nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes and quantum dots, in boosting efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Emphasizing practical solutions, ranging from nano biofertilizers and nanobioremediation to innovative pest control strategies, an expert panel of authors provides a roadmap for integrating nanotechnology into sustainable agricultural systems. In-depth chapters describe both the fabrication of nanomaterials and their application in soil quality assessment, pollutant remediation, and crop disease management. Throughout the text, the authors highlight opportunities and address challenges to ensure the safe and effective adoption of these technologies.
Enhancing crop productivity and environmental health through innovative solutions, Nanotechnology-based Sustainable Agriculture:
- Explores a wide range of nanotechnologies for use in agriculture, including plant-based nanomaterials, chitosan nanoparticles, and silver nanoparticles
- Presents strategies for minimizing environmental and health impacts while maximizing crop productivity
- Incorporates the latest developments in nanobiotechnology, phytonanotechnology, and nano-bioremediation
- Discusses the challenges and potential risks of nanomaterial-based chemicals in agricultural systems
- Examines diverse case studies and strategies to achieve food security and sustainable agriculture on a global scale
Nanotechnology-based Sustainable Agriculture is essential reading for advanced students, researchers, and professionals in environmental science, material science, and agriculture. It is well-suited as a textbook for graduate and postgraduate courses in sustainable agriculture or nanotechnology, as well as a reference for professionals in research and development, policymaking, and industry.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Fabrication of Nanomaterials and Their Potential Advantage for Sustainable Agriculture
- Chapter 2: Effect of Nanocomposites on Sustainable Growth of Crop Plants and Productivity
- Chapter 3: Role of Nanofertilizers in Sustainable Growth of Crop Plants and Production
- Chapter 4: Nanotechnology is an Emerging Tool for Stress Management in Crop Plants
- Chapter 5: Impacts of Nanomaterials on Soil Microbial Communities
- Chapter 6: Silver Nanoparticles’ Emerging Roles in Enhancing Crop Plant Growth and Yield
- Chapter 7: Effect of Nanomaterials on the Physiological Status of Crop Plants
- Chapter 8: Chitosan Nanoparticles as Nanosorbent for Potential Removal of Pollutant from the Soil
- Chapter 9: Plant-based Nanomaterials for Remediation of Heavy Metal Pollution in Soil
- Chapter 10: Carbon Quantum Dots for the Efficient Degradation of Organic Contaminants
- Chapter 11: Carbon-based Nanomaterials: A Promising Tool for Sensing Toxic Metal Ions from Degraded Soil
- Chapter 12: Breaking Barriers of Conventional Disease Protection: Impact of Nanopathology
- Chapter 13: Role of Nanoparticles in Plant Disease Management
- Chapter 14: Challenges and Risk Assessment of Nanomaterial-based Chemicals Used for Sustainable Agriculture
- References
- Index
- EULA