Agricultural Nanobiotechnology: Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents presents the most up-to-date advances in nanotechnology to improve the agriculture and food industry with novel nanotools for the controlling of rapid disease diagnostic and enhancement of the capacity of plants to absorb nutrients and resist environmental challenges.
Highlighting the emerging nanofertilizers, nanopesticides and nanoherbicides that are being widely explored in order to overcome the limitations of conventional agricultural supplements, the book provides important insights to enable smart, knowledge-driven selection of nanoscale agricultural biomaterials, coupled with suitable delivery approaches and formulations will lead to promising agricultural innovation using nanotechnology.
Agricultural Nanobiotechnology: Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents explores emerging innovations in nanobiotechnology for agriculture, food, and natural resources to address the challenges of food security, sustainability, susceptibility, human health, and healthy life. The book is ideal for the multidisciplinary scientists whose goal is to see the use of nanomaterials in agriculture to reduce the amount of spread chemicals, minimize nutrient losses in fertilization and to generate increased yield through pest and nutrient management.
Author(s): Sougata Ghosh, Sirikanjana Thongmee, Ajay Kumar
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 508
City: Cambridge
Front Matter
Copyright
Contributors
Nanobiotechnology: Emerging trends, prospects, and challenges
Introduction
Nanobiotechnology and agriculture
Nanotools in agriculture
Biomass waste-based nanomaterials and their efficacy
Nanofertilizers (NFs)
Nanobiosensors
Nanopesticides and nanoherbicides
Nanophoto-semiconductors
Nanomaterials in drought- and salinity-resistant crop production
Nanofabrication in agriculture
Nanomaterials for food and nutrition management
Delivery of DNA in plants through encapsulated nanomaterials
Nanomaterials and environmental hazards
Nanotoxicity
Nanoremediation
Nanomaterials and biosafety issues
Biosynthesis of nanoparticles for green economy
Challenges in application of nanobiotechnology in agriculture
Conclusion and future perspectives
Conflict of interest
References
Crop-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications
Introduction
Cereals
Pulses
Vegetables
Spices
Other crops
Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Algae-assisted synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications
Introduction
Biological synthesis of nanoparticles using algae
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)
Others
Agriculture and water management
Other applications and future prospects
Antimicrobial activity
Novel drug delivery systems
Cancer treatment
Conclusion
References
Biogenic nanoparticles from cyanobacteria and their applications
Introduction
Screening of cyanobacteria for synthesis of NPs
Mechanism of cyanobacteria-mediated synthesis of NPs
Intracellular NP synthesis
Extracellular NP synthesis
Biomolecule-mediated synthesis of NP
Pigments
Proteins
Enzymes
Polysaccharides
Filtrate of cell biomass
Media devoid of cells
Types of NPs synthesized by cyanobacteria
AuNPs
AgNPs
Metal oxide NPs
Bimetallic NPs
Characterization of cyanobacteria-mediated NPs
Applications of cyanobacteria-mediated NPs
Antimicrobial effects
Antibacterial effects
Antifungal effects
Antialgal effects
Antitumor effects
Antioxidation activity
Photocatalytic effects
Other uses
Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Nanobiotechnology of endophytes
Introduction
Endophytes
Ubiquity of endophytes
Role of endophytes in plant growth promotion
Helps in phytostimulation
Good source of novel and bioactive components
Antimicrobial property
Mechanism of plant growth promotion by endophytes
Indirect mechanisms
Bioremediation mechanism
Biocontrol mechanism
Phytoremediation mechanism
Plant stress tolerance mechanism
Direct mechanisms
Nitrogen fixation mechanisms
Phosphate solubilization mechanism
Phytohormone production mechanism
Siderophore production mechanism
Nanobiotechnology
Nanobiotechnology enhancing plant resistance
Synthesis of nanoparticles by endophytes
Mechanisms of nanoparticle synthesis using endophytes
Applications of nanoparticles synthesized by endophytes
NPs antimicrobial mechanism in phytopathology
NPs antifungal mechanism in phytopathology
NPs as nanopesticides
NPs improving plant resistance
Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
Metal stress removal and nanotechnology-driven solutions
Introduction
Impact of metal stress in plants
Nanoparticles for metal stress removal
Cerium
Titanium dioxide
Iron
Zinc oxide
Sulfur
Others
Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Role of nanoparticles in alleviation of drought stress in plants: Strategy to achieve sustainable agr
Introduction
Approaches applied for the mitigation of drought stress
Application of nanoparticles in drought mitigation
Uptake, translocation, and accumulation of nanoparticles in plants
Mitigation of drought stress in plants by nanoparticles
Nanoparticles-mediated regulation of morphological parameters under drought stress
Effect on growth parameters
Effect on pigment content and photosynthesis
Nanoparticles-mediated mitigation of oxidative stress under drought condition
Mechanism of action of nanomaterials under abiotic stress
Conclusion and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Nanoparticles for effective management of salinity stress in plants
Introduction
Nanostructures for management of salt stress
Metal nanoparticles
Copper
Gold
Silver
Titanium
Others
Nonmetallic nanoparticles
Carbon nanotubes and nanohorns
Graphene and graphene oxide
Polymeric nanoparticles
Others
Conclusions and future perspectives
References
An overview of application of carbon nanotubes in various agricultural practices
Introduction
Overview of the application of nanomaterials in agriculture and food sector
Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles
Liposomes
Dendrimers
Carbon-related nanomaterials
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs): Types and structure
Modification approaches for CNTs using biological molecules
Agriculture and environmental applications of CNTs
Effect of CNTs in plant growth and development
Effect of CNTs in plant-associated soil microbes
Modified CNTs as biosensors
CNTs in abiotic and biotic stress tolerance
Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Quantum dots as promising nanomaterials in agriculture
Introduction
Unraveling the potential of quantum dots (QDs)
Physiochemical properties of QDs
Optical properties
Thermal properties
Electrical properties
Photocatalytic properties
Synthesis procedures and surface passivation for different QDs
Synthesis methods
Surface passivation
Types of QDs
Composition-based QDs
Carbon QDs
Graphene QDs
Silicon QDs
II to IV semiconductor QDs
Structure-based QDs
Core type QDs
Core/shell type QDs
Alloyed-type QDs
Role of QD in agriculture
Effect of QDs on plant physiology
QD for determining soil quality
Diagnosing plant diseases using QD
QD for detection of pesticides in agricultural products
Enhancing the sustainability of greenhouses by QDs
Mechanism of action of QDs in enhancing crop productivity
QDs in enhancing photosynthesis
QDs in controlling stress conditions
Toxicity profile of QD
Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Micro- and nanoencapsulation techniques in agriculture
Introduction
Application of nanoencapsulation and microencapsulation techniques in agriculture
Nanofertilizers
Nanofungicides
Nanoherbicides
Nanopesticides
Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Plant essential oil-based nanoemulsions: A novel asset in the crop protection arsenal
Introduction
Constituents of essential oil
Characteristics of nanoemulsions
Types of emulsions
Composition
Oleaginous phase
Aqueous phase
Emulsifying agent(s)
Preparation of nanoemulsions
High-energy techniques
Low-energy techniques
Characterizations of nanoemulsions
Particle size and distribution
Viscosity, zeta potential, and pH measurement
Morphology and stability test
Retention and contact angle measurement
Application of nanoemulsions in crop protection
Activities against macropests
Activities against meso- and micropests
Current and future perspectives
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Nanofertilizers for sustainable agriculture
Introduction
Nanofertilizer formulation
Types of nano-fertilizers and release mechanism
Methods of synthesis
Physical (top-down)
Chemical (bottoms-up)
Biological (bottoms-up)
Characterization of nanofertilizers
Basic forms of nanofertilizers
Method of application
Soil
Foliar
Effect of nanofertilizer on plant growth
Summary of few recent studies
Environmental and human health impacts
Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Role of engineered nanomaterials in sustainable agriculture and crop production
Introduction
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs)
Soil quality improvement
Soil restoration
Suppression of plant diseases
Interaction with plants and plant growth promoting bacteria
Direct impact on plant growth
Effect on soil and plant microbiome
Regulatory policies
Conclusion and future perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
Nanopesticides for crop protection
Introduction
Nanopesticide and disease management of crops
Directly processing nanosized fungicides
Nanofungicides extracted from botanicals
Nanofungicides extracted from the microbes
Nanoinsecticides
Plant-derived NPs as insecticides
Nanoinsecticides extracted from microbes
Chitosan nanomaterials as pesticides
Nanoparticles as a nematicide
Nanobactericides
Nanomaterials as antiviral agents
Nanomolluscicides
Weed management in the crop field using nanoherbicides
Polymeric nanoparticles
Inorganic nanoparticles
Agro-industrial waste-based nanoparticles
Other nanomaterials
Pesticides with nanocarriers in delivery systems
Controlled release systems (CRS)
Research gap and the future way forward
Concluding remarks
References
Nanoherbicides for field applications
Introduction
Polymeric nanomaterials
Other nanomaterials
Conclusion and future prospects
Acknowledgment
References
Nanosensors in agriculture
Introduction
Nanosensors in agriculture
Major types of nanosensors
Optical nanosensors
Electrochemical nanosensors
Nanobiosensors
Detection of soil quality
Detection of water quality
Detection of pesticide residue
Detection of nutrient availability
Detection of plant stresses
Detection of plant pathogens
Microneedle patches
Nanopore sequencing platform
Plant wearables
Quantum dots
Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Regulatory affairs, commercialization, and economic aspects of nanomaterials used for agriculture
Introduction
Toxicological impact of using nanotechnology in agriculture
Regulation for using nanotechnology in agriculture
Commercial nanoproducts for agricultural applications
Economical aspects
Conclusion and future perspectives
Acknowledgment
References
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