Nano-Technological Intervention in Agricultural Productivity. Javid A. Parray

      

      Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  About the Authors

      5  About the Book

      6  1 Nanotechnology and Nanoparticles 1.1 Nanoparticles and Their Functions 1.2 Classification of NPs 1.3 Synthesis of Nanoparticles 1.4 NPs and Characterization 1.5 Physicochemical Properties of NPs 1.6 Functions of NPs References

      7  2 Implications of Nanotechnology and Environment 2.1 Ecotoxicological Implications of Nanoparticles 2.2 Nanotechnology and Agriculture 2.3 Risk Assessment Factors and Modulation of Nanomaterials References

      8  3 Nanotechnology and Disease Management 3.1 Recent Advancements in Plant Nanotechnology 3.2 Nanotechnology: Role in Plant‐Parasitic Control 3.3 Abiotic Stress‐Tolerant Transgenic Crops and Nanotechnology 3.4 Plant Pathogens and Nanoparticle Biosynthesis 3.5 Nanomaterial and Plant Protection Against Pests and Pathogens 3.6 Future Perspectives References

      9  4 Nanotechnology in Agri‐Food Production 4.1 Nanomaterials 4.2 Nanotechnology and Food Systems: Food Packing 4.3 Nano‐Nutraceuticals 4.4 Nanotechnological Advancement in Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) 4.5 Assessment of Nanotechnology for Enhanced Food Security 4.6 Future Perspectives References

      10  5 Nanotechnology: Improvement in Agricultural Productivity 5.1 Nanoparticle Biosynthesis and Use in Agriculture 5.2 Nanorobots 5.3 Natural Nanostructures in Food References

      11  6 Lignin Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Application 6.1 Overview of Lignin Nanoparticles 6.2 Lignin Nanoparticle Synthesis (LNPs) 6.3 Application of Lignin Nanoparticles (LNPs) References

      12  7 Contemporary Application of Nanotechnology in Agriculture 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Nanofertilizers 7.3 Nanocomposites 7.4 Nanobiosensors 7.5 Nanopesticides 7.6 Natural Nanoparticles: Environmental and Health Implications 7.7 Future Perspective References

      13  8 Nanotechnology: Advances in Plant and Microbial Science 8.1 Engineered Nanomaterials and Soil Remediation 8.2 Fate and Interactions of Nanomaterials in Soil 8.3 Nanomaterials and Metal Components: Accumulation and Translocation Within Plants 8.4 Biotransformation of ENPs in Plants 8.5 Effect of Nanomaterials on Plants References

      14  9 Food Application and Processing: Nanotechniques and Bioactive Delivery Systems 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Phytochemicals and Nanoparticles 9.3 Bioactive Delivery Systems 9.4 Toxicity of Biodegradable Nanoparticles 9.5 Future Perspectives References

      15  Index