Nanobiotechnology in Agriculture: An Approach Towards Sustainability (Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences)

Foreword
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Nanotechnology: An Overview
	1 Introduction
	2 Categorization of Nano-agrochemicals
		2.1 Nano-fertilizers
			Nano-composite Polymers
		2.2 Nano-biosensors
		2.3 Nano-clays
		2.4 Nano-pesticides
			Formulations Aiming to Increase the Solubility of Poorly Water-Soluble Compounds
	3 Formulations Aimed for Controlled/Targeted Release and/or Protect Active Ingredients Against Premature Degradation
		3.1 Polymer-Based Formulations
		3.2 Porous Hollow Silica Nanoparticles
		3.3 Nano-metals
	4 Nano-agrochemicals Versus Conventional Agrochemicals
		4.1 Solubility and Dispersion of Mineral Micro-nutrients
		4.2 Nutrient Uptake Efficiency
		4.3 Controlled Release Modes
		4.4 Effective Duration of Nutrient Release
		4.5 Loss Rate of Fertilizer Nutrients
	5 Conclusion and Future Perspective
	References
Nanotechnology: A Boost for the Urgently Needed Second Green Revolution in Indian Agriculture
	1 Introduction
	2 Applications of Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in Agriculture and Food Sector
	3 Nanotechnology and Agriculture Sector
	4 Smart Delivery Systems for Pests, Nutrients, and Plant Hormones
	5 Nano-formulations for the Control of Plant Diseases
		5.1 Nanotechnology for Detecting Plant Diseases
	6 Plant Pathogens in Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles
		6.1 Fungi
		6.2 Bacteria
		6.3 Plant Virus
	7 Amalgamation of Nanotechnology and Crop Biotechnology
	8 Nanoparticles and Recycling Agricultural Waste
	9 Nanotechnology in Food Sector
	10 Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials in Agriculture and Food Sector
	11 Socio-Economic Issues of Agricultural Nanotechnology
	12 Current and Future Developments
	13 Conclusions
	References
Nano-enabled Agriculture Can Sustain “Farm to Fork” Chain
	1 Introduction
	2 Disease Management Through Nanotechnology
		2.1 Nanobarcodes
		2.2 Nanosensors
	3 Enhanced Food Safety Through Sensors for the Detection of Pathogens or Freshness
		3.1 Freshness and Spoilage Indicators
	4 Nanotechnology in Enhancing Soil Security
	5 Important Nanoparticles in the Agro-Industry
		5.1 Chitosan Nanoparticles (CNP)
		5.2 TiO2 Nanoparticles
		5.3 Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) Nanoparticles
		5.4 Silicon Nanoparticles
		5.5 Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
	6 Plant Induced Resistance Through Nanoparticles
	7 Engineered Water Nanostructures to Treat Food Surfaces to Reduce Pathogen Presence
	8 Therapeutic Nanoparticles Deliver Nutrients to Agricultural Crops Against Various Deficiencies
	9 Genetic Material Delivery via Nanoparticle-Mediated Chloroplast Transgene Delivery
	10 Conclusion and Perspective
	References
Role of Nanotechnology in Crop Improvement
	1 Introduction
	2 Agro-Nanotechnology and Crop Improvement
	3 Role of Nanotechnology for Enhancement of Plant Biomass and Yield Production
		3.1 Crop Growth on Exposure to Carbon Nanomaterials (CNMs)
		3.2 Effect of Metal-Based Nanoparticles (MBNPs)
		3.3 Effect of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on Plants
		3.4 Role of Nanotechnology for Enhancement of Secondary Metabolites
			Terpenoids
			Phenols
			Flavonoids
			Polyketides
			Phenyl Propanoids and Terpenoids
	4 Crop Growth Enhancement Due to Nano-Enabled Disease Suppression
	5 Engineered Nanoparticles (ENPs) as Magic Bullets for Smart Delivery System
		5.1 Delivery of Pesticides
		5.2 Delivery of Fertilizers
		5.3 Delivery of Bioactive Molecules
		5.4 Nanoherbicides: Novel Chemicals to Suppress Weeds
		5.5 Precision Farming
	6 Influence of Soil on Nanoparticle Activity
	7 Nanotoxicology and Regulatory Perspectives
	8 Conclusions and Future Perspective
	References
Nanofertilizers: A Way Forward for Green Economy
	1 Introduction
	2 Nanofertilizer: As Smart Nano-Formulations
	3 Scope of Nanofertilizers in the Agriculture Industry
	4 Nanofertilizer Products-Novel Boon to the Farmers
	5 Economic Aspect of Nanofertilizers
	6 Conclusion and Future Recommendations
	References
Embodiment of Nanobiotechnology in Agriculture: An Overview
	1 Introduction
	2 Micro- and Nano-encapsulation
	3 Precision Farming
	4 Nano Delivery Systems
	5 Systems for Sustainable Intensification in Agriculture
	6 Soil Quality Improvement Through Nanotechnology
	7 Nanomaterials as Agents to Stimulate Plant Growth
	8 Management of the Food Supply Chain Using Nano-tech Approach
	9 Nanotechnology and Agricultural Sustainable Development
	10 Identification of Gaps and Obstacles
	11 Recent Developments in Agro-nanotechnology
	12 Conclusions and Future Perspective
	References
Nano-Biosensors: NextGen Diagnostic Tools in Agriculture
	1 Introduction
	2 Nano-biosensor Development-Brief Overview
	3 Categories of Nano-biosensors in Agriculture
		3.1 Electrochemical Nanosensors
		3.2 Optical Nanosensors
		3.3 Nano-barcode Technology
		3.4 e-Nose and e-Tongue
		3.5 Wireless Nanosensors/Wireless Sensor Network
	4 Role of Nano-biosensors in Precision Agriculture
	5 Nano-biosensors as a Tool for Soil Health, Smart Delivery Systems and Disease Management
	6 Nano-biosensors and Sustainable Agriculture
	7 Nano-biosensors as a Tool for Crop Protection
	8 Conclusion and Future Recommendations
	References
Nanoparticles: The Magic Bullets in Mitigating Drought Stress in Plants
	1 Introduction
	2 Nanoparticles (Nano-powder/Nano-cluster/Nano-crystal)
	3 Abiotic Stress and Nanotechnology
	4 Dynamic Plant–Nanoparticle Interactions to Mitigate Drought Stress
	5 Conclusion and Future Recommendations
	References
Nanotechnology: An Innovative Tool to Enhance Crop Production
	1 Introduction
	2 Nanoparticles as Magic Bullets to Modify Important Plant Traits
	3 Intervention of Nanoparticles in Metabolic Pathways
	4 Conclusion and Future Perspective
	References
Development of Nano-formulations via Green Synthesis Approach
	1 Introduction
	2 Microbes as Nano-factories for the Synthesis of Nano-formulations
	3 Synthesis of Nano-formulations Using Phyto-Nanotechnology Approach
	4 Chemistry Behind Green Synthesis of Nano-formulations
	5 Integration of Bio-fertilizers with Nanotechnology
	6 Need of the Green Synthesis of Nano-formulations
	7 Conclusion and Future Perspective
	References
Nano-agrochemicals: Economic Potential and Future Trends
	1 Introduction
	2 Advantages of Nano-agrochemicals Over Conventional Agrochemicals
		2.1 Nano-fertilizers
		2.2 Nano-herbicides
		2.3 Nano-fungicides
		2.4 Nano-pesticides
		2.5 Nano-insecticides
	3 Economic Importance of Nano-agrochemicals
	4 Nano-agrochemicals and Environment
	5 Conclusion and Future Perspectives
	References
CRISPR/Cas9: A New Revolutionary Science in Agricultural and Horticulture
	1 Introduction
	2 CRISPR/Cas9: A Remarkable Genome Modification Tool in Plants
	3 CRISPR/Cas9: An Innovative Genome Editing Tool to Enhance Production Yield
	4 CRISPR/Cas9 Achievements in Plants
	5 Future Prospects
	6 Conclusion
	References
Pros and Cons of Nanotechnology
	1 Introduction
	2 Nanofertilizers: An Alternate to Conventional Chemical Fertilizers
	3 Nano-biotechnology and Plant Protection
	4 Nano-biotechnology in Plant Growth and Yield Production
	5 Nano-biotechnology-Cost-Effective Approach for Ecological Remediation
	6 Pesticide Degradation and Detoxification of Herbicide Residues
	7 How Nanoparticles Interact with Plants?
	8 Phytotoxicity of Nanoparticles: An Agricultural Perspective
	9 Conclusion and Future Perspectives
	References
Index