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Biogenic Nano-Particles and their Use in Agro-ecosystems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020) Loot Price: R6,000
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Biogenic Nano-Particles and their Use in Agro-ecosystems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Mansour Ghorbanpour, Prachi Bhargava, Ajit...

Biogenic Nano-Particles and their Use in Agro-ecosystems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)

Mansour Ghorbanpour, Prachi Bhargava, Ajit Varma, Devendra K. Choudhary

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Several nano-scale devices have emerged that are capable of analysing plant diseases, nutrient deficiencies and any other ailments that may affect food security in agro-ecosystems. It has been envisioned that smart delivery systems can be developed and utilised for better management of agricultural ecosystems. These systems could exhibit beneficial, multi-functional characteristics, which could be used to assess and also control habitat-imposed stresses to crops. Nanoparticle-mediated smart delivery systems can control the delivery of nutrients or bioactive and/or pesticide molecules in plants. It has been suggested that nano-particles in plants might help determine their nutrient status and could also be used as cures in agro-ecosystems. Further, to enhance soil and crop productivity, nanotechnology has been used to create and deliver nano fertilizers, which can be defined as nano-particles that directly help supply nutrients for plant growth and soil productivity. Nano-particles can be absorbed onto clay networks, leading to improved soil health and more efficient nutrient use by crops. Additionally, fertilizer particles can be coated with nano-particles that facilitate slow and steady release of nutrients, reducing loss of nutrients and enhancing their efficiency in agri-crops. Although the use of nanotechnology in agro-ecosystems is still in its early stages and needs to be developed further, nano-particle-mediated delivery systems are promising solutions for the successful management of agri-ecosystems. In this context, the book offers insights into nanotechnology in agro-ecosystems with reference to biogenic nanoparticles. It highlights the: * occurrence and diversity of Biogenic Nanoparticles * mechanistic approach involved in the synthesis of biogenic nanoparticles * synthesis of nanoparticles using photo-activation, and their fate in the soil ecosystem * potential applications of nanoparticles in agricultural systems * application and biogenic synthesis of gold nanoparticles and their characterization * impact of biogenic nanoparticles on biotic stress to plants * mechanistic approaches involved in the antimicrobial effects and cytotoxicity of biogenic nanoparticles * role of biogenic nanoparticles in plant diseases management * relevance of biological synthesized nanoparticles in the longevity of agricultural crops * design and synthesis of nano-biosensors for monitoring pollutants in water, soil and plant systems * applications of nanotechnology in agriculture with special refer to soil, water and plant sciences A useful resource for postgraduate and research students in the field of plant and agricultural sciences, it is also of interest to researchers working in nano and biotechnology.

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Imprint: Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin: Singapore
Release date: March 2020
First published: 2020
Editors: Mansour Ghorbanpour • Prachi Bhargava • Ajit Varma • Devendra K. Choudhary
Dimensions: 235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 606
Edition: 1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13: 978-981-15-2984-9
Categories: Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Agricultural science
Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Soil science, sedimentology
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant physiology > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant reproduction & propagation > General
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LSN: 981-15-2984-1
Barcode: 9789811529849

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