This book examines state-of-the-art research, emerging challenges, and new opportunities in the field of nanoformulations for agriculture applications. Detailed discussions include the development and use of nanopesticides, nanoformulations for promoting plant growth, and nanotechnology for effective crop disease management. Furthermore, it covers recent trends in the design and production of nano-based formulations and nanocarriers for the efficient delivery of agrochemicals.
The book is divided into three sections. The first section introduces readers to agricultural applications and methods for nanoparticle synthesis, their applications, and types of biomasses. It examines the benefits of agriculture and the role of nanotechnology in the agriculture sector. The second section focuses on nanoformulations for plant growth promotion. It covers topics on types of nanoparticles, synthesis methods of nanoparticles, and applications of nanoparticles in the agricultural field. The third section discusses trends, various other applications, and the benefits of using nanocarriers in agriculture.
Audience
This book is aimed at researchers, engineers and scientists working in agrochemicals, crops, soil, biotechnology (chemistry), microbiology, nano-chemistry/technology/materials/formulations in agriculture applications.
Table of Contents
Preface xiii
1 Nanoformulations for Agricultural Applications: State-of-the-Art, New Challenges, and Opportunities 1
Aswani R., Radhakrishnan E.K. and Visakh P. M.
1.1 Synthesis and Fabrication of Green Nanoparticles 2
1.2 Biomass-Derived Nanoparticles and Their Applications: Sensing, Catalytic, Biomedical, and Environmental 5
1.3 Synthesis and Application of Nanopesticides 7
1.4 Nanoformulation for Plant Growth Promotion 8
1.5 Nanotechnology in Crop Disease Management 10
1.6 Application of Nanofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture: Advantages and Future Prospects 11
1.7 Biodegradable Bionanocomposites in Agriculture Applications 12
1.8 Advances and Applications of Nanotechnology in Agriculture 15
1.9 Recent Trends in Designing and Production of Nano-Based Formulations 17
1.10 Nanocarriers for the Effective Application of Agrochemicals 19
2 Synthesis and Fabrication of Green Nanoparticles 35
Anupama R. Prasad, Mathew Kuruvilla and Abraham Joseph
2.1 Introduction 35
2.2 Synthesis of Nanoparticles 37
2.3 Green Methods for Nanoparticle Synthesis 40
2.4 Synthesis Using Microorganisms 41
2.5 Synthesis Using Plant Extracts 48
2.6 Fabrication Using Bimolecular Templates 50
2.7 Factors Affecting Production of Nanoparticles 51
2.8 Conclusion 52
3 Biomass-Derived Nanoparticles and Their Applications: Sensing, Catalytic, Biomedical, and Environmental 63
Suprita Naik, Chhaya S. Panse and Aniruddha B. Patil
3.1 Introduction 64
3.2 Biomass and the Derived Nanoparticles 66
3.3 Applications 81
3.4 Conclusion 86
4 Synthesis and Application of Nanopesticides 91
Harish Kumar Neetu Kumari and Ankita Yadav
4.1 Introduction 92
4.2 Need of Agriculture 93
4.3 Benefits of Agriculture to the Pharmaceutical Field 95
4.4 Agriculture Help in Pollination 95
4.5 The Challenge to the Agriculture Industry 97
4.6 The Role of Nanotechnology in Agriculture Sector 98
4.7 Applications of Nanoparticles 98
4.8 Future Perspective 108
4.9 Conclusions 108
5 Nanoformulations for Plant Growth Promotion 119
Sanika Jain and Jyoti Mathur
5.1 Introduction 120
5.2 Types of Nanoparticles 121
5.3 Synthesis Methods of Nanoparticles 123
5.4 Approaches for Nanoparticle Synthesis 125
5.5 A New Approach of the Nanoformulation in Plant Growth Promotion 125
5.6 Role of Nanotechnology in Plant Protection and Pest Management 130
5.7 Interaction Uptake and Translocation of Nanoformulation or Nanoparticles with Plants 131
5.8 Effects of Nanoparticles on Plant 134
5.9 Application of Nanoparticles in Agriculture Field 136
5.10 Types of Metal-Based Nanoparticles 138
5.11 Factors Affecting the Biological Activity of Nanoparticles 141
5.12 Future Prospects 142
5.13 Conclusion 143
6 Nanotechnology in Crop Disease Management 153
Bhasha Sharma, Shashank Shekhar, Amit Kumar, Purnima Jain and Shreya Sharma
6.1 Introduction 154
6.2 Nanoparticles for Management of Crop Disease 156
6.3 Nanoparticles and RNA Interference for Plant Protection 163
6.4 Environmental Reverberations 164
6.5 Conclusion and Future Outlook 165
7 Application of Nanofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture: Advantages and Future Prospects 175
Riti Thapar Kapoor and Mohd Rafatullah
7.1 Introduction 176
7.2 Nanofertilizers 178
7.3 Synthesis of Nanofertilizers 180
7.4 Classification of Nanofertilizers 180
7.5 Mode of Application of Nanofertilizers 182
7.6 Role of Nanofertilizers for Growth of Crop Plants 183
7.7 Limitation of Nanofertilizers 190
7.8 Recommendations and Future Perspectives of Nanofertilizers 191
7.9 Conclusions 192
8 Biodegradable Bionanocomposites in Agriculture Applications 203
Ashoka Gamage, Nimasha Fernando, Sudhagar Mani, Asanga Manamperi and Terrence Madhujith
8.1 Introduction 204
8.2 Agricultural Applications 205
8.3 Biodegradable Polymers 210
8.4 Biodegradable Nanocomposites in Agricultural Applications 212
8.5 Conclusion 222
9 Advances and Applications of Nanotechnology in Agriculture 231
Rafeeq C. M., Rahimol Ramesh, Resiya Karim and Manzur Ali P. P.
9.1 Introduction 232
9.2 Nanopesticide 234
9.3 Nanotechnology in Seed Priming 236
9.4 Nanoregulators for the Development of Stress Tolerant Plants 243
9.5 Nanopore Sequencing for Plant Pathogen Identification and Detection 248
9.6 Nanoparticles in Innovative Farming Practices 249
9.7 Nanoparticle-Mediated Gene Delivery for Genetic Engineering and Crop Improvement 251
9.8 Conclusion 252
10 Recent Trends in Designing and Production of Nano-Base Formulations 267
Vysakh V. G., Rini K. T., Sandhya Sukumaran and A. Gopalakrishnan
10.1 Introduction 268
10.2 Application of Nanotechnology in Agriculture Nanoparticles for Nutrient Delivery in Agriculture 268
10.3 Nanoparticles for Nutrient Delivery in Agriculture 270
10.4 Advantages of Nanofertilizers Over Conventional Fertilizers 270
10.5 Synthesis of Nanofertilizer 271
10.6 Modes of Application of Nanofertilizer 273
10.7 Design and Formulation of Nanofertilizers 274
10.8 Nanoformulations for Pest and Disease Control in Crops 281
10.9 Impacts of Nanopesticides 282
10.10 Types of Synthesis of Nanopesticides 283
10.11 Nanopesticides for Crop Protection 285
10.12 Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Using Microorganisms: A Novel Approach 288
10.13 Regulatory and Safety Considerations 301
10.14 Conclusions 302
11 Nanocarriers for the Effective Application of Agrochemicals 315
Sudheep N. M., Anisha S., Divya Mathew and Radhakrishnan E. K.
11.1 Introduction 316
11.2 Nanocarriers and Their Use So Far 317
11.3 Rationale Behind Using Nanocarriers in Agriculture 317
11.4 Types of Nanocarriers 318
11.5 Anticipated Benefits from the Use of Nanocarriers in Agriculture 325
11.6 The Aspect of Sustainability of Nanocarriers Used in Agriculture 327
11.7 Associated Challenges and Issues of Nanocarriers in Agriculture 327
11.8 Future Prospects 328
11.9 Conclusion 329
Acknowledgments 329
References 330
Index 337
