Targeted Delivery of Nanopesticides and Nanofertilizers in Sustainable Agricultural Farming

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Targeted Delivery of Nanopesticides and Nanofertilizers in Sustainable Agricultural Farming

Genetics (non-medical) Molecular biology Botany and plant sciences Plant biology Nanotechnology Biotechnology Agricultural science Agronomy and crop production

Authors: Ayesha Nazeer, Faisal Ahmad, Neeraj Verma, Shamim Ahmad

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Collection: Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 25th October 2023

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9783031413339


Nanofertilizers and nanopesticides

Nanofertilizers and nanopesticides increase crop efficiency because of a several-fold increase in the surface-to-volume ratio of nano-forms of nutrients and their suitability to foliar application. The potential agricultural benefits of these nanomaterials, their modes of action, and the fate of nanomaterials in the soil are all discussed. 

Multidisciplinary Approach

This book uses a multidisciplinary approach and highlights the expertise of the authors in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, nanobiosensors, and agricultural research. It describes the details of nanoscale synthesis of materials for targeted delivery; in vitro, in vivo, and field trials experimentation; how to use digital technology for specific solutions including Big Data to create predictive mathematical modelling; along with the core knowledge of plant systems and their biosphere to improve crop yields. Also, the book discusses future perspectives and challenges of nanomaterials in agricultural applications.

Summary

In summary, this book discusses agricultural nanobiotechnology with its main emphasis on understanding the interactions of nanoscale materials of pesticides and fertilizers. It also covers their application to improve the quality and increase crop yield with a minimum use of the active ingredients attached to the nanocarriers.

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