Nano-enabled Agrochemicals in Agriculture

Nano-Enabled Agrochemicals in Agriculture provides an overview of the safe implementation of nanotechnologies in agricultural and horticultural settings to enhance production while maintaining ecological integrity. Nanotechnology can improve nutrient uptake/use efficiency, detect and treat diseases, and monitor crop and soil health conditions. However, concerns about the fate and behavior of nanomaterials in environmental systems exist.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 568 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Nano-Enabled Agrochemicals in Agriculture provides a comprehensive and targeted exploration of the safe integration of nanotechnologies within agricultural and horticultural contexts, aiming to enhance production while preserving ecological integrity. The ever-increasing global demand for agricultural crops and products necessitates stringent standards of quality and safety, driving the pursuit of innovative technologies that uphold the integrity of these products while delaying their decomposition. Nanotechnology holds immense potential in boosting plant production by optimizing nutrient uptake and utilization efficiency through the development of nanoformulations of fertilizers and agrochemicals. These nanoformulations can be employed for plant enhancement, disease detection, and treatment, as well as for studying host-parasite interactions at the molecular level using nanosensors. Furthermore, nanotechnology can contribute to improved plant disease diagnostics, the removal of contaminants from soil and water, postharvest management of vegetables and flowers, and the reclamation of salt-affected soils. While the markets for nanoproducts and nanoformulations continue to expand, there are growing concerns regarding the fate and behavior of nanomaterials in environmental systems. This book delves into crucial topics related to nanotechnology and nanomaterials, encompassing their applications in insect pest management. Nanofungicides, nanoherbicides, micronutrient supply, and nanosensors are utilized to monitor crop and soil health conditions, ranging from the detection of agrochemicals to their slow release and their impact on surrounding environments. Serving as an invaluable resource for a diverse range of plant scientists, this book addresses the concerns surrounding nanomaterial interactions with terrestrial and aquatic plants, offering valuable insights and knowledge for researchers and practitioners in the field.

Weight: 1136g
Dimension: 190 x 234 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323910095