Nanotechnology for Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Management in Crop Plants

Nanotechnology for Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Management in Crop Plants explores the role of nanomaterials in achieving sustainability in crop production in stressful environments, such as drought, salinity, temperature stress, excessive water, heavy metal stress, and UV stress. Recent research has focused on genetic engineering, but alternative strategies, such as nanoscience and nanotechnology, are also being investigated.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 370 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2024
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Nanotechnology for Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Management in Crop Plants is a comprehensive review of the latest literature on the role of nanomaterials in achieving sustainability in crop production in challenging environments. The book delves into the adverse conditions caused by abiotic stress, such as drought, salinity, temperature stress, excessive water, heavy metal stress, and UV stress, which can severely impact crop growth, development, and yield. While genetic engineering of plants has been a primary focus in recent research to overcome these stresses, ongoing efforts are also being made to develop alternative strategies, including the use of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Abiotic stress is a major challenge that affects crop productivity worldwide. It encompasses various environmental factors that can negatively impact plant growth and development, including drought, salinity, temperature stress, excessive water, heavy metal stress, and UV stress. These stresses can lead to physiological and biochemical changes in plants, which in turn can reduce their yield and quality.

To address these challenges, researchers have been exploring various approaches, including genetic engineering. Genetic engineering involves modifying the genetic makeup of plants to make them more resistant to abiotic stress. This approach has been successful in developing some stress-tolerant crops, such as rice and wheat. However, genetic engineering has limitations, such as the time and cost involved in developing new varieties and the potential for unintended consequences.

In recent years, nanotechnology has emerged as a promising tool for developing stress-tolerant crops. Nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles, nanostructures, and nanocomposites, have unique properties that can enhance plant growth and development under stress conditions. For example, nanoparticles can improve water uptake and distribution in plants, while nanostructures can enhance photosynthesis and reduce the damage caused by UV radiation. Nanocomposites can also provide a protective barrier against environmental stresses.

The book Nanotechnology for Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Management in Crop Plants reviews the most recent literature on the role of nanomaterials in achieving sustainability in crop production in stressful environments. It explores the adverse conditions caused by abiotic stress to crop plants and the methods by which these conditions can be potentially overcome through developments in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The book also discusses the potential applications of nanotechnology in other areas of agriculture, such as precision agriculture, food safety, and environmental remediation.

In conclusion, nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize crop production by developing stress-tolerant crops that can withstand challenging environmental conditions. While genetic engineering has been a successful approach, nanotechnology offers additional tools and strategies for achieving sustainability in agriculture. Further research and development in this field are necessary to fully harness the potential of nanotechnology in crop production.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443185007