Nanotechnology Innovations for Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture

• Autore: Ur Rehman Mashwani Zia
• Pubblicazione: Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2026; ©2025
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (506 pages)
• Disciplina: 630.994
• Soggetto topico: Sustainable agriculture; Food security
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Overview of Nanotechnology in Food Security and Agriculture: : Introduction, Current Status, and Concerns -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Nanoparticles as a Growth-Stimulating Element of Sustainable Agriculture -- 1.3 Current Status on Food and Agriculture Nanotechnology -- 1.3.1 Current Status on Food Nanotechnology -- 1.3.1.1 Food Processing -- 1.3.1.2 Food Packaging -- 1.3.2 Current Status on Agriculture Nanotechnology -- 1.4 Toxicological Fundamentals and Risk Assessment -- 1.4.1 Exposure Routes and Interactions -- 1.4.2 Nanotoxicology Mechanisms -- 1.4.3 Data Generating and Analysis -- 1.5 Frontier Topics -- 1.5.1 Perspectives on Biosynthesized and Bioinspired Nanomaterials -- 1.5.1.1 Biosynthesized Nanomaterials -- 1.5.1.2 Bioinspired Nanomaterials -- 1.5.2 Regulation and Legislation -- 1.5.2.1 Recent Updates -- 1.5.2.2 Limitation and Urgent Need for Legislation -- 1.5.3 Public Awareness and Acceptance -- 1.6 Future Perspective -- 1.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2 Integrating Nanobased Engineering Advances to Enhance Crop Yields and Optimize Food Production Systems -- 2.1 Introduction to Nanobased Engineering in Agriculture -- 2.1.1 Importance of Nanobased Engineering in Modern Agriculture -- 2.1.2 Key Concepts and Definitions -- 2.2 Nanomaterials for Enhanced Soil Health -- 2.3 Nano-Enhanced Crop Protection -- 2.3.1 Types of Nano-Enhanced Crop Protection -- 2.4 Nanotechnology in Irrigation Systems -- 2.5 Advancements in Crop Improvement -- 2.6 Integration of Nanotechnology with Precision Agriculture -- 2.7 Case Studies and Practical Applications -- 2.8 Challenges and Limitations -- 2.8.1 Scientific and Technical Challenges -- 2.8.1.1 Lack of Understanding of Nanoparticle-Plant Interactions. ; 2.8.1.2 Controlled Release and Targeting Issues -- 2.8.1.3 Stability and Shelf Life of Nanoformulations -- 2.8.1.4 Variability in Efficacy Across Different Crops and Soil Types -- 2.8.2 Regulatory and Safety Challenges -- 2.8.2.1 Lack of Standardized Regulations and Guidelines -- 2.8.2.2 Inadequate Risk Assessment Protocols -- 2.8.2.3 Public Perception and Ethical Concerns -- 2.8.3 Economic and Commercialization Barriers -- 2.8.3.1 High Cost of Nanomaterial Production -- 2.8.3.2 Limited Market Availability and Adoption -- 2.8.3.3 Compatibility with Existing Farming Practices -- 2.9 Future Prospects and Research Directions -- 2.10 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Development of Nanofertilizers for Soil Health and Fertility -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Scope and Importance of Nanofertilizers -- 3.3 New Innovations in the Development of Nanofertilizers -- 3.3.1 Design and Formulation of Nanofertilizers -- 3.3.1.1 Absorption of NPs -- 3.3.1.2 Attachment to NPs -- 3.3.1.3 Entrapment of Polymeric NPs -- 3.4 Encapsulation in Nanoparticulate -- 3.4.1 Characteristics of Nanofertilizers -- 3.4.2 Controlled Release and Targeted Delivery -- 3.5 Modes of Application -- 3.5.1 In Vitro Techniques -- 3.5.2 In Vivo Methods -- 3.6 Role of Nanofertilizers in Soil -- 3.7 On Soil Chemistry -- 3.8 Soil Microbes -- 3.9 Limitations Regarding the Use of Nanofertilizers -- 3.9.1 Pros and Cons of NFs -- 3.10 Future Perspectives -- 3.11 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Nano-Biofortification of Cereal Crops -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Mechanisms of Nano-Biofortification -- 4.2.1 Nanoparticle-Based Controlled and Slow Release: Nutrient Delivery Systems -- 4.2.2 Nanoencapsulation of Fertilizers -- 4.2.3 Nanomaterial-Mediated Improved Soil Interaction -- 4.2.4 Nanostructured Micronutrient Fortification -- 4.2.5 Improved Plant Stress Resistance. ; 4.3 Types of Nanomaterials Used in Biofortification -- 4.3.1 Nanoparticles -- 4.3.2 Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles -- 4.3.3 Nanofertilizers -- 4.3.4 Macronutrient Nanofertilizers -- 4.3.5 Nanoemulsion -- 4.4 Applications in Cereal Crops -- 4.4.1 Cereals -- 4.5 Benefits of Nano-Biofortification in Cereal Crops -- 4.5.1 Improved Nutrient Uptake and Bioavailability -- 4.5.2 Improved Crop Yield and Quality -- 4.5.3 Reduction in Fertilizer Wastage and Environmental Impact -- 4.5.4 Improved Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses -- 4.5.5 Improving Overall Soil Health -- 4.5.6 Potential for Sustainable Agriculture -- 4.6 Challenges of Nano-Bioprotection in Cereal Crops -- 4.6.1 Safety Concerns and Potential Toxicity of Nano-Biofortification -- 4.6.2 Cost and Economic Feasibility -- 4.6.3 Lack of Standardized Regulations -- 4.6.4 Limited Field-Based Research -- 4.6.5 Public Perception and Acceptance -- 4.7 Studies and Field Trials -- 4.8 Future Directions and Research Needs -- 4.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Role of Nanomaterials in Improving Oil Yield and Quality of Oilseeds Crops -- 5.1 Introduction of Nanomaterials in Oilseed Crops -- 5.2 Mechanisms of Action of Nanomaterials -- 5.3 Types of Nanomaterials Used in Oilseed Crops -- 5.4 Impact of Oil Yield -- 5.5 Improvement of Oil Quality -- 5.6 Challenges and Limitations -- 5.7 Field Applications and Case Studies -- 5.8 Future Directions and Research Needs -- 5.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Next-Generation Agriculture with Nanopesticides and Fungicides -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Overview of Nanopesticides and Nanofungicides -- 6.3 Types of Nanopesticides and Nanofungicides in Agricultural Applications -- 6.3.1 Nanoemulsion -- 6.3.2 Encapsulation of Nanopesticides and Nanofungicides -- 6.3.3 Nanocapsules -- 6.3.4 Carbon-Based Nanomaterials -- 6.3.5 Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. ; 6.3.6 Biodegradable Nanoformulations -- 6.3.7 Hybrid Nanomaterials -- 6.4 Mechanisms of Action of Nanopesticides and Nanofungicides -- 6.4.1 Enhanced Penetration and Targeted Action -- 6.4.2 Controlled Release of the Active Ingredient -- 6.4.3 Physical Disruption of Pest and Pathogen Cells -- 6.4.4 Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) -- 6.4.5 Interference with Biological Utilization -- 6.4.6 Targeted Delivery and Selectivity -- 6.4.7 Synergism with Biological Agents -- 6.4.8 Interference of Nanostructure with Fungal Hyphae -- 6.5 Challenges and Limitations -- 6.5.1 Environmental Impact and Ecotoxicity -- 6.5.2 Regulatory Barriers -- 6.5.3 Toxicity and Safety -- 6.5.4 High Production Cost -- 6.5.5 Limited Commercial Availability -- 6.5.6 Knowledge Gaps and Limited Field Data -- 6.5.7 Nanoparticle Stability and Degradation -- 6.5.8 Consumer Perception and Acceptance -- 6.5.9 Intellectual Property and Patent Issues -- 6.6 Field Applications and Case Studies -- 6.6.1 Application of Nanopesticides in Cotton Farming -- 6.6.2 Nano-Silver as Fungicides in Tomato and Strawberry Crops -- 6.6.3 Nanoparticles for Controlling Fungal Diseases -- 6.6.4 Nanoemulsion for Rice Pest Management -- 6.7 Future Directions and Innovations -- 6.7.1 Smart and Responsive Nanoformulations -- 6.7.2 Nanobiopesticides and Biocompatible Nanoformulations -- 6.7.3 Nanosensors for Pest and Disease Diagnostics -- 6.7.4 Nanofertilizer and Pesticide Combinations -- 6.7.5 Global Market and Regulatory Scenario -- 6.7.6 Integration with Precision Agriculture -- 6.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 The Role of Nanomaterials in Modern Plant Disease Management -- 7.1 Introduction to Nanomaterials in Plant Disease Management -- 7.2 Mechanisms of Nanomaterials in Disease Management -- 7.3 Types of Nanomaterials for Disease Control -- 7.3.1 Inorganic Nanomaterials. ; 7.3.2 Biogenic Nanomaterials -- 7.3.3 Polymeric Nanomaterials -- 7.3.4 Carbon-Based Nanomaterials -- 7.3.5 Nanomaterial-Based Delivery Systems -- 7.4 Applications of Nanomaterials in Plant Disease Management -- 7.4.1 Nanoparticle-Based Therapeutics -- 7.4.2 Enhancing Plant Immunity -- 7.4.3 Nanotechnology in Disease Diagnosis -- 7.4.4 Delivery Mechanisms for Pesticides and Nutrients -- 7.4.5 Sustainable Agricultural Practices -- 7.5 Benefits of Using Nanomaterials -- 7.5.1 Enhanced Nutrient Delivery -- 7.5.2 Improvement in Crop Yield and Quality -- 7.5.3 Pest and Disease Management -- 7.5.4 Environmental Remediation and Sustainability -- 7.5.5 Innovations in Crop Engineering -- 7.5.6 Real-Time Monitoring and Precision Agriculture -- 7.6 Challenges and Limitations -- 7.6.1 Toxicity and Safety Concerns -- 7.6.2 Regulatory Hurdles and Commercialization -- 7.6.3 Variability in Efficacy -- 7.6.4 Knowledge Gaps Along the Nanomaterial Lifecycle -- 7.6.5 Economic Considerations -- 7.7 Field Applications and Case Studies -- 7.8 Future Directions and Research Needs -- 7.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Revolutionizing Fruit and Vegetable Farming: Nanotechnology from Soil to Shelf -- 8.1 Introduction to Nanotechnology in Agriculture -- 8.2 Nanotechnology for Soil Improvement -- 8.3 Precision Agriculture and Nanotechnology -- 8.4 Innovations in Pest and Disease Management -- 8.5 Enhancing Crop Yield and Quality -- 8.6 Harvesting and Postharvest Processing -- 8.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 9 Role of Nanotechnology in Increasing the Shelf Life of Fruits -- 9.1 Introduction to Nanotechnology in Food Preservation -- 9.2 Mechanisms of Nanotechnology for Shelf-Life Extension -- 9.3 Nanomaterials for Food Packaging -- 9.3.1 Nanocoatings and Films -- 9.3.2 Active and Intelligent Packaging -- 9.3.3 Silver Nanoparticles and Antimicrobial Action. ; 9.3.4 Nanocarriers for Antioxidants and Nutrient Retention.
• Sommario/riassunto: Complete resource covering theory and practical applications to solve modern agricultural challenges and enhance productivity, sustainability, and food safety Nanotechnology Innovations for Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture addresses the pressing challenges of modern agriculture and food security by demonstrating how nanotechnology can.
• Titolo autorizzato: Nanotechnology Innovations for Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
• ISBN: 1-394-34901-7; 1-394-34900-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911048920703321
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