Nanotechnology In Agriculture And Agroecosystems (Micro And Nano Technologies)

Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Agroecosystems presents the latest research on the role of nanotechnology in agriculture and agroecosystems, offering innovations and many potential benefits in terms of plant growth, food production, crop protection, and ecosystem management. The book begins by introducing new perspectives for use of nanotechnology in agroecosystems and sustainable agriculture. Subsequent chapters focus on specific areas of innovation, covering a wide range of applications of nanotechnology, including plant disease and protection, food processing and packaging, soil quality, precision farming, and groundwater treatment. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across a range of disciplines, and industrial scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in nanotechnology and sustainable technologies for agriculture and agro-industries. Offers new perspectives on nanotechnology and nanoscale materials for sustainable agriculture and agroecosystems Highlights state-of-the-art techniques, such as nanotechnology-mediated gene transfer in plants Addresses challenges relating to plant disease, crop production, processing, soil, and ecosystem management

• | Author: Avinash P. Ingle
• | Publisher: Elsevier
• | Publication Date: Jan 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 476 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0323994466
• | ISBN-13: 9780323994460