Nanomaterials for Agriculture and Forestry Applications

Nanomaterials for Agriculture and Forestry Applications explores how major nanomaterials are being specially used in the agriculture, forestry, and other associated sectors. Plants and their products are used for synthesis of nanoparticles as they contain primary and secondary metabolites, which reduce the metal salts and metal oxides into their nanoparticles. Exposure of these particles has been examined for their sustainable role and/or interaction with agricultural crops in terms of growth and yields. Nanomaterials accumulation and translocation have shown interaction with cellular organelles, DNA, RNA, proteins, or other biomolecules; and affect various functions of cell organelles. Application of nanosensors holds a significant promise in monitoring signaling pathways, metabolism, detection of crop/soil diseases, and specific pollutants or pesticides. Nanomaterials have also been used in soil and water quality management. In forestry sector, the nanotechnology is considered as the potential platform, which can transform the forest materials into value-added products, such as smart paper, nano-packaging, coating material, building construction, and biomedical and other sectors. This book is an important resource, showing how nanotechnology is being used to enhance large-scale agricultural and/or industrial application and production.

Discusses the major types of nanomaterials used in the agriculture and forestry sectors, exploring how their properties make them effective for specific applicationsExplores the design, fabrication, characterization and applications of nanomaterials for new agri-productsOffers an overview of regulatory aspects regarding the use of nanomaterials for agriculture and forestry

1. Introduction and techniques in nanomaterials formulation

2. Nanomaterials from non-wood forest products and their applications

3. Recent trends in isolation of cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibrils from various forest wood and nonwood products and their application

4. Nanomaterials from various forest tree species and their biomedical applications

5. Fabrication of nano-silica from agricultural residue and their application

6. Root-based fabrication of metal/metal-oxide nanomaterials and their various applications

7. Interactions of metal and metal-oxide nanomaterials with agricultural crops: an overview

8. Carbon-based nanomaterials and their interactions with agricultural crops

9. Behavior of agricultural crops in relation to nanomaterials under adverse environmental conditions

10. Holistic view for the safe use of nanomaterials at permissible level for plant production

11. Soil fertility and nutrient management with the help of nanotechnology

12. Nanomaterials and soil health for agricultural crop production: current status and future prospects

13. The ecology of nanomaterials in agroecosystems

14. Nanosensor platforms for surveillance of plant pathogens and phytometabolites/analytes vis-a` -vis plant health status

15. Nanosensors for root zone parameters influencing plant growth

16. Nanosensors for early detection of plant diseases

17. Role of nanomaterials in weed control and plant diseases management

18. Recent practices of medicinal and aromatic plants in nanotechnology

19. Nanotechnology for wood quality improvement and protection

20. Role of nanomaterials in soil and water quality management

21. Improving futuristic nanomaterial researches in forestry sector: an overview