| Emerging Trends in Agri-Nanotechnology: Fundamental and Applied Aspects Contributor(s): Singh, Harikesh Bahadur (Editor), Mishra, Sandhya (Editor), Fraceto, Leonardo Fernandes (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1786391449 ISBN-13: 9781786391445 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $93.86 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science - Business & Economics | Industries - Agribusiness - Technology & Engineering | Chemical & Biochemical |
| Dewey: 338.16 |
| LCCN: 2017040052 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.9" W x 9.7" (2.20 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book opens with a brief history of nanotechnology in agriculture. Applications are then examined in detail, including nanopesticides, nanosensors, nanofertilizers, and nanoherbicides. Topics covered include; the biosynthesis of nanoparticles (through microbes, plants and other biotic agents); the ecological consequences of their delivery into the environment (examining effects and toxicity on soil, soil biota, and plants); safety issues; an overview of the global market for nanotechnology products; and the regulation of nanotechnology in agriculture. The book concludes with speculations on what the future holds for the technology. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fraceto, Leonardo Fernandes: - Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto is at São Paulo State University, Brazil.de Lima, Renata D.: - Renata D. de Lima is at the University of Sorocaba, Brazil.Mishra, Sandhya: - Sandhya Mishra is at Banaras Hindu University, India.Singh, Harikesh Bahadur: - Harikesh Bahadur Singh is Head of the Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, India. He has been decorated with several National awards and honors for his key role in popularizing organic farming and translating agriculturally important microorganisms from lab to land. To his credit, he has 20 U.S. patents which he has successfully transferred for commercial production of bio-pesticides to several industrial houses in India. |
