Nanofungicides

by Kamel A Abd-Elsalam
Nanofungicides
Author: Kamel A Abd-Elsalam
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2023-11-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0323953069
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Nano- and Nanohybrid Fungicides: Novel Applications in Plant Pathology addresses nanofungicides and the opportunities that nano-agrochemicals can provide. Organized into three parts, this book addresses the synthesis and formulation of nanofungicides and nanohybrid fungicides, as well as their sensing, degradation, and commercialization. Furthermore, the book assesses the potential hazards and safety of nanofungicdes for agroecosytems, in addition to startup, patents, regulatory concerns, and prospects. Plant scientists, plant pathologist, agriculture and food scientists, and professionals and students working in related fields will all benefit from this timely resource. - Explains the synthesis or biosynthesis of nanofungicides - Determines the active ingredients of nanofungicides - Describes the applications of nanofungicides in plant disease control and crop protection - Explores the mechanisms of antifungal activity

Nano-Biopesticides Today and Future Perspectives

by Opender Koul
Nano-Biopesticides Today and Future Perspectives
Author: Opender Koul
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2019-03-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128158301
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Nano-Biopesticides Today and Future Perspectives is the first single-volume resource to examine the practical development, implementation and implications of combining the environmentally aware use of biopesticides with the potential power of nanotechnology. While biopesticides have been utilized for years, researchers have only recently begun exploring delivery methods that utilize nanotechnology to increase efficacy while limiting the negative impacts traditionally seen through the use of pest control means. Written by a panel of global experts, the book provides a foundation on nano-biopesticide development paths, plant health and nutrition, formulation and means of delivery. Researchers in academic and commercial settings will value this foundational reference of insights within the biopesticide realm. - Provides comprehensive insights, including relevant information on environmental impact and safety, technology development, implementation, and intellectual property - Discusses the role of nanotechnology and its potential applications as a nanomaterial in crop protection for a cleaner and greener agriculture - Presents a strategic, comprehensive and forward-looking approach

Nanohybrid Fungicides

by Kamel A Abd-Elsalam
Nanohybrid Fungicides
Author: Kamel A Abd-Elsalam
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2023-11-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0443239517
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Nanohybrid Fungicides: Novel Applications in Plant Pathology addresses the opportunities that nano-based fungicides have in Agriculture.Broken into two parts, this book addresses sustainable alternative in fungal plant diseases management, nanoencapsulation applications in fungicides, nano/biofungicides for controlling fungal plant pathogens, and applications. commercialization and remediation of nano fungicides in plant diseases control.Plant scientists, agriculture and food scientists, as well as professionals and students working in related fields will all benefit from this timely resource.• Explains the role of nanohybrid fungicides in agriculture• Addresses nanoencapsulation applications in fungicides• Explores antifungal potential of Nano and Micro-encapsulated phytochemical compounds• Includes the general applications. commercialization and remediation of nanohybrid fungicides

Fungi Bio-prospects in Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Nano-technology

by Vijay Kumar Sharma
Fungi Bio-prospects in Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Nano-technology
Author: Vijay Kumar Sharma
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128217359
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Fungi Bio-prospects in Sustainable Agriculture: Fungal metabolites and Nano-technology is a three-volume series that has been designed to explore the huge potential of the many diverse applications of fungi to human life. The series unveils the latest developments and scientific advances in the study of the biodiversity of fungi, extremophilic fungi, and fungal secondary metabolites and enzymes, while also presenting cutting-edge molecular tools used to study fungi. Readers will learn all about the recent progress and future potential applications of fungi in agriculture, environmental remediation, industry, food safety, medicine, and nanotechnology.Volume 3 provides a comprehensive account of fungal metabolites, including bioactive and host origin compounds, along with other biomolecules, and mycotoxins. This book includes the applications, limitations, and prospects of working with fungal secondary metabolites. The authors explore fungi in the myco-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles along with their biotechnological, industrial, and agricultural uses. This book also discusses advancements in medical mycology for the diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections. Furthermore, this book provides up-to-date and in-depth knowledge about the adoption of advanced CRISPR-Cas9 technology in fungi for gene editing - Covers the secondary metabolites of fungi including bioactive compounds, mycotoxins and other biomolecules - Provides insight into the fungal mediated biosynthesis of nanoparticles and its various applications in diverse fields - Describes advances in diagnosis and treatment of human fungal infections - Presents the latest information on applications of the CRISPR-Cas9 system in fungi

Advances in Nano-Fertilizers and Nano-Pesticides in Agriculture

by Sudisha Jogaiah
Advances in Nano-Fertilizers and Nano-Pesticides in Agriculture
Author: Sudisha Jogaiah
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 650
Release: 2020-11-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128204443
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Advances in Nano-fertilizers and Nano-pesticides in Agriculture: A Smart Delivery System for Crop Improvement explores the use of nanotechnology for the controlled delivery of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers that improve the safety of products while also increasing the efficiency of food production and decreased environmental pollution. The development of nanodevices such as smart delivery systems to target specific sites, as well as nanocarriers for chemical controlled release are currently important aspects in novel agriculture and require a strong foundation of understanding, not only the technology, but also the resulting impacts. - Fills key knowledge- gaps of bio-nanotechnology, how they interact with plant cells and their biological consequences - Focuses on agro-nanotechnology which can be utilized for developing healthy seeds - Explores the possibilities of macronutrient nano-based fertilizers

Nanopesticides

by Leonardo F. Fraceto
Nanopesticides
Author: Leonardo F. Fraceto
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2020-07-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030448738
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This book explores the development of nanopesticides and tests of their biological activity against target organisms. It also covers the effects of nanopesticides in the aquatic and terrestrial environments, along with related subjects including fate, behaviour, mechanisms of action and toxicity. Moreover, the book discusses the potential risks of nanopesticides for non-target organisms, as well as regulatory issues and future perspectives.

Bioinoculants with Nano-compounds to Improve Soil Health: A Step Toward Sustainable Agriculture

by Parul Chaudhary
Bioinoculants with Nano-compounds to Improve Soil Health: A Step Toward Sustainable Agriculture
Author: Parul Chaudhary
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2023-09-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 283253287X
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In recent decades, agrochemicals have enhanced crop productivity to meet increasing global food requirements. However, prolonged and extensive use of agrochemicals has resulted in contamination that persists in the soil system which can be biomagnified in the food chain. Furthermore, toxic chemicals adversely affect important soil microbial biota, the key drivers of biogeochemical cycles. This concern has raised the need to develop environmentally friendly and cost-effective nano- and micro-biotechnology strategies to minimize the adverse impact of agrochemicals and pesticide residues on soil microbiota, soil fertility, and their biomagnification in food crops. Nano-bioinoculants - the combination of nano-compounds and bioinoculants - have been increasingly used as soil amendments. They can improve agri-potential and soil health by maintaining soil physico- and biological properties, microbial diversity, and the nutrient-solubilizing microbial population. They also aid in improving crop yields and reducing agrochemical and pesticide residues. Nano-bioinoculants are more efficient than other methods for removing contaminants due to their small size, high reactivity, and catalytic activities. Several types of nano-compounds (chitosan, zeolite, gypsum, and silicon dioxide) have been used in conjunction with beneficial microbes (bacteria fungi, actinomycetes & endophytic bacteria) as nano-bioinoculants.

Fungal Nanotechnology

by Ram Prasad
Fungal Nanotechnology
Author: Ram Prasad
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2017-11-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319684248
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Fungal nanotechnology has great prospects for developing new products with industrial, agricultural, medicinal, and consumer applications in a wide range of sectors. The fields of chemical engineering, agri-food, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical device development all employ fungal products, with fungal nanomaterials currently used in applications ranging from drug development to the food industry and agricultural biotechnology. Fungal agents are an environmentally friendly, clean, non‐toxic agent for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles and employ both intracellular and extracellular methods. The simplicity of scaling up and downstream processing and the presence of fungal mycelia which afford an increased surface area provide key advantages. In addition, the large spectrum of synthesized nanoparticle morphologies and the substantially faster biosynthesis rate in cell-free filtrate (due to the higher amount of proteins secreted in fungi) make this a particularly enticing route. Understanding the diversity of fungi in assorted ecosystems, as well as their interactions with other microorganisms, animals, and plants, underpins real and innovative technological developments and the applications of metal nanoparticles in many disciplines including agriculture, catalysis, and biomedical biosensors. Importantly, biogenic fungal nanoparticles show significant synergistic characteristics when combined with antibiotics and fungicides to offer substantially greater resistance to microbial growth and applications in nanomedicine ranging from topical ointments and bandages for wound healing to coated stents.