Nanofertilizer Delivery, Effects and Application Methods /

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Abd-Elsalam, Kamel A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego : Elsevier, 2024.
Series:Nanobiotechnology for plant protection.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Nanofertilizer Delivery, Effects and Application Methods
  • Nanofertilizer Delivery, Effects and Application Methods
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Series preface
  • Preface
  • 1
  • Nanoengineered fertilizers: Delivery, impacts, and application methods
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Nanofertilizer application methods
  • 2.1 Seed coating
  • 2.2 Soil application
  • 2.3 Foliar application
  • 2.4 Hydroponic systems
  • 2.5 Root-zone application
  • 2.6 Controlled release systems
  • 2.7 Biodegradable nanoparticles
  • 3. Effects of nanofertilizers on plant growth
  • 3.1 Increased crop yield and quality
  • 3.2 Enhanced plant growth and development
  • 3.3 Improved resistance to environmental stresses
  • 3.4 Improved nutrient uptake and utilization
  • 4. The expected environmental and health effects of nanofertilizers
  • 4.1 Potential toxicity to plants and the environment
  • 4.2 Health effects on farmers and consumers
  • 4.3 Effects on soil microbial communities
  • 5. Advantages and limitations of nanofertilizers
  • 5.1 Advantages of nanofertilizers
  • 5.1.1 Improved nutrient use efficiency
  • 5.1.2 Targeted nutrient delivery
  • 5.1.3 Reduced environmental impact
  • 5.1.4 Improved soil health
  • 5.1.5 Controlled release
  • 5.1.6 Increased plant resistance
  • 5.2 Disadvantages of nanofertilizers
  • 5.2.1 Limited research
  • 5.2.2 Potential toxicity
  • 5.2.3 Environmental impact
  • 5.2.4 High costs
  • 5.2.5 Regulatory challenges
  • 6. Regulation of nanofertilizers
  • 6.1 USA
  • 6.2 Canada
  • 6.3 European Union
  • 6.4 Non-EU European countries
  • 6.5 Australia and New Zealand
  • 6.6 Asian countries
  • 6.6.1 India
  • 6.6.2 China
  • 6.6.3 South Korea
  • 6.6.4 Iran
  • 6.6.5 Taiwan
  • 7. Future directions and challenges
  • 7.1 Safety and regulation
  • 7.2 Cost and scalability
  • 7.3 Long-term effects
  • 7.4 Public perception and acceptance
  • 8. Conclusion
  • References
  • I
  • Delivery and sensing
  • 2
  • Nanochelation: An efficient tool in plant nutrition management
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Role of nanotechnology in agriculture
  • 3. Nanochelators in agriculture
  • 4. Synthesis of nanonutrients
  • 5. Applications of nanonutrients in agriculture through foliar, soil, seed
  • 5.1 Effect of nanonutrients on plant and soil systems
  • 5.2 Behavior of nanonutrients/nanofertilizers in soils
  • 5.3 Interaction of nanonutrients/nanofertilizers in soils
  • 5.4 Influence of nanomaterials on soil microbes
  • 5.5 Effect of nanoparticles on soil microbes
  • 5.6 Influence of soil parameters on nanoparticles toxicity in soil
  • 5.7 Impact of nanoparticles (NPs) uptake on plant physiological functions
  • 5.8 Seed germination
  • 5.9 Water absorption
  • 5.10 Uptake of minerals
  • 5.11 Root water transport and transpiration
  • 5.12 Gas exchange and stomatal conductance
  • 5.13 Photosynthetic parameters
  • 5.14 Nanomaterials accelerate plant adaptation to progressive climate change factors