Nanobiotechnology Applications in Plant Protection
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Beschreibung
Nanotechnology can target specific agricultural problems related to plant pathology and provide new techniques for crop disease control. Plant breeders and phytopathologist are needed who can apply nanogenomics and develop nanodiagnostic technologies to accurately advance the improvement process and take advantage of the potential of genomics. This book serves as a thorough guide for researchers working with nanotechnology to address plant protection problems. Novel nanobiotechnology methods describe new plant gene transfer tools that improve crop resistance against plant diseases and increase food security. Also, quantum dots (QDs) have emerged as essential tools for fast and accurate detection of particular biological markers. Biosensors, QDs, nanostructured platforms, nanoimaging, and nanopore DNA sequencing tools have the potential to raise sensitivity, specificity, and speed in pathogen detection, thereby facilitating high-throughput analysis and providing high-quality monitoringand crop protection. Also, this book deals with the application of nanotechnology for quicker, more cost-effective, and precise diagnostic procedures of plant diseases and mycotoxins. Applications of nanotechnology in plant pests and disease control, antimicrobial mechanisms, pesticides remediation and nanotoxicity on plant ecosystem and soil microbial communities are discussed in detail. Moreover, the application of specific nanomaterials including silver, copper, carbon- or polymer-based nanomaterials and nanoemulsions is also mentioned. Crops treated with safe nanofertilizers and nanopesticides will gain added avlue because they are free of chemical residues, decay and putative pathogens for human health, sustaining the global demand for high product quality.
- Presents most recent research in plant pathology and pest management
- Includes color illustrations and informative tables
- Discusses nanostructure materials in plant interactions, evaluating their potential and utility
- provides practical insights on the role of nano-agriculture for food security and environmental protectionPresents most recent research in plant pathology and pest management Includes color illustrations and informative tables Discusses nanostructure materials in plant interactions, evaluating their potential and utility Provides practical insights on the role of nano-agriculture for food security and environmental protection
Autor*in
Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam
Themen in »Nanobiotechnology Applications in Plant Protection«
Plant pathology Biological control Plant disease Phytopathogens Integrated Pest management Crop protection Nano-agriculture Entomology