Cereal Nanobiotechnology
From Production to Sustainable Practices
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Beschreibung
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of how nanobiotechnology can revolutionize cereal crop production while promoting environmental sustainability. It bridges cutting-edge nanoscience with practical agricultural applications, offering readers a unique perspective on the future of cereal cultivation in the face of global food security challenges. This book covers the full spectrum of cereal nanobiotechnology, from the design and synthesis of nanomaterials to their application in precision farming, crop protection, nutrient delivery, and post-harvest preservation. Key topics include nanofertilizers for enhanced nutrient efficiency, nanopesticides, and nanofungicides for targeted pest and disease control, nanosensors for real-time crop health monitoring, and nano-enabled genetic tools for crop improvement. Special attention is given to sustainable production systems that minimize chemical inputs, reduce environmental footprints, and enhance resilience to climate change. By integrating recent research findings with practical case studies, this book addresses the critical challenges of increasing cereal yields, improving grain quality, and ensuring food safety while safeguarding soil health and biodiversity. It also examines the regulatory, safety, and ethical considerations of nanobiotechnology in agriculture, offering insights into risk assessment and sustainable adoption pathways. This resource is relevant for researchers, graduate students, agronomists, and industry professionals in plant science, nanotechnology, and sustainable agriculture, as well as policymakers seeking science-based strategies for resilient and eco-friendly cereal production systems.
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of how nanobiotechnology can revolutionize cereal crop production while promoting environmental sustainability. It bridges cutting-edge nanoscience with practical agricultural applications, offering readers a unique perspective on the future of cereal cultivation in the face of global food security challenges. This book covers the full spectrum of cereal nanobiotechnology, from the design and synthesis of nanomaterials to their application in precision farming, crop protection, nutrient delivery, and post-harvest preservation. Key topics include nanofertilizers for enhanced nutrient efficiency, nanopesticides, and nanofungicides for targeted pest and disease control, nanosensors for real-time crop health monitoring, and nano-enabled genetic tools for crop improvement. Special attention is given to sustainable production systems that minimize chemical inputs, reduce environmental footprints, and enhance resilience to climate change. By integrating recent research findings with practical case studies, this book addresses the critical challenges of increasing cereal yields, improving grain quality, and ensuring food safety while safeguarding soil health and biodiversity. It also examines the regulatory, safety, and ethical considerations of nanobiotechnology in agriculture, offering insights into risk assessment and sustainable adoption pathways. This resource is relevant for researchers, graduate students, agronomists, and industry professionals in plant science, nanotechnology, and sustainable agriculture, as well as policymakers seeking science-based strategies for resilient and eco-friendly cereal production systems.
Provides a complete overview of nanobiotechnology applications in major cereal crop production Addresses the critical challenges of increasing cereal yields, improving grain quality, and ensuring food safety Examines the regulatory, safety, and ethical considerations of nanobiotechnology in agriculture
Autor*in
Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam
Themen in »Cereal Nanobiotechnology«
Cereal Crops Nanofertilizers Nanopesticides Nanoencapsulation Nanosensors Post-harvest Nanotechnology Sustainable Agriculture Nanomaterials Grain Quality Enhancement Precision Farming