Nanoformulations for Agricultural Applications

This book is a comprehensive guide to nanoformulations revolutionizing agriculture, enhancing sustainability, and advancing agrochemical applications.

This book examines state-of-the-art research, emerging challenges, and new opportunities in the field of nanoformulations for agriculture applications. Detailed discussions include the development and use of nanopesticides, nanoformulations for promoting plant growth, and nanotechnology for effective crop disease management. Furthermore, it covers recent trends in the design and production of nano-based formulations and nanocarriers for the efficient delivery of agrochemicals.

The book is divided into three sections. The first section introduces readers to agricultural applications and methods for nanoparticle synthesis, their applications, and types of biomasses. It examines the benefits of agriculture and the role of nanotechnology in the agriculture sector. The second section focuses on nanoformulations for plant growth promotion. It covers topics on types of nanoparticles, synthesis methods of nanoparticles, and applications of nanoparticles in the agricultural field. The third section discusses trends, various other applications, and the benefits of using nanocarriers in agriculture.

Audience
This book is aimed at researchers, engineers and scientists working in agrochemicals, crops, soil, biotechnology (chemistry), microbiology, nano-chemistry/technology/materials/formulations in agriculture applications.

Radhakrishnan E.K., PhD, is an associate professor at the School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. During his 14 years of research, he has published over 150 research publications, 55 book chapters, and edited about 15 books. His research focuses on developing polymer-based nanocomposites with antimicrobial effects for food packaging and medical applications.

Aswani R. is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in microbiology at the School of Biosciences of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. Her areas of research is biocontrol mechanisms, the induction of plant defense responses by endophytic microorganisms, and the applications of nanotechnology-based methods in post-harvest protection.

Visakh. P. M., PhD, is a research associate in the Department of Chemical Oceanography, School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, Kerala, India. He is a prolific editor with over 40 published books, 20 journal publications, 4 reviews, and more than 45 book chapters.