Nanotechnology An Agricultural Paradigm

This book highlights the implications of nanotechnology and the effects of nanoparticles on agricultural systems, their interactions with plants as well as their potential applications as fertilizers and pesticides. It also discusses how innovative, eco-f

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otechnology An Agricultural Paradigm

Nanotechnology

Ram Prasad  •  Manoj Kumar  •  Vivek Kumar Editors

Nanotechnology An Agricultural Paradigm

Editors Ram Prasad Amity Institute of Microbial Technology Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Manoj Kumar Amity Institute of Microbial Technology Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Vivek Kumar Amity Institute of Microbial Technology Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

ISBN 978-981-10-4572-1    ISBN 978-981-10-4573-8 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-4573-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017943328 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

Contents

1 Agricultural Nanotechnology: Concepts, Benefits, and Risks ������������    1 Jeyabalan Sangeetha, Devarajan Thangadurai, Ravichandra Hospet, Prathima Purushotham, Gururaja Karekalammanavar, Abhishek Channayya Mundaragi, Muniswamy David, Megha Ramachandra Shinge, Shivasharana Chandrabanda Thimmappa, Ram Prasad, and Etigemane Ramappa Harish 2 Nanotechnology in Life Science: Its Application and Risk������������������   19 Gero Benckiser 3 Production of Bionanomaterials from Agricultural Wastes����������������   33 Jeyabalan Sangeetha, Devarajan Thangadurai, Ravichandra Hospet, Prathima Purushotham, Kartheek Rajendra Manowade, Mohammed Abdul Mujeeb, Abhishek Channayya Mundaragi, Sudisha Jogaiah, Muniswamy David, Shivasharana Chandrabanda Thimmappa, Ram Prasad, and Etigemane Ramappa Harish 4 Nanomaterials: Implications on Agroecosystem ����������������������������������   59 M.R. Davari, S. Bayat Kazazi, and O. Akbarzadeh Pivehzhani 5 Nanoagr