ABSTRACT

This book volume encompasses the recent trends made in the applications of nanoscale tools for diverse constituents of plants and agriculture, particularly in addressing the critical issues related to their safety, efficacy, and efficient and cost-efficient development and production.

chapter 1|13 pages

Applications of Nanoagrochemicals

Precepts and Prospects
ByNitin Kumar Singhal, Vishal Singh, Shimayali Kaushal

chapter 2|16 pages

Biosynthesis of Nanonutrients for Agricultural Applications

ByJagadish Tarafdar, Indira Rathore, Ripandeep Kaur, Ashay Jain

chapter 3|13 pages

Scientific Role of Transition-Metal Nanoparticles as Agrochemicals

BySelvaraj Mohana Roopan, Ganesh Elango

chapter 4|17 pages

Nanofertilizers

An Innovation towards New Generation Fertilizers for Improved Nutrient-Use Efficacy and Environmental Sustainability
ByAnu Kalia, Harleen Kaur

chapter 5|36 pages

Organophosphorus Compounds as Pesticides and Their Detection Using Nanomaterials

ByDivya Utreja, P. Sharma, S. Singh, M. Kaur

chapter 6|51 pages

Nanophytopharmaceuticals

Harnessing the Biopotential of Phytomolecules for Maximal Therapeutic Efficacy
ByAlka Mukne, Swapna Nair, Misbah Momin

chapter 7|22 pages

Role of Nanoconstructs in Ameliorating Chemopreventive and Chemotherapeutic Potential of Plant Bioactives

ByRajneet Kaur Khurana, Teenu Sharma, Satvinder Kaur, Ashay Jain, Bhupinder Singh

chapter 8|14 pages

Phytoconstituents from Neem with Multiple Activities

Nanocarriers for Enhancing its Therapeutic Potential
BySuman Chaudhary, Rupinder Kaur Kanwar, Teenu Sharma, Bhupinder Singh, Jagat Rakesh Kanwar

chapter 9|14 pages

Developing Taxanes for Oral Intake Employing Apt Nanocarriers

ByRajneet Kaur Khurana, Teenu Sharma, Harpreet Kaur, Anchal, Kaisar Raza, Bhupinder Singh

chapter 10|19 pages

Nanotechnological Interventions for Neurodegenerative Disorders Using Phytoactives

BySumant Saini, Charan Singh, Shikha Lohan, Atul Jain, Eliana B. Souto, Bhupinder Singh

chapter 11|23 pages

Cellulose-Based NanoBioMaterials

ByMichael Ioelovich, Sumant Saini, Teenu Sharma, Bhupinder Singh

chapter 12|19 pages

Nanotechnology Could Revolutionize Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

ByAfrah Jalil Abd, Shahdeep Kaur, Ripandeep Kaur, Rupinder Kaur Kanwar, Bhupinder Singh, Jagat Rakesh Kanwar

chapter 13|12 pages

Chitosan-Based Nanocarriers

A Promising Delivery System for Bioactives
BySumit Sharma, V.R. Sinha, Amita Sarwal, Rahul Shukla

chapter 14|19 pages

Emergence of Nanovesicular Systems for Topical Delivery of Natural Bioactives

ByGajanand Sharma, Kanika Thakur, Akanksha Mahajan, Guneet Singh Randhawa, Bhupinder Singh, Om Prakash Katare

chapter 15|17 pages

Nanotechnology-Based Biopharmaceutical Systems

From Laboratory Research to Industrial Development
ByRajashree Gude, Sarwar Beg, Harmanjot Kaur, Teenu Sharma, Bhupinder Singh, Umesh Banakar