Nano-enabled Sustainable and Precision Agriculture

A complete guide to the role of nanotechnology in agriculture that also covers the interaction of nanomaterials with soil-plant systems

Peng Zhang (Edited by), Iseult Lynch (Edited by), J.C. White (Edited by), Richard D. Handy (Edited by)

9780323912334

Paperback / softback, published 3 August 2023

582 pages, 80 illustrations (70 in full color)
23.5 x 19 x 3.4 cm, 0.45 kg

Nano-enabled Sustainable and Precision Agriculture is the first single-volume resource to cover this important field using a whole systems approach that considers both opportunities and challenges. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of nanotechnology in agriculture from broad aspects, but also includes a comprehensive view of the interaction of nanomaterials with soil-plant systems. It highlights aspects not described in previous books, including the application of nanoinformatics and artificial intelligence in nano-enabled sustainable agriculture, the application of nanotechnology in alternative forms of agriculture such as hydroponics, and regulatory frameworks for this research field.

The book addresses all these aspects by including sections on enhanced sustainability, reduced pollution and enhanced ecosystems' health, and the role of nanoinformatics and machine learning.

Section 1. Introduction
Section 2. Nanotechnology application in agriculture
Section 3. Interaction of nanomaterials with soil-plant system and implications for nano-enabled agriculture

Subject Areas: Agronomy & crop production [TVK], Agriculture & farming [TV], Biotechnology [TCB], The environment [RN], Soil science, sedimentology [RBGB], Biochemistry [PSB], Genetics [non-medical PSAK], Agriculture & related industries [KNAC]