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Cover -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 The Role of Nanomaterials in Agriculture as Nanofertilizers -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Nanotechnology in Agriculture -- 1.3 Nanomaterials -- 1.3.1 Nanoparticles -- 1.3.1.1 Properties of Nanoparticles -- 1.3.1.2 Synthesis of Nanoparticles -- 1.3.2 Application of Nanotechnology in Agriculture -- 1.3.2.1 Application of Nanotechnology in Precision Farming -- 1.3.2.2 Nanosensors -- 1.3.2.3 Nanotechnology in Water Management -- 1.3.2.4 Biosensors to Detect Nutrients and Contaminants

1.3.2.5 Nanotechnology to Improve Quality of Soil and Fertilizer Distribution -- 1.3.2.6 Nanotechnology to Control Plant Diseases -- 1.3.2.7 Nanofertilizers -- 1.3.2.8 Nanostructured Formulation Reduce Nutrients Loss Into Soil by Leaching -- 1.3.2.9 Application of Nanotechnology in Seed Science -- 1.4 Nanofertilizers -- 1.4.1 Types of Nanofertilizers -- 1.4.2 Uptake and Accumulation Mechanisms of Nanofertilizers from Soil to Plants -- 1.4.3 Synthesis of Nanofertilizers -- 1.4.4 Characterization of Nanofertilizers -- 1.4.5 Advantages of Nanofertilizers -- 1.4.6 Limitations of Nanofertilizers

1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Synthesis of Nano-Chitosan Using Agricultural Waste -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Different Sources of Agricultural Waste -- 2.2.1 Shell Wastes -- 2.2.2 Livestock Wastes -- 2.2.3 Crop Residues -- 2.2.4 Agricultural Industry Wastes -- 2.2.5 Nanomaterial Synthesis Using Agro-Waste -- 2.2.6 Chitin -- 2.2.7 Chitosan Nanoparticles -- 2.2.8 Properties of Nano-Chitosan -- 2.3 Synthesis of Nano-Chitosan -- 2.3.1 Nano-Precipitation -- 2.3.2 Drying Through Spraying -- 2.3.3 The Gelation Ionotropic Technique

2.3.4 Droplet Emulsion Coalescence and Solvent Emulsion Diffusion -- 2.3.5 Reverse Micelles -- 2.3.6 Polyelectrolyte Complex (PEC) -- 2.3.7 Biological Synthesis -- 2.3.8 Biogenic Synthesis of Nano-Chitosan Over Other Nanoparticles -- 2.3.9 Chitosan Nanoparticle Characterization -- 2.3.10 Nano-Chitosan Applications -- 2.3.10.1 In Agriculture -- 2.3.10.2 Biomedicals -- 2.3.10.3 Industry -- 2.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Reduction of Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Nanochitosan -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Types of Greenhouse Gases Emitted in Agriculture

3.3 Environmental and Economic Consequences of Greenhouse Gases -- 3.4 Nanochitosan as a Potential Mitigation Strategy -- 3.5 Mechanisms of Action for Emission Reduction -- 3.6 Crop Yield and Quality -- 3.6.1 Collaborative Stakeholder Engagement -- 3.6.2 Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices -- 3.7 Limitations and Future Research Directions -- 3.8 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 4 The Application of Nanochitosan Biopesticides as a Replacement to Synthetic Pesticides -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Nanochitosan -- 4.2.1 Properties of Nanochitosan

This unique, important, and timely book provides detailed information about the application of nanochitosan to increase agricultural productivity to enhance food security and nutrition. Readers will find in Nanochitosan Applications for Enhanced Crop Production and Food Security detailed state-of-the-art information including: The modes of action through which nanochitosan perform numerous biological activities; State-of-the-art information and recent advancements in the application of nanochitosan, including targeted delivery, genetic manipulation, antimicrobial uses, curing infections in plants, controlled delivery of biologically active constituents, applications in the evaluation of carbon dioxide concentrations and humidity in controlled greenhouse environments, and their use as pressure sensors in agrichemical spraying equipment; Information on applying nanochitosan as a biofertilizer and bioinsecticide when applied on seeds and for foliar spraying of agricultural crops, soil amendment, and protection against pathogens and pests; The application of nanochitosan in the manufacturing of nanosensors in precision farming in the determination of crop growth, condition of soils, penetration of agrochemicals, diseases, and the level of environmental pollution to ensure a high level of safety for plant and soil health. Audience Researchers, scientists, and graduate students in agriculture, crop science, agricultural biotechnology, and agricultural engineering applications of nanochitosan, as well as policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors in agriculture and food security.

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