Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Overview of Nanotechnology in Food Security and Agriculture: : Introduction, Current Status, and Concerns -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Nanoparticles as a Growth-Stimulating Element of Sustainable Agriculture -- 1.3 Current Status on Food and Agriculture Nanotechnology -- 1.3.1 Current Status on Food Nanotechnology -- 1.3.1.1 Food Processing -- 1.3.1.2 Food Packaging -- 1.3.2 Current Status on Agriculture Nanotechnology -- 1.4 Toxicological Fundamentals and Risk Assessment

1.4.1 Exposure Routes and Interactions -- 1.4.2 Nanotoxicology Mechanisms -- 1.4.3 Data Generating and Analysis -- 1.5 Frontier Topics -- 1.5.1 Perspectives on Biosynthesized and Bioinspired Nanomaterials -- 1.5.1.1 Biosynthesized Nanomaterials -- 1.5.1.2 Bioinspired Nanomaterials -- 1.5.2 Regulation and Legislation -- 1.5.2.1 Recent Updates -- 1.5.2.2 Limitation and Urgent Need for Legislation -- 1.5.3 Public Awareness and Acceptance -- 1.6 Future Perspective -- 1.7 Conclusions -- References

Chapter 2 Integrating Nanobased Engineering Advances to Enhance Crop Yields and Optimize Food Production Systems -- 2.1 Introduction to Nanobased Engineering in Agriculture -- 2.1.1 Importance of Nanobased Engineering in Modern Agriculture -- 2.1.2 Key Concepts and Definitions -- 2.2 Nanomaterials for Enhanced Soil Health -- 2.3 Nano-Enhanced Crop Protection -- 2.3.1 Types of Nano-Enhanced Crop Protection -- 2.4 Nanotechnology in Irrigation Systems -- 2.5 Advancements in Crop Improvement -- 2.6 Integration of Nanotechnology with Precision Agriculture -- 2.7 Case Studies and Practical Applications

2.8 Challenges and Limitations -- 2.8.1 Scientific and Technical Challenges -- 2.8.1.1 Lack of Understanding of Nanoparticle-Plant Interactions -- 2.8.1.2 Controlled Release and Targeting Issues -- 2.8.1.3 Stability and Shelf Life of Nanoformulations -- 2.8.1.4 Variability in Efficacy Across Different Crops and Soil Types -- 2.8.2 Regulatory and Safety Challenges -- 2.8.2.1 Lack of Standardized Regulations and Guidelines -- 2.8.2.2 Inadequate Risk Assessment Protocols -- 2.8.2.3 Public Perception and Ethical Concerns -- 2.8.3 Economic and Commercialization Barriers

2.8.3.1 High Cost of Nanomaterial Production -- 2.8.3.2 Limited Market Availability and Adoption -- 2.8.3.3 Compatibility with Existing Farming Practices -- 2.9 Future Prospects and Research Directions -- 2.10 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Development of Nanofertilizers for Soil Health and Fertility -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Scope and Importance of Nanofertilizers -- 3.3 New Innovations in the Development of Nanofertilizers -- 3.3.1 Design and Formulation of Nanofertilizers -- 3.3.1.1 Absorption of NPs -- 3.3.1.2 Attachment to NPs -- 3.3.1.3 Entrapment of Polymeric NPs