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Intro; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Contributors; Part I: Agronanobiotechnology, an Introduction to Nanoparticles; Chapter 1: Use of Agronanobiotechnology in the Agro-Food Industry to Preserve Environmental Health and Improve the Welfare of Farmers; 1 Introduction; 2 Relevant Applications of Agronanobiotechnology; 2.1 Crop Production; 2.2 Soil Improvement; 2.3 Water Purification; 2.4 Diagnostics; 2.5 Plant Breeding; 2.6 Soil Remediation; 2.7 Packaging; 3 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Design and Production of Nanofertilizers; 1 Introduction; 2 Challenges in Agricultural Practice
3 Nanotechnology in Agriculture4 Nanofertilizers; 5 Properties; 6 Production; 7 Effects and Critical Considerations; 8 Health Risks; 9 Conclusion; References; Part II: Fertiliszers and Plant Nutrients on Germination, Growth and Development of Crops; Chapter 3: Nanofertilizers and Their Controlled Delivery of Nutrients; 1 Introduction; 2 Nanofertilizers: Some Concepts; 2.1 Some Characteristics of Nanoparticles and Their Effects; 2.2 Physiological Functions of Minerals, Macronutrients, and Micronutrients (K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Ni, Mo, B, Al, Co, Na) as Potential Precursors of Nanoparticles
2.2.1 Potassium2.2.2 Calcium; 2.2.3 Magnesium; 2.2.4 Copper and Iron; 2.2.5 Manganese; 2.2.6 Molybdenum; 2.2.7 Nickel; 2.2.8 Zinc; 2.2.9 Boron; 2.3 Mechanisms of Nutrient Uptake by Plants; 3 Synthesis, Additives, Formulations, and Forms of Nanoparticle Application; 3.1 Additives, Formulations, and Forms of Application; 4 Nanoparticle Entry into the Vegetal System: Uptake of Nanoparticles; 4.1 Release of Nanoparticles into the Environment; 4.2 Plant Root Interactions with Nanoparticles; 4.3 Nanoparticle Absorption at the Root Level; 4.4 Cellular Processes
5 Controlled and Targeted Delivery of Nanoparticles: Materials, Strategies, and Opportunities5.1 Advantages and Disadvantages; 6 Our Research Line as a Team: The Agricultural Biotechnology Group; 7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Incorporation of Nanoparticles into Plant Nutrients: The Real Benefits; 1 Introduction; 2 Nanodelivery Systems; 2.1 Nanopowders; 2.2 Nanoemulsions; 3 Bulk Nutrients Versus Nanonutrients; 4 Macronutrients in Nanofertilizers; 4.1 Nitrogen; 4.2 Phosphorus; 4.3 Potassium; 4.4 Calcium; 4.5 Magnesium
5 Micronutrients in Nanofertilizers and Their Impacts on Crop Nutritional Quality5.1 Iron Nanoparticles; 5.2 Zinc; 5.3 Manganese Nanoparticles; 5.4 Copper Nanoparticles; 5.5 Molybdenum Nanoparticles; 6 Plant responses to Other Nanoparticles Used as Potential Nanofertilizers in Crops; 7 Scale Approaches for Nanoparticle Uptake by Plants: Short-Term and Long-Term Effects; 8 Long-Term and Short-Term Aspects of Acquisition, Transport, and Utilization of Mineral Nutrients in Plants; 9 Short-Term Experiments to Study the Effects of Nanofertilizers in Plants
3 Nanotechnology in Agriculture4 Nanofertilizers; 5 Properties; 6 Production; 7 Effects and Critical Considerations; 8 Health Risks; 9 Conclusion; References; Part II: Fertiliszers and Plant Nutrients on Germination, Growth and Development of Crops; Chapter 3: Nanofertilizers and Their Controlled Delivery of Nutrients; 1 Introduction; 2 Nanofertilizers: Some Concepts; 2.1 Some Characteristics of Nanoparticles and Their Effects; 2.2 Physiological Functions of Minerals, Macronutrients, and Micronutrients (K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Ni, Mo, B, Al, Co, Na) as Potential Precursors of Nanoparticles
2.2.1 Potassium2.2.2 Calcium; 2.2.3 Magnesium; 2.2.4 Copper and Iron; 2.2.5 Manganese; 2.2.6 Molybdenum; 2.2.7 Nickel; 2.2.8 Zinc; 2.2.9 Boron; 2.3 Mechanisms of Nutrient Uptake by Plants; 3 Synthesis, Additives, Formulations, and Forms of Nanoparticle Application; 3.1 Additives, Formulations, and Forms of Application; 4 Nanoparticle Entry into the Vegetal System: Uptake of Nanoparticles; 4.1 Release of Nanoparticles into the Environment; 4.2 Plant Root Interactions with Nanoparticles; 4.3 Nanoparticle Absorption at the Root Level; 4.4 Cellular Processes
5 Controlled and Targeted Delivery of Nanoparticles: Materials, Strategies, and Opportunities5.1 Advantages and Disadvantages; 6 Our Research Line as a Team: The Agricultural Biotechnology Group; 7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Incorporation of Nanoparticles into Plant Nutrients: The Real Benefits; 1 Introduction; 2 Nanodelivery Systems; 2.1 Nanopowders; 2.2 Nanoemulsions; 3 Bulk Nutrients Versus Nanonutrients; 4 Macronutrients in Nanofertilizers; 4.1 Nitrogen; 4.2 Phosphorus; 4.3 Potassium; 4.4 Calcium; 4.5 Magnesium
5 Micronutrients in Nanofertilizers and Their Impacts on Crop Nutritional Quality5.1 Iron Nanoparticles; 5.2 Zinc; 5.3 Manganese Nanoparticles; 5.4 Copper Nanoparticles; 5.5 Molybdenum Nanoparticles; 6 Plant responses to Other Nanoparticles Used as Potential Nanofertilizers in Crops; 7 Scale Approaches for Nanoparticle Uptake by Plants: Short-Term and Long-Term Effects; 8 Long-Term and Short-Term Aspects of Acquisition, Transport, and Utilization of Mineral Nutrients in Plants; 9 Short-Term Experiments to Study the Effects of Nanofertilizers in Plants