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Book SynopsisSection 1. Introduction to nano fertilizers.- 1. Relevance of nanotechnology in agriculture.- 2. Synthesis of nanoparticles for use in agriculture as nanofertilizers.- 3. Formulation of nano fertilizers using various carriers.- 4. Crops-specificity of nano fertilizers.- Section 2. Rhizosphere Microorganisms.- 5. Effects of nanofertilizers on rhizosphere microorganisms in agricultural systems.- 6. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) based nanoparticles in agriculture.- 7. Plant growth promoting cyanobacteria based nanoparticles in agriculture.- 8. Plant growth promoting algae based nanoparticles in agriculture.- 9. Plant growth promoting fungi (PGPF) based nanoparticles in agriculture.- Section 3. Mechanisms of Action.- 10. Mechanisms of release of nano fertilizers nutrients (nanonutrients) in soil for sustaining agro-system.- 11. Mechanism and application of biocatalysis in nanofertilizer development.- 12. Mechanistic approach of nanofertilizers to enhance soil fertility and crop productivity.- Section 4. Effects on plants (growth, crop yield, quality of foods, stress tolerance).- 13. Effect of doses, particle shape, size and composition of nano fertilizers on yields of crops.- 14. Effect of various nano fertilizers on physiological activities of plants.- 15. Biofortification of crops: effects of nano fertilizers on quality of fruits and vegetables.- 16. Mode of application (foliar, soil-applied NFs) and their impact on quality and yield of crops.- 17. Nano fertilizers affecting the nutrient content of crops.- 18. Effect of nano fertilizers on plants stress tolerance.- 19. Potential of nano particulate fertilizers in mitigating environmental stresses.
