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Book SynopsisThe word "nano agriculture" refers to the infusion of nanotechnology concepts and principles in agricultural sciences so as to develop processes and products that precisely deliver inputs and promote productivity without associated environmental harm. Nano Agriculture is quite appropriate in India in the context of changing scenarios in agricultural production systems which in the verge of transformation towards precision agriculture.
Table of Contents1. Nanotechnology for Precision Agriculture 2. Nanotechnology Interventions in Agriculture 3. Physical and Mechanical Methods of Synthesis of Nano-materials 4. Chemical Method of Synthesis of Nano-materials 5. Biological Synthesis of Nano-materials 6. Properties of Nano-materials I 7. Properties of Nano-materials II 8. Characterization of Nano-materials using PSA and Raman Spectroscopy 9. X-ray Diffraction Spectroscopy 10. Basics of Electron Microscopy 11. Scanning Electron Microscope 12. Transmission Electron Microscope 13. Atomic Force Microscopy 14. Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) 15. Nanotechnological Approaches in Seed Science16. Nano-Fertilizer for Balanced Crop Nutrition 17. Nano Herbicides for Rainfed Agriculture 18. Nano-based Smart Delivery Systems in Agriculture 19. Nano-fibre as a Smart Delivery System to Contain Seed Borne Pests and Diseases 20. Nano-Pheromones Frontier Areas in Nanotechnology 21. Parapheromone for Fruitfly Management 22. Nanotechnological Concepts in Plant Disease Management 23. Nano-biotechnology for Plant Disease Management 24. Biosensors in Agriculture 25. Development of Diagnostics Kits for Plant Diseases 26 Nanotechnology for Early Detection of Plant Pathogens 27. Detection of Aflatoxins in Crop Produce using Nanotechnology 28. Nano Based Electrochemical Sensors for Detection of Pesticide Residues 29. Encapsulation of Functional Food 30. Nano Food Packaging to Enhance Shelf Life of Crop Produce 31. Nano Remediation of Soil and Aquatic Pollutants 32. Biosafety of Nanoparticles 33. Assays for Nano-toxicity Assessment 34. Regulatory Framework for Nanomaterials
