Nanobiotechnology applications in plant protection. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam, Ram Prasad, editors.
• Editors: Abd-Elsalam, Kamel A; Prasad, Ram
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: Nanotechnology and Their Applications in Insect's Pest Control; 1.1 History of Nanotechnology in Insect's Control; 1.2 Formulations of Nanoinsecticides; 1.2.1 Nanoemulsions; 1.2.1.1 Preparation of Nanoemulsion; 1.2.1.2 Components of Nanoemulsion; 1.2.1.3 Types of Nanoemulsion; 1.2.1.4 Methods of Nanoemulsion Preparation; Phase Inversion Temperature (PIT); Sonication Method; High-Pressure Homogenizer; Microfluidization; 1.2.1.5 Nanoinsecticides with Nanoemulsion Formulation; 1.2.2 Nanosuspensions; 1.2.2.1 Preparation of Nanosuspensions 1.2.2.2 Preparation of the Lambda-Cyhalothrin Nanosuspension1.2.3 Nanocapsules; 1.2.3.1 Preparation of Insecticide Nanocapsules; 1.2.3.2 Preparation of Polymer; 1.2.3.3 Insecticides with Nanocapsule Formulation; Methomyl Nanocapsule; Temephos; Imidacloprid; Neem Oil; Cypermethrin Nanocapsule; 1.2.4 Nanoparticles; 1.2.4.1 Types of Nanoparticles; 1.2.4.2 Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles; 1.2.4.3 Synthesis of Sulfur Nanoparticles; 1.2.4.4 Silica Nanoparticles; Preparation of Silica Nanoparticles; Role of Silica Nanoparticles in Insect Control; References Chapter 2: Nanoparticle-Based Plant Disease Management: Tools for Sustainable Agriculture2.1 Interactions Between NPs, Pathogens, and Plants; 2.1.1 NP Interaction with Plants; 2.1.1.1 NP-Induced Plant Growth; 2.1.1.2 NP-Induced Phytotoxicity; 2.1.1.3 NP-Induced Genotoxicity; 2.1.2 NP Interaction with Microbes; 2.2 Plant Disease Diagnosis Using NPs; 2.2.1 Diagnosis Through Metal NPs; 2.2.2 Diagnosis Through Metal Oxide NPs; 2.2.3 Diagnosis Through Magnetic NPs; 2.2.4 Diagnosis Through Polymeric NPs; 2.2.5 Diagnosis Through Quantum Dots; 2.2.6 Diagnosis Through Carbon NPs 2.3 Nanodiagnostic Sensors and Equipment2.3.1 Portable Diagnostic Equipment; 2.3.2 Nanofabrication Imaging; 2.4 Types of NPs Used in Nanodiagnostics; 2.4.1 Nanobarcodes; 2.4.2 Nanosensors; 2.5 Nanotechnology in Microbial Plant Pathogen Management; 2.6 Nanotechnology in Insect Pest Management; 2.6.1 Development of Nanoformulations; 2.6.2 Nanopesticides; 2.7 Nanotechnology in Nematode Management; 2.8 Nanotechnology and the Crop Protection Industry; 2.9 Agronanotechnology Limitations and Issues; 2.10 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Copper Nanostructures Applications in Plant Protection 3.1 Introduction3.2 Why Copper is the Best Nanoagrochemical?; 3.3 Copper Nanostructure Applications in Plant Protection; 3.3.1 Nanosensors; 3.3.2 Antimicrobial; 3.3.3 Antifungal; 3.3.3.1 Copper Nanoparticles as Antifungal; 3.3.3.2 Copper Nanocomposites as Antifungal; 3.3.4 Antibacterial; 3.4 Antimicrobial Mode of Actions; 3.5 Stimulate Crop Growth and Induce Resistance; 3.6 Phytotoxicity; 3.7 Conclusion and Future Prospective; References; Chapter 4: Nanoantimicrobials for Plant Pathogens Control: Potential Applications and Mechanistic Aspects; 4.1 Introduction
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 632/.9; Life sciences; Plants, Protection of; Nanobiotechnology; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General; Nanobiotechnology; Plants, Protection of; Life Sciences; Plant Biochemistry; Plant Pathology; Nanotechnology; Entomology; Biotechnology; Plant Breeding/Biotechnology; Science -- Life Sciences -- Botany; Technology & Engineering -- Nanotechnology & MEMS; Science -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Entomology; Science -- Biotechnology; Plant pathology & diseases; Nanotechnology; Insects (entomology); Biotechnology; Plant reproduction & propagation; Biochemistry; Plant diseases; Nanotechnology; Entomology; Biotechnology; Plant breeding; Science -- Life Sciences -- Biochemistry; Botany & plant sciences; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319911618; 3319911619
• Related ISBNs: 9783319911601; 3319911600
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (Ebsco, viewed August 16, 2018).
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