Nanotechnology for Agriculture

The emergence of nanotechnology and the development of new nano-devices and nanomaterials open up opportunities for novel applications in agriculture and biotechnology. Nanotechnology has the potential to modernize the agricultural research and practice. Nanotechnology has gained momentum in agriculture sector during last decade, but still there are knowledge gap between scientific communities. This book comprise of holistic coverage about current developments in nanotechnology based sustainable agriculture. It contains sections focusing on each aspect of the implications of nanotechnology in different sectors of agriculture from crop production, soil fertility management, crop improvement etc. It also provides insight into the current trends and future prospects of nanotechnology along with the benefits and risks and their impact on agricultural ecosystems. This book emphasize on use of nanotechnology to reduce agrochemical usage via smart delivery system, increase nutrient use efficiency, improved water and nutrient management, nano-biosensors for management of plant diseases etc. 

The book provides thorough knowledge for dealing with current challenges of agricultural sector using nanotechnology based agricultural interventions. It will serve as reference literature for scientists, policymakers, students and researchers who are engaged in development of strategies to cope up with challenges of current agricultural systems and society.

Dr Deepak Panpatte

Department of Agricultural Microbiology

Anand Agricultural University

Dr. Deepak G. Panpatte has been working as a research scholar for the past 7 years. His research interests include agriculturally beneficial microorganisms, such as biofertilizers, biopesticides and biodegraders. He has also pioneered the development of fortified biocontrol bacterial consortiums with phyto-extracts for the management of phytopathogenic nematodes and fungi. He has received 5 international conference awards for his research, and the Rastiya Gaurav Award for outstanding contributions to agriculture. He has published 14 research papers, 3 books & 9 book chapters with Springer publishing house, 1 practical manual, 26 popular articles and 2 editorials. He is also an editorial board member of various respected national and international journals.

Dr. Yogeshvari K. Jhala

Department of Agricultural Microbiology 

Dr. Yogeshvari K. Jhala is an Assistant Professor with 10 years of teaching and research experience. Her field of interest is agriculturally beneficial microorganism such as biofertilizers, biopesticides and biodegraders. She was the first researcher worldwide to report 5 unique strains of methanotrophic bacteria. She has received the All India Best Research Award and Young Faculty Award for her outstanding research on methanotrophic bacteria. Her publications include 17 research papers, 3 Books, 6 book chapters, 2 teaching manuals, 18 popular articles and 2 editorials.