Description
Nanomaterials in the Plant-Soil Continuum explores the various nanomaterials that are impacting agriculture whether through intentional or unintentional pathways. Providing a concise outlook of NMs in soil chemistry, physics, and biology, it highlights nanomaterial transformation in soil and subsequent plant uptake. Plants may be exposed to naturally generated or artificially produced nanomaterials (ENMs). They can absorb NMs from the soil through roots or leaves but return them to the soil through litter, creating an intricate network of NMs cycling in a soil-plant continuum. Understanding this NM transformation in soil and subsequent plant uptake is integral to understanding, and protecting, an ecosystem. Nanomaterials in the Plant-Soil Continuum also discusses the translocation and biotransformation of NMs in plants and their effects on plant metabolism. Considering NMs as new and emerging agrochemicals, a detailed understanding of their role in the soil-plant continuum, ecosystem functioning, and services will also be discussed. This volume in the "Nanomaterial Plant Interactions" series highlights the recent insights into the impact, fate, and transport of NMs in the soil-plant continuum and their potential impacts on soil and plant health.• Provides foundational insights into the interactions between nanomaterials (NMs) and the soil-plant system• Covers both intentional and unintentional impacts of NMs in agricultural and natural environment• Examines the environmental risks and potential effects of NMs to suport optimal decision-making
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Nanomaterials in the Soil-Plant ContinuumSection II: Synthesis, Characterization, and Monitoring of Nanomaterials2. Synthesis of Nanomaterials used in soil-plant continuum3. Characterization and Monitoring of nanomaterials in the soil-plant continuumSection III Interaction of Nanomaterials in Soil-plant System4. Fate and transformation of nanomaterials in soil5. Effects of Nanomaterials on Biogeochemical Cycles of Nutrients6. Translocation and Biotransformation of Nanomaterials in PlantsSection IV Use of Nanomaterials in the Soil-plant System.7. Interactions of Nanomaterials and Plant-Associated Soil Microbes8. Application of Nanomaterials for Soil Remediation9. Application of Nanomaterials as plant nutrient sources and growth promoters10. Application of Nanomaterials as agrochemicals for plant protectionSection V: Hazards and environmental effects of nanomaterials11. Effect of Nanomaterials on Soil Health12. Effect of Nanomaterials on Plant Health13. Environmental impact and Risk assessment of nanomaterials used in soil Plant system
