Description
Nanoscience and Nano-Formulations for Sustainable Vegetable Crop Production offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in nanotechnology to enhance yield, nutritional value, and delivery efficiency in vegetable crops, particularly those with shorter growth cycles.Although nanoscience is already deeply embedded in global food production, especially in cereals and grains, its targeted application in olericulture holds significant potential for strengthening global food security. Effective implementation, however, demands a clear understanding of nanoparticles' behavior and interactions with plants, ensuring technological progress aligns with safety standards and consumer confidence. This book covers innovations in several key areas of vegetable farming, including nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nano-packaging materials, spanning the entire continuum—from seed priming to postharvest management, while also addressing practical dimensions of scalability, farmer adoption, and system integration.Designed for researchers, scientists, and advanced-level students, this resource will serve as a valuable reference for harmonizing productivity, resilience, and sustainability in modern vegetable production.- Highlights novel research in nanomaterials, nanocomposites, and nano-encapsulation, showcasing their roles in improving seed performance, stress tolerance, soil and water management, and postharvest quality- Explores the integration of nano-sensors and omics approaches to enable precision monitoring and data-driven decision-making- Includes essential considerations on biosafety, toxicity mitigation, and regulatory compliance, supporting informed and responsible utilization of nanotechnology in vegetable production
Table of Contents
1. Nanomaterials, vegetable production, current investigation, and future prospects: An overview2. Metal and metal-oxide nanomaterials for vegetable seed priming, germination, and seedling development3. Fullerene and carbon nanotubes for vegetable seed priming, germination, and seedling development4. Exposure of nano-formulations to vegetable crops and resulting changes in morpho-physiological, anatomical and molecular features5. Nano-pesticides for sustainable vegetable production6. Nano-based packaging materials for various vegetables7. Nano-formulations for improved biochemical traits in vegetables8. Nano-formulations for vegetable yield and quality enhancement9. Smart nano-encapsulation of various agrochemicals and fertilizers for higher vegetable production10. Nanomaterials and nanocomposites for abiotic stress tolerance in vegetable crops11. Nanomaterials and nanocomposites for soil and water management in sustainable vegetable production12. Nanomaterials and nanocomposites for vegetable crop postharvest management13. Nano-based toxicity in vegetables and strategies for its mitigation14. Use of nano-sensors for vegetable crop production15. Nanoscience and omics: Current opportunities and challenges in vegetable crop production16. Edible biosafety and risk assessment of nanomaterials in vegetables
