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This book highlights the implications of nanotechnology in plant sciences, particularly its potential to improve food and agricultural systems, through innovative, eco-friendly approaches, and as a result to increase plant productivity. Topics include various aspects of nanomaterials: biophysical and biochemical properties; methods of treatment, detection and quantification; methods of quantifying the uptake of nanomaterials and their translocation and accumulation in plants. In addition, the effects on plant growth and development, the role of nanoparticles in changes in gene and protein expression, and delivery of genetic materials for genetic improvement are discussed. It also explores how nanotechnology can improve plant protection and plant nutrition, and addresses concerns about using nanoparticles and their compliances.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the application potential of nanoparticles in plant science and serves as a valuable resource for students, teachers, researchers and professionals working on nanotechnology.

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Plant Nanotechnology: An Overview on Concepts, Strategies and Tools.- Physical and Chemical Nature of Nanoparticles.- Biophysical Methods of Detection and Quantification of Uptake, Translocation and Accumulation of Nanoparticles.- Methods of Using Nanoparticles.- Effects of Nanoparticles on Plant Growth and Development.- Effect of Nanoparticles on Plants with Regard to Physiological Attributes.- Molecular Mechanism of Plant-Nanoparticle Interactions.- Uptake, Translocation, Accumulation, Transformation and Generational Transmission of Nanoparticles in Plants.- Nanotechnology for Crop Improvement.- Role of Nanoparticles for Delivery of Genetic Material.- Agri-nano techniques for Plant availability of Nutrients.- Utilization of Nanoparticles for Plant Protection.- Nanotechnology in Soil-Plant System.- Concerns of Nanoparticle Hazard to Human Health and Environment.- Future Roadmap for Plant Nanotechnology.

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Prof. Dr. Chittaranjan Kole, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Nadia, Mohanpur, India

Prof. Dr. D. Sakthi Kumar, Toyo University, Grad. School of Interdisc. New Science, Kawagoe, Japan

Dr. Mariya V. Khodakovskaya, Univ of Arkansas - Little Rock, Department of Applied Science, Little Rock, AR 72204, USA

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