Author Description

The Impact of Nanoparticles on Agriculture and Soil, part of the Nanomaterials-Plant Interaction series, contributes the most recent insights into understanding the cellular interactions of nanoparticles in an agricultural setting, focusing on current applications and means of evaluating future prospects. In order to ensure and improve the biosafety of nanoparticles, it is a primary concern to understand cellular bioprocess like nanomaterial's cellular uptake and their influence on cellular structural, functional and genetic components. In-depth knowledge of these bioprocess will enable researchers to engineer nanomaterials for enhanced biosafety. This book addresses these and other important aspects in detail along with showcasing their applications in the area of agriculture. With an international team of authors, and experienced editors, The Impact of Nanoparticles on Agriculture and Soil will be valuable to those working to understand and advance nanoscience to benefit agricultural production and human and environmental welfare. Guides assessment of nanomaterials' impact on agricultural and soil cellular metabolism and physiological characteristics Provides in-depth insights into potential risks and hazards of nanoparticles Provides foundation for further research and development