NanoFarming

The Future of Sustainable Agriculture
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-87519-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm

Reihe: Environmental and Agricultural Nanotechnology

NanoFarming: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture (Series: Environmental and Agricultural Nanotechnology) presents a comprehensive exploration of how nanotechnology is reshaping modern agriculture. The book bridges sustainable farming principles with cutting-edge innovations such as nanofertilizers, nanosensors, nanobiochar, and nanoparticle-mediated DNA barcoding. It highlights the role of nanotechnology in plant epigenetics, secondary metabolite enhancement, soil remediation, carbon sequestration, and precision farming. Emphasizing environmental safety, toxicology, and nano–microbe interactions, the volume also integrates artificial intelligence and biosensor technologies for smarter crop monitoring. Overall, this book offers a forward-looking framework for achieving higher productivity, ecological balance, and sustainable agricultural development through nano-enabled solutions.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Javad, Sumera

Naz, Shagufta

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Lebensmittelsicherheit und -versorgung
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Ackerbaukunde, Pflanzenbau
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Nanotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau Mechatronik, Mikrosysteme (MEMS), Nanosysteme
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Lebensmitteltechnologie und Getränketechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface to the Series. Preface. 1. Sustainable Agriculture—Past, Present and Future. 2. Marvels of Nanofertilizers for Sustainable Farming and Ecology. 3. Role of Nanotechnology in Plant Epigenetics and its Ultimate Effect on the Environment. 4. Nanosensors for Plant Monitoring in Roof Gardening: A Revolutionary Step in Sustainable Ecology. 5. Nanoparticle Mediated DNA Barcoding for Precision Farming. 6. Role of Nanoparticles in Enhancing Secondary Metabolites in Plants. 7. From Biochar to Nanobiochar, Another Step Towards Sustainable Agriculture with Cleaner Environment. 8. Wonders of Nanomaterials in Soil Remediation: A Revolutionary Step in Precision Farming. 9. Nanotechnology: Revolutionizing Agriculture and Environment by Carbon Sequestration. 10. Nanoparticles, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of Agriculture. 11. Plant Breeding, Abiotic Stress, and Nanoparticles in Agriculture. 12. Nanomaterials and Their Interaction with Soil Microbes for Sustainable Agriculture. 13. Cereal Crops, Environmental Issues and Nano-Technology Based Solutions. 14. Biosensor Technology for Monitoring Environmental Pollution. 15. Postharvest Safety and Role of Nanomaterials. 16. The Impact of Nanofertilizers/Nanopesticides and Mycorrhizal Interactions on the Environment. 17. Nanomaterials and Environmental Safety: The Trend Setters. 18. Nano-Biotechnological Synergies in Plant Tissue Culture: A New Era of Precision Propagation. 19. Nanotoxicology. Index. About the Editors.

Über Autor(innen)

Sumera Javad

As the editor of NanoFarming: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture, there is a blend of deep expertise in botanical sciences, nanotechnology applications, and agricultural sustainability. With extensive experience in academic research, teaching, and writing, the editor has led multiple studies on nanomaterials, plant physiology, and environmental impacts. Her efforts on this book project bridge fundamental science and practical agricultural innovations, helping guide readers through cutting-edge nano-enabled solutions that address real-world challenges in sustainable farming.

Shagufta Naz

Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz is an accomplished molecular biologist and academic leader from Pakistan who served as Vice-Chancellor of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, driving institutional reforms and academic excellence. She holds a Ph.D. and has supervised numerous research projects and students, publishing widely in genetics and molecular biology. Known for her dedication to research, education, and capacity building, she advocates international collaboration and sustainable development in science and higher education.