Myconanotechnology Volume 1

Applications in Agriculture
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-981-9276-87-5
Verlag: Springer Singapore

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Fungal Biology

This book explores how fungi can be used to create nanoparticles in a safe, eco-friendly, and cost-effective way. It introduces fungal nanotechnology as a promising approach in nanobiotechnology, especially for agriculture, healthcare, and environmental applications. The book explains how fungi help in shaping and controlling nanostructures and why this method is gaining attention among scientists.

The chapters cover a wide range of topics. They begin with the history and future of fungal nanotechnology and its role in agriculture and food industries. Several chapters focus on how fungi can be used to manage pests and plant diseases through nanopesticides and antifungal agents. Others discuss the use of fungi in developing nano-packaging, detecting mycotoxins, and improving crop health. The book also highlights the role of fungi like Trichoderma in sustainable farming and explores the physiological and biochemical processes behind nanoparticle formation.

This book, part of the 'Fungal Biology' book series, is a useful resource for students, researchers, and professionals in nanotechnology, agriculture, biotechnology, pharmacology, and environmental science. It includes clear illustrations, tables, and case studies to help readers understand the concepts easily. By combining fungal biology with nanoscience, the book offers practical insights into how fungi can be used to develop new materials for medicine, farming, and industry.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Prasad, Ram

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Advances in Fungal Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: Past Present and Future Insights.- Chapter 2: Myconanotechnology in Modern Agriculture and Food Processing.- Chapter 3: Entomopathogenic Fungi: An Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Sustainable Nanoparticles and Their Nano-Pesticide Properties.- Chapter 4: Role of Nanotechnology in Agriculture with Special Reference to Insect-Pest Management.- Chapter 5: Polyherbal nanoformulation: a potent antifungal agent on fungal pathogens of selected crops.- Chapter 6: Myconanotechnology: Recent Trends to Agricultural Engineering and the Forthcoming Generation.- Chapter 7: Recent Advances in Myconanotechnology for Soil Health Improvement and Sustainable Crop Productivity.- Chapter 8: Emerging Applications of Fungal Nanotechnology in Nanofertilizers and Nutrient Delivery Systems for Agriculture.- Chapter 9: Fungus Trichoderma Mediated Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture.- Chapter 10: Trends in Nanotechnology and its Potentialities to Control Plant Pathogenic Fungi: A Review.- Chapter 11: Nanotechnology-Based Detection and Remediation of Mycotoxins for Food and Agriculture Perspectives.- Chapter 12: Agri-technology Applications of Entomopathogenic Fungi using Nanotechnology Approach.- Chapter 13: Emerging nanotechnology strategies for combating pest and fungal pathogens.

Über Autor(innen)

About the Author: Dr. Ram Prasad is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar, India. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, and Research Associate Professor at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangdong, China. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and has over sixteen years of experience in teaching & research, and is listed among the World's Top 2% Scientists from 2021 to till date, recognized by Stanford University & Elsevier.

His areas of research interest include applied and environmental microbiology, plant-microbe interactions, sustainable agriculture, and nanobiotechnology. He has guided several doctoral, postdoctoral, and postgraduate students in these fields. Dr. Prasad has received numerous national and international awards, including recognitions for young scientists, outstanding research, and scientific excellence. He is a fellow of several scientific societies and has been honored with international fellowships for his contributions to microbial biotechnology.  Dr. Prasad served as a Visiting Professor at Johns Hopkins University, United States; Shenyang Agricultural University, China; and RUDN University, Russia.

Dr. Prasad has an extensive publication record, including research articles, review papers, book chapters, and edited volumes. He also serves on the editorial boards of several international journals. His work continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of green technologies and sustainable solutions in agriculture and biotechnology.