Nanotechnologies in Food and Agriculture
Download or Read eBook Nanotechnologies in Food and Agriculture PDF written by Mahendra Rai and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Mahendra Rai |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2015-03-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319140247 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319140248 |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Nanotechnologies in Food and Agriculture by : Mahendra Rai
Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive overview of new and emerging nanotechnologies. It includes aspects of nanoparticle monitoring, toxicity, and public perception, and covers applications that address both crop growing and treatment of agricultural wastewater. Topics include nanoagrochemicals (nanofertilizers, -pesticides, -herbicides), nanobiosensors, and nanotechnologies for food processing, packaging, and storage, crop improvement and plant disease control. The group of expert authors is led by an experienced team of editors.