Nanoscience and Nano-Formulations for Sustainable Vegetable Crop Production

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-33216-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Nanoscience and Nano-Formulations for Sustainable Vegetable Crop Production offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in nanotechnology to enhance yield, nutritional value, and delivery efficiency in vegetable crops, particularly those with shorter growth cycles.
Although nanoscience is already deeply embedded in global food production, especially in cereals and grains, its targeted application in olericulture holds significant potential for strengthening global food security. Effective implementation, however, demands a clear understanding of nanoparticles’ behavior and interactions with plants, ensuring technological progress aligns with safety standards and consumer confidence. This book covers innovations in several key areas of vegetable farming, including nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nano-packaging materials, spanning the entire continuum - from seed priming to post-harvest management, while also addressing practical dimensions of scalability, farmer adoption, and system integration.
Designed for researchers, scientists, and advanced-level students, this resource will serve as a valuable reference for harmonizing productivity, resilience, and sustainability in modern vegetable production.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Husen, Azamal

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biochemie (nichtmedizinisch)
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Primärer Sektor
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Ackerbaukunde, Pflanzenbau

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Nanomaterials, vegetable production, current investigation, and future prospects: An overview
2. Metal and metal-oxide nanomaterials in vegetable seed priming, germination and development of seedling
3. Fullerene and single- and multi-walled carbon nanotubes in vegetable seed priming, germination and development of seedling
4. Exposure of nano-formulations to vegetable crops and changes in morpho-physiological, anatomical and molecular features
5. Nano-pesticides for sustainable vegetable production
6. Nano-based packaging materials for various vegetables
7. Nano-formulations for improved vegetables biochemical traits
8. Nano-formulations for vegetable yield and quality enhancement
9. Smart nanoencapsulation of various agrochemicals and fertilizers for higher vegetable production
10. Nanomaterials and nanocomposites for biotic stress situation in vegetable crops
11. Nanomaterials and nanocomposites for abiotic stress situation in vegetable crops
12. Nanomaterials and nanocomposites for soil and water management during sustainable vegetable production
13. Nanomaterials and nanocomposites for vegetable crop post-harvest management
14. Nano-based toxicity in vegetable and their mitigation
15. Use of nanosensor for vegetable crop production
16. Nanoscience and OMICS: Current opportunities and challenges in Vegetable Crop Production
17. Clinical Trials based on Nanoscience and Nano-formulations for Sustainable Vegetable Crop Production
18. Regulatory framework in the Nanoscience and Nano-formulations for Sustainable Vegetable Crop Production
19. Edible biosafety and risk assessment of nanomaterials in vegetables

Über Autor(innen)

Husen, Azamal
Prof. Azamal Husen is a scholar with over 25 years of experience in botanical sciences, nanobiotechnology, plant physiology, environmental botany, medicinal plants, and clonal propagation. He previously served as a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Biology at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, and is currently a foreign delegate at Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Graphic Era University, India. He has also held senior academic roles at Sankalchand Patel University, the Forest Research Institute, and Doon College of Agriculture and Forest in Dehradun, India. Prof. Husen's research has been supported by major organizations including the World Bank, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and Japan Bank for International Cooperation. He has contributed extensively to curriculum development, faculty training, and international conferences. A prolific author and editor, he was recognized among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University in 2022-2024.