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Biogenic Nano-Particles and their Use in Agro-ecosystems

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Nanotechnology has aroused as a field that has resulted in paradigm shift in agronomic practices and given a true essence to sustainable agriculture. Nanomaterials belonging in the agriculture domain are of vast variety and had find applications in crop production, soil and water management, diagnostic measurements, controlled use of chemicals, and plant protection owing to their tailored properties, small size, and surface to volume ratio. The contribution of nanotechnology in precision farming through the development of nano-based fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and early pathogen diagnostic can be considered as a breakthrough. The chapter will focus on the aspects of nanotechnology that have revolutionized the agriculture field, leading to better environmental management and sustainable practices.

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Nazir, R., Ayub, Y., Tahir, L. (2020). Green-Nanotechnology for Precision and Sustainable Agriculture. In: Ghorbanpour, M., Bhargava, P., Varma, A., Choudhary, D. (eds) Biogenic Nano-Particles and their Use in Agro-ecosystems. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2985-6_18

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