Chitosan Nanoparticles for Plant Resilience Under Abiotic and Biotic Stressors / edited by Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abdel Latef, Arafat Abdel Hamed.

Series:

Smart Nanomaterials Technology, 3004-8281

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanoparticles.

Stress (Physiology).

Plants.

Plant biotechnology.

Plant Stress Responses.

Plant Biotechnology.

Local Subjects:

Nanoparticles.

Plant Stress Responses.

Plant Biotechnology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (500 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2026.

Summary:

This book explores the impact of chitosan nanoparticles on plants under various stress conditions. The book highlights the versatility and efficacy of chitosan nanoparticles as a stress-alleviating agent, emphasizing their role in improving plant health and productivity. It reveals all possible features that chitosan nanoparticles might bear as a stress-alleviating agent, underlining their role in promoting plant health and productivity. This book highlights the molecular and physiological pathways through which a response brought by chitosan nanoparticles occurs and sheds light on their mode of action. In it, issues such as control over oxidative stress, modulation of hormones, and gene expression are thoroughly discussed in a manner that provides a complete understanding of how chitosan nanoparticles improve plant resilience. The information is important in the development of specific, targeted approaches to solving particular agricultural problems. Beyond this, this book reviews the applications of chitosan nanoparticles within the scope of foliar spray, soil treatment, and seed dressing. This book aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners seeking to harness the potential of chitosan nanoparticles in agriculture. Addressing current challenges and future opportunities pave the way for the development and adoption of innovative technologies that contribute to global food security and environmental sustainability. This book features contributions from leading researchers and professionals in the fields of plant science, nanotechnology, and agricultural sustainability, ensuring a multidisciplinary perspective.

Contents:

Chitosan nanoparticles: An overview

Overview of abiotic stress and its agricultural impact

Overview of biotic stress and its agricultural impact

Salinity stress management using chitosan nanoparticles

Using chitosan nanoparticles in the alleviation of water stress

Chitosan nanoparticles under temperature extremes

Heavy metals stress mitigation by chitosan nanoparticles

Suppression of plant virus diseases through chitosan nanoparticles

Bacterial plant disease management using chitosan nanoparticles

Chitosan nanoparticles in fungal plant disease control

Chitosan nanoparticles in insect pest and plant diseases control

Emerging trends in chitosan nanoparticles for abiotic stress management

Future prospects for chitosan nanoparticles in biotic stress tolerance

Challenges in the application of chitosan nanoparticles for agriculture.

Notes:

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ISBN:

981-9564-22-0

9789819564224

OCLC:

1574122450