Nanomaterials in the Plant-Soil Continuum explores the various nanomaterials that are impacting agriculture whether through intentional or unintentional pathways. Providing a concise outlook of NMs in soil chemistry, physics, and biology, it highlights nanomaterial transformation in soil and subsequent plant uptake. Plants may be exposed to naturally generated or artificially produced nanomaterials (ENMs). They can absorb NMs from the soil through roots or leaves but return them to the soil through litter, creating an intricate network of NMs cycling in a soil-plant continuum. Understanding this NM transformation in soil and subsequent plant uptake is integral to understanding, and protecting, an ecosystem. Nanomaterials in the Plant-Soil Continuum also discusses the translocation and biotransformation of NMs in plants and their effects on plant metabolism. Considering NMs as new and emerging agrochemicals, a detailed understanding of their role in the soil-plant continuum, ecosystem functioning, and services will also be discussed. This volume in the "Nanomaterial Plant Interactions" series highlights the recent insights into the impact, fate, and transport of NMs in the soil-plant continuum and their potential impacts on soil and plant health.
• Provides foundational insights into the interactions between nanomaterials (NMs) and the soil-plant system
• Covers both intentional and unintentional impacts of NMs in agricultural and natural environment
• Examines the environmental risks and potential effects of NMs to suport optimal decision-making
1. Section I Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 1 Introduction to nanomaterials in the soil-plant continuum - p. 3 3. Section II Synthesis, characterization, and monitoring of nanomaterials - p. 23 4. Chapter 2 Synthesis of nanoparticles used in soil-plant continuum - p. 25 5. Chapter 3 Characterization and monitoring of nanomaterials in the soil-plant continuum - p. 57 6. Section III Interaction of nanomaterials in soil-plant system - p. 75 7. Chapter 4 Fate and transformation of engineered nanomaterials in soil - p. 77 8. Chapter 5 Effects of nanomaterials on biogeochemical cycles of nutrients - p. 99 9. Chapter 6 Translocation and biotransformation of nanomaterials in plants - p. 137 10. Section IV Use of nanomaterials in the soil-plant system - p. 153 11. Chapter 7 Application of engineered nanomaterials for soil remediation - p. 155 12. Chapter 8 Application of engineered nanomaterials as plant nutrient source and growth promoter - p. 195 13. Chapter 9 Application of engineered nanomaterials as agrochemicals for plant protection - p. 223 14. Section V Hazards and environmental effects of nanomaterials - p. 259 15. Chapter 10 Effect of engineered nanomaterials on soil health - p. 261 16. Chapter 11 Effect of engineered nanomaterials on plant health - p. 273 17. Chapter 12 Environmental impact and risk assessment of nanomaterials used in soil-plant system - p. 297 18. Index - p. 309
Nanomaterials in the Plant-Soil Continuum explores the various nanomaterials that are impacting agriculture whether through intentional or unintentional pathways. Providing a concise outlook of NMs in soil chemistry, physics, and biology, it highlights nanomaterial transformation in soil and subsequent plant uptake. Plants may be exposed to naturally generated or artificially produced nanomaterials (ENMs). They can absorb NMs from the soil through roots or leaves but return them to the soil through litter, creating an intricate network of NMs cycling in a soil-plant continuum. Understanding this NM transformation in soil and subsequent plant uptake is integral to understanding, and protecting, an ecosystem. Nanomaterials in the Plant-Soil Continuum also discusses the translocation and biotransformation of NMs in plants and their effects on plant metabolism. Considering NMs as new and emerging agrochemicals, a detailed understanding of their role in the soil-plant continuum, ecosystem functioning, and services will also be discussed. This volume in the "Nanomaterial Plant Interactions" series highlights the recent insights into the impact, fate, and transport of NMs in the soil-plant continuum and their potential impacts on soil and plant health.
• Provides foundational insights into the interactions between nanomaterials (NMs) and the soil-plant system
• Covers both intentional and unintentional impacts of NMs in agricultural and natural environment
• Examines the environmental risks and potential effects of NMs to suport optimal decision-making
1. Section I Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 1 Introduction to nanomaterials in the soil-plant continuum - p. 3 3. Section II Synthesis, characterization, and monitoring of nanomaterials - p. 23 4. Chapter 2 Synthesis of nanoparticles used in soil-plant continuum - p. 25 5. Chapter 3 Characterization and monitoring of nanomaterials in the soil-plant continuum - p. 57 6. Section III Interaction of nanomaterials in soil-plant system - p. 75 7. Chapter 4 Fate and transformation of engineered nanomaterials in soil - p. 77 8. Chapter 5 Effects of nanomaterials on biogeochemical cycles of nutrients - p. 99 9. Chapter 6 Translocation and biotransformation of nanomaterials in plants - p. 137 10. Section IV Use of nanomaterials in the soil-plant system - p. 153 11. Chapter 7 Application of engineered nanomaterials for soil remediation - p. 155 12. Chapter 8 Application of engineered nanomaterials as plant nutrient source and growth promoter - p. 195 13. Chapter 9 Application of engineered nanomaterials as agrochemicals for plant protection - p. 223 14. Section V Hazards and environmental effects of nanomaterials - p. 259 15. Chapter 10 Effect of engineered nanomaterials on soil health - p. 261 16. Chapter 11 Effect of engineered nanomaterials on plant health - p. 273 17. Chapter 12 Environmental impact and risk assessment of nanomaterials used in soil-plant system - p. 297 18. Index - p. 309
