Description
'Nanofertilizers for Modern Agrosystems' demonstrates the potential of micro and macro nutrient-based nanofertilizers (NFs) to revolutionize modern agrosystems. A team of expert researchers and scientists explain in the domain of this edited book how nanofertilizers are revolutionizing modern agriculture by enhancing essential nutrient efficiency, promoting sustainable practices, and addressing challenges posed by chemically synthesized fertilizers while protecting against the environmental side effects caused by the unwanted application of chemical-based fertilizers. The book also covers economic and commercialization aspects as well as hybrid nanofertilizers for future prospects, while focusing on environmental and human health safeguard aspects. Key FeaturesThe NFs' capacity to deliver nutrients more efficiently and ensure targeted and controlled release is explained properly. Covers properties of NFs such as minimizing leaching, volatilization, and soil contamination, thereby reducing the environmental footprint of agriculture. Experts explain how lower fertilizer application rates are required compared to conventional fertilizers, helping conserve natural resources and reduce production costs. Describes the dual nature of NFs, emphasizing their functions not only as nutrient suppliers but also as pesticidal agents. Provides promising valuable knowledge about urea-based nanofertilizers' efficiencies, controlled release properties, and their impact on soil fertility as well as water bodies. Covers encapsulation and nanochelation-based nanofertilizers, which play an efficient role in plant nutrition management and metabolic conditions. These key features position this book as an advanced resource for delivering novel ideas on the continued development and integration of nanofertilizers into modern agroecosystems, demonstrating their pivotal role in achieving sustainable and resilient food production systems. It will be an invaluable resource for teachers, scientists, policymakers in the agricultural sector, as well as researchers developing innovative technologies for sustainable and economically viable agrosystems.