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Front Cover -- Nanofertilizer Synthesis -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Series preface -- Preface -- 1 A comprehensive guide to nano-based fertilizers: types, production techniques, and properties -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Types of nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1 Metal-based nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.1 Nitrogen nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.2 Phosphorus nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.3 Potassium nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.4 Zinc nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.5 Copper nanofertilizers -- 1.2.1.6 Magnesium nanofertilizers -- 1.2.2 Polymer-based nanofertilizers -- 1.2.3 Nano-encapsulated fertilizers -- 1.2.4 Nanostructured fertilizers -- 1.2.5 Nano-coated fertilizers -- 1.2.6 Nanocomposites -- 1.2.7 Nanoemulsions -- 1.3 Nanobiofertilizer -- 1.3.1 Plant-based nanofertilizers -- 1.3.2 Bacteria-based nanofertilizers -- 1.3.3 Algae-based nanofertilizers -- 1.3.4 Fungi-based nanofertilizers -- 1.4 Nanofertilizers synthesis methods -- 1.4.1 Chemical synthesis -- 1.4.2 Physical methods -- 1.4.3 Biological methods -- 1.4.3.1 Cost-effective -- 1.4.3.2 Nontoxic -- 1.4.3.3 Simple and efficient -- 1.4.3.4 Control of size and shape -- 1.4.3.5 High stability -- 1.4.4 Combination methods -- 1.5 Synthesis hybrid nanofertilizers -- 1.5.1 Selection of nanoparticle materials -- 1.5.2 Preparation of the nanoparticle suspension -- 1.5.3 Mixing with traditional fertilizers -- 1.5.4 Coating or encapsulation -- 1.5.5 Characterization and testing -- 1.6 Characterization of nanofertilizers -- 1.6.1 Particle size and morphology -- 1.6.2 Chemical composition -- 1.6.3 Surface area and charge -- 1.6.4 Stability and agglomeration -- 1.6.5 Nutrient release and uptake -- 1.7 Nanofertilizers mode of actions -- 1.7.1 Improved nutrient availability -- 1.7.2 Enhanced nutrient uptake -- 1.7.3 Soil improvement -- 1.7.4 Controlled release -- 1.7.5 Induced plant growth and stress tolerance.

Intro -- Silver Nanomaterials for Agri-Food Applications -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Series preface -- Chapter 1 Silver-based nanomaterials for sustainable applications in agroecology: A note from the editor -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 AgNP-based nanosystem applications -- 1.2.1 Agri-food applications -- 1.2.2 Veterinary applications -- 1.2.3 Environmental applications -- 1.3 Challenges -- 1.4 Biosafety and regulations -- 1.5 Future trends -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- Part: 1: Antimicrobials -- Chapter 2 Silver-based nanostructures as antifungal agents: Mechanisms and applications -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Mechanism of action of antifungal agents -- 2.3 Mechanistic approach of silver nanoparticles as antifungal agents -- 2.4 Comparison of antifungal activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles with physically or chemically synthesized na ... -- 2.5 Application of silver nanoparticles in human fungal infections -- 2.6 Application of silver nanoparticles in plant fungal infections -- 2.7 Conclusion -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 3 Antimicrobial properties of surface-functionalized silver nanoparticles -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Synthetic paradigm for colloidal stabilized AgNPs -- 3.3 Biogenic silver nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents -- 3.4 Aqueous phase transfer of colloidal stabilized AgNPs -- 3.5 Oligodynamic antimicrobial mechanism of AgNPs -- 3.6 Biocidal activity of AgNPs against MDR microbes -- 3.7 Synergism of AgNPs with antibiotics -- 3.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Silver-based nanoantimicrobials: Mechanisms, ecosafety, and future perspectives -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 AgNPs as nano-antimicrobials (antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral) -- 4.2.1 Antibacterial activity of AgNPs -- 4.2.1.1 Antibiofilm activity of AgNPs -- 4.2.2 Antifungal activity of AgNPs.

Bacterial Secondary Metabolites: Synthesis and Applications in Agroecosystem presents the structure, properties, and biotechnological applications of bacterial metabolites and their upcoming industrial, pharmaceutical, antimicrobial, and anticancer applications. Chapters cover topics such as the use of lactic acid bacteria as an antifungal and antibacterial agent, bacterial siderophores structure and potential applications, and the role of cyanobacteria metabolites in disease management, amongst others. Plant and agri-food environmental scientists and researchers, graduate, and post-graduate students in related fields will benefit from this reference book which is published as part of the Nanobiotechnology for Plant Protection series