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Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles by Microorganisms and Their Significance in Sustainable Agriculture

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An assuring novel technique in the field of micro-biotechnology is the application of potential microbes for producing inorganic nanoparticles. These biological agents are safe, eco-friendly, and good source of producing green nanoparticles. Since large species of microbial agents with different metabolic complexities have potential of producing metal nanoparticles (NPs), the exact means or procedure of nanoparticle synthesis is not well understood. The interest in the nanotechnology field is triggered by exclusive assets of nanoparticles and their possible and probable fields of application including electronics, medication, and agriculture. With the ever enhancement in global populace and demand for food, the nanotechnology technique may be the most hopeful and reassuring way to improve the overall agricultural production. The potential applications of nanoparticles in agriculture sector include biosensors; gradual, time-consuming, and controlled delivery of chemical fertilizers and pesticides; detection and control of plant diseases; soil and water remediation; etc. At present however the use and employment of nanotechnology in the agricultural field is in the infant stage; however, if discovered gradually and used in a sustainable way, this new technology can help in the orientation of our agriculture and society today to new heights in the future.

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    Deepika Chaudhary, Rakesh Kumar,  Rashmi & Raman Jangra

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Chaudhary, D., Kumar, R., Kumari, A., Rashmi, Jangra, R. (2017). Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles by Microorganisms and Their Significance in Sustainable Agriculture. In: Kumar, V., Kumar, M., Sharma, S., Prasad, R. (eds) Probiotics in Agroecosystem. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4059-7_5

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