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Methods and Mechanisms Involved in Antimicrobially Useful Nanoparticles with Agricultural Promises

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The agricultural productivity is significantly influenced by various abiotic and biotic factors including changes in agroclimatic conditions, soil fertility and pathogenic attack. For the management of these issues, farmers generally use chemical fertilizers and pesticides. But the toxicity of these chemicals can lead to environmental pollution and severe human health problems, and it also affects soil fertility. The application of nanotechnology in agriculture is an emerging and rapidly evolving area of research with promises to enhance crop yield and productivity. The controlled release of nanoparticles can provide added advantage to the agricultural field by enhancing the plant growth and protection. The reduced toxicity and the antimicrobial properties of biologically synthesized nanoparticles offer novel application strategies with tremendous application in the agricultural field. Understanding on the underlying mechanisms of ‘nano’ can also enable the design of innovative technologies for enhanced agriculture productivity sustainability, and the chapter is prepared based on this.

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