Nanobiotechnology for Plant Protection
by Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam
Fungal Cell Factories for
Sustainable Nanomaterials Productions and Agricultural Applications
explores the mycogenic synthesis of many metal nanoparticles, including
processing processes, environmental protection, and future
perspectives. Nanomaterials, including silver, gold, palladium, copper,
zinc, selenium, titanium dioxide, metal sulphide, cellulose, have been
formed by major fungal genes, such as mushrooms, Fusarium,
Trichoderma, endophytic fungi, and yeast, in addition to lichens.
Understanding the exact process involved in the synthesis of
nanoparticles and the effects of various factors on the reduction of
metal ions can help to improve low-cost strategies for the synthesis
and extraction of nanoparticles.
Other
sections focus on a new framework for the production of
nano-antimicrobial, the use of myconanoparticles against plant
diseases, post-harvest antibiotics, mycotoxin control and plant pests
in addition to certain animal pathogens. Myconanomaterials are well
developed with great potential and promise for advanced diagnostics,
biosensors, precision farming and targeted smart delivery systems.
- Assesses
the impact of a variety of copper-based nanostructures on agri-food
sectors, addressing the most relevant knowledge gaps
- Explores the opportunities that myconanotechnology can provide for industrial applications
- Explains the major challenges of applying myconanotechnology at an industrial scale
