Browsing by Author "Anjali Awasthi"

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A review on nanotechnological interventions for plant growth and production
(Elsevier Ltd, 2019) Garima Awasthi; Tanvi Singh; Yamini Tiwari; Anjali Awasthi; R.D. Tripathi; Sudhakar Shrivastava; Poornima Vajpayee; Amit Kumar; Kumud Kant Awasthi
Nanomaterials in biology is a versatile tool for enhancing plant growth and development, and yield. Nanotechnology facilitates improvement in agricultural production by amplifying the input efficiency and reducing relevant losses. Nanomaterials provide wider and specific surface area to agrochemicals and act as inimitable carriers to enhance nutrient bioavailability and accumulation of nutrient elements in crop plants. Nanomaterials can also be used for the crop protection. For this purpose, an inclusive understanding of nanotechnology practices and the effect of nanomaterials on the physiological, biochemical, and molecular level are needed. Nanotechnology can also be helpful to plant growth through technological interventions like nanosensors and nanofilters, to help monitor and manage the crop growth and development. The synthesis of nanoparticles can be based on chemical methods and can also be achieved through green plant-based methods. This review summarizes the utilization of plants for nanoparticle synthesis through green methods, effects of nanoparticles on growth and development of plant, and the applications of nanoparticles as fertilizers, pest control agents and in post-harvest processing of crop produce. The review also addresses various physical aspects of nanotechnology i.e., nanosensors, nanofiltration, diligence farming, and fabricated nanoparticles. © 2019 Elsevier Ltd.
Rice crop production from nursery to postharvesting treatment
(Elsevier, 2025) Anuj Sharma; Snehalata U. Shenoy; Varad Nagar; Vaibhav Sharma; Mahipal Singh Singh Sankhla; Kumud Kant Awasthi; Anjali Awasthi; Garima Awasthi
For more than half of the world's population, rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food crop. The preparation of the nursery, transplanting, field management, harvesting, and postharvest processing are all steps in the cultivation process. Each stage is essential in deciding the ultimate product's quality and yield. Choosing high-quality seeds, setting up the seedbed correctly, and maintaining ideal environmental conditions for seedling growth are all part of nursery management. To guarantee equal crop establishment, planting, or moving seedlings to the main field, involves precise timing and spacing. Irrigation, fertilization, weeding, and pest and disease management are all included in field management. By using these techniques, you may increase plant growth, reduce production losses, and protect the environment. Harvesting entails cutting and gathering ripe rice panicles at the appropriate time. To avoid grain shattering and preserve grain quality, proper timing is crucial. Threshing, drying, cleaning, grading, storing, and milling are all parts of postharvest management. These procedures guarantee grain quality preservation, reduce postharvest losses, and get the rice ready for consumption. Rice crop production is a complicated and varied process that needs close attention to each stage to produce rice with the best yields and grain quality. To fulfill the rising demand for this main crop and ensure food security, it is crucial to comprehend and optimize these practices. This chapter explores the many facets of postharvest handling and clarifies their significance in the agricultural supply chain. © 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.