Browsing by Author "Shivangee Solanki"

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An introduction to nanopriming for sustainable agriculture
(IGI Global, 2023) Shreni Agrawal; Richa Das; Shivangee Solanki; Simran Choudhury; Indrani Bhattacharya; Pradeep Kumar; Amit Kumar Singh; Sunil Kumar Mishra; Kavindra Nath Tiwari
Plant seeds are of paramount importance in the agricultural sector as well as plant life cycle, and are being severely threatened by environmental changes such as biotic and abiotic stress, resource deficiency, climate fluctuation, etc. Cue, nano¬priming, a nascent yet innovative approach to seed technology, combining versatility of nanoparticles and engineered nanomaterials with 'seed-priming' to induce adaptive physiological changes, thus, improving seed quality and crop yield. This study reported mechanisms by which nano-priming synchronizes seed germination, breaks seed dormancy, boosts seed vigor, increases tolerance to periodic stress conditions, assists phyto-microbiota to thrive under environmental uncertainties, creates nanopores in shoots along with upregulation of aquaporin genes for better water uptake, and other reported changes at molecular, biochemical level. Withal, this study offers insight on the future of nano-priming when blended with cutting- edge technologies like cold plasma, artificial intelligence, and digital analysis to revolutionize the agrarian sector. © 2023, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Nanoparticles-based abiotic stresses management in the climate era for sustainable crop production
(De Gruyter, 2024) Shreni Agrawal; Pradeep Kumar; Richa Das; Shivangee Solanki; Vishnu D. Rajput; Amit Kumar Singh; Tatiana M. Minkina; Indrani Bhattacharya; Sunil Kumar Mishra; Kavindra Nath Tiwari
Rapid population expansion and environmental difficulties in agriculture necessitate the development of new and efficient ways to address the expanding global demand for food. Modern nanotechnology developments have received widespread application in agricultural safety and post-harvest processing. Nanostructures are necessary for plant control, seedling growth, and genetic modification. Its size, surface morphology, composition, and features were created to allow sustained delivery and specific strength in agriculture and the food business. Nanotechnology has the ability to be used for the precise and regulated administration of nutrients, insecticides, regulators, and so on. It also contributes to the elimination of chemical-based agrochemicals and their water solubility, the protection of agrochemical breakdown, maintaining soil health, and the natural control of crop pathogens. Nanoparticles can be exploited efficiently for nanoencapsulation, seed germination, genetic manipulation, and so on in order to preserve crops and increase crop productivity, food quality, and climate monitoring. Nanotechnology played a key role in the assimilation and transportation operations, biologically transforming the plants, promoting high-seed germination, and enhancing agricultural yield. In this chapter, we will highlight some of the most essential nanomaterial technologies for efficient agro-food systems. The necessity and function of nanotechnology in addressing the issues and difficulties facing agriculture and the food sector are thoroughly discussed, along with the limitations and future prospects of nanoparticles. © 2024 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston. All rights reserved.