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Introduction: Impact of Nanotechnology on Plant Cell Biology

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Abstract

This book focuses on the recent progress of nanotechnology, emphasizing the interaction between nanoparticles (NPs) and plants at the cellular level. Further-more, it covers understanding of pathways of nanomaterials (NMs) entry into plant cells, their influence on cellular organelle processes, and their influence on total crop yield. It includes 17 chapters, grouped in three sections: (1) Cellular mechanisms, (2) Cellular macromolecules, and (3) Implications of NMs. These chapters provide details on plant response to NMs applications including morphological, physico-chemical, and anatomical changes and their effect on plant growth and productivity. The mechanisms of absorbance and translocation of NPs and their interaction with the plant cellular biochemical compounds and organelles are also covered. This book describes the current perspective of NMs’ influence on cellular processes including photosynthesis and pigment synthesis and accumulation. Also highlights the current understanding of the impact of NMs on cellular macromolecules, these processes and biochemical compounds have implications for crop yield.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanomaterial Interactions with Plant Cellular Mechanisms and Macromolecules and Agricultural Implications
EditorsJameel M. Al-Khayri, Lina M. Alnaddaf, S. Mohan Jain
Number of pages15
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Publication date2023
Pages1-15
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-20877-5, 978-3-031-20880-5
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-20878-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
MoE publication typeA3 Book chapter

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
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Fields of Science

  • Adsorption
  • Cell biology
  • Cellular macromolecules
  • Cellular mechanisms
  • Plant nanotechnology
  • 414 Agricultural biotechnology

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