Sustainable biological systems for agriculture : emerging issues in nanotechnology, biofertilizers, wastewater, and farm machines /
edited by Megh R. Goyal.
- 1 online resource (448 pages) : 162 illustrations.
- Innovations in agricultural & biological engineering .
- Innovations in agricultural & biological engineering. .
part PART I: Potential Applications of Nanotechnology in Biological Systems -- chapter 1 Applications of Nanotechnology in Agriculture—A Review: Concepts, Aspects, Prospects, and Constraints / chapter 2 Nanotechnology Applications in Agricultural and Biological Engineering / chapter 3 Potential of Nanotechnology in Dairy Processing: A Review / part PART II: Emerging Issues, Challenges and Specific Examples of Nanotechnology for Sustainable Biological Systems -- chapter 4 Plant-Nanoparticles (NP) Interactions—A Review: Insights into Developmental, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Np Phytotoxicity / chapter 5 Extracellular and Intracellular Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles / chapter 6 Biosensors: A Potential Tool for Detection of Microbial Contaminants for Food Safety / chapter 7 Modeling and Fermentatation Aspects of Pullulan Production from Jaggery / chapter 8 Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus Aureus: A Review / part PART III: Potential of Nano- and Bio-fertilizers in Sustainable Agriculture -- chapter 9 Role of Nanofertilizers in Sustainable Agriculture / chapter 10 Role of Seaweed and Water Hyacinth Biofertilizers: Quality and Production of Okra / chapter 11 Role of Seaweed and Water Hyacinth Biofertilizers: Quality and Production of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata) / part PART IV: Emerging Focus Areas in Biological Systems -- chapter 12 Fishpond Wastewater: The Potential Irrigation Source -- chapter 13 Urban Wastewater Treatment Systems: Assessment of Removal Efficiency Based on Microbial Pathogens: A Case Study in Mysore, India / chapter 14 Phytochemical Screening, Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Ointment Containing Mimosa Pudica and Samadera Indica / chapter 15 Bioinformatic Advancements in Post Translational Modifications (PTMs): An Experimental Approach / chapter 16 Approximating the Quadratic Programming (QP) Problem / part PART V: Performance of Farm Machines for Sustainable Agriculture -- chapter 17 Citrus Fruit Harvester / chapter 18 Rotary Harvesting Mechanism: Sorghum / chapter 19 Performance of Stationary Power Cutter: Sugarcane Sets and Sorghum / chapter 20 Tractor Three-Point Linkage System: Computer-Aided Design and Simulation Analysis / Saurabhh Jain -- Deepika Choudhary -- Lohith Kumar -- Shweta Jha -- Prasanna Subramanian -- Anurag Jyoti -- G. V. S. Rama Krishna -- Divya Lakshminarayanan -- Arti Goel -- Savan D. Fasara -- Bhumika P. Chadamiya -- Jessen George -- P. H. Rajasree -- Saurabhh Jain -- Elias Munapo -- Mrudulata Deshmukh -- Mrudulata Deshmukh -- S. K. Thakare -- Thaneswer Patel.
Sustainable Biological Systems for Agriculture: Emerging Issues in Nanotechnology, Biofertilizers, Wastewater, and Farm Machines explores and introduces the use of nanotechnology, biofertilizers, and design of farm machines in agriculture. The contributions are from India, Africa and the USA; the chapters emphasize sustainable solutions for the enhancement of agriculture processes. The volume provides a wealth of information on new and emerging issues in this interdisciplinary field.
9781315165264
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany.
Agricultural engineering.
Agricultural machinery.
Biofertilizers.
Nanotechnology.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General.
S675
631.5/233
part PART I: Potential Applications of Nanotechnology in Biological Systems -- chapter 1 Applications of Nanotechnology in Agriculture—A Review: Concepts, Aspects, Prospects, and Constraints / chapter 2 Nanotechnology Applications in Agricultural and Biological Engineering / chapter 3 Potential of Nanotechnology in Dairy Processing: A Review / part PART II: Emerging Issues, Challenges and Specific Examples of Nanotechnology for Sustainable Biological Systems -- chapter 4 Plant-Nanoparticles (NP) Interactions—A Review: Insights into Developmental, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Np Phytotoxicity / chapter 5 Extracellular and Intracellular Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles / chapter 6 Biosensors: A Potential Tool for Detection of Microbial Contaminants for Food Safety / chapter 7 Modeling and Fermentatation Aspects of Pullulan Production from Jaggery / chapter 8 Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus Aureus: A Review / part PART III: Potential of Nano- and Bio-fertilizers in Sustainable Agriculture -- chapter 9 Role of Nanofertilizers in Sustainable Agriculture / chapter 10 Role of Seaweed and Water Hyacinth Biofertilizers: Quality and Production of Okra / chapter 11 Role of Seaweed and Water Hyacinth Biofertilizers: Quality and Production of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata) / part PART IV: Emerging Focus Areas in Biological Systems -- chapter 12 Fishpond Wastewater: The Potential Irrigation Source -- chapter 13 Urban Wastewater Treatment Systems: Assessment of Removal Efficiency Based on Microbial Pathogens: A Case Study in Mysore, India / chapter 14 Phytochemical Screening, Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Ointment Containing Mimosa Pudica and Samadera Indica / chapter 15 Bioinformatic Advancements in Post Translational Modifications (PTMs): An Experimental Approach / chapter 16 Approximating the Quadratic Programming (QP) Problem / part PART V: Performance of Farm Machines for Sustainable Agriculture -- chapter 17 Citrus Fruit Harvester / chapter 18 Rotary Harvesting Mechanism: Sorghum / chapter 19 Performance of Stationary Power Cutter: Sugarcane Sets and Sorghum / chapter 20 Tractor Three-Point Linkage System: Computer-Aided Design and Simulation Analysis / Saurabhh Jain -- Deepika Choudhary -- Lohith Kumar -- Shweta Jha -- Prasanna Subramanian -- Anurag Jyoti -- G. V. S. Rama Krishna -- Divya Lakshminarayanan -- Arti Goel -- Savan D. Fasara -- Bhumika P. Chadamiya -- Jessen George -- P. H. Rajasree -- Saurabhh Jain -- Elias Munapo -- Mrudulata Deshmukh -- Mrudulata Deshmukh -- S. K. Thakare -- Thaneswer Patel.
Sustainable Biological Systems for Agriculture: Emerging Issues in Nanotechnology, Biofertilizers, Wastewater, and Farm Machines explores and introduces the use of nanotechnology, biofertilizers, and design of farm machines in agriculture. The contributions are from India, Africa and the USA; the chapters emphasize sustainable solutions for the enhancement of agriculture processes. The volume provides a wealth of information on new and emerging issues in this interdisciplinary field.
9781315165264
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany.
Agricultural engineering.
Agricultural machinery.
Biofertilizers.
Nanotechnology.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General.
S675
631.5/233