Nano-Biopesticides Today and Future Perspectives

Table of Contents

1. Nanobiopesticides: An introduction 2. Nanotechnology in crop protection: Status 3. Nanobiopesticide perspectives for protection and nutrition of plants 4. Nanobiopesticides: Composition and preparation methods 5. Green nanoemulsion interventions for biopesticide formulations 6. Polymer/layered silicate nanocompositesas matrix for bioinsecticide formulations 7. Nanobiopesticide formulations: Application strategies today and future perspectives 8. Bioavailability and environmental safety of nanobiopesticides 9. Oil in water nanoemulsion formulations of botanical active substances 10. Bacillus thuringiensis-based nanopesticides for crop protection 11. Application of baculoviruses as biopesticides and the possibilities of nanoparticle mediated delivery 12. Silver nanoparticles: Potential as insecticidal and microbial biopesticides 13. Silver nanoparticle-based biopesticides for phytopathogens: Scope and potential in agriculture 14. Nanobiofungicides: Present concept and future perspectives in fungal control 15. Bioherbicides and nanotechnology: Current status and  future trends 16. Patenting issues in the development of nanobiopesticides 17. Nanobiopesticides in agriculture: State of the art and future opportunities

Authors

Opender Koul Director, Insect Biopesticide Research Centre, Jalandhar, India, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Opender Koul has spent more than 30 years studying the pest management using a variety of methods, including biopesticides and biotechnological techniques. He has published and spoken extensively on the topic of pesticides and leads his extensive global network of subject matter experts in this cohesive and complete volume designed to provide practical insight into the use of nanotechnology in effective pest management.