Nano-Biopesticides Today and Future Perspectives

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.

• 1. Nanobiopesticides: An introduction2. Nanotechnology in crop protection: Status3. Nanobiopesticide perspectives for protection and nutrition of plants4. Nanobiopesticides: Composition and preparation methods5. Green nanoemulsion interventions for biopesticide formulations6. Polymer/layered silicate nanocompositesas matrix for bioinsecticide formulations7. Nanobiopesticide formulations: Application strategies today and future perspectives8. Bioavailability and environmental safety of nanobiopesticides9. Oil in water nanoemulsion formulations of botanical active substances10. Bacillus thuringiensis-based nanopesticides for crop protection11. Application of baculoviruses as biopesticides and the possibilities of nanoparticle mediated delivery12. Silver nanoparticles: Potential as insecticidal and microbial biopesticides13. Silver nanoparticle-based biopesticides for phytopathogens: Scope and potential in agriculture14. Nanobiofungicides: Present concept and future perspectives in fungal control15. Bioherbicides and nanotechnology: Current status and  future trends16. Patenting issues in the development of nanobiopesticides17. Nanobiopesticides in agriculture: State of the art and future opportunities