NANOTECHNOLOGY, PLANT NUTRITION, AND CLIMATE CHANGE - Climate Dynamics in Horticultural Science - page 138

CHAPTER 9
NANOTECHNOLOGY, PLANT
NUTRITION, AND CLIMATE CHANGE
S. KUNDU, TAPAN ADHIKARI 1 and A. SUBBA RAO
Division of Environmental Soil Science Indian Institute of Soil Science,
Bhopal-462038, India; 1 E-mail: [e-mail]
CONTENTS
Abstract ................................................................................................. 142
9.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 143
9.2 Definition of Nanotechnology ................................................... 143
9.3 Unique Features of Nano-Particles ............................................ 145
9.4 Stability of Nano-Particles ......................................................... 146
9.5 Behavior of NPS in Atmosphere ................................................ 150
9.6 Behaviour of NPS in Aquatic Environment ............................... 150
9.7 Behavior of NPS in Terrestrial Environment ............................. 151
9.8 Entry of Nano-Particles into Plants ............................................ 152
9.9 Oleoresin Coated Urea Fortified with Nano-Particles ............... 155
9.10 Risks Involved While Handling NPS ........................................ 155
Keywords .............................................................................................. 156
References ............................................................................................. 156