1st Edition
Nanotechnology in Pre- and Postharvest Horticulture Applications and Developments
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Editors
List of Contributors
List of Abbreviations
SECTION I Introduction to Nanotechnology
Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Nanotechnology: Definition, Advantages, Disadvantages, and Limitations
Xavier A. Joseph, Serhat Usanmaz, Wendy-Ann P. Isaac, M. Selen Abbasoğlu, Rayard F. Khan, and İbrahim Kahramanoğlu
Chapter 2 Synthesis and Preparation of Nanoparticles by Using Abiotic Materials
Zhixin Li, Di Wu, Olaniyi Amos Fawole, and Kunsong Chen
Chapter 3 Synthesis and Preparation of Nanoparticles by Biotic Materials (Including Plants and Microorganisms)
Motlatsi J. Mohlamonyane, Mandy O. Sibiya, Jerry O. Adeyemi, and Olaniyi Amos Fawole
SECTION II Nanotechnology in Crop Production
Chapter 4 Nanoparticles in Soil Management and Enhanced Plant Nutrition
Vidya de Gannes, Subramanian Marimuthu, Xavier A. Joseph, Oral O. Daley, and Subramani Inbaraj
Chapter 5 Nanotechnology for Soil Remediation and Nutrient Delivery: Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture
Nneka Augustina Akwu, James Lwambi Mwinga, Daniel Jesuwenu Ajose, Olaniyi Amos Fawole, and Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu
Chapter 6 Nanomaterials for Enhanced Crop Performance and Stress Resilience
Olga Panfilova, İbrahim Kahramanoğlu, and Anshu Rastogi
Chapter 7 Nano-Based Solutions for Integrated Pest, Disease, and Weed Management
Ramazan Gürbüz, Yasin Emre Kitiş, Murat Helvacı, and İbrahim Kahramanoğlu
Chapter 8 Enhancing Seed Treatment and Germination through Nanotechnology
Nadire Pelin Bahadirli
Chapter 9 Nanotechnology in the Detoxification of Agrochemical Residues
Aishwarya Dixit, Nishant Kumar, Ashutosh Upadhyay, and Nutan Kaushik
Chapter 10 Nanosensors for Advanced Precision Horticulture
Yönal Kırsal, İbrahim Kahramanoğlu, and Ersin Çağlar
SECTION III Nanotechnology in Postharvest
Chapter 11 Nanotechnology in Managing Fruits and Vegetables Postharvest Diseases
Tafadzwa Kaseke, Kwanele Andy Nxumalo, Tshiamo Leta, Mawande Shinga, Trust Mukudzei Pfukwa, and Olaniyi Amos Fawole
Chapter 12 Enhancing Postharvest Quality with Nanomaterials
Hanifeh Seyed Hajizadeh and İbrahim Kahramanoğlu
Chapter 13 Nanopackaging for Storage of Horticultural Crops
Kwanele Andy Nxumalo, Sbulelo Mwelase, Jerry O. Adeyemi, and Olaniyi Amos Fawole
SECTION IV Pros, Cons, and Future of Nanotechnology
Chapter 14 Regulatory and Safety Aspects of Nanotechnology in Horticulture
Nirmal Kumar Meena, Sindhu P. M., Pooja L. R., Smita Agrawal, Hemraj Chhipa, and U. R. Chandimala
Chapter 15 Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology in Horticulture
Volkan Okatan, Jale Bilgin, and İbrahim Kahramanoğlu
Chapter 16 Future Trajectories and Challenges in Nanotechnology for Horticulture
Kwanele Andy Nxumalo and Olaniyi Amos Fawole
Index
Biography
Prof. Dr. Olaniyi Amos Fawole
Prof. Fawole earned his PhD in Horticultural Sciences, specialising in Postharvest Technology, Agroprocessing, and Food Circular Bioeconomy from Stellenbosch University. Over the years, he has focused his research and impact on preserving and adding value to nutritious food crops to improve health outcomes and promote food security. Recognizing the critical link between quality education and food security, he has dedicated his efforts to equipping future generations with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive sustainable food systems. As the Founding Director of the Postharvest and Agroprocessing Research Centre (PARC) and the SARChI Chair in Sustainable Preservation & Agroprocessing Research (SPAR) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), Prof. Fawole has been an important figure in fostering innovation that bridges education and food security. His work supports small-scale farmers and commercial stakeholders with knowledge and practical solutions to reduce food loss and waste through agroprocessing and sustainable postharvest practices. He is also a strong advocate for the role of education in enhancing agricultural productivity and improving food security outcomes. He has published over 240 indexed articles and has successfully graduated 40 postgraduate students, with 28 currently under his supervision. His contributions have earned him a B2 rating, a rating category reserved for internationally acclaimed researchers by the National Research Foundation of South Africa. Prof. Fawole is an active leader in his field, collaborating with various organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the World Academy of Sciences. His expertise and leadership abilities have earned him positions on several boards, including being a Technical Board Member of the global organization CIGR Section VI and an Advisory Committee Member of the Food Loss and Waste Initiative of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Kahramanoğlu
İbrahim Kahramanoğlu was born in 1984 in Northern Cyprus. He is an Associate Professor at Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies in the European University of Lefke (Northern Cyprus), specializing in horticulture and postharvest biology and technology. Before his academic career, he served as the Managing Director of Alnar Pomegranates Ltd. from 2010 to 2018, where he controlled the production, packaging, and export of fresh pomegranate fruits, as well as the manufacture of 100% natural, freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. During this period, he also worked on the USAID-funded Alternative Crops Project in Northern Cyprus and managed over 100 projects supported by national and international bodies, including the European Commission. His academic research focuses on the physiology, quality management, and innovative preservation techniques of fresh horticultural produce. With a strong publication record in Web of Science and Scopus, Dr. Kahramanoğlu actively contributes to international collaborations and scientific projects.
