Nano-bioinoculants

Nano-bioinoculants: Smart Tools for Modern Agriculture discusses the interactions between nanoparticles and soil–plants–microbiome systems in a single-volume book designed to guide improvements in sustainable agriculture i.e. plant production and soil health. Past practices for the application of pesticides and chemical fertilizers have reduced the beneficial microbial diversity and soil fertility essential for optimal crop yield and overall plant health. As a result, developing innovative approaches to plant/soil health maintenance, bioremediation process, and stress management is advancing. Plant protection methods are increasingly being tailored to improve sustainable precision results, reduce environmental impact, and to target specific plant health challenges. Nano-bioinoculants: Smart Tools for Modern Agriculture explains nanoparticles and beneficial microbes and their impact on soil microbiomes, soil fertility restoration, remediation of contaminated soil, and plant health. It also highlights nanoparticles and bioinoculants in stress management, plant growth, and productivity, as well as covering the potentially toxic effect of nanoparticles on humans and the environment. This volume in the Nanomaterial-Plant Interactions series explores the potential of nano-biotechnology for better agronomic performance and sustainability.

Dr. Parul Chaudhary is working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India and associated as an Adjunct Professor with the Department of Microbiology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun, India. Dr. Chaudhary has been enlisted among the World’s Top 2% Scientist list released by Stanford University in 2024. She holds an extensive ‘Research and Teaching’ experience of more than 6 years in the field of agricultural microbiology. Dr. Chaudhary received her PhD in Microbiology at the Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology in Pantnagar, U.S. Nagar, India. Her areas of interests in the agricultural field include microbiology, nanotechnology, bioremediation, soil metagenomics and biofertilizers. She has published more than 54 research and review articles in respected journals. She co-authored 19 book chapters with internationally well-known publishers. Dr. Chaudhary had worked at ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India. She is also a member of the guest editorial board in Frontiers in Microbiology and Frontiers in Environmental Science.

Anuj Chaudhary currently associated with Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University Dehradun, He has worked as Assistant Professor at Shobhit University, Gangoh, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has completed his Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology and Master of Technology in Agricultural processing & Food Engineering from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Modipuram, Meerut, India. His area of expertise is biotechnology, molecular biology, bioremediation, and nanotechnology in agriculture. He has edited two books first entitled “Advances in Nanotechnology for Smart Agriculture Techniques and Applications” published in Taylor & Francis CRC Press and second entitled “Microbial Inoculants Applications for Sustainable Agriculture” published in Springer. He has published 31 research articles in highly reputed International Journals. He is also an active reviewer for several international journals.

Dr. Durgesh Kumar Jaiswal is an esteemed academic and researcher in the biotechnology field, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) in Dehradun, India. Dr. Jaiswal earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the Institute of Environment & Sustainable Development at Banaras Hindu University in 2019. He completed his Dr. D.S. Kothari postdoctoral research at Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2023. His research interests lie primarily in agro-microbial biotechnology and sustainable agriculture, where he aims to develop microbial consortia for plant probiotics, crop improvement, pesticide degradation, abiotic and biotic stress management, and ecological assessment of biotoxicity of agro-chemical hazards towards soil microbiomes and food crops

Throughout his career, Dr. Jaiswal has received numerous accolades, including the American Society for Microbiology (ASM)-Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship for 2024-2026 and recognition as a Global Ambassador for India by Applied Microbiology International for 2024-2025. He has also been awarded the prestigious Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship by the University Grants Commission in New Delhi. His research contributions have been recognized with awards such as the NASI-Swarna Jayanti Puraskar in Biological Science, highlighting his impactful work in the field. Dr. Jaiswal's extensive publication record with over 58 research articles, reflecting an H-index of 21, underscores his significant influence in biotechnology and agro-environmental sustainability. He actively participates in academic service as an associate editor for Frontiers in Microbiology. He serves on editorial boards for several journals, including BMC Plant Biology, BMC Microbiology, Scientific Report, and PLOS One. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in molecular biology, microbiology, biofertilizers, and sustainable agriculture across various academic levels, demonstrating his commitment to education and mentorship. Furthermore, he has supervised numerous dissertations at both doctoral and postgraduate levels, fostering the next generation of scientists in biotechnology. Through his research, teaching, and mentorship efforts, Dr. Jaiswal continues to contribute significantly to advancements in sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation.

Fabián is a Full Professor at the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute (Cinvestav Saltillo), Mexico. He received a Bachelor’s degree in engineering in soil science, his M.Sc. in edaphology, and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology. His research area is plant-environment interactions, bio- & nano-remediation, agricultural nanotechnology, and the effect of nanomaterials on crops, soils, and microorganisms. Fabián has authored more than 65 scientific papers, 12 science articles, 17 books, and 35 book chapters, and has been a reviewer of more than 20 high-impact peer-reviewed journals (Ranked in JCR-Q1) and associated editor from Heliyon (IF=3.772) & Terra Latinoamericana (Scopus). He has been a dissertation advisor for undergraduate, bachelor, master, and Ph.D. degrees. Fabián is a member of Researchers-National Systems in level II, Mexican Academy of Sciences, and is currently vice-president of the Mexican Society of Soil Science.