Tatiana Minkina

• Prof., Dr. of Soil Science, Group Leader, Head of Department
• Southern Federal University

Biogenic Nanoparticles: Interplay with Climate Change and Implications for Human Health provides an exhaustive exploration on the genesis, characteristics, and dynamic transformations of biogenic nanoparticles, unravelling the intricate mechanisms underpinning their far-reaching influence on the ever-evolving panorama of climate dynamics and comple...

Zinc (Zn) is a vital micronutrient required for optimal plant growth and soil fertility. Its use in the form of nanoparticles (NPs) has gained significant attention in agricultural applications. Green synthesized Zn‐based NPs offer an eco‐friendly solution to several conventional problems in agriculture. Several plants, bacteria, fungi and yeast ha...

This edited volume addresses the critical need to balance biodiversity preservation with ensuring a nutritious and ample food supply for the growing global population. It emphasizes how conserving biodiversity enhances agricultural resilience, promotes sustainable food production, and safeguards food security for present and future generations. Th...

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent organic pollutants that pose significant environmental and health risks due to their widespread distribution and carcinogenic properties. Developing efficient and environmentally friendly extraction methods for PAHs from complex matrices like bottom sediments is essential for advancing pollutio...

The area of fields occupied by grain crops in the world reaches tens of millions of hectares, which are dominated by crops of winter wheat, barley, maize, and sorghum. According to the FAO forecast (2022), the world's crop harvest in the 2022–2023 season will be at least 2.774 million tons. Although this figure has decreased compared to 2021–2022,...

Attempts to apply nanotechnology in agriculture began with the growing realization that conventional farming technologies would neither be able to increase productivity any further nor restore ecosystems damaged by existing technologies back to their pristine state; in particular because the long-term effects of farming with “miracle seeds” in conj...

The proposed book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the advancements and potential applications of nanotechnology in addressing the challenges of water and wastewater management. The book intends to explore the latest research findings, innovative technologies, and emerging trends in utilizing nanomaterials for sustainable and efficient w...

Article Info Biochar is a highly stable carbon compound produced through pyrolysis, and it has been widely studied for its potential to enhance soil fertility and carbon sequestration. However, the impact of fresh and residual biochar is not thoroughly explored. Therefore, a comparative study on fresh and residual biochar were conducted at filed co...

Every year, high salinity reduces agricultural yields by a substantial amount owing to osmotic and ionic impacts that prevent plants from absorbing the required water and promote the hyperaccumulation of ions, which enter the transpiration stream and injure plant cells. Several crops have been shown to benefit from the application of green or bioge...

Soil contamination by heavy metals represents a critical environmental risk. Innovative and sustainable remediation strategies are urgently needed to address this global challenge. Biochar, derived from biomass pyrolysis, has gained attention as an eco-friendly material for heavy metal adsorption. However, its adsorption performance is highly depen...

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern agriculture, the integration of nanotechnology has emerged as a ground-breaking frontier, promising to revolutionize the cultivation, manage, and sustain our agricultural systems. This book, “Principles and Applications of Nanotechnology for Soil Health and Crop Management” delves into the multifaceted appli...

This volume presents recent biotechnological advances in the application of extremophiles in sustainable agricultural production, plant health and soil remediation. It highlights the physiology and biochemistry of extremophiles to ensure their survival and adaptation under stressful agricultural conditions, as well as their ecological diversity and...

Brassinosteroids (BRs) are growth-promoting steroid hormones in plants, which play a crucial role in regulating several physiological activities. They induce the growth and development of seeds, pollen and stigma, delay senescence, enhance crop yield, regulate male and female fertility, maintain the stem cells and vascular development, and many mor...

Conventional approaches like Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, viral transduction, biolistic particle bombardment, and polyethylene glycol (PEG)-facilitated delivery methods have been optimized for transporting specific genes to various plant cells. These conventional approaches in genetically modified crops are dependent on several factors li...

The ORYZA2000 model, developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Wageningen University, is a sophisticated tool for accurately predicting rice growth cycles and development under varying conditions. It excels in replicating ield-level crop growth through meticulous calibration and validation across different agroecological set...

Recently, biochar (BC) has received attention as a useful additive for soil, and its production has increased substantially on a worldwide scale. The synthesis of biochar occurs as a byproduct of the thermochemical process of biomasses that takes place in the absence of or with restricted access to oxygen. Applications using biochar as a component...

Phenotyping plays an important role in agricultural research for determining the various traits of plants. To investigate the inheritance and expression patterns of the genome and discover how genomic and phenotypic information is related to boosting agricultural output, it is important to precisely and rapidly gather phenotypic information of plan...

Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising frontier in the realm of environmental remediation, offering unprecedented precision and efficacy in addressing soil contamination and land degradation. This review paper has performed comprehensive survey of nanotechnological approaches for soil remediation and land restoration, encompassing a diverse arra...

Limited precipitation and nitrogen (N) deficiency result in accelerated leaf senescence and result in yield losses in maize. The objectives of the experiment were to enhance photosynthetic performance and reduce accelerated leaf senescence in maize. We investigated the effect of traditional flat planting (FP) and ridge and furrow rain harvesting pl...

The adaptation of microorganisms to extreme environmental conditions and their ability to thrive in harsh environments provide the idea of harnessing their potential for numerous applications. Their extraordinary genetic make-up and ability to thrive in harsh conditions become testimony to their utilization in differently polluted soil. Their adapt...

About 80% of the Earth’s surface consists of extreme environmental conditions that are not suitable for human life. A significant increase in atmospheric temperature is the main issue for the agricultural scientific community to protect crop plants from high temperatures. Most of the crops are sensitive to heat stresses, which cause serious problem...

Contamination by heavy metals (HMs) is a serious concern being faced today owing to its disastrous repercussions, contributing to environmental pollution. These pollutants not only adversely impact natural ecosystems but also significantly jeopardize public health by entering the food web. HMs do not break down easily, leading to their prolonged pr...

The goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet the rising need for food, while minimizing adverse impacts on the environment, protecting natural resources, and ensuring agricultural output over the long term. The pressing need to increase agricultural yield through sustainable agriculture is being emphasized. Several Bacillus species have been used...

The quality of sediments in the mixing zone of river freshwater and marine saline water as an important geochemical barrier for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) remains poorly understood. This study aims to analyze the current pollution with PTEs and associated ecological risks in sediments of the Don River delta and the surrounding area of the Ta...

The automotive, electronics, and aerospace sectors use electroless nickel plating (ENP) technology for surface treatment. Hypophosphite, a widely used reducing agent in ENP, generates large volumes of hypophosphate (H2PO2-) and nickel ions (Ni2+) in its wastewater which poses potential risks to human health. However, it is a highly challenging task...

Arid and semiarid regions, constituting approximately 30% of the Earth’s land surface and home to over 2 billion people, face pressing challenges in maintaining soil fertility and agricultural productivity amid intensifying agriculture, climate change, and limited resources. This chapter explores the complex dynamics of assessing soil fertility in...

A pot experiment at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India, assessed rice residue biochar’s effect on remediating lead and cadmium in soil and on Indian mustard growth. Soil spiked with Cd (0, 10, 25 mg kg⁻¹) and Pb (0, 25, 50 mg kg⁻¹) was amended with biochar (0, 0.5, 1, 2% w/w) in a completely randomized design with three replications. A...

With the world’s population reaching up to 9 billion within the next few years, agriculture production that meets human and animal consumption faces a critical challenge. Climatic changes and environmental stresses together are impacting agriculture production. Both climate change and its association with drought stress are posing a global challeng...

Water is an essential component of agricultural productivity, contributing significantly to global food security. Irrigated agriculture, which accounts for 20% of the total cultivated area, makes a considerable contribution to global food production, yielding 40%. This type of agriculture is at least twice as productive per unit area than rainfed a...

Climate change refers to large-scale, long-term changes in weather patterns. Internal environmental processes and human activities are both responsible for these changes, which result in changes in the chemical makeup of the atmosphere. While natural climate variability cannot totally explain recent unanticipated weather changes, human actions, not...

Coastal areas are facing increasing heavy metal pollution as a result of various anthropogenic activities, posing a serious threat to ecosystems. Modeling and understanding the sorption behavior of heavy metals in soils are essential for assessing their mobility and risk in the coastal landscapes. The aim of this study was to examine the adsorption...

Postharvest disease is a pivotal issue worldwide that causes notable losses of vegetables and fruits. Although a variety of treatments exist for the control of pathogen-induced postharvest losses, it is imperative to develop more eco-friendly and less hazardous replacements to reduce the risks to the environment. Ionizing radiation, a productive no...

Different nanoclay polymer/biopolymer composites (NCPC/NCBPCs) have been synthesized for use in agriculture as a soil additive, nutrient reservoir and water superabsorbent. However, the potential of NCPC and NCBPCs as a slow-release fertilizer is still in its early stage and need to be studied thoroughly. Thus, the present study was performed to sy...

The purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of pyrolysis temperature on the properties of biochars fabricated by sewage sludge. Increasing pyrolysis temperature from 300 to 900°С led to an increase of biochar pH between 8.4–11.8, ash content 60–75% as well as specific surface area 68–161 m2 g–1. At the same time, there were reduced H...

In the era of climate change, land salinization is becoming a major hazard to soil conditions, leading to a significant reduction in crop productivity. It is estimated that approximately 10 million hectares of land per year are becoming unsuitable for agricultural practices due to salinity. Salinity not only affects plant development and efficiency...

Petroleum hydrocarbon (PHs) pollution is a serious environmental hazard owing to the growing concern about oil spills. To predict the possible negative consequences of oil spills and their presence in the environment, it is necessary to identify and develop regional and/or local environmentally safe limits that would take into account the local eco...

Crop loss and insufficient yield are two important issues faced by farmers. A major cause of both these issues is unhealthy soil. Various technological means have been tested and used for purifying soil and making it healthy. However, they are expensive and often unfriendly to the environment. This new book, Nano-Biochar and Nanoparticles for Soil...

The ecological roles which plants play in their surroundings are numerous, and they also influence the local wildlife. Plants are essential to all living creatures on the planet, directly or indirectly (Cetin 2016). As reported by Cetin et al. (2017) and Guney et al. (2017), the capability of plants to perform their tasks is largely dependent on th...

In response to global agricultural challenges, this review examines the synergistic impact of bioslurry and biogenic nanoparticles on soil amelioration. Bioslurry, rich in N, P, K and beneficial microorganisms, combined with zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized through eco-friendly methods, demonstrates remarkable soil improvement capabilities. The...

The growing demand for food is driving significant change within the agricultural and allied sectors. One issue in meeting the increasing food demands is the excessive application of pesticides to eradicate pests that harm plants and limit crop yield. Pesticides can lead to the development of mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, and harm to the ge...

The current reports on phytopathogens multidrug resistance have become a significant issue for plant health and global food security. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have recently gained generous attention as potential alternatives to prevent plant disease resistance because of their potent, multifarious antimicrobial activity. AMPs are low-weight pr...

High salinity presents a critical challenge in agriculture, leading to yearly crop losses. It affects crops by inducing both osmotic stresses, reducing water uptake, and ionic stress, causing harmful ion influx into the transpiration stream, leading to cellular damage. Salinity-induced stress results in the overproduction of reactive oxygen species...

Climate change is a global problem that is accompanied by the significant changes in humidification conditions in many regions all over the world. The study examined spatiotemporal changes in humidification zones in southern Russia in the period 1961–2020. Humidification zones were determined in accordance with the classification of the Selyaninov...

Nanotechnology is an innovative method of elevating agricultural output without sacrificing quality due to nanoparticles (NPs) unique characteristics and numerous potential uses. It is also nature-friendly, advantageous to living organisms, and cost-effective. Sustainable agricultural practices are gaining attention on NPs and nanofertilizers (NFs)...

Biochar (BC), a carbon‐dense substance created through the pyrolysis of organic biomass, has garnered considerable interest as a promising option for sustainable mitigation methods. A comprehensive examination of the diverse attributes of BC and its implications for addressing contemporary environmental issues while fostering sustainable practices...

This book gives detailed information about how soil, water and wastes can be managed to overcome the various global issues via possible nexus thinking. The emphasis is on the environmental resource perspective of the global climate change related issues. It provides stepwise information on climate change and adaption strategies; urbanization and it...

The issue of arsenic contamination, specifically in the form of As(III), is progressively escalating, so presenting a substantial danger to human well-being and security. In this study, commercially industrially produced CaAl-layered double hydroxides (CaAl-LDH) and MgAl-LDH were processed by calcination to produce a series of LDH-based mixed metal...

Urbanization is one of the main trends of the modern world. The growth of the urban population, and, as a consequence, the increase in the area of urban landscapes, leads to a significant transformation of the environment due to comprehensive human economic activity or anthropogenesis. Such changes affect not only natural landscapes as a whole, but...

The increasing use of nanoparticles is driving the growth of research on their effects on living organisms. However , studies on the effects of nanoparticles on cellular respiration are still limited. The remodeling of cellular-respiration-related indices in plants induced by zinc oxide nanoparticles (nnZnO) and its bulk form (blZnO) was investigat...

The increasing use of nanoparticles is driving the growth of research on their effects on living organisms. However, studies on the effects of nanoparticles on cellular respiration are still limited. The remodeling of cellular-respiration-related indices in plants induced by zinc oxide nanoparticles (nnZnO) and its bulk form (blZnO) was investigate...

The combustion of coal in power plants releases significant amounts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are highly toxic and carcinogenic. This study assesses the ecological and human health impacts of PAHs contamination from a coal-fired power plant over 8 years. The monitoring site selection considered the distance from the power pl...

NPs are increasingly prevalent in various fields including biology, pharmacology, cosmetics, and agriculture, promising diverse applications. However, their widespread use raises concerns about their environmental impact. Thus, it is imperative to comprehensively study how NPs affect plant physiology and metabolism, given that plants inevitably enc...

Micronutrient deficiency represents a significant challenge in developing regions, particularly in Asia and Africa, where agricultural systems often yield foods lacking essential vitamins and minerals. These nutrient-poor diets are commonly consumed by low to middle-income families, exacerbating disease burden at global level. The nutritional healt...

In the current landscape, addressing the nutritional needs of our rapidly expanding global populace is imperative. Traditional farming methods face challenges, with approximately one-third of crops succumbing to pests, diseases, natural calamities, soil degradation, and nutrient deficiencies. Nanotechnology have been made in harnessing nanoparticul...

Agricultural systems are becoming increasingly prone to a range of non-climatic and climatic stressors. Constituently, there is food insecurity and economic distress throughout the world. To address these challenges, machine learning (ML) techniques have gained attention in the field of agriculture. Monitoring weather information is crucial for res...

The forthcoming decade is poised to present myriad challenges across various spheres of life. Adverse meteorological and environmental conditions affecting agricultural output will escalate the demand for enhanced supplies. Additionally, the burgeoning need for superior quality industrial products, including smart automobiles, among other factors,...

Micronutrient deficiency is a significant global health issue that affects nearly half of the world's population, leading to stunted physical and mental development in children and a variety of illnesses. It is particularly prevalent among young girls, women, and pre-school children due to insufficient intake of vitamins and micronutrients. In resp...

Phytoremediation, a green remediation, presents an eco-friendly approach to combatting environmental pollution by harnessing the natural detoxification properties of plants. This method utilises various plant species to absorb, accumulate, and transform pollutants, offering a subtle yet effective means of cleansing contaminated soil and water. This...

Bioremediation represents a promising approach for addressing environmental pollution by leveraging natural processes to degrade or convert toxic pollutants into more benign forms. This method utilizes biological agents like algae, fungi, bacteria, and viruses to break down pollutants, ideally to undetectable or non-toxic levels, or even mineralize...

Conventional agricultural practices often rely heavily on large amounts of fertilizers and pesticides, which can have detrimental effects on both existing organisms and ecosystems. In contrast, sustainable agriculture advocates for minimal use of agrochemicals to safeguard the environment and conserve various species.. Various techniques, including...

Modern farming has evolved by adopting technological development such as machines for tillage and harvesting, controlled irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides, crop breeding, genetics research, and biotechnological tools for trait improvement. These innovations helped farmers to produce a large quantity of quality crop yield. However, achieving the b...

Pseudomonas bacteria are renowned for their remarkable capacity to synthesize antibiotics, namely mupirocin, gluconic acid, pyrrolnitrin, and 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG). While these substances are extensively employed in agricultural biotechnology to safeguard plants against harmful bacteria and fungi, their potential for human medicine and...

This study provides insight into the synthesis, optimization, and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) employing a highly promising Trichoderma isolate. The effectiveness of the synthesized ZnONPs was assessed against two plant pathogenic fungi, Phomopsis vexans, which causes Phomopsis blight in brinjal, and Colletotrichum capsici,...

Across the world, salinity is one of the most detrimental environmental stresses that severely reduces agricultural yield and productivity. More than 20% of the world's agricultural soils endure the adversity of salinity stress, and such saline-prone regions are constantly rising, due to human and natural activity. This review paper explores the pr...

The volume, Nano-Bioremediation for Water and Soil Treatment: An Eco-Friendly Approach, addresses the global concern of environmental pollution mediated by a variety of organic, inorganic, persistent, and nonpersistent pollutants, which have a substantial detrimental impact on the structural and functional aspects of ecosystems. The book presents...

Soil degradation and water pollution due to intensive agriculture and industrialization are global issues and major threats to sustainable crop production. Numerous technical innovations have been used to clean up soil or increase the productivity of degraded soils and contaminated waterbodies, but since they are expensive, impractical in real-worl...

Polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAHs) are persistent organic pollutants of environmental concern due to their potential impacts on food chain, with plants being particularly vulnerable. While plants can uptake, transport, and transform PAHs, the precise mechanisms underlying their localization and degradation are not fully understood. Here, a cultiv...

Article Info The research investigates the transformative impact of nano-zinc oxide and iron oxide formulations on prolonging the shelf life of strawberries. A total of 16 distinct treatments were applied through foliar application, and a nano-zinc oxide (ZnO) and iron oxide (FeO) formulations were administered. Each square meter received 42 ml of...

Biomedical-related industrial waste which has toxic effect on plant and animal life is a major concern for environmentalists. Due to their long persistence in the environment, they can get into the food chain via food and water, causing more harm. Since improper management of biomedical waste poses a risk to medical service providers, patients, and...

The papermaking industry relies heavily on forests for the raw material wood. In order to preserve forests, the practice of deinking and bleaching (recycling) used paper has become increasingly popular. As conventional chemical deinking processes are harmful to the environment due to the use of toxic chemicals, there is a need for more effective an...

The industrial applications of ligninolytic enzymes of microbes such as lignin peroxidase, laccase, and manganese peroxidase have increased in popularity. In the microbial ligninolytic system, manganese peroxidases play a significant role. Oxalic acid and other fungal chelators help convert the Mn (II) ions from soil and wood into Mn3+ form which i...