Nanochemicals Improvising Production Constraints in Horticulture Bharat Taynath, Pratap Kadam, Khalangre Atu, Anis Mirza, Shabeer T. P. Ahamed Smart Horticulture Production Integrating Advanced Technologies, 2026 This chapter explores the potential of nanochemicals in improving horticultural production constraints, focusing on the application of nanotechnology in the form of nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nanofilms. Nanofertilizers, engineered to release nutrients slowly and steadily, contribute to controlled release, improved nutrient absorption, and reduced environmental impact. These nanoscale fertilizers are designed to address the limitations of traditional fertilizers, offering a targeted and efficient approach to providing essential nutrients to plants. Nanopesticides, which utilize nanoparticles, exhibit target-specificity, environmental friendliness, and exceptional efficacy in the control of insect pests and diseases. The use of nanopesticides offers multiple advantages, including reduced pesticide application, lower environmental impact, and reduced risk of pesticide resistance. Nanofilms, composed of nanomaterials, are used as coatings on harvested products or packaging materials to enhance shelf-life, reduce spoilage, and maintain product quality. The nanofilms 202are designed to specifically target certain areas, gradually release their contents, and greatly enhance plant growth and productivity. The application of nanotechnology in horticulture production represents a significant advancement in agricultural sustainability, offering a targeted and efficient approach to providing essential nutrients to plants while minimizing environmental impact.
Impact of Anti-frost Agents on Growth Parameters of Papaya in the Punjab Region Annals of Biology, 2026
Biosynthesized copper oxide nanoparticles by Psidium guajava plants with antibacterial, antidiabetic, antioxidant, and photocatalytic capacity Ankush Relhan, Samriti Guleria, Aparajita Bhasin, Anis Mirza, John L. Zhou Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2025 With an increasing focus on green technologies, this research aimed to synthesize copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) using leaf extracts from Allahabad Safeda and Hisar Safeda for environmental and health protection. A range of concentrations of leaf extracts were employed in the synthesis of nanoparticles, utilizing 1–9% extract from Allahabad Safeda and 3–11% extract from Hisar Safeda. The synthesized CuO-NPs were characterized by UV–visible spectrophotometry, Dynamic light scattering, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and Scanning electron microscope with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. CuO-NPs synthesized using 3% Allahabad Safeda extract and 5% Hisar Safeda extract exhibited a particle size of 15.88 nm and 14.05 nm, respectively. CuO-NPs synthesized with Allahabad Safeda extract exhibited superior antibacterial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and photocatalytic properties. Their antibacterial tests demonstrated significant inhibition zones against Staphylococcus aureus (20.5 cm), Streptococcus latis (20.7 cm), Escherichia coli (19.5 cm), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (19.7 mm). Additionally, CuO-NPs from Allahabad Safeda extract (70 µg/mL) exhibited 68.23% of scavenging activity against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl. Moreover, the same CuO-NPs at 100 µg/mL concentration showed 67.32% α-amylase inhibition and 75.18% α-glucosidase inhibition, confirming their antidiabetic activities. Furthermore, these nanoparticles demonstrated high performance in photocatalytic degradation, by degrading 82.31% methylene blue and 88.54% crystal violet within 150 min of UV irradiation. Overall, the findings highlight the feasibility of CuO-NPs synthesis using Allahabad Safeda extract and their potential applications in antibacterial treatment, combating diabetes, antioxidation, and environmentally friendly dye photodegradation process. Graphical Abstract
Herbal Formulation Development and Standardization Rabiya Rashid, Sanjeev Kumar, Ab Waheed Wani, Anis Ahmad Mirza, Bilal Ah Bhat, Zarina Herbal Pharmacopeia Nanotechnology and Advancing Drug Discovery, 2025
Plant disease management through nanotechnology applications Humira Gulzar, Sanjeev Kumar, Ab Waheed Wani, Nancy Saini, Subaya Manzoor, Zarina, Jyoti Bharati Sharma, Anis A. Mirza Nanomaterials for Enhanced Plant Based Food Production, 2025
Biotic Stress Alleviation in Fenugreek Fenugreek Improvement in Yield Potential Through Plant Growth Regulators Pgrs and Depolymerized Polysaccharides, 2025
Physical and Chemical Properties of Biochar Ab Waheed Wani, C. Kiran, Sanjeev Kumar, Atul Khalangre, Meraj Ahmed, Monica Sharma, Harjinder Kaur, Princy Thakur, M. Radha Jogita, Anis A. Mirza, Batulla Rashid Biochar Production Engineering Innovative Technology for Environmental Decontamination, 2025
Productivity of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) Genotypes under Open-field and Polyhouse Conditions in Subtropics of Punjab Annals of Biology, 2024
Genome editing of microbes for degradation of pesticides Rajni Rajan, Abdul Waheed Wani, Anis Mirza, Shaziya Sultana, Jatinder Singh Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Pesticides Human Health Environmental Impacts and Management, 2023
Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Production of Biomolecules Ab Waheed Wani, Atul Baliram Khalangre, Rajni Rajan, Anis A. Mirza, Iftisam Yaseen, Ghlomareza Abdi, Adil Rahim, Maryam Abbasi Tarighat, Krishnananda P. Ingle Biomanufacturing for Sustainable Production of Biomolecules, 2023
Standardization of fundamental components in aeroponics for minituber seed potato production: A review Plant Archives, 2019
Corollary use of mulches and PGR’s on physico-chemical propertie sofstrawberry (Fragaria×ananassa) cv. Camarosain polytunnel Plant Archives, 2018
Assessment of chemicals and growth regulators on fruitripeningandquality:Areview Plant Archives, 2018
A study on post-harvest application of silver nitrate and potassium permangnate on physico-chemical aspects of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Annals of Biology, 2018
Implication of planting dates and geometrical patterns on growth, yield and quality of strawberry cv. Chandler in sub-tropical conditions Annals of Biology, 2018
Efficacy of cumin (Cuminum cyminum l.) as a bionutrient and its management Annals of Biology, 2018
Impact of phytohormones on physio-chemical properties oftropicaland subtropicalfruits: Areview Plant Archives, 2018
A study on preharvest application of maleic hydrazide and GA3 on physio-biochemical aspects of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Asian Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 2018
