Cyanobacterial inoculation elicits plant defense response and enhanced Zn mobilization in maize hybrids

Bacterial indicator taxa in soils under different long-term agricultural management

“…; Prasanna et al . ). They play an important ecological role in low‐nutrient environments, such as desert soils.…”

Application of nanotechnology in detection of mycotoxins and in agricultural sector

“…Both mutations -natural and induced have played an important role in crop improvement (Prasanna and Hossain, 2006). On the other hand, precision farming has been a long-desired goal to maximise crop yields while minimising fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, etc.…”

“…These sensors could be integrated into packaging materials to monitor the freshness of food. Spoiling of food could be detected by a color change of the sensor (Prasanna, B., Hossain, F., 2006). Manufactured nanomaterials are already used in some food products, nutritional supplements, and food storage applications.…”

“…The use of biomarkers could accurately indicate diseases stage. The nano-based diagnostic kits will increase the speed of detection and as well as the power too (Prasanna and Hossain, 2006). Based on the unique properties of nanomaterials should be created an equipment of increased sensitivity, allowing an earlier response to the environmental changes.…”

“…Nature has been performing ''nanotechnological feats'' for millions of years. Biological systems combine wet chemistry and electro-chemistry in a single living system (Prasanna and Hossain, 2006). This convergence of technology with biology at the nano level is called ''nanobiotechnology''.…”