This scholarly publication consists of twenty-one chapters that explore both the theoretical and practical applications of nanotechnology in soil science and plant nutrition research. Authored by pioneers in the field, the book presents comprehensive, straightforward, and clear explanations of the subject matter, accompanied by pertinent supporting data. Serving as a valuable resource for students, this book provides a foundation for basic, intermediate, and advanced learning.

1. Historical Development in Nano-Science and Nanotechnology and its Scope in Natural Resource Management/A.Subba Rao, S. Kundu and Tapan Adhikari. 2. Conceptual Understanding of Nano-Science and Nano-technology/S. Kundu, Tapan Adhikari and A.K. Biswas. 3. Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Particles/A.S.Khanna. 4. Effect of Nano-pigments on Coatings for Special Corrosion Protection Applications/ A.S.Khanna. 5. Mechanical Synthesis of Nano Rock Phosphate and Its Application to Crops/Tapan Adhikari, S. Kundu, A.K. Biswas and Gopal Rathore. 6. Biological Nanoparticles for Higher Crop Production/J. C. Tarafdar. 7. Nano-induced Polysaccharide Powder and Its Application in Agriculture/J. C. Tarafdar. 8. Biomaterial Based Nanoformulation for Agriculture/Vinod Saharan. 9. Fate and Behaviour of Metal-Based Nanoparticles in Soil/A.K. Biswas, Tapan Adhikari, K. Ramesh, S. Kundu and A. Subba Rao. 10 Carbon Nanotube Based Nano-Sensors/C. D. Singh. 11. Use of Nano-Sensors in Precision Agriculture/C. D. Singh. 12. Wireless Nano-Sensor Communication Network in Agriculture/C. D. Singh. 13. Transmission Electron Microscopy: Basics and Application in the study of Nanoparticles/K. Rajukumar. 14. Nanoparticles Controllable Synthesis and Characterization/Jitendra Panwar. 5. Clay Minerals in Nanotechnology Venture in Agriculture/Siddhartha S. Mukhopadhyay. 16. Synthesis of Nano Particles and their Application in Natural Resource Management/S. Kundu, Tapan Adhikari and A.K.Biswas. 17. Application of Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation/A.K. Biswas, Tapan Adhikari and S. Kundu. 18. Conceptual Understanding and Instrumentation used in Nano-Science and Nanotechnology/Purnima Swarup Khare. 19. Imaging and Spectroscopy–Two Pillars for Nano Materials Research/Tapan Adhikari and Samik Pal. 20. Nano-Fertilizers–Synthesis, Characterization and Applications/K.S. Subramanian and C. Sharmila Rahale. 21. Smart Delivery System – Prospects in Agriculture/K. S. Subramanian, S. Manikandan and M. Praghadeesh. 22. Baseline Information on Safety, Toxicity and Adaptation of NPs in Soil and Aquatic Life/ H.V. Murugkar.