This book provides via Nanotechnology a new method to provide adequate and balanced food for the expected population increase. It provides sustainable solutions to confront the biotic and abiotic stresses to which plants are exposed. This book explains the effects of nanomaterials properties in the plant-soil biosystems. Nanomaterials present various effects on plants and soil resulting from their different properties such as shape, size, surface area and other physical and chemical properties. This book describes the impact of nanomaterials properties on soil microbial, physical and chemical structure and their diversity, which is reflected in the quality, water content and general health of the soil. Nanomaterial’s properties also play a role in cycling nutrients and making them available to the plant through the slow and steady release over time of smart fertilizers. Sustainability has become the main concern in the agricultural sector through the use of nanomaterials in seed preparation, foliar spraying, and adding them as fertilizer to the soil, ensuring healthier and more productive crops, improving soil health, and enhancing a sustainable ecosystem. Furthermore, it explains the impact of nanomaterials on the physiology, growth and development of plants and their various positive and toxic cumulative effects on the food chain and human health and other living beings. It consists of 15 chapters grouped in 3 parts. Part I Soil, Part II Plant and Part III Environment. The chapters present the positive and negative effects of using nanomaterials on living beings in an ecosystem. Chapters are written by an assembly of internationally recognized scientists and subjected to a rigorous review process to ensure quality presentation and scientific precision. The chapter begins with an introduction that covers similar contexts and includes a detailed discussion of the topic accompanied by high-quality color images, diagrams and relevant details and concludes with recommendations for future study directions. This book is considered a valuable reference source for professionals and researchers working on plant sciences with an interest in nanotechnology. This book is also an invaluable reference source for graduate students involved in plant biotechnology research, especially in soil science, ecosystem, plant biology, and nano-agriculture.

Dr. Lina M. Alnaddaf is an Associate Professor of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology at the Department of Field Crops, College of Agriculture, Homs University, Syria. Born in Homs in 1978, she earned her B.S. in Agricultural Engineering from Homs University (2001), followed by a Diploma in Food Science from Aleppo University (2002). She then pursued graduate studies at Lattakia University, obtaining her M.S. (2010) and Ph.D. (2013) in Field Crops, both with honors, with a specialization in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. Her doctoral research focused on resolving genetic relationships among Triticum and Aegilops species using molecular markers.
Dr. Alnaddaf's academic career spans over two decades, beginning as a research engineer at the General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research (2002–2003) and progressing through faculty positions at Lattakia University (2003–2015) before joining Homs University as Assistant Professor (2016–2020) and subsequently Associate Professor (2021–present). She teaches courses in biotechnology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, and research methodology across multiple colleges including Agriculture, Health Sciences, and Pharmacy. Her research expertise bridges molecular biology, plant biotechnology, nanotechnology, and abiotic stress physiology. She has published 41 research articles in international journals, authored 13 book chapters, and edited or co-edited five volumes with Springer, including Nanomaterial Interactions with Plant Cellular Mechanisms and Macromolecules (2023) and the forthcoming Transgenerational Epigenetic Effects of Nanomaterials on Plant Cellular Functions and Agricultural Implications (2026). She serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several international journals, and has supervised more than 22 Master's and Ph.D. theses across multiple Syrian universities. Dr. Alnaddaf is an active member of the Nanotechnology Team and Technology Transfer Center at Homs University, the UNESCO Chair on Global Health and Education (France), the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (Italy), and the Advisory Board of Open Access Asia. Her current research focuses on green synthesis of nanoparticles, their application in agriculture and medicine, and the use of artificial intelligence in predicting crop stress tolerance. She has also submitted three patents under arbitration, including innovations in zinc oxide nanoparticle synthesis and natural fire-extinguishing materials.
Recognized for her contributions to science and community engagement, Dr. Alnaddaf has been featured in numerous media outlets and has delivered lectures and workshops on nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, scientific publishing, and sustainable agriculture across the Arab world.

Professor Jameel M. Al-Khayri has been affiliated with the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, since 1995. He received a B.S. in Biology in 1984 from the University of Toledo, an M.S. in Agronomy in 1988, and a Ph.D. in Plant Science in 1991 from the University of Arkansas. He is an active member of the International Society for Horticultural Science, the National Correspondent of the International Association for Plant Biotechnology (IAPB), and a member of the editorial boards of several international journals. He has dedicated his research to date palm biotechnology for the past three decades, earning him the title of the most influential date palm researcher worldwide in 2026. He has authored 206 research articles, 118 chapters, and edited 12 special journal issues and 53 reference books. He is the editor of 3 Springer Book Series, namely, Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies, Nanotechnology in Plant Sciences, and Genome Editing for Sustainable Agriculture. He was recognized in the top 2% of Scopus Citations in 2022-2025. He has been involved in organizing international scientific conferences and has contributed numerous research presentations. In addition to teaching, student advising, and research, he held administrative responsibilities as the Assistant Director of Date Palm Research Center, Head of Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, and Vice Dean for Development and Quality Assurance. Al-Khayri served as a Member of Majlis Ash Shura (Saudi Legislative Council) for the 2009-2012 term. His research focuses on in vitro culture, secondary metabolites production, genetic engineering, and mutagenesis to enhance plant tolerance to abiotic and biotic stress. He is interested in biotechnological approaches to agricultural innovations and sustainability to mitigate the effects of climate change and support global food security.