Preface 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to Nanomaterials - Quantum dots (QDs) 1.2 Importance of Nanomaterials (particularly QDs) for Plant Systems 1.2.1 For the root system 1.2.2 For the shoot system 1.

3 Physical Effects of QDs on Plant Systems References 2. Quantum Dots: Synthesis and Characterization 2.1 Synthesis of Quantum dots 2.2 Characterization of Quantum dots References 3. Biochemical Effect of Quantum Dots on Plant Systems 3.1 Biological Effects of QDs on Plant Systems References 4. Functionalization of Quantum Dots 4.1 Surface functionalization of Graphene dots 4.

2 Surface functionalization of Carbon dots References 5. Transport Mechanism from Quantum Dots to Plant Systems 5.1 Transport Mechanism of QDs within Plant Roots 5.2 Transport Mechanism from QDs from Roots to Shoots 5.3 Transport Mechanism of QDs within Plant Shoots References 6. Graphene Quantum Dots 6.1 Graphene dots Synthesis & Characterization 6.2 Graphene dot's use in plant growth 6.

3 Graphene dots use in plant nutrients References 7. Carbon Quantum Dots 7.1 Importance of Carbon dots over Graphene dots 7.2 Carbon dots Synthesis & Characterization 7.3 Carbon dot's use in plant growth 7.4 Carbon dot's use in plant nutrients References 8. Quantum Dots for Sensing Microorganisms 8.1 Quantum Dots-based Sensing Mechanism 8.

2 Quantum Dots-based Sensing for Plant Bacteria and Fungi 8.3 Quantum Dots-based Biosensors for Plant Virus Detection References 9. Potential Risks of Quantum Dots for Plant Systems 9.1 Comparison of QDs with conventional fertilizer and Pesticides 9.2 Integrated Pest Management Strategies 9.3 Quantum Dots - Prospective Threats to Plants References Index.