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Arora PK, Tripathi S, Omar RA, Chauhan P, Sinhal VK, Singh A, Srivastava A, Garg SK, Singh VP. Next-generation fertilizers: the impact of bionanofertilizers on sustainable agriculture. Microb Cell Fact 2024; 23:254. [PMID: 39304847 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-024-02528-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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Bionanofertilizers are promising eco-friendly alternative to chemical fertilizers, leveraging nanotechnology and biotechnology to enhance nutrient uptake by plants and improve soil health. They consist of nanoscale materials and beneficial microorganisms, offering benefits such as enhanced seed germination, improved soil quality, increased nutrient use efficiency, and pesticide residue degradation, ultimately leading to improved crop productivity. Bionanofertilizers are designed for targeted delivery of nutrients, controlled release, and minimizing environmental pollutants, making them a sustainable option for agriculture. These fertilizers also have the potential to enhance plant growth, provide disease resistance, and contribute to sustainable farming practices. The development of bionanofertilizers addresses the adverse environmental impact of chemical fertilizers, offering a safer and productive means of fertilization for agricultural practices. This review provides substantial evidence supporting the potential of bionanofertilizers in revolutionizing agricultural practices, offering eco-friendly and sustainable solutions for crop management and soil health.
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- Pankaj Kumar Arora
- Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India.
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 226025, India
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 226025, India
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- Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India
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- Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India
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- Department of Law, MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India
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- Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India
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- Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India
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- Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India
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Figueira M, Srivastava V, Reig M, Valderrama C, Lassi U. Reclamation of boron from solid and liquid streams for fertilizer application. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 367:122039. [PMID: 39094420 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Boron (B) is a crucial element for efficient plant growth and development; therefore, B-based fertilisers have been employed in agricultural applications. The need for B-based fertilisers for agricultural uses is continuously increasing as a result of the world's growing population. It is expected that the global market for B-based fertiliser will grow by around $6.3 billion by 2032; hence, demand for B sources will also increase. In addition to being used in fertiliser, B is also employed in the production of neodymium iron B (NdFeB) permanent magnets. The demand for NdFeB magnets is also continuously increasing. Hence, it is of the utmost importance to reclaim B from secondary resources due to the rising demand for B in a wide variety of applications. This review study addresses the recovery of B from various waste streams. The main focus is on the recovery of B from spent NdFeB magnets, borax sludge, and liquid streams such as brine water, seawater, sewage, industrial wastewater, and agricultural effluents. Different technologies for B recovery are discussed, such as sorption, solvent extraction, membrane processes, precipitation, and hydrometallurgical methods. Solvent extraction has been found to be a very effective approach for reclaiming B from spent NdFeB magnet waste and from liquid streams with high B concentration (>1-2 g/L). Further, the application of B-based fertiliser in agriculture application is reviewed. Challenges associated with B recovery from waste streams and future perspectives are also highlighted in this review.
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- Mariana Figueira
- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)-BarcelonaTECH, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Unit of Sustainable Chemistry, Faculty of Technology, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 3000, FI-90014, Oulu, Finland
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)-BarcelonaTECH, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)-BarcelonaTECH, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Campus Diagonal-Besòs, 08930 Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Unit of Sustainable Chemistry, Faculty of Technology, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 3000, FI-90014, Oulu, Finland; Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius, University of Jyväskylä, Kokkola, Finland
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Elkady EF, Ayoub HA, Ibrahim AM. Molluscicidal activity of calcium borate nanoparticles with kodom ball-flower structure on hematological, histological and biochemical parameters of Eobania vermiculata snails. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 198:105716. [PMID: 38225073 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Land snails are the most harmful pests in agricultural fields. Eobania vermiculata is a widespread snail species that causes massive damage to all agricultural crops. Thus, the molluscicidal activity of calcium borate nanoparticles (CB-NPs) against Eobania vermiculata was evaluated and compared with metaldehyde (Gastrotox® E 5% G). The amorphous phase of CB-NPs was obtained after thermal treatment at a low temperature (500 °C) which conformed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. CB-NPs are composed of aggregated nano-sheets with an average thickness of 54 nm which enhanced their molluscicidal activity. These nano-sheets displayed meso-porous network architecture with pore diameters of 13.65 nm, and a 9.46 m2/g specific surface area. CB-NPs and metaldehyde (Gastrotox® E 5% G) exhibited molluscicidal effects on Eobania vermiculata snails with median lethal concentrations LC50 of 175.3 and 60.5 mg/l, respectively, after 72 h of exposure. The results also showed significant reductions of Eobania vermiculata snails hemocytes' mean total number, the levels of Testosterone (T) and Estrogen (E), alkaline phosphatase, acid phosphatase, albumin, and protein concentrations, succinate dehydrogenase, glucose, triglycerides and phospholipids levels, while significant increases in the phagocytic index and mortality index, both transaminases (ALT and AST) and glycogen phosphorylase concentration were observed after the exposure to LC50 of CB-NPs or metaldehyde (Gastrotox® E 5% G) compared to the control group. Therefore, CB-NPs could be used as an alternative molluscicide for controlling Eobania vermiculata, but further studies are needed to assess their effects on non-target organisms.
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- Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Medical Malacology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza, Egypt.
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Yamini V, Shanmugam V, Rameshpathy M, Venkatraman G, Ramanathan G, Al Garalleh H, Hashmi A, Brindhadevi K, Devi Rajeswari V. Environmental effects and interaction of nanoparticles on beneficial soil and aquatic microorganisms. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 236:116776. [PMID: 37517486 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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A steadily increasing production volume of nanoparticles reflects their numerous industrial and domestic applications. These economic successes come with the potential adverse effects on natural systems that are associated with their presence in the environment. Biological activities and effects of nanoparticles are affected by their entry method together with their specificities like their size, shape, charge, area, and chemical composition. Particles can be classified as safe or dangerous depending on their specific properties. As both aquatic and terrestrial systems suffer from organic and inorganic contamination, nanoparticles remain a sink for these contaminants. Researching the sources, synthesis, fate, and toxicity of nanoparticles has advanced significantly during the last ten years. We summarise nanoparticle pathways throughout the ecosystem and their interactions with beneficial microorganisms in this research. The prevalence of nanoparticles in the ecosystem causes beneficial microorganisms to become hazardous to their cells, which prevents the synthesis of bioactive molecules from undergoing molecular modifications and diminishes the microbe population. Recently, observed concentrations in the field could support predictions of ambient concentrations based on modeling methodologies. The aim is to illustrate the beneficial and negative effects that nanoparticles have on aqueous and terrestrial ecosystems, as well as the methods utilized to reduce their toxicity.
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- V Yamini
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Mathematical Science, College of Engineering, University of Business and Technology, Dahban, Jeddah, 21361, Saudi Arabia
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- Architectural Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Business and Technology - Dahban, Jeddah, 21361, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; University Centre for Research & Development, Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140103, India.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Mathur P, Chakraborty R, Aftab T, Roy S. Engineered nanoparticles in plant growth: Phytotoxicity concerns and the strategies for their attenuation. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 199:107721. [PMID: 37156069 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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In the agricultural sector, the use of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) has been acclaimed as the next big thing for sustaining and increasing crop productivity. A vast amount of literature is available regarding the growth-promoting attributes of different ENPs. In this context, it has been emphasized that the ENPs can bolster vegetative growth, leaf development, and seed setting and also help in mitigating the effects of abiotic and biotic stresses. At the same time, there have been a lot of speculations and concerns regarding the phytotoxicity of ENPs off-late. In this connection, many research articles have presented the negative effects of ENPs on plant systems. These studies have highlighted that almost all the ENPs impart a certain degree of phytotoxicity in terms of reduction in growth, biomass, impairment of photosynthesis, oxidative status of plant cells, etc. Mostly, the ENPs based on metal or metal oxides (Cd, Cr, Pb, Ag, Ce, etc.) and nonmetals (C) that are introduced into the environment are known to incite inhibitory effects. However, the phytotoxicity of ENPs are known to be determined mostly by the chemical nature of the element, size, surface charge, coating molecules, and abiotic factors like pH and light. This review article, therefore, elucidates the phytotoxic properties of different ENPs and the plant responses induced at the molecular level subjected to nanoparticle exposure. Moreover, the article highlights the probable strategies that may be adopted for the suppression of the phytotoxicity of ENPs to ensure the safe and sustainable application of ENPs in crop fields.
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- Piyush Mathur
- Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, P.O. Raja Rammohumpur, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Botany, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College, P.O. Matigara, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Plant Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, P.O. Raja Rammohumpur, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
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Vithanage M, Zhang X, Gunarathne V, Zhu Y, Herath L, Peiris K, Solaiman ZM, Bolan N, Siddique KHM. Plant nanobionics: Fortifying food security via engineered plant productivity. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 229:115934. [PMID: 37080274 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The world's human population is increasing exponentially, increasing the demand for high-quality food sources. As a result, there is a major global concern over hunger and malnutrition in developing countries with limited food resources. To address this issue, researchers worldwide must focus on developing improved crop varieties with greater productivity to overcome hunger. However, conventional crop breeding methods require extensive periods to develop new varieties with desirable traits. To tackle this challenge, an innovative approach termed plant nanobionics introduces nanomaterials (NMs) into cell organelles to enhance or modify plant function and thus crop productivity and yield. A comprehensive review of nanomaterials affect crop yield is needed to guide nanotechnology research. This article critically reviews nanotechnology applications for engineering plant productivity, seed germination, crop growth, enhancing photosynthesis, and improving crop yield and quality, and discusses nanobionic approaches such as smart drug delivery systems and plant nanobiosensors. Moreover, the review describes NM classification and synthesis and human health-related and plant toxicity hazards. Our findings suggest that nanotechnology application in agricultural production could significantly increase crop yields to alleviate global hunger pressures. However, the environmental risks associated with NMs should be investigated thoroughly before their widespread adoption in agriculture.
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- Meththika Vithanage
- Ecosphere Resilience Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 10250, Sri Lanka; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia; Sustainability Cluster, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India.
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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- Ecosphere Resilience Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 10250, Sri Lanka
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Sri Lanka Institute of Nano Technology, Pitipana, Homagama, Sri Lanka
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- Ecosphere Resilience Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 10250, Sri Lanka
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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia; UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The Uniersity of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia; UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The Uniersity of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia; UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The Uniersity of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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Synergistic application of calcium oxide nanoparticles and farmyard manure induces cadmium tolerance in mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) by influencing physiological and biochemical parameters. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0282531. [PMID: 36862701 PMCID: PMC9980738 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) grown under heavy metals such as cadmium stress shows poor growth patterns and yield attributes which can be extenuated by the application of calcium and organic manure to the contaminated soil. The present study was designed to decipher the calcium oxide nanoparticles and farmyard manure-induced Cd stress tolerance through improvement in physiological and biochemical attributes of mung bean plants. A pot experiment was conducted by defining appropriate positive and negative controls under differential soil treatments with farmyard manure (1% and 2%) and calcium oxide nanoparticles (0, 5, 10, and 20 mg/L). Root treatment of 20 mg/L calcium oxide nanoparticles (CaONPs) and 2% farmyard manure (FM) reduced the cadmium acquisition from the soil and improved growth in terms of plant height by 27.4% compared to positive control under Cd stress. The same treatment improved shoot vitamin C (ascorbic acid) contents by 35% and functioning of antioxidant enzymes catalase and phenyl ammonia lyase by 16% and 51%, respectively and the levels of malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide decreased by 57% and 42%, respectively with the application of 20 mg/L CaONPs and 2% of FM. The gas exchange parameters such as stomata conductance and leaf net transpiration rate were improved due to FM mediated better availability of water. The FM improved soil nutrient contents and friendly biota culminating in good yields. Overall, 2% FM and 20 mg/L CaONPs proved as the best treatment to reduce cadmium toxicity. The growth, yield, and crop performance in terms of physiological and biochemical attributes can be improved by the application of CaONPs and FM under the heavy metal stress.
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Mitra D, Adhikari P, Djebaili R, Thathola P, Joshi K, Pellegrini M, Adeyemi NO, Khoshru B, Kaur K, Priyadarshini A, Senapati A, Del Gallo M, Das Mohapatra PK, Nayak AK, Shanmugam V, Panneerselvam P. Biosynthesis and characterization of nanoparticles, its advantages, various aspects and risk assessment to maintain the sustainable agriculture: Emerging technology in modern era science. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 196:103-120. [PMID: 36706690 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The current review aims to gain knowledge on the biosynthesis and characterization of nanoparticles (NPs), their multifactorial role, and emerging trends of NPs utilization in modern science, particularly in sustainable agriculture, for increased yield to solve the food problem in the coming era. However, it is well known that an environment-friendly resource is in excessive demand, and green chemistry is an advanced and rising resource in exploring eco-friendly processes. Plant extracts or other resources can be utilized to synthesize different types of NPS. Hence NPs can be synthesized by organic or inorganic molecules. Inorganic molecules are hydrophilic, biocompatible, and highly steady compared to organic types. NPs occur in numerous chemical conformations ranging from amphiphilic molecules to metal oxides, from artificial polymers to bulky biomolecules. NPs structures can be examined by different approaches, i.e., Raman spectroscopy, optical spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence, and solid-state NMR. Nano-agrochemical is a unification of nanotechnology and agro-chemicals, which has brought about the manufacture of nano-fertilizers, nano-pesticides, nano-herbicides, nano-insecticides, and nano-fungicides. NPs can also be utilized as an antimicrobial solution, but the mode of action for antibacterial NPs is poorly understood. Presently known mechanisms comprise the induction of oxidative stress, the release of metal ions, and non-oxidative stress. Multiple modes of action towards microbes would be needed in a similar bacterial cell for antibacterial resistance to develop. Finally, we visualize multidisciplinary cooperative methods will be essential to fill the information gap in nano-agrochemicals and drive toward the usage of green NPs in agriculture and plant science study.
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- Debasis Mitra
- Department of Microbiology, Raiganj University, Raiganj, 733 134, West Bengal, India; Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Centre for excellence on GMP extraction facility (DBT, Govt. of India), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati, 781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Coppito, L'Aquila, Italy
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- G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora, 263643, Uttarakhand, India
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- G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora, 263643, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Coppito, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Phase- 10, Sector- 64, Mohali, 160062, Punjab, India
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Coppito, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Phase- 10, Sector- 64, Mohali, 160062, Punjab, India
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India.
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Guardiola-Márquez CE, Santos-Ramírez MT, Segura-Jiménez ME, Figueroa-Montes ML, Jacobo-Velázquez DA. Fighting Obesity-Related Micronutrient Deficiencies through Biofortification of Agri-Food Crops with Sustainable Fertilization Practices. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:3477. [PMID: 36559589 PMCID: PMC9784404 DOI: 10.3390/plants11243477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Obesity is a critical medical condition worldwide that is increasingly involved with nutritional derangements associated with micronutrient deficiencies, including iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and vitamins A, C, D, and E. Nutritional deficiencies in obesity are mainly caused by poor-quality diets, higher nutrient requirements, alterations in micronutrient metabolism, and invasive obesity treatments. The current conventional agricultural system is designed for intensive food production, focusing on food quantity rather than food quality, consuming excessive agricultural inputs, and producing nutrient-deficient foods, thus generating severe health and environmental problems; agricultural food products may worsen obesity-related malnutrition. Therefore, modern agriculture is adopting new biofortification technologies to combat micronutrient deficiencies and improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. Biofertilization and nanofertilization practices are increasingly used due to their efficiency, safety, and reduced environmental impact. Biofertilizers are preparations of PGP-microorganisms that promote plant growth by influencing plant metabolism and improving the nutrient uptake, and nanofertilizers consist of synthesized nanoparticles with unique physicochemical properties that are capable of increasing plant nutrition and enriching agricultural products. This review presents the current micronutrient deficiencies associated with obesity, the modern unsustainable agri-food system contributing to obesity progression, and the development of bio- and nanofertilizers capable of biofortifying agri-food crops with micronutrients commonly deficient in patients with obesity.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Jalisco, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, The Institute for Obesity Research, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45201, Jalisco, Mexico
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Ayyaz A, Fang R, Ma J, Hannan F, Huang Q, Athar HUR, Sun Y, Javed M, Ali S, Zhou W, Farooq MA. Calcium nanoparticles (Ca-NPs) improve drought stress tolerance in Brassica napus by modulating the photosystem II, nutrient acquisition and antioxidant performance. NANOIMPACT 2022; 28:100423. [PMID: 36084849 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2022.100423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Foliar-application of nano-particles enhanced the foliar nutrient status and crop growth and yield. It is hypothesized that being second messenger molecule, supplementation of Ca2+ via calcium nanoparticles (Ca-NPs) can trigger various signaling pathways of physiological processes which can lead to alleviate the adverse effects of drought stress on the growth of canola (Brassica napus L.). Nano-enabled foliar-application could be an ideal strategy for advancing agricultural productivity. The present study explored the role of calcium nanoparticles (Ca-NPs) in alleviating drought stress in hydroponic Brassica napus (B. napus) plants. The foliar applied Ca-NPs were spherically shaped with an average size of 86 nm. Foliar application of 100 mg L-1 Ca-NPs enhanced biomass of canola plants and considered as optimal dose. Ca-NPs at 100 mg L-1 has a greater favorable impact on mesophyll ultrastructure, PSI and PSII efficacy, gas exchange parameters, chlorophyll content, and mineral absorption. The Ca-NPs treatment increased NPQ and Y(NPQ) under drought condition, indicating a higher PSII protective response to stressed conditions with better heat dissipation as a photoprotective component of NPQ. Ca-NPs application also reduced oxidative stress damage as measured by a reduction in reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in terms of hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde (H2O2 and MDA). Furthermore, Ca-NPs induced drought tolerance response corresponded to an increased in key antioxidative defense enzymes (SOD, POD, CAT, APX), as well as non-enzymatic components (protease, lipoxygenase, proline, total soluble protein contents, endogenous hormonal biosynthesis), and secondary metabolite expression in B. napus plants. Taken together, the results of this study offer new insights into the physiological and molecular mechanisms by which B. napus responds to Ca-NPs exposure.
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- Ahsan Ayyaz
- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Botany, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan; Department of Botany, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, AllamaIqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Institute of Crop Science, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Can Nanofertilizers Mitigate Multiple Environmental Stresses for Higher Crop Productivity? SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14063480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The global food production for the worldwide population mainly depends on the huge contributions of the agricultural sector. The cultivated crops of foods need various elements or nutrients to complete their growth, and these are indirectly consumed by humans. During this production, several environmental constraints or stresses may cause losses in the global agricultural production. These obstacles may include abiotic and biotic stresses, which have already been studied in both individual and combined cases. However, there are very few studies on multiple stresses. On the basis of the myriad benefits of nanotechnology in agriculture, nanofertilizers (or nanonutrients) have become promising tools for agricultural sustainability. Nanofertilizers are also the proper solution to overcoming the environmental and health problems that can result from conventional fertilizers. The role of nanofertilizers has increased, especially under different environmental stresses, which can include individual, combined, and multiple stresses. The stresses are most commonly the result of nature; however, studies are still needed on the different stress levels. Nanofertilizers can play a crucial role in supporting cultivated plants under stress and in improving the plant yield, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Similar to other biological issues, many open-ended questions still require further investigation: Is the right time and era for nanofertilizers in agriculture? Will the nanofertilizers be the dominant source of nutrients in modern agriculture? Are nanofertilizers, and particularly biological synthesized ones, the magic solution for sustainable agriculture? What are the expected damages of multiple stresses on plants?
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Nazir MM, Li Q, Noman M, Ulhassan Z, Ali S, Ahmed T, Zeng F, Zhang G. Calcium Oxide Nanoparticles Have the Role of Alleviating Arsenic Toxicity of Barley. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:843795. [PMID: 35360316 PMCID: PMC8963479 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.843795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Arsenic (As) contamination in agricultural soils has become a great threat to the sustainable development of agriculture and food safety. Although a lot of approaches have been proposed for dealing with soil As contamination, they are not practical in crop production due to high cost, time-taking, or operational complexity. The rapid development of nanotechnology appears to provide a novel solution to soil As contamination. This study investigated the roles of calcium oxide nanoparticles (CaO NPs) in alleviating As toxicity in two barley genotypes (LJZ and Pu-9) differing in As tolerance. The exposure of barley seedlings to As stress showed a significant reduction in plant growth, calcium and chlorophyll content (SPAD value), fluorescence efficiency (Fv/m), and a dramatic increase in the contents of reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA) and As, with LJZ being more affected than Pu-9. The exogenous supply of CaO NPs notably alleviated the toxic effect caused by As in the two barley genotypes. Moreover, the expression of As transporter genes, that is, HvPHT1;1, HvPHT1;3, HvPHT1;4 and HvPHT1;6, was dramatically enhanced when barley seedlings were exposed to As stress and significantly reduced in the treatment of CaO NPs addition. It may be concluded that the roles of CaO NPs in alleviating As toxicity could be attributed to its enhancement of Ca uptake, ROS scavenging ability, and reduction of As uptake and transportation from roots to shoots.
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- Muhammad Mudassir Nazir
- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Department of Biological Sciences and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- School of Agriculture, Yangtze University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Guoping Zhang,
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Liu C, Zhou H, Zhou J. The Applications of Nanotechnology in Crop Production. Molecules 2021; 26:7070. [PMID: 34885650 PMCID: PMC8658860 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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With the frequent occurrence of extreme climate, global agriculture is confronted with unprecedented challenges, including increased food demand and a decline in crop production. Nanotechnology is a promising way to boost crop production, enhance crop tolerance and decrease the environmental pollution. In this review, we summarize the recent findings regarding innovative nanotechnology in crop production, which could help us respond to agricultural challenges. Nanotechnology, which involves the use of nanomaterials as carriers, has a number of diverse applications in plant growth and crop production, including in nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, nanosensors and nanobiotechnology. The unique structures of nanomaterials such as high specific surface area, centralized distribution size and excellent biocompatibility facilitate the efficacy and stability of agro-chemicals. Besides, using appropriate nanomaterials in plant growth stages or stress conditions effectively promote plant growth and increase tolerance to stresses. Moreover, emerging nanotools and nanobiotechnology provide a new platform to monitor and modify crops at the molecular level.
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- Chenxu Liu
- Department of Horticulture, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, China; (C.L.); (H.Z.)
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- Department of Horticulture, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, China; (C.L.); (H.Z.)
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- Department of Horticulture, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, China; (C.L.); (H.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plants Growth, Development and Quality Improvement, Agricultural Ministry of China, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Shandong (Linyi) Institute of Modern Agriculture, Zhejiang University, Linyi 276000, China
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Khairy M, Ayoub HA, Rashwan FA, Abdel-Hafez HF. Sea urchin-like calcium borate microspheres and synergistic action with cholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides for ecofriendly Spodoptera littoralis control. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. PROCESSES & IMPACTS 2021; 23:1006-1017. [PMID: 34105591 DOI: 10.1039/d1em00125f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The development of nanoagrochemicals has attracted much attention in the last decade to overcome the recent agricultural and environmental challenges associated with the intensive usage of insecticides. Herein, nanostructured calcium borate materials with hierarchical sea urchin-like microspheres and microblocks have been synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method. The insecticidal activity of CaB2O4 and its synergistic combination with cholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides are explored against Spodoptera littoralis (S. littoralis) for the first time via a feeding bioassay protocol. The insecticidal efficacy of sea urchin-like microspheres (CB-A) is estimated to be LC50 = 207 mg L-1 which is two-fold higher than that of microblocks (CBM-A) with LC50 = 406 mg L-1 after eleven days of exposure. The synergistic combination of the CB-A sample with methomyl and chlorpyrifos increases the toxicity to 2.4 and 2.6-fold higher than that of the individual insecticides, respectively. Significantly, sea urchin-like CaB2O4 microspheres cause physical damage to the external insect's cuticle layer, which consequently enhances the uptake of organic insecticides. Our results revealed that calcium borate micro-/nano-structures can be employed as a multifunctional nanoagrochemical in various agricultural programs for S. littoralis control and decrease the usage of cholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides.
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- Mohamed Khairy
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Egypt and Plant Protection Research Institute, A. R. C., Nadi El-Said Street - Dokki, Giza, 12311, Egypt.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Egypt
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- Plant Protection Research Institute, A. R. C., Nadi El-Said Street - Dokki, Giza, 12311, Egypt.
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Singh H, Sharma A, Bhardwaj SK, Arya SK, Bhardwaj N, Khatri M. Recent advances in the applications of nano-agrochemicals for sustainable agricultural development. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. PROCESSES & IMPACTS 2021; 23:213-239. [PMID: 33447834 DOI: 10.1039/d0em00404a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Modern agricultural practices have triggered the process of agricultural pollution. This process can cause the degradation of eco-systems, land, and environment owing to the modern-day by-products of agriculture. The substantial use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and, contaminated water for irrigation cause further damage to agriculture. The current scenario of the agriculture and food sector has therefore become unsustainable. Nanotechnology has provided innovative and resourceful frontiers to the agriculture sector by contributing practical applications in conventional agricultural ways and practices. There is a large possibility that agri-nanotechnology can have a significant impact on the sustainable agriculture and crop growth. Recent research has shown the potential of nanotechnology in improving the agriculture sector by enhancing the efficiency of agricultural inputs and providing solutions to agricultural problems for improving food productivity and security. The prospective use of nanoscale agrochemicals such as nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, nanosensors, and nanoformulations in agriculture has transformed traditional agro-practices, making them more sustainable and efficient. However, the application of these nano-products in real field situations raises concern about nanomaterial safety, exposure levels, and toxicological repercussions to the environment and human health. The present review gives an insight into recent advancements in nanotechnology-based agrochemicals that have revolutionized the agriculture sector. Further, the implementation barriers related to the nanomaterial use in agriculture, their commercialization potential, and the need for policy regulations to assess possible nano-agricultural risks are also discussed.
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- Harpreet Singh
- Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
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- Amesys India, Cross Road No. 4, Near Geeta Gopal Bhawan, Ambala Cantt-133001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
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Martínez G, Merinero M, Pérez-Aranda M, Pérez-Soriano EM, Ortiz T, Begines B, Alcudia A. Environmental Impact of Nanoparticles' Application as an Emerging Technology: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 14:E166. [PMID: 33396469 PMCID: PMC7795427 DOI: 10.3390/ma14010166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The unique properties that nanoparticles exhibit, due to their small size, are the principal reason for their numerous applications, but at the same time, this might be a massive menace to the environment. The number of studies that assess the possible ecotoxicity of nanomaterials has been increasing over the last decade to determine if, despite the positive aspects, they should be considered a potential health risk. To evaluate their potential toxicity, models are used in all types of organisms, from unicellular bacteria to complex animal species. In order to better understand the environmental consequences of nanotechnology, this literature review aims to describe and classify nanoparticles, evaluating their life cycle, their environmental releasing capacity and the type of impact, particularly on living beings, highlighting the need to develop more severe and detailed legislation. Due to their diversity, nanoparticles will be discussed in generic terms focusing on the impact of a great variety of them, highlighting the most interesting ones for the industry.
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- Guillermo Martínez
- Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, C/Profesor García González, 2, 41012 Seville, Spain; (G.M.); (M.M.); (P.-A.M.)
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- Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, C/Profesor García González, 2, 41012 Seville, Spain; (G.M.); (M.M.); (P.-A.M.)
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- Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, C/Profesor García González, 2, 41012 Seville, Spain; (G.M.); (M.M.); (P.-A.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Transport, Escuela Politécnica Superior, University of Seville, 41011 Seville, Spain;
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- Department of Normal and Pathological Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain;
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- Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, C/Profesor García González, 2, 41012 Seville, Spain; (G.M.); (M.M.); (P.-A.M.)
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- Department of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, C/Profesor García González, 2, 41012 Seville, Spain; (G.M.); (M.M.); (P.-A.M.)
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