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Mazhar MW, Ishtiaq M, Maqbool M, Muzammil K, Mohieldin A, Dawria A, Altijani AAG, Salih A, Ali OYM, Elzaki AAM, Adam BIY, Adam HAM. Optimizing water relations, gas exchange parameters, biochemical attributes and yield of water-stressed maize plants through seed priming with iron oxide nanoparticles. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:624. [PMID: 38951758 PMCID: PMC11218355 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05324-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
Abstract
Drought poses significant risks to maize cultivation by impairing plant growth, water uptake and yield; nano priming offers a promising avenue to mitigate these effects by enhancing plant water relations, stress tolerance and overall productivity. In the current experiment, we tested a hypothesis that seed priming with iron oxide nanoparticles (n-Fe2O3) can improve maize performance under water stress by improving its growth, water relations, yield and biochemical attributes. The experiment was conducted on a one main plot bisected into two subplots corresponding to the water and drought environments. Within each subplot, maize plants were raised from n-Fe2O3 primed seeds corresponding to 0 mg. L- 1 (as control treatment), 25, 50, 75, and 100 mg. L- 1 (as trial treatments). Seed priming with n-Fe2O3 at a concentration of 75 mg. L- 1 improved the leaf relative water content, water potential, photosynthetic water use efficiency, and leaf intrinsic water use efficiency of maize plants by 13%, 44%, 64% and 17%, respectively compared to control under drought stress. The same treatments improved plant biochemical attributes such as total chlorophyll content, total flavonoids and ascorbic acid by 37%, 22%, and 36%, respectively. Seed priming with n-Fe2O3 accelerated the functioning of antioxidant enzymes such as SOD and POD and depressed the levels of leaf malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide significantly. Seed priming with n-Fe2O3 at a concentration of 75 mg. L- 1 improved cob length, number of kernel rows per cob, and 100 kernel weight by 59%, 27% and 33%, respectively, under drought stress. Seed priming with n-Fe2O3 can be used to increase maize production under limited water scenarios.
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- Muhammad Waqas Mazhar
- Department of Botany, Mirpur University of Science and Technology, Mirpur, AJK, 10250, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Mirpur University of Science and Technology, Mirpur, AJK, 10250, Pakistan.
- Department of Botany, Climate Change Research Centre, Herbarium and Biodiversity Conservation, Azad Jammu and Kashmir University of Bhimber (AJ&KUoB), Bhimber, 10040, AJK, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Mirpur University of Science and Technology, Mirpur, AJK, 10250, Pakistan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, KhamisMushait Campus, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, KhamisMushait Campus, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, KhamisMushait Campus, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Public Health Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Education and Promotion Department, College of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Moulick D, Majumdar A, Choudhury A, Das A, Chowardhara B, Pattnaik BK, Dash GK, Murmu K, Bhutia KL, Upadhyay MK, Yadav P, Dubey PK, Nath R, Murmu S, Jana S, Sarkar S, Garai S, Ghosh D, Mondal M, Chandra Santra S, Choudhury S, Brahmachari K, Hossain A. Emerging concern of nano-pollution in agro-ecosystem: Flip side of nanotechnology. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 211:108704. [PMID: 38728836 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108704] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Nanomaterials (NMs) have proven to be a game-changer in agriculture, showcasing their potential to boost plant growth and safeguarding crops. The agricultural sector has widely adopted NMs, benefiting from their small size, high surface area, and optical properties to augment crop productivity and provide protection against various stressors. This is attributed to their unique characteristics, contributing to their widespread use in agriculture. Human exposure from various components of agro-environmental sectors (soil, crops) NMs residues are likely to upsurge with exposure paths may stimulates bioaccumulation in food chain. With the aim to achieve sustainability, nanotechnology (NTs) do exhibit its potentials in various domains of agriculture also have its flip side too. In this review article we have opted a fusion approach using bibliometric based analysis of global research trend followed by a holistic assessment of pros and cons i.e. toxicological aspect too. Moreover, we have also tried to analyse the current scenario of policy associated with the application of NMs in agro-environment.
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- Debojyoti Moulick
- Department of Environmental Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, 741235, India; Plant Stress Biology and Metabolomics Laboratory, Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar, 788 011, India.
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- School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India.
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, F/Ag., Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal, 741252, India.
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- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, India.
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science and Technology, Arunachal University of Studies, Arunachal Pradesh, 792103, India.
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- Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune-411043, Maharastra, India.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Crop Physiology, MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Gajapati, Odisha, India.
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- Department of Agronomy, F/Ag., Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal, 741252, India.
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- Deptt. Agri. Biotechnology & Molecular Biology, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar, 848 125, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208016, India.
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India.
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India.
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- Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam, India.
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, F/Ag., Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal, 741252, India.
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- Division of Agronomy, School of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Narendrapur Campus, Kolkata, 700103, India.
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- Division of Agronomy, School of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Narendrapur Campus, Kolkata, 700103, India.
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- Division of Agronomy, School of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Narendrapur Campus, Kolkata, 700103, India.
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, 751023, Odisha, India.
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- School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Neotia University, Sarisha, India.
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, 741235, India.
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- Plant Stress Biology and Metabolomics Laboratory, Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar, 788 011, India.
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- Department of Agronomy, F/Ag., Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal, 741252, India.
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- Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Dinajpur, 5200, Bangladesh.
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Lee JHJ, Kasote DM. Nano-Priming for Inducing Salinity Tolerance, Disease Resistance, Yield Attributes, and Alleviating Heavy Metal Toxicity in Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:446. [PMID: 38337979 PMCID: PMC10857146 DOI: 10.3390/plants13030446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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In today's time, agricultural productivity is severely affected by climate change and increasing pollution. Hence, several biotechnological approaches, including genetic and non-genetic strategies, have been developed and adapted to increase agricultural productivity. One of them is nano-priming, i.e., seed priming with nanomaterials. Thus far, nano-priming methods have been successfully used to mount desired physiological responses and productivity attributes in crops. In this review, the literature about the utility of nano-priming methods for increasing seed vigor, germination, photosynthetic output, biomass, early growth, and crop yield has been summarized. Moreover, the available knowledge about the use of nano-priming methods in modulating plant antioxidant defenses and hormonal networks, inducing salinity tolerance and disease resistance, as well as alleviating heavy metal toxicity in plants, is reviewed. The significance of nano-priming methods in the context of phytotoxicity and environmental safety has also been discussed. For future perspectives, knowledge gaps in the present literature are highlighted, and the need for optimization and validation of nano-priming methods and their plant physiological outcomes, from lab to field, is emphasized.
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- Jisun H. J. Lee
- Department of Plant Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Agricultural Research Station, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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Zhao L, Zhou X, Kang Z, Peralta-Videa JR, Zhu YG. Nano-enabled seed treatment: A new and sustainable approach to engineering climate-resilient crops. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 910:168640. [PMID: 37989394 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168640] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Under a changing climate, keeping the food supply steady for an ever-increasing population will require crop plants adapted to environmental fluctuations. Genetic engineering and genome-editing approaches have been used for developing climate-resilient crops. However, genetically modified crops have yet to be widely accepted, especially for small-scale farmers in low-income countries and some societies. Nano-priming (seed exposure to nanoparticles, NPs) has appeared as an alternative to the abovementioned techniques. This technique improves seed germination speed, promotes seedlings' vigor, and enhances plant tolerance to adverse conditions such as drought, salinity, temperature, and flooding, which may occur under extreme weather conditions. Moreover, nano-enabled seed treatment can increase the disease resistance of crops by boosting immunity, which will reduce the use of pesticides. This unsophisticated, farmer-available, cost-effective, and environment-friendly seed treatment approach may help crop plants fight climate change challenges. This review discusses the previous information about nano-enabled seed treatment for enhancing plant tolerance to abiotic stresses and increasing disease resistance. Current knowledge about the mechanisms underlying nanomaterial-seed interactions is discussed. To conclude, the review includes research questions to address before this technique reaches its full potential.
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- Lijuan Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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Nekoukhou M, Fallah S, Pokhrel LR, Abbasi-Surki A, Rostamnejadi A. Foliar co-application of zinc oxide and copper oxide nanoparticles promotes phytochemicals and essential oil production in dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 906:167519. [PMID: 37804977 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167519] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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Individual nanoparticle application has been documented to promote plant production; however, whether co-application of two nanoparticles (NPs) is more sustainable and significantly promotes plant production is unclear. Herein, foliar co-applications of two NPs or their conventional fertilizer forms on the growth, micronutrient (copper and zinc) enrichment, primary productivity, and essential oil (EO) production in a medicinal annual, dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica L.), were investigated. Treatments included 1:1 ratio of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs):copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) (40-400 mg/L), and compared with individual NPs, individual zinc suspension (ZnS) and chelated copper (chelated-Cu), and their combination, at equivalent concentrations. Results showed that the highest bioenrichment of Zn and Cu was observed with 80-160 mg/L ZnS+chelated-Cu, 400 mg/L ZnONPs+CuONPs, or ionic combination treatments. A dose-dependent increase in hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde was observed with co-treatment of NPs or ions, and oxidative stress responses were higher with NPs or ions co-treatment than individual treatment. With 160 mg/L ZnONPs+CuONPs treatment, total chlorophyll, aboveground biomass, and essential oil production increased significantly compared to control, 160 mg/L CuONPs, and 160 mg/L ZnONPs (227, 157 and 823 %; 58, 79, and 51 %; and 46, 80, and 3 %, respectively). Flavonoid and anthocyanin content also increased significantly (58 and 50 %, respectively) with ZnONPs+CuONPs compared to ZnS+chelated-Cu and were higher than ZnONPs or CuONPs alone by 10 and 25 %, and 37 and 36 %, respectively. More importantly, EO production and quality improved with 160 mg/L ZnONPs+CuONPs treatment compared to control. Taken together, our findings showed that foliar co-treatment of 160 mg/L ZnONPs+CuONPs could significantly improve primary productivity, aboveground biomass, and EO quality and yield in dragonhead grown in semi-arid field conditions; and thus, 160 mg/L ZnONPs+CuONPs is recommended as an optimal foliar co-treatment strategy for promoting sustainable plant production in semi-arid regions where soil nutrients and water are limiting factors inhibiting crop yield.
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- Marjan Nekoukhou
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
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- Department of Public Health, The Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Electroceramics and Electrical Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Iran
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Donia DT, Carbone M. Seed Priming with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles to Enhance Crop Tolerance to Environmental Stresses. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17612. [PMID: 38139445 PMCID: PMC10744145 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Drastic climate changes over the years have triggered environmental challenges for wild plants and crops due to fluctuating weather patterns worldwide. This has caused different types of stressors, responsible for a decrease in plant life and biological productivity, with consequent food shortages, especially in areas under threat of desertification. Nanotechnology-based approaches have great potential in mitigating environmental stressors, thus fostering a sustainable agriculture. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have demonstrated to be biostimulants as well as remedies to both environmental and biotic stresses. Their administration in the early sowing stages, i.e., seed priming, proved to be effective in improving germination rate, seedling and plant growth and in ameliorating the indicators of plants' well-being. Seed nano-priming acts through several mechanisms such as enhanced nutrients uptake, improved antioxidant properties, ROS accumulation and lipid peroxidation. The target for seed priming by ZnO NPs is mostly crops of large consumption or staple food, in order to meet the increased needs of a growing population and the net drop of global crop frequency, due to climate changes and soil contaminations. The current review focuses on the most recent low-cost, low-sized ZnO NPs employed for seed nano-priming, to alleviate abiotic and biotic stresses, mitigate the negative effects of improper storage and biostimulate plants' growth and well-being. Taking into account that there is large variability among ZnO NPs and that their chemico-physical properties may play a role in determining the efficacy of nano-priming, for all examined cases, it is reported whether the ZnO NPs are commercial or lab prepared. In the latter cases, the preparation conditions are described, along with structural and morphological characterizations. Under these premises, future perspectives and challenges are discussed in relation to structural properties and the possibility of ZnO NPs engineering.
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy;
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Eevera T, Kumaran S, Djanaguiraman M, Thirumaran T, Le QH, Pugazhendhi A. Unleashing the potential of nanoparticles on seed treatment and enhancement for sustainable farming. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 236:116849. [PMID: 37558116 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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The foremost challenge in farming is the storage of seeds after harvest and maintaining seed quality during storage. In agriculture, studies showed positive impacts of nanotechnology on plant development, seed storage, endurance under various types of stress, detection of seed damages, and seed quality. Seed's response varies with different types of nanoparticles depending on its physical and biochemical properties and plant species. Herein, we aim to cover the impact of nanoparticles on seed coating, dormancy, germination, seedling, nutrition, plant growth, stress conditions protection, and storage. Although the seed treatment by nanopriming has been shown to improve seed germination, seedling development, stress tolerance, and seedling growth, their full potential was not realized at the field level. Sustainable nano-agrochemicals and technology could provide good seed quality with less environmental toxicity. The present review critically discusses eco-friendly strategies that can be employed for the nanomaterial seed treatment and seed enhancement process to increase seedling vigor under different conditions. Also, an integrated approach involving four innovative concepts, namely green co-priming, nano-recycling of agricultural wastes, nano-pairing, and customized nanocontainer storage, has been proposed to acclimatize nanotechnology in farming.
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- Tamilmani Eevera
- Department of Seed Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University), Vallam, Thanjavur, 613 403, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Crop Physiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637551
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Viet Nam; Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Viet Nam
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Viet Nam; Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Viet Nam.
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Guardiola-Márquez CE, López-Mena ER, Segura-Jiménez ME, Gutierrez-Marmolejo I, Flores-Matzumiya MA, Mora-Godínez S, Hernández-Brenes C, Jacobo-Velázquez DA. Development and Evaluation of Zinc and Iron Nanoparticles Functionalized with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Microalgae for Their Application as Bio-Nanofertilizers. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3657. [PMID: 37896120 PMCID: PMC10609697 DOI: 10.3390/plants12203657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Micronutrient deficiencies are widespread and growing global concerns. Nanoscale nutrients present higher absorption rates and improved nutrient availability and nutrient use efficiency. Co-application of nanofertilizers (NFs) with biological agents or organic compounds increases NF biocompatibility, stability, and efficacy. This study aimed to develop and evaluate zinc and iron bio-nanofertilizers formulated with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and microalgae. Nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized with the co-precipitation method and functionalized with Pseudomonas species and Spirulina platensis preparation. NPs were characterized and evaluated on seed germination, soil microbial growth, and early plant response under seedbed conditions. NPs corresponded to zinc oxide (ZnO; 77 nm) and maghemite (γ-Fe2O3; 68 nm). Functionalized nanoparticles showed larger sizes, around 145-233 nm. The seedling vigor index of tomato and maize was significantly increased (32.9-46.1%) by bacteria-functionalized ZnO- and γ-Fe2O3-NPs at 75 ppm. NFs at 250 and 75 ppm significantly increased bacterial growth. NFs also improved early plant growth by increasing plant height (14-44%), leaf diameter (22-47%), and fresh weight (46-119%) in broccoli and radish, which were mainly influenced by bacteria capped ZnO- and γ-Fe2O3-NPs at 250 ppm. Beneficial effects on plant growth can be attributed to the synergistic interaction of the biological components and the zinc and iron NPs in the bio-nanofertilizers.
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- Carlos Esteban Guardiola-Márquez
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Monterrey, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Monterrey, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45201, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Monterrey, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45201, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45201, Mexico
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Guardiola-Márquez CE, García-Sánchez CV, Sánchez-Arellano ÓA, Bojorquez-Rodríguez EM, Jacobo-Velázquez DA. Biofortification of Broccoli Microgreens ( Brassica oleracea var. italica) with Glucosinolates, Zinc, and Iron through the Combined Application of Bio- and Nanofertilizers. Foods 2023; 12:3826. [PMID: 37893719 PMCID: PMC10606838 DOI: 10.3390/foods12203826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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There is a severe need to develop a sustainable, affordable, and nutritious food supply system. Broccoli microgreens have attracted attention due to their rich nutritional content and abundant bioactive compounds, constituting an important opportunity to feed the ever-increasing population and fight global health problems. This study aimed to measure the impact of the combined application of biofertilizers and zinc and iron nanofertilizers on plant growth and the biofortification of glucosinolates (GLSs) and micronutrients in broccoli microgreens. Biofertilizers were based on plant growth-promoting (PGP) bacterial consortia previously isolated and characterized for multiple PGP traits. Nanofertilizers consisted of ZnO (77 nm) and γ-Fe2O3 (68 nm) nanoparticles synthesized with the coprecipitation method and functionalized with a Pseudomonas species preparation. Treatments were evaluated under seedbed conditions. Plant growth parameters of plant height (37.0-59.8%), leaf diameter (57.6-81.1%) and fresh weight (112.1-178.0%), as well as zinc (122.19-363.41%) and iron contents (55.19-161.57%), were mainly increased by nanoparticles subjected to the functionalization process with Pseudomonas species and uncapped NPs applied together with the biofertilizer treatment. Regarding GLSs, eight compounds were detected as being most positively influenced by these treatments. This work demonstrated the synergistic interactions of applying ZnO and γ-Fe2O3 nanofertilizers combined with biofertilizers to enhance plant growth and biofortify micronutrients and glucosinolates in broccoli microgreens.
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- Carlos Esteban Guardiola-Márquez
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Jalisco, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Jalisco, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Jalisco, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Jalisco, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45201, Jalisco, Mexico
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Yu H, Tang S, Li SFY, Cheng F. Averaging Strategy for Interpretable Machine Learning on Small Datasets to Understand Element Uptake after Seed Nanotreatment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:12760-12770. [PMID: 37594125 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c01878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Understanding plant uptake and translocation of nanomaterials is crucial for ensuring the successful and sustainable applications of seed nanotreatment. Here, we collect a dataset with 280 instances from experiments for predicting the relative metal/metalloid concentration (RMC) in maize seedlings after seed priming by various metal and metalloid oxide nanoparticles. To obtain unbiased predictions and explanations on small datasets, we present an averaging strategy and add a dimension for interpretable machine learning. The findings in post-hoc interpretations of sophisticated LightGBM models demonstrate that solubility is highly correlated with model performance. Surface area, concentration, zeta potential, and hydrodynamic diameter of nanoparticles and seedling part and relative weight of plants are dominant factors affecting RMC, and their effects and interactions are explained. Furthermore, self-interpretable models using the RuleFit algorithm are established to successfully predict RMC only based on six important features identified by post-hoc explanations. We then develop a visualization tool called RuleGrid to depict feature effects and interactions in numerous generated rules. Consistent parameter-RMC relationships are obtained by different methods. This study offers a promising interpretable data-driven approach to expand the knowledge of nanoparticle fate in plants and may profoundly contribute to the safety-by-design of nanomaterials in agricultural and environmental applications.
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- Hengjie Yu
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Yu H, Luo D, Li SFY, Qu M, Liu D, He Y, Cheng F. Interpretable machine learning-accelerated seed treatment using nanomaterials for environmental stress alleviation. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:13437-13449. [PMID: 37548042 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02322b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Crops are constantly challenged by different environmental conditions. Seed treatment using nanomaterials is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for environmental stress mitigation in crop plants. Here, 56 seed nanopriming treatments are used to alleviate environmental stresses in maize. Seven selected nanopriming treatments significantly increase the stress resistance index (SRI) by 13.9% and 12.6% under salinity stress and combined heat-drought stress, respectively. Metabolomics data reveal that ZnO nanopriming treatment, with the highest SRI value, mainly regulates the pathways of amino acid metabolism, secondary metabolite synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, and translation. Understanding the mechanism of seed nanopriming is still difficult due to the variety of nanomaterials and the complexity of interactions between nanomaterials and plants. Using the nanopriming data, we present an interpretable structure-activity relationship (ISAR) approach based on interpretable machine learning for predicting and understanding its stress mitigation effects. The post hoc and model-based interpretation approaches of machine learning are integrated to provide complementary advantages and may yield more illuminating or trustworthy results for researchers or policymakers. The concentration, size, and zeta potential of nanoparticles are identified as dominant factors for correlating root dry weight under salinity stress, and their effects and interactions are explained. Additionally, a web-based interactive tool is developed for offering prediction-level interpretation and gathering more details about a specific nanopriming treatment. This work offers a promising framework for accelerating the agricultural applications of nanomaterials and may contribute to nanosafety assessment.
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- Hengjie Yu
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Borgatta J, Shen Y, Tamez C, Green C, Hedlund Orbeck JK, Cahill MS, Protter C, Deng C, Wang Y, Elmer W, White JC, Hamers RJ. Influence of CuO Nanoparticle Aspect Ratio and Surface Charge on Disease Suppression in Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum). JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:9644-9655. [PMID: 37321591 PMCID: PMC10312190 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c09153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) have been shown to deliver micronutrients to plants to improve health, increase biomass, and suppress disease. Nanoscale properties such as morphology, size, composition, and surface chemistry have all been shown to impact nanomaterial interactions with plant systems. An organic-ligand-free synthesis method was used to prepare positively charged copper oxide (CuO) nanospikes, negatively charged CuO nanospikes, and negatively charged CuO nanosheets with exposed (001) crystal faces. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements show that the negative charge correlates to increased surface concentration of O on the NP surface, whereas relatively higher Cu concentrations are observed on the positively charged surfaces. The NPs were then used to treat tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) grown in soil infested with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici under greenhouse conditions. The negatively charged CuO significantly reduced disease progression and increased biomass, while the positively charged NPs and a CuSO4 salt control had little impact on the plants. Self-assembled monolayers were used to mimic the leaf surface to understand the intermolecular interactions between the NPs and the plant leaf; the data demonstrate that NP electrostatics and hydrogen-bonding interactions play an important role in adsorption onto leaf surfaces. These findings have important implications for the tunable design of materials as a strategy for the use of nano-enabled agriculture to increase food production.
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- Jaya Borgatta
- The
NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, 1101 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
- Connecticut
Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New
Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
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- Connecticut
Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New
Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
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- Connecticut
Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New
Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
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- The
NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, 1101 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- The
NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, 1101 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- Connecticut
Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New
Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
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- The
NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, 1101 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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- The
NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, 1101 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
- Connecticut
Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New
Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
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- Connecticut
Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New
Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
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- Connecticut
Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New
Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
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- Connecticut
Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New
Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
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- The
NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, 1101 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
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Ajmal M, Ullah R, Muhammad Z, Khan MN, Kakar HA, Kaplan A, Okla MK, Saleh IA, Kamal A, Abdullah A, Abdul Razak S. Kinetin Capped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Improve Plant Growth and Ameliorate Resistivity to Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)-Induced Drought Stress in Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek (Mung Bean). Molecules 2023; 28:5059. [PMID: 37446722 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Plants are sessile and mostly exposed to various environmental stresses which hamper plant growth, development, and significantly decline its production. Drought stress is considered to be one of the most significant limiting factors for crop plants, notably in arid and semi-arid parts the world. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the potential impact of different concentrations (10, 100, and 200 µg/mL) of kinetin capped zinc oxide nanoparticles (Kn-ZnONPs) on Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek under varying levels (5%, 10%, 15%) of PEG-induced drought stress. ZnONPs were synthesized by a co-precipitation method using Zinc acetate as a precursor at pH-12, incinerated to 500 °C, and kinetin was used as a surface functionalizing agent. The resulting Kn-ZnONPs were characterized by various contemporary analytical techniques, including SEM, SEM-EDS, XRD, DLS, and Zeta potential and IR spectroscopy. Crystalline Kn-ZnONPs, with a zeta potential of 27.8 mV and a size of 67.78 nm, of hexagonal wurtzite structure and vibrational stretches associated with N-H, C-O, C-N, etc., were confirmed. PEG-induced drought stress significantly reduced the growth of V. radiata by declining the chlorophyll and carotenoid contents. Moreover, a significant decrease in the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), soluble sugar contents, proline, protein contents, phenol, and tannin were observed compared to the control. However, the exogenous application of Kn-ZnONPs ameliorated all photosynthetic parameters by up-regulating the antioxidant defense system through the promotion of SOD, POD, CAT, and lipid peroxidation levels. The biochemical parameters, such as proteins, soluble sugars, and proline, were observed to be maximum in plants treated with 200 µg/mL Kn-ZnONPs under 5% drought stress. The application of Kn-ZnONPs also enhanced the total phenol contents, flavonoid, and tannin contents. In conclusion, the findings of this study demonstrate that the exogenous application of Kn-ZnONPs provides beneficial effects to V. radiata by attenuating the damaging effects of drought stress through the up-regulation of the antioxidant defense system and osmolytes. These results suggest that Kn-ZnONPs have potential as a novel approach to improve crop productivity under drought stress conditions.
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- Maham Ajmal
- Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Islamia College Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
- University Public School, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Crop and Animal Production, Sason Vocational School, Batman University, Batman 72060, Turkey
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Munich (LMU), 82152 Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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Halawani RF, AbdElgawad H, Aloufi FA, Balkhyour MA, Zrig A, Hassan AH. Synergistic effect of carbon nanoparticles with mild salinity for improving chemical composition and antioxidant activities of radish sprouts. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1158031. [PMID: 37324721 PMCID: PMC10264676 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1158031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The demand for healthy foods with high functional value has progressively increased. Carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) have a promising application in agriculture including the enhancement of plant growth. However, there are few studies on the interactive effects of CNPs and mild salinity on radish seed sprouting. To this end, the effect of radish seed priming with 80mM CNPs on biomass, anthocyanin, proline and polyamine metabolism, and antioxidant defense system under mild salinity growth condition (25 mM NaCl). The results indicated that seed nanopriming with CNPs along with mild salinity stress enhanced radish seed sprouting and its antioxidant capacity. Priming boosted the antioxidant capacity by increasing antioxidant metabolites such as (polyphenols, flavonoids, polyamines, anthocyanin, and proline). To understand the bases of these increases, precursors and key biosynthetic enzymes of anthocyanin [phenylalanine, cinnamic acid, coumaric acid, naringenin, phenylalanine ammonia lyase, chalcone synthase (CHS), cinnamate-4-hydroxylase (C4H) and 4-coumarate: CoA ligase (4CL)], proline [pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthase (P5CS), proline dehydrogenase (PRODH), Sucrose, Sucrose P synthase, invertase) and polyamines [putrescine, spermine, spermidine, total polyamines, arginine decarboxylase, orinthnine decarboxylase, S-adenosyl-L-methionine decarboxylase, spermidine synthase, spermine synthase] were analyzed. In conclusion, seed priming with CNPs has the potential to further stimulate mild salinity-induced bioactive compound accumulation in radish sprouts.
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- Riyadh F. Halawani
- Department of Environment, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Environment, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environment, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Higher Institute of Preparatory Studies in Biology and Geology, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
- Laboratory of Engineering Processes and Industrial Systems, Chemical Engineering Department, National School of Engineers of Gabes, University of Gabes, Gabès, Tunisia
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- School of Biotechnology, Nile University, Giza, Egypt
- Department of Food Safety and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Geetha N, Sunilkumar CR, Bhavya G, Nandini B, Abhijith P, Satapute P, Shetty HS, Govarthanan M, Jogaiah S. Warhorses in soil bioremediation: Seed biopriming with PGPF secretome to phytostimulate crop health under heavy metal stress. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 216:114498. [PMID: 36209791 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The fungal symbiosis with the plant root system is importantly recognized as a plant growth promoting fungi (PGPFs), as well as elicitor of plant defence against different biotic and abiotic stress conditions. Thus PGPFs are playing as a key trouper in enhancing agricultural quality and increased crop production and paving a way towards a sustainable agriculture. Due to increased demand of food production, the over and unscientific usage of chemical fertilizers has led to the contamination of soil by organic and inorganic wastes impacting on soil quality, crops quality effecting on export business of agricultural products. The application of microbial based consortium like plant growth promoting fungi is gaining worldwide importance due to their multidimensional activity. These activities are through plant growth promotion, induction of systemic resistance, disease combating and detoxification of organic and inorganic toxic chemicals, a heavy metal tolerance ability. The master key behind these properties exhibited by PGPFs are attributed towards various secretory biomolecules (secondary metabolites or enzymes or metabolites) secreted by the fungi during interaction mechanism. The present review is focused on the multidimensional role PGPFs as elicitors of Induced systemic resistance against phytopathogens as well as heavy metal detoxifier through seed biopriming and biofortification methods. The in-sights on PGPFs and their probable mechanistic nature contributing towards plants to withstand heavy metal stress and stress alleviation by activating of various stress regulatory pathways leading to secretion of low molecular weight compounds like organic compounds, glomalin, hydrophobins, etc,. Thus projecting the importance of PGPFs and further requirement of research in developing PGPFs based molecules and combining with trending Nano technological approaches for enhanced heavy metal stress alleviations in plant and soil as well as establishing a sustainable agriculture.
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- Nagaraja Geetha
- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, DOS in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, DOS in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, DOS in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, DOS in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Laboratory of Plant Healthcare and Diagnostics, Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, 580 003, Karnataka, India
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, DOS in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, 41566, South Korea; Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 600 077, India.
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- Laboratory of Plant Healthcare and Diagnostics, Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, 580 003, Karnataka, India; Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periye (PO) - 671316, Kasaragod (DT), Kerala, India.
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Poudel P, Di Gioia F, Lambert JD, Connolly EL. Zinc biofortification through seed nutri-priming using alternative zinc sources and concentration levels in pea and sunflower microgreens. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1177844. [PMID: 37139105 PMCID: PMC10150129 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1177844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Micronutrient deficiencies caused by malnutrition and hidden hunger are a growing concern worldwide, exacerbated by climate change, COVID-19, and conflicts. A potentially sustainable way to mitigate such challenges is the production of nutrient-dense crops through agronomic biofortification techniques. Among several potential target crops, microgreens are considered suitable for mineral biofortification because of their short growth cycle, high content of nutrients, and low level of anti-nutritional factors. A study was conducted to evaluate the potential of zinc (Zn) biofortification of pea and sunflower microgreens via seed nutri-priming, examining the effect of different Zn sources (Zn sulfate, Zn-EDTA, and Zn oxide nanoparticles) and concentrations (0, 25, 50, 100, and 200 ppm) on microgreen yield components; mineral content; phytochemical constituents such as total chlorophyll, carotenoids, flavonoids, anthocyanin, and total phenolic compounds; antioxidant activity; and antinutrient factors like phytic acid. Treatments were arranged in a completely randomized factorial block design with three replications. Seed soaked in a 200 ppm ZnSO4 solution resulted in higher Zn accumulation in both peas (126.1%) and sunflower microgreens (229.8%). However, an antagonistic effect on the accumulation of other micronutrients (Fe, Mn, and Cu) was seen only in pea microgreens. Even at high concentrations, seed soaking in Zn-EDTA did not effectively accumulate Zn in both microgreens' species. ZnO increased the chlorophyll, total phenols, and antioxidant activities compared to Zn-EDTA. Seed soaking in ZnSO4 and ZnO solutions at higher concentrations resulted in a lower phytic acid/Zn molar ratio, suggesting the higher bioaccessibility of the biofortified Zn in both pea and sunflower microgreens. These results suggest that seed nutrient priming is feasible for enriching pea and sunflower microgreens with Zn. The most effective Zn source was ZnSO4, followed by ZnO. The optimal concentration of Zn fertilizer solution should be selected based on fertilizer source, target species, and desired Zn-enrichment level.
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- Pradip Poudel
- Department of Plant Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
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- Department of Plant Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
- *Correspondence: Francesco Di Gioia,
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- Department of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
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- Department of Plant Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
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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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Guardiola-Márquez CE, Jacobo-Velázquez DA. Potential of enhancing anti-obesogenic agriceuticals by applying sustainable fertilizers during plant cultivation. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.1034521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Overweight and obesity are two of the world's biggest health problems. They are associated with excessive fat accumulation resulting from an imbalance between energy consumed and energy expended. Conventional therapies for obesity commonly include synthetic drugs and surgical procedures that can lead to serious side effects. Therefore, developing effective, safe, and readily available new treatments to prevent and treat obesity is highly relevant. Many plant extracts have shown anti-obesogenic potential. These plant extracts are composed of different agriceuticals such as fibers, phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, alkaloids, lignans, and proteins that can manage obesity by suppressing appetite, inhibiting digestive enzymes, reducing adipogenesis and lipogenesis, promoting lipolysis and thermogenesis, modulating gut microbiota and suppressing obesity-induced inflammation. These anti-obesogenic agriceuticals can be enhanced in plants during their cultivation by applying sustainable fertilization strategies, improving their capacity to fight the obesity pandemic. Biofertilization and nanofertilization are considered efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective strategies to enhance plant growth and development and increase the content of nutrients and bioactive compounds, representing an alternative to overproducing the anti-obesogenic agriceuticals of interest. However, further research is required to study the impact of anti-obesogenic plant species grown using these agricultural practices. This review presents the current scenario of overweight and obesity; recent research work describing different plant species with significant effects against obesity; and several reports exhibiting the potential of the biofertilization and nanofertilization practices to enhance the concentrations of bioactive molecules of anti-obesogenic plant species.
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Wang Y, Tang Q, Kang Y, Wang X, Zhang H, Li X. Analysis of the Utilization and Prospects of CRISPR-Cas Technology in the Annotation of Gene Function and Creation New Germplasm in Maize Based on Patent Data. Cells 2022; 11:cells11213471. [PMID: 36359866 PMCID: PMC9657720 DOI: 10.3390/cells11213471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Maize (Zea mays L.) is a food crop with the largest planting area and the highest yield in the world, and it plays a vital role in ensuring global food security. Conventional breeding methods are costly, time-consuming, and ineffective in maize breeding. In recent years, CRISPR-Cas editing technology has been used to quickly generate new varieties with high yield and improved grain quality and stress resistance by precisely modifying key genes involved in specific traits, thus becoming a new engine for promoting crop breeding and the competitiveness of seed industries. Using CRISPR-Cas, a range of new maize materials with high yield, improved grain quality, ideal plant type and flowering period, male sterility, and stress resistance have been created. Moreover, many patents have been filed worldwide, reflecting the huge practical application prospects and commercial value. Based on the existing patent data, we analyzed the development process, current status, and prospects of CRISPR-Cas technology in dissecting gene function and creating new germplasm in maize, providing information for future basic research and commercial production.
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- Youhua Wang
- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
- Correspondence: (H.Z.); (X.L.)
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, National Key Facility for Crop Gene Resources and Genetic Improvement, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
- Correspondence: (H.Z.); (X.L.)
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Suppression of dry root rot disease caused by Rhizoctonia bataticola (Taub.) Butler in chickpea plants by application of thiamine loaded chitosan nanoparticles. Microb Pathog 2022; 173:105893. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Yu H, Zhao Z, Liu D, Cheng F. Integrating machine learning interpretation methods for investigating nanoparticle uptake during seed priming and its biological effects. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:15305-15315. [PMID: 36111874 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr01904c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Seed priming by nanoparticles is an environmentally-friendly solution for alleviating malnutrition, promoting crop growth, and mitigating environmental stress. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding the nanoparticle uptake and the underlying physiological mechanism. Machine learning has great potential for understanding the biological effects of nanoparticles. However, its interpretability is a challenge for building trust and providing insights into the learned relationships. Herein, we systematically investigated how the factors influence nanoparticle uptake during seed priming by ZnO nanoparticles and its effects on seed germination. The properties of the nanoparticles, priming solution, and seeds were considered. Post hoc interpretation and model-based interpretation of machine learning were integrated into two ways to understand the mechanism of nanoparticle uptake during seed priming and its biological effects on seed germination. The results indicated that nanoparticle concentration and ionic strength influenced the shoot fresh weight mainly by controlling the nanoparticle uptake. The nanoparticle uptake had a significant slowdown when the nanoparticle concentration exceeded 50 mg L-1. Although other factors, such as zeta potential and hydrodynamic diameter, had no obvious effects on nanoparticle uptake, their biological effects cannot be ignored. This approach can promote the safer-by-design strategy of nanomaterials for sustainable agriculture.
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- Hengjie Yu
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P.R. China.
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Safdar M, Kim W, Park S, Gwon Y, Kim YO, Kim J. Engineering plants with carbon nanotubes: a sustainable agriculture approach. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:275. [PMID: 35701848 PMCID: PMC9195285 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01483-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Sustainable agriculture is an important conception to meet the growing food demand of the global population. The increased need for adequate and safe food, as well as the ongoing ecological destruction associated with conventional agriculture practices are key global challenges. Nanomaterials are being developed in the agriculture sector to improve the growth and protection of crops. Among the various engineered nanomaterials, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are one of the most promising carbon-based nanomaterials owing to their attractive physiochemical properties such as small size, high surface area, and superior mechanical and thermal strength, offering better opportunities for agriculture sector applications. This review provides basic information about CNTs, including their history; classification; and electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties, with a focus on their applications in the agriculture field. Furthermore, the mechanisms of the uptake and translocation of CNTs in plants and their defense mechanisms against environmental stresses are discussed. Finally, the major shortcomings, threats, and challenges of CNTs are assessed to provide a broad and clear view of the potential and future directions for CNT-based agriculture applications to achieve the goal of sustainability.
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- Mahpara Safdar
- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.,Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.,Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.,Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.,Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.,Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.,Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.,Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.,Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea. .,Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.
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Nile SH, Thiruvengadam M, Wang Y, Samynathan R, Shariati MA, Rebezov M, Nile A, Sun M, Venkidasamy B, Xiao J, Kai G. Nano-priming as emerging seed priming technology for sustainable agriculture-recent developments and future perspectives. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:254. [PMID: 35659295 PMCID: PMC9164476 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01423-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Nano-priming is an innovative seed priming technology that helps to improve seed germination, seed growth, and yield by providing resistance to various stresses in plants. Nano-priming is a considerably more effective method compared to all other seed priming methods. The salient features of nanoparticles (NPs) in seed priming are to develop electron exchange and enhanced surface reaction capabilities associated with various components of plant cells and tissues. Nano-priming induces the formation of nanopores in shoot and helps in the uptake of water absorption, activates reactive oxygen species (ROS)/antioxidant mechanisms in seeds, and forms hydroxyl radicals to loosen the walls of the cells and acts as an inducer for rapid hydrolysis of starch. It also induces the expression of aquaporin genes that are involved in the intake of water and also mediates H2O2, or ROS, dispersed over biological membranes. Nano-priming induces starch degradation via the stimulation of amylase, which results in the stimulation of seed germination. Nano-priming induces a mild ROS that acts as a primary signaling cue for various signaling cascade events that participate in secondary metabolite production and stress tolerance. This review provides details on the possible mechanisms by which nano-priming induces breaking seed dormancy, promotion of seed germination, and their impact on primary and secondary metabolite production. In addition, the use of nano-based fertilizer and pesticides as effective materials in nano-priming and plant growth development were also discussed, considering their recent status and future perspectives.
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- Shivraj Hariram Nile
- Laboratory for Core Technology of TCM Quality Improvement and Transformation, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory for Core Technology of TCM Quality Improvement and Transformation, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Plant Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- R&D Division, Alchem Diagnostics, No. 1/1, Gokhale Street, Ram Nagar, Coimbatore, 641009, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Scientific Department, K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (The First Cossack University), 73, Zemlyanoy Val St., Moscow, 109004, Russian Federation
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- Department of Scientific Research, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, 26 Talalikhina St., Moscow, 109316, Russian Federation
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Plant Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, 641062, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain.
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- Laboratory for Core Technology of TCM Quality Improvement and Transformation, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China.
- Laboratory of Medicinal Plant Biotechnology, College of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China.
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Kapoor P, Dhaka RK, Sihag P, Mehla S, Sagwal V, Singh Y, Langaya S, Balyan P, Singh KP, Xing B, White JC, Dhankher OP, Kumar U. Nanotechnology-enabled biofortification strategies for micronutrients enrichment of food crops: Current understanding and future scope. NANOIMPACT 2022; 26:100407. [PMID: 35594741 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2022.100407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Nutrient deficiency in food crops severely compromises human health, particularly in under privileged communities. Globally, billions of people, particularly in developing nations, have limited access to nutritional supplements and fortified foods, subsequently suffering from micronutrient deficiency leading to a range of health issues. The green revolution enhanced crop production and provided food to billions of people but often falls short with respect to the nutritional quality of that food. Plants may assimilate nutrients from synthetic chemical fertilizers, but this approach generally has low nutrient delivery and use efficiency. Further, the overexposure of chemical fertilizers may increase the risk of neoplastic diseases, render food crops unfit for consumption and cause environmental degradation. Therefore, to address these challenges, more research is needed for sustainable crop yield and quality enhancement with minimum use of chemical fertilizers. Complex nutritional disorders and 'hidden hunger' can be addressed through biofortification of food crops. Nanotechnology may help to improve food quality via biofortification as plants may readily acquire nanoparticle-based nutrients. Nanofertilizers are target specific, possess controlled release, and can be retained for relatively long time periods, thus prevent leaching or run-off from soil. This review evaluates the recent literature on the development and use of nanofertilizers, their effects on the environment, and benefits to food quality. Further, the review highlights the potential of nanomaterials on plant genetics in biofortification, as well as issues of affordability, sustainability, and toxicity.
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- Prexha Kapoor
- Department of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, College of Biotechnology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, India
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- Department of Chemistry & Centre for Bio-Nanotechnology, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, College of Biotechnology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, College of Biotechnology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, College of Biotechnology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, College of Biotechnology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, India
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, India
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- Department of Botany, Deva Nagri P.G. College, CCS University Meerut, 245206, India
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- Biophysics Unit, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar 263145, India; Vice-Chancellor's Secretariat, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly 243001, India
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, USA
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, College of Biotechnology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, India.
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Aqeel U, Aftab T, Khan MMA, Naeem M, Khan MN. A comprehensive review of impacts of diverse nanoparticles on growth, development and physiological adjustments in plants under changing environment. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132672. [PMID: 34756946 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The application of nanotechnology in agriculture includes the use of nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nanoherbicides that enhance plant nutrition without disturbing the soil texture and protect it against microbial infections. Thus, nanotechnology maintains the plant's health by maintaining its soil health. The use of nanoparticles (NPs) in agriculture reduces the chemical spread and nutrient loss and boosts crop yield and productivity. Effect of NPs varies with their applied concentrations, physiochemical properties, and plant species. Various NPs have an impact on the plant to increase biomass productivity, germination rate and their physiology. Also, NPs change the plant molecular mechanisms by altering gene expression. Metal and non-metal oxides of NPs (Au, Ag, ZnO, Fe2O3, TiO2, SiO2, Al2O3, Se, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots) exert an important role in plant growth and development and perform an essential role in stress amelioration. On the other hand, other effects of NPs have also been well investigated by observing their role in growth suppression and inhibition of chlorophyll and photosynthetic efficiency. In this review, we addressed a description of studies that have been made to understand the effects of various kind of NPs, their translocation and interaction with the plants. Also, the phytoremediation approaches of contaminated soil with combined use of NPs for sustainable agriculture is covered.
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- Umra Aqeel
- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, College of Haql, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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Zhou X, Jia X, Zhang Z, Chen K, Wang L, Chen H, Yang Z, Li C, Zhao L. AgNPs seed priming accelerated germination speed and altered nutritional profile of Chinese cabbage. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 808:151896. [PMID: 34826474 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this study, the performance of AgNPs-priming (20, 40, and 80 mg/L) on the seed germination, yield, and nutritional quality of Chinese cabbage were evaluated. We found that AgNPs-priming at 20 and 40 mg/L for 15 h significantly accelerated seed germination speed and seedling development. Cabbage seeds primed with different concentrations of AgNPs (0, 20, 40, and 80 mg/L) were then planted in a real soil and allowed to grow for 1 month in greenhouse. Results showed that AgNPs-priming at 40 mg/L significantly increased cabbage yield by 44.3%. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) combining with sparse partial least squares-discriminant analysis (sPLS-DA) reveals that AgNPs priming altered the metabolite profile of cabbage leaves in a dose-dependent manner, decreasing carbohydrates and increasing nitrogen related compounds. This indicates that the metabolic stimulation during germination stage can influence the entire life cycle of cabbage. The nutritional quality of cabbage edible leaves was evaluated by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Results showed that AgNPs-priming at all tested concentrations significantly increased the content of essential amino acids for several folds in cabbage leaves, including alanine, aspartic acid, glutamine, glutamic acid, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine, and valine. Meanwhile, AgNPs-priming (40 mg/L) significantly increased iron (Fe) content by 23.8% in cabbage leaves. Ag did not bioaccumulate in edible tissues, indicating the bio-safety of AgNPs-priming. These results suggest that AgNPs-priming is a low-cost and eco-friendly approach to increase crop yield and nutritional quality.
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- Xiaoding Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- SCIEX Analytial Instrument Trading Co., Shanghai 200335, China
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- SCIEX Analytial Instrument Trading Co., Shanghai 200335, China
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- SCIEX Analytial Instrument Trading Co., Shanghai 200335, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Dhaliwal SS, Sharma V, Shukla AK, Verma V, Kaur M, Shivay YS, Nisar S, Gaber A, Brestic M, Barek V, Skalicky M, Ondrisik P, Hossain A. Biofortification-A Frontier Novel Approach to Enrich Micronutrients in Field Crops to Encounter the Nutritional Security. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27041340. [PMID: 35209127 PMCID: PMC8877941 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27041340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Globally, many developing countries are facing silent epidemics of nutritional deficiencies in human beings and animals. The lack of diversity in diet, i.e., cereal-based crops deficient in mineral nutrients is an additional threat to nutritional quality. The present review accounts for the significance of biofortification as a process to enhance the productivity of crops and also an agricultural solution to address the issues of nutritional security. In this endeavor, different innovative and specific biofortification approaches have been discussed for nutrient enrichment of field crops including cereals, pulses, oilseeds and fodder crops. The agronomic approach increases the micronutrient density in crops with soil and foliar application of fertilizers including amendments. The biofortification through conventional breeding approach includes the selection of efficient genotypes, practicing crossing of plants with desirable nutritional traits without sacrificing agricultural and economic productivity. However, the transgenic/biotechnological approach involves the synthesis of transgenes for micronutrient re-translocation between tissues to enhance their bioavailability. Soil microorganisms enhance nutrient content in the rhizosphere through diverse mechanisms such as synthesis, mobilization, transformations and siderophore production which accumulate more minerals in plants. Different sources of micronutrients viz. mineral solutions, chelates and nanoparticles play a pivotal role in the process of biofortification as it regulates the absorption rates and mechanisms in plants. Apart from the quality parameters, biofortification also improved the crop yield to alleviate hidden hunger thus proving to be a sustainable and cost-effective approach. Thus, this review article conveys a message for researchers about the adequate potential of biofortification to increase crop productivity and nourish the crop with additional nutrient content to provide food security and nutritional quality to humans and livestock.
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- Salwinder Singh Dhaliwal
- Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India; (S.S.D.); (V.S.); (V.V.); (M.K.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India; (S.S.D.); (V.S.); (V.V.); (M.K.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India; (S.S.D.); (V.S.); (V.V.); (M.K.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India; (S.S.D.); (V.S.); (V.V.); (M.K.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Agronomy, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR), New Delhi 110012, India;
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- Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India; (S.S.D.); (V.S.); (V.V.); (M.K.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Slovak University of Agriculture, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 01 Nitra, Slovakia;
- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food, and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamycka 129, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic;
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 01 Nitra, Slovakia;
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- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food, and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamycka 129, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Slovak University of Agriculture, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 01 Nitra, Slovakia;
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- Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (A.H.)
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Banerjee A, Roychoudhury A. Explicating the cross-talks between nanoparticles, signaling pathways and nutrient homeostasis during environmental stresses and xenobiotic toxicity for sustainable cultivation of cereals. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131827. [PMID: 34403897 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Precision farming using nanoparticles is a cutting-edge technology for safe cultivation of crop plants in marginal areas afflicted with environmental/climatic stresses like salinity, drought, extremes of temperature, ultraviolet B stress or polluted with xenobiotics like toxic heavy metals and fluoride. Major cereal crops like rice, wheat, maize, barley, sorghum and millets which provide the staple food for the entire global population are mainly glycophytes and are extremely susceptible to abiotic stress-induced oxidative injuries. Nanofertilization/exogenous spraying of beneficial nanoparticles alleviates the oxidative damages in cereals by altering the homeostasis of phytohormones like abscisic acid, gibberellins, cytokinins, auxins, salicylic acid, jasmonic acid and melatonin and by triggering the synthesis of gasotransmitter nitric oxide. Signaling cross-talks of nanoparticles with plant growth regulators enable activation of the defence machinery, comprising of antioxidants, thiol-rich compounds and glyoxalases and restrict xenobiotic mobilization by suppressing the expression of associated transporters. Accelerated nutrient uptake and grain biofortification under the influence of nanoparticles result in optimum crop productivity under sub-optimal conditions. However, over-dosing of even beneficial nanoparticles promotes severe phytotoxicity. Hence, the concentration of nanoparticles and mode of administering need to be thoroughly standardized before large-scale field applications, to ensure sustainable cereal cultivation with minimum ecological imbalance.
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- Aditya Banerjee
- Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), 30, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, 700016, West Bengal, India
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- Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), 30, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, 700016, West Bengal, India.
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Skrzypczak D, Jarzembowski Ł, Izydorczyk G, Mikula K, Hoppe V, Mielko KA, Pudełko-Malik N, Młynarz P, Chojnacka K, Witek-Krowiak A. Hydrogel Alginate Seed Coating as an Innovative Method for Delivering Nutrients at the Early Stages of Plant Growth. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13234233. [PMID: 34883735 PMCID: PMC8659867 DOI: 10.3390/polym13234233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Seed coating containing fertilizer nutrients and plant growth biostimulants is an innovative technique for precision agriculture. Nutrient delivery can also be conducted through multilayer seed coating. For this purpose, sodium alginate with NPK, which was selected in a preliminary selection study, crosslinked with divalent ions (Cu(II), Mn(II), Zn(II)) as a source of fertilizer micronutrients, was used to produce seed coating. The seeds were additionally coated with a solution containing amino acids derived from high-protein material. Amino acids can be obtained by alkaline hydrolysis of mealworm larvae (Gly 71.2 ± 0.6 mM, Glu 55.8 ± 1.3 mM, Pro 48.8 ± 1.5 mM, Ser 31.4 ± 1.5 mM). The formulations were applied in different doses per 100 g of seeds: 35 mL, 70 mL, 105 mL, and 140 mL. SEM-EDX surface analysis showed that 70 mL of formulation/100 g of seeds formed a continuity of coatings but did not result in a uniform distribution of components on the surface. Extraction tests proved simultaneous low leaching of nutrients into water (max. 10%), showing a slow release pattern. There occurred high bioavailability of fertilizer nutrients (even up to 100%). Pot tests on cucumbers (Cornichon de Paris) confirmed the new method’s effectiveness, yielding a 50% higher fresh sprout weight and four times greater root length than uncoated seeds. Seed coating with hydrogel has a high potential for commercial application, stimulating the early growth of plants and thus leading to higher crop yields.
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- Dawid Skrzypczak
- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland; (Ł.J.); (G.I.); (K.M.); (K.C.); (A.W.-K.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland; (Ł.J.); (G.I.); (K.M.); (K.C.); (A.W.-K.)
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland; (Ł.J.); (G.I.); (K.M.); (K.C.); (A.W.-K.)
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland; (Ł.J.); (G.I.); (K.M.); (K.C.); (A.W.-K.)
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- Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (CAMT), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Łukasiewicza 5, 50-371 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Łukasiewicza 2, 50-371 Wrocław, Poland; (K.A.M.); (N.P.-M.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Łukasiewicza 2, 50-371 Wrocław, Poland; (K.A.M.); (N.P.-M.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Łukasiewicza 2, 50-371 Wrocław, Poland; (K.A.M.); (N.P.-M.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland; (Ł.J.); (G.I.); (K.M.); (K.C.); (A.W.-K.)
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland; (Ł.J.); (G.I.); (K.M.); (K.C.); (A.W.-K.)
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Khan MK, Pandey A, Hamurcu M, Gezgin S, Athar T, Rajput VD, Gupta OP, Minkina T. Insight into the Prospects for Nanotechnology in Wheat Biofortification. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:biology10111123. [PMID: 34827116 PMCID: PMC8614867 DOI: 10.3390/biology10111123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Simple Summary Wheat is a major crop consumed by a large population of the world. Hence, increasing its nutritional value can largely handle the malnutrition issues of the growing population. In the past few decades, different biofortification techniques including conventional breeding, transgenic approach, and agronomic biofortification have been largely employed for increasing the nutrient content in wheat grains. However, all of these techniques have their own drawbacks such as environmental hazards, long time requirement, reduced acceptability etc. Thus, nanobiofortification of wheat crop has gained interest as an efficient alternative strategy to achieve nutritional gains. However, there is still a long way forward to effectively utilize nanotechnology for wheat nutritional development. In this scenario, a review on the current advancement in wheat nanobiofortification is highly required so that the lacking points in this research area can be identified and accomplished. However, such a review article has been missing so far. This review describes the progress in the use of nanomaterials for wheat biofortification till date. It will help the scientific community to identify the lack in this research area and widely implement the nanotechnology to biofortify wheat crops. Abstract The deficiency of nutrients in food crops is a major issue affecting the health of human beings, mainly in underdeveloped areas. Despite the development in the methods of food fortification, several barriers such as lack of proper regulations and smaller public-private partnerships hinder its successful implementation in society. Consequently, genetic and agronomic biofortification has been suggested as the potential techniques for fortifying the nutrients in diets. However, the time-consuming nature and restricted available diversity in the targeted crop gene pool limit the benefits of genetic biofortification. In agronomic biofortification, organic fertilizers face the problem of prolonged duration of nutrients release and lesser content of minerals; while in inorganic fertilizers, the large-sized fertilizers (greater than 100 nm) suffer from volatilization and leaching losses. The application of nanotechnology in agriculture holds enormous potential to cope with these challenges. The utility of nanomaterials for wheat biofortification gains its importance by supplying the appropriate dose of fertilizer at the appropriate time diminishing the environmental concerns and smoothening the process of nutrient uptake and absorption. Wheat is a major crop whose nano-biofortification can largely handle the issue of malnutrition and nutrients deficiency in human beings. Though several research experiments have been conducted at small levels to see the effects of nano-biofortification on wheat plants, a review article providing an overview of such studies and summarizing the benefits and outcomes of wheat nano-biofortification is still lacking. Although a number of review articles are available on the role of nanotechnology in wheat crop, these are mostly focused on the role of nanoparticles in alleviating biotic and abiotic stress conditions in wheat. None of them focused on the prospects of nanotechnology for wheat biofortification. Hence, in this review for the first time, the current advancement in the employment of different nanotechnology-based approaches for wheat biofortification has been outlined. Different strategies including the supply of nano-based macro- and micronutrients that have shown promising results for wheat improvement have been discussed in detail. Understanding several aspects related to the safe usage of nanomaterials and their future perspectives may enhance their successful utilization in terms of economy and fulfillment of nutritional requirements following wheat nano-biofortification.
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- Mohd. Kamran Khan
- Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, Konya 42079, Turkey; (M.H.); (S.G.)
- Correspondence: or (M.K.K.); or (A.P.); Tel.: +90-33222332934 (M.K.K. & A.P.)
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- Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, Konya 42079, Turkey; (M.H.); (S.G.)
- Correspondence: or (M.K.K.); or (A.P.); Tel.: +90-33222332934 (M.K.K. & A.P.)
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- Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, Konya 42079, Turkey; (M.H.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, Konya 42079, Turkey; (M.H.); (S.G.)
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan;
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, 344006 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (V.D.R.); (T.M.)
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal 132001, India;
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, 344006 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (V.D.R.); (T.M.)
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El-Ramady H, Abdalla N, Elbasiouny H, Elbehiry F, Elsakhawy T, Omara AED, Amer M, Bayoumi Y, Shalaby TA, Eid Y, Zia-Ur-Rehman M. Nano-biofortification of different crops to immune against COVID-19: A review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 222:112500. [PMID: 34274837 PMCID: PMC8270734 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Human health and its improvement are the main target of several studies related to medical, agricultural and industrial sciences. The human health is the primary conclusion of many studies. The improving of human health may include supplying the people with enough and safe nutrients against malnutrition to fight against multiple diseases like COVID-19. Biofortification is a process by which the edible plants can be enriched with essential nutrients for human health against malnutrition. After the great success of biofortification approach in the human struggle against malnutrition, a new biotechnological tool in enriching the crops with essential nutrients in the form of nanoparticles to supplement human diet with balanced diet is called nano-biofortification. Nano biofortification can be achieved by applying the nano particles of essential nutrients (e.g., Cu, Fe, Se and Zn) foliar or their nano-fertilizers in soils or waters. Not all essential nutrients for human nutrition can be biofortified in the nano-form using all edible plants but there are several obstacles prevent this approach. These stumbling blocks are increased due to COVID-19 and its problems including the global trade, global breakdown between countries, and global crisis of food production. The main target of this review was to evaluate the nano-biofortification process and its using against malnutrition as a new approach in the era of COVID-19. This review also opens many questions, which are needed to be answered like is nano-biofortification a promising solution against malnutrition? Is COVID-19 will increase the global crisis of malnutrition? What is the best method of applied nano-nutrients to achieve nano-biofortification? What are the challenges of nano-biofortification during and post of the COVID-19?
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- Hassan El-Ramady
- Soil and Water Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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- Plant Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Division, National Research Center, 12622 Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Home Economy faculty, Al-Azhar University, 31732 Tanta, Egypt.
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- Central Laboratory of Environmental Studies, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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- Agriculture Microbiology Department, Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Sakha Agricultural Research Station, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), 33717 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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- Agriculture Microbiology Department, Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Sakha Agricultural Research Station, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), 33717 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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- Soils Improvement Department, Soils, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Sakha Station, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), 33717 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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- Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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- Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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- Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, 33516 Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Nanotechnology Potential in Seed Priming for Sustainable Agriculture. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11020267. [PMID: 33498531 PMCID: PMC7909549 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/1970] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Our agriculture is threatened by climate change and the depletion of resources and biodiversity. A new agriculture revolution is needed in order to increase the production of crops and ensure the quality and safety of food, in a sustainable way. Nanotechnology can contribute to the sustainability of agriculture. Seed nano-priming is an efficient process that can change seed metabolism and signaling pathways, affecting not only germination and seedling establishment but also the entire plant lifecycle. Studies have shown various benefits of using seed nano-priming, such as improved plant growth and development, increased productivity, and a better nutritional quality of food. Nano-priming modulates biochemical pathways and the balance between reactive oxygen species and plant growth hormones, resulting in the promotion of stress and diseases resistance outcoming in the reduction of pesticides and fertilizers. The present review provides an overview of advances in the field, showing the challenges and possibilities concerning the use of nanotechnology in seed nano-priming, as a contribution to sustainable agricultural practices.
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