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Saravana Kumari P, Ramkumar S, Seethalaxmi M, Rekha T, Abiyoga M, Baskar V, Sureshkumar S. Biofortification of crops with nutrients by the application of nanofertilizers for effective agriculture. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 212:108772. [PMID: 38801788 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The agricultural industry is rapidly accepting daily changes and updates, and expanding to meet the basic demands of humanity. The main objective of modern agricultural practices is high profits with minimal investment, without upsetting any other form of life or abiotic factors. According to this principle, nanofertilizers are recommended for use in agriculture and are classified in different ways based on their nutritive value, functional role in the environment, chemical composition, and form of application to ensure their persistent availability in the required quantities. These nanofertilizers meet the global crop nutrient requirement of 191.8 million metric tons along with multitudes of added value, and which are highly endorsed in the agricultural field compared to other chemical fertilizers, or their usage can be reduced to less than 50% by the use of nanofertilizers. In this review, we discuss different types of nanofertilizers, their effects on crop yield, stress tolerance, and their impact on the environment. Furthermore, the different types of nanofertilizer delivery, modes of action, and toxic impacts of nanofertilizers have been discussed. Although a large number of commercially successful effects of nanofertilizers have been demonstrated, the effects of biomagnification and cellular transformation are still disputed. The effect of the biomagnification of nanofertilizers remains unclear. A suitable strategy must be developed to easily recycle nanofertilizers. It is the need of the hour to accept the use of nanofertilizers in parallel to addressing this issue.
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- P Saravana Kumari
- Department of Microbiology, RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Microbiology, RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, India; Department of Biotechnology, Surana College, Bangalore, India
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, India.
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- Department of Microbiology, RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Microbiology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, 641021, India
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Ahmed M, Marrez DA, Rizk R, Zedan M, Abdul-Hamid D, Decsi K, Kovács GP, Tóth Z. The Influence of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Salt Stress on the Morphological and Some Biochemical Characteristics of Solanum lycopersicum L. Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1418. [PMID: 38794488 PMCID: PMC11125107 DOI: 10.3390/plants13101418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Salinity reduces crop yields and quality, causing global economic losses. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) improve plant physiological and metabolic processes and abiotic stress resistance. This study examined the effects of foliar ZnO-NPs at 75 and 150 mg/L on tomato Kecskeméti 549 plants to alleviate salt stress caused by 150 mM NaCl. The precipitation procedure produced ZnO-NPs that were characterized using UV-VIS, TEM, STEM, DLS, EDAX, Zeta potential, and FTIR. The study assessed TPCs, TFCs, total hydrolyzable sugars, total free amino acids, protein, proline, H2O2, and MDA along with plant height, stem width, leaf area, and SPAD values. The polyphenolic burden was also measured by HPLC. With salt stress, plant growth and chlorophyll content decreased significantly. The growth and development of tomato plants changed by applying the ZnO-NPs. Dosages of ZnO-NPs had a significant effect across treatments. ZnO-NPs also increased chlorophyll, reduced stress markers, and released phenolic chemicals and proteins in the leaves of tomatoes. ZnO-NPs reduce salt stress by promoting the uptake of minerals. ZnO-NPs had beneficial effects on tomato plants when subjected to salt stress, making them an alternate technique to boost resilience in saline soils or low-quality irrigation water. This study examined how foliar application of chemically synthesized ZnO-NPs to the leaves affected biochemistry, morphology, and phenolic compound synthesis with and without NaCl.
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- Mostafa Ahmed
- Festetics Doctoral School, Institute of Agronomy, Georgikon Campus, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 8360 Keszthely, Hungary;
- Department of Agricultural Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
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- Food Toxicology and Contaminants Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt;
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- Department of Agricultural Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
- Institute of Agronomy, Georgikon Campus, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 8360 Keszthely, Hungary;
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- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
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- Heavy Metals Department, Central Laboratory for The Analysis of Pesticides and Heavy Metals in Food (QCAP), Dokki, Cairo 12311, Egypt;
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- Institute of Agronomy, Georgikon Campus, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 8360 Keszthely, Hungary;
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- Institute of Agronomy, Szent István Campus, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary;
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- Institute of Agronomy, Georgikon Campus, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 8360 Keszthely, Hungary;
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Perfileva AI, Krutovsky KV. Manganese Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Mechanisms of Influence on Plant Resistance to Stress, and Prospects for Application in Agricultural Chemistry. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:7564-7585. [PMID: 38536968 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c07350] [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: 04/11/2024]
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Manganese (Mn) is an important microelement for the mineral nutrition of plants, but it is not effectively absorbed from the soil and mineral salts added thereto and can also be toxic in high concentrations. Mn nanoparticles (NPs) are less toxic, more effective, and economical than Mn salts due to their nanosize. This article critically reviews the current publications on Mn NPs, focusing on their effects on plant health, growth, and stress tolerance, and explaining possible mechanisms of their effects. This review also provides basic information and examples of chemical, physical, and ecological ("green") methods for the synthesis of Mn NPs. It has been shown that the protective effect of Mn NPs is associated with their antioxidant activity, activation of systemic acquired resistance (SAR), and pronounced antimicrobial activity against phytopathogens. In conclusion, Mn NPs are promising agents for agriculture, but their effects on gene expression and plant microbiome require further research.
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- Alla I Perfileva
- Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Siberian Institute of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 664033 Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Forest Genetics and Forest Tree Breeding, Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology, Georg-August University of Göttingen, Büsgenweg 2, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
- Center for Integrated Breeding Research (CiBreed), Georg-August University of Göttingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, 37075 Göttingen, Germany
- Laboratory of Population Genetics, N.I. Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Gubkin Street 3, 119333 Moscow, Russia
- Genome Research and Education Center, Laboratory of Forest Genomics, Department of Genomics and Bioinformatics, Institute of Fundamental Biology and Biotechnology, Siberian Federal University, 660036 Krasnoyarsk, Russia
- Scientific and Methodological Center, G.F. Morozov Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies, Timiryazeva Street 8, 394036 Voronezh, Russia
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Siddiqui ZA, Khan MR, Aziz S, Aqib. Use of manganese oxide nanoparticle (MnO 2 NPs) and Pseudomonas putida for the management of wilt disease complex of carrot. Exp Parasitol 2024; 257:108698. [PMID: 38184178 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108698] [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: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Wilt disease complex of carrot is caused by Ralstonia solancearum and Meloidogyne incognita and is responsible for considerable yield loss. Manganese oxide nanoparticle (MnO2 NPs) and Pseudomonas putida were used alone and in combination for the management of wilt disease complex. In vitro, MnO2 NPs 0.10 g.L-l caused 49.36% reduction in hatching and 14.23% mortality of second stage juveniles (J2) of M. incognita while paper disc dipped in MnO2 NPs suspension caused 0.51 mm inhibition zone around R. solanacearum in nutrient agar medium. Inoculation of P. putida to plants with pathogens caused a similar increase in plant growth, chlorophyll and carotenoid contents as caused by foliar spray with 0.10 g.L-1 MnO2 NPs. Use of P. putida with NPs foliar spray to plants with pathogens caused a greater increase in plant growth, chlorophyll and carotenoid contents than with P. putida or NPs foliar spray. Inoculation of M. incognita/R. solanacearum/M. incognita plus R. solanacearum/P. putida/MnO2 NPs and MnO2 NPs plus P. putida caused increase in proline contents. Root colonization by P. putida was reduced in plants with test pathogens. Foliar application of MnO2 NPs and P. putida reduce wilt disease indices. Galling and populations of M. incognita was also reduced in plants co-inoculated with R. solanacearum. The greatest reduction in nematode populations and galling was observed in plants with NPs spray together with P. putida. Principal component analysis demonstrated a clear influence of NPS and P. putida and their combination on various studied parameters in diseased plants.
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- Zaki A Siddiqui
- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India.
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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Ding Y, Zhao W, Zhu G, Wang Q, Zhang P, Rui Y. Recent Trends in Foliar Nanofertilizers: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2906. [PMID: 37947750 PMCID: PMC10650792 DOI: 10.3390/nano13212906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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It is estimated that 40-70%, 80-90% and 50-90% of the conventional macronutrients N, P and K applied to the soil are lost, respectively, resulting in considerable loss of resources. Compared to conventional fertilizers, nanofertilizers have the advantages of controlled release, high nutrient utilization, low cost and relatively low environmental pollution due to their small size (1-100 nm) and high specific surface area. The application of nanofertilizers is an up-and-coming field of agricultural research and is an attractive and economical substitute for common fertilizers which can boost global food productivity sustainably. Foliar fertilization is a popular way to satisfy the needs of higher plants. Because of its small application dose, faster nutrient uptake than soil application and relatively less environmental pollution, foliar fertilization is more popular among plants. It can be seen that nanofertilizers and foliar fertilization are the hotspots of attention at present and that current research on the foliar application of nanofertilizers is not as extensive as that on soil application. Based on this background, this paper provides an overview of various applications of foliar spraying of nanofertilizers in agriculture, including applications in improving crop yield and quality as well as mitigating heavy metal stress, salt stress and drought stress.
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- Yanru Ding
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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Hyder S, Ul-Nisa M, Shahzadi, Shahid H, Gohar F, Gondal AS, Riaz N, Younas A, Santos-Villalobos SDL, Montoya-Martínez AC, Sehar A, Latif F, Rizvi ZF, Iqbal R. Recent trends and perspectives in the application of metal and metal oxide nanomaterials for sustainable agriculture. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 202:107960. [PMID: 37591032 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107960] [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: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Sustainable ecosystem management leads to the use of eco-friendly agricultural techniques for crop production. One of them is the use of metal and metal oxide nanomaterials and nanoparticles, which have proven to be a valuable option for the improvement of agricultural food systems. Moreover, the biological synthesis of these nanoparticles, from plants, bacteria, and fungi, also contributes to their eco-friendly and sustainable characteristics. Nanoparticles, which vary in size from 1 to 100 nm have a variety of mechanisms that are safer and more efficient than conventional fertilizers. Their usage as fertilizers and insecticides in agriculture is gaining favor in the scientific community to maximize crop output. More studies in this field will increase our understanding of this new technology and its broad acceptance in terms of performance, affordability, and environmental protection, as certain nanoparticles may outperform conventional fertilizers and insecticides. Accordingly, to the information gathered in this review, nanoparticles show remarkable potential for enhancing crop production, improving soil quality, and protecting the environment, however, metal and metal oxide NPs are not widely employed in agriculture. Many features of nanoparticles are yet left over, and it is necessary to uncover them. In this sense, this review article provides an overview of various types of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles used in agriculture, their characterization and synthesis, the recent research on them, and their possible application for the improvement of crop productivity in a sustainable manner.
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- Sajjad Hyder
- Department of Botany, Government College Women University, Sialkot, 51040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Government College Women University, Sialkot, 51040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Government College Women University, Sialkot, 51040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Government College Women University, Sialkot, 51040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Government College Women University, Sialkot, 51040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Departamento de Ciencias Agronómicas y Veterinarias, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, Ciudad Obregón, SO, Mexico.
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- Student Affairs and Counselling Office, Lahore Garrison University, DHA Phase VI, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Government College Women University, Sialkot, 51040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
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Wang X, Xie H, Wang P, Yin H. Nanoparticles in Plants: Uptake, Transport and Physiological Activity in Leaf and Root. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3097. [PMID: 37109933 PMCID: PMC10146108 DOI: 10.3390/ma16083097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Due to their unique characteristics, nanoparticles are increasingly used in agricultural production through foliage spraying and soil application. The use of nanoparticles can improve the efficiency of agricultural chemicals and reduce the pollution caused by the use of agricultural chemicals. However, introducing nanoparticles into agricultural production may pose risks to the environment, food and even human health. Therefore, it is crucial to pay attention to the absorption migration, and transformation in crops, and to the interaction with higher plants and plant toxicity of nanoparticles in agriculture. Research shows that nanoparticles can be absorbed by plants and have an impact on plant physiological activities, but the absorption and transport mechanism of nanoparticles is still unclear. This paper summarizes the research progress of the absorption and transportation of nanoparticles in plants, especially the effect of size, surface charge and chemical composition of nanoparticle on the absorption and transportation in leaf and root through different ways. This paper also reviews the impact of nanoparticles on plant physiological activity. The content of the paper is helpful to guide the rational application of nanoparticles in agricultural production and ensure the sustainability of nanoparticles in agricultural production.
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- Xueran Wang
- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (X.W.); (P.W.)
- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (X.W.); (P.W.)
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- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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Bairwa P, Kumar N, Devra V, Abd-Elsalam KA. Nano-Biofertilizers Synthesis and Applications in Agroecosystems. AGROCHEMICALS 2023; 2:118-134. [DOI: 10.3390/agrochemicals2010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Green chemistry and nanobiotechnology have great potential for generating new and significant products that are favorable to the environment, industry, and consumers. The nanoforms of metals and nanocomposites are more effective and efficient agents than their bulkier counterparts because of their distinctive physical, chemical, and optical properties. Green technology is a rapidly growing scientific field that has recently received attention due to its many applications. Different nanoparticle dimensions, sizes, and bioactivities will develop as a consequence of changes in the biomaterials employed for synthesis. The existing understanding of several green synthesis methods, that depend on different plant components and microorganisms for the production of nanoparticles, is summarized in the current review. Employing these materials minimizes synthesis costs while minimizing the use of hazardous chemicals and promoting “biosynthesis.” To produce metal nanoparticles efficiently, bio-reduction is influenced by the abundance of essential enzymes, proteins, and biomolecules. Rapid biosynthetic regeneration makes this characteristic sufficient for their employment in a range of situations. In this review, we explore the biosynthesis of nanomaterials and their potential in sustainable agriculture. Biosynthesized nanofertilizers, or bionanofertilizers, are a revolutionary new class of fertilizer that has been developed with the help of nanotechnology. These fertilizers offer many advantages over traditional fertilization methods and can be used to increase crop yields while reducing the environmental impact of fertilizers. Bionanofertilizer are an inexpensive way to increase plant growth and production, and to improve the use of nutrients by plants and the health of the soil. According to our survey, nanotechnology presents a wide range of prospects by offering a cutting-edge and environmentally friendly alternative in the agricultural sector.
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- Preeti Bairwa
- Janki Devi Bajaj Government Girls College, Kota 324001, Rajasthan, India
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- Janki Devi Bajaj Government Girls College, Kota 324001, Rajasthan, India
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- Janki Devi Bajaj Government Girls College, Kota 324001, Rajasthan, India
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- Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza 12619, Egypt
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Haris M, Hussain T, Mohamed HI, Khan A, Ansari MS, Tauseef A, Khan AA, Akhtar N. Nanotechnology - A new frontier of nano-farming in agricultural and food production and its development. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 857:159639. [PMID: 36283520 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The potential of nanotechnology for the development of sustainable agriculture has been promising. The initiatives to meet the rising food needs of the rapidly growing world population are mainly powered by sustainable agriculture. Nanoparticles are used in agriculture due to their distinct physicochemical characteristics. The interaction of nanomaterials with soil components is strongly determined in terms of soil quality and plant growth. Numerous research has been carried out to investigate how nanoparticles affect the growth and development of plants. Nanotechnology has been applied to improve the quality and reduce post-harvest loss of agricultural products by extending their shelf life, particularly for fruits and vegetables. This review assesses the latest literature on nanotechnology, which is used as a nano-biofertilizer as seen in the agricultural field for high productivity and better growth of plants, an important source of balanced nutrition for the crop, seed germination, and quality enrichment. Additionally, post-harvest food processing and packaging can benefit greatly from the use of nanotechnology to cut down on food waste and contamination. It also critically discusses the mechanisms involved in nanoparticle absorption and translocation within the plants and the synthesis of green nanoparticles.
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- Mohammad Haris
- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India; Division. of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India.
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- Biological and Geological Sciences Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah Private Colleges, Buraydah, Qassim 51418, Saudi Arabia
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Khan A, Khan SJ, Miran W, Zaman WQ, Aslam A, Shahzad HMA. Feasibility Study of Anaerobic Baffled Reactor Coupled with Anaerobic Filter Followed by Membrane Filtration for Wastewater Treatment. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:membranes13010079. [PMID: 36676886 PMCID: PMC9863547 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13010079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The performance of a Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System (DWTS) comprising an Anaerobic Baffled Reactor (ABR) and an Anaerobic Filter (AF) and Membrane Filtration (MF) module was studied for domestic wastewater treatment. The efficiency of the system was evaluated by running ABR at four different HRTs (14, 12, 10, and 8 h) resulting in COD removal efficiencies of 74, 72, 69, and 65%, respectively. The performance of AF using four different filtration media, i.e., PVC pipe (25 mm), PVC pipe (20 mm), PVC pipe (15 mm), and Kaldnes K3, was determined at optimized HRT (12 h). Among all the filtration media tested, the highest performance efficiency of the system was found with the PVC pipe (20 mm), which showed COD, TP, and TKN removal of 79, 32, and 63%, respectively. The efficacy of the system was proven via significant COD and turbidity removal of 94.6 and 87.2%, respectively, by the combined system.
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- Aamir Khan
- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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Guleria G, Thakur S, Shandilya M, Sharma S, Thakur S, Kalia S. Nanotechnology for sustainable agro-food systems: The need and role of nanoparticles in protecting plants and improving crop productivity. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 194:533-549. [PMID: 36521290 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The rapid population growth and environmental challenges in agriculture need innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the growing need for food worldwide. Recent nanotechnological advances found its broad applicability in agriculture's protection and post-harvesting. Engineered nanomaterials play a vital role in plant regulation, seed germination, and genetic manipulation. Their size, surface morphology, properties, and composition were designed for controlled release and enhanced properties in agriculture and the food industry. Nanoparticles can potentially be applied for the targeted and controlled delivery of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, plant growth regulators, etc. This help to eliminate the use of chemical-based pesticides and their water solubility, protect agrochemicals from breakdown and degradation, improve soil health, and naturally control crop pathogens, weeds, and insects, ultimately leading to enhanced crop growth and production capacity in the food industry. They can be effectively utilized for nano-encapsulation, seed germination, genetic manipulation, etc., for protecting plants and improving crop productivity, safe and improved food quality, and monitoring climate conditions. Nanoparticles played a crucial role in the uptake and translocation processes, genetically modifying the crops, high seed germination, and productivity. In this article, we have reviewed some important applications of nanoparticles for sustainable agro-food systems. The need and role of nanotechnology concerning challenges and problems faced by agriculture and the food industry are critically discussed, along with the limitations and future prospects of nanoparticles.
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- Geetika Guleria
- Department of Biotechnology, Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Sirmour, (H.P), 173101, India
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- School of Basic and Applied Science, Lingayas Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, India
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, Shoolini University, Solan, 173229, H.P, India
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Sirmour, (H.P), 173101, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Sirmour, (H.P), 173101, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Army Cadet College Wing of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007, India.
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The impact of nanofertilizer on agro-morphological criteria, yield, and genomic stability of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Sci Rep 2022; 12:18552. [PMID: 36329080 PMCID: PMC9633613 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-21834-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The use of agricultural fertilizers is one of the methods to beat the desired enormous increase in universal food production. The application of nanotechnology in agriculture is regarded as one of the promising approaches to elevate crop production. Whereas mineral nutrients play a crucial role in the growth and yield of the common bean. The experiments were conducted to investigate the application effect of micronutrients as nanoparticles (MN-NPs) on the common ben plants. The trial was performed in the field in El-Menofya, Egypt, through two seasons (2019 & 2020) in a randomized complete block design with three replicates and four combinations of MN-NPs (ZnO, MnO2 and MoO3) with concentrations 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 mg/L as a foliar application. The data exhibited that the foliar application of MN-NPs significantly upgraded the vegetative growth characters, flower number/plant, photosynthetic pigments, and yield. The concentration of 40 mg/L of MN-NPs leads to improving the vegetative growth, flowering number, and yield characteristics of the common bean. While the biochemical components varied in their response to MN-NPs combinations. The recommended MN-NPs concentration to ameliorate the common bean growth and yield was 40 mg/L.
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Overview on Recent Developments in the Design, Application, and Impacts of Nanofertilizers in Agriculture. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14159397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Nutrient management is always a great concern for better crop production. The optimized use of nutrients plays a key role in sustainable crop production, which is a major global challenge as it depends mainly on synthetic fertilizers. A novel fertilizer approach is required that can boost agricultural system production while being more ecologically friendly than synthetic fertilizers. As nanotechnology has left no field untouched, including agriculture, by its scientific innovations. The use of nanofertilizers in agriculture is in the early stage of development, but they appear to have significant potential in different ways, such as increased nutrient-use efficiency, the slow release of nutrients to prevent nutrient loss, targeted delivery, improved abiotic stress tolerance, etc. This review summarizes the current knowledge on various developments in the design and formulation of nanoparticles used as nanofertilizers, their types, their mode of application, and their potential impacts on agricultural crops. The main emphasis is given on the potential benefits of nanofertilizers, and we highlight the current limitations and future challenges related to the wide-scale application before field applications. In particular, the unprecedent release of these nanomaterials into the environment may jeopardize human health and the ecosystem. As the green revolution has occurred, the production of food grains has increased at the cost of the disproportionate use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, which have severely damaged our ecosystem. We need to make sure that the use of these nanofertilizers reduces environmental damage, rather than increasing it. Therefore, future studies should also check the environmental risks associated with these nanofertilizers, if there are any; moreover, it should focus on green manufactured and biosynthesized nanofertilizers, as well as their safety, bioavailability, and toxicity issues, to safeguard their application for sustainable agriculture environments.
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The effect of exposure to MoO 3-NP and common bean fertilized by MoO 3-NPs on biochemical, hematological, and histopathological parameters in rats. Sci Rep 2022; 12:12074. [PMID: 35840748 PMCID: PMC9287347 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-16022-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Nanotechnologies has been used to introduce several beneficial tools in the agricultural field. Herein, the effect of molybdenum oxide nanoparticles (MoO3-NPs) was investigated by evaluating the hematological, biochemical, and histopathological parameters in rats orally exposed to MoO3-NPs or fed common beans (CB) fertilized by MoO3-NPs. In the first study, 18 rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: G1 (control group) was given water orally, while G2 and G3 were administered 10 and 40 ppm MoO3-NPs by oral gavage tube, respectively. There was a significant increase in the levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), albumin, and total protein; however, there was a a significant decrease in body weight change (BWC), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatinine, creatine kinase–MB (CK-MB), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), and testosterone levels in G3 compared to G1. In the second study, 24 rats were divided into 4 groups: the control (C) group was fed a balanced diet, and three groups were fed on a balanced diet plus 10% CB that was fertilized with 0, 10, and 40 ppm MoO3-NPs, resulting in nCB, CB10, and CB40 groups, respectively. This revealed a significant increase in BWC and total food intake (TFI) but a significant decrease in relative kidney weight in all the CB groups compared to the control group. In CB10 and CB40 groups ALT, LDH, TSH, FT3, and testosterone levels were significantly lower than the respective levels in the control group. We concluded that high doses of MoO3-NPs caused more side effects than low doses in both experiments.
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Agrawal S, Kumar V, Kumar S, Shahi SK. Plant development and crop protection using phytonanotechnology: A new window for sustainable agriculture. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 299:134465. [PMID: 35367229 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Most developing nations' economies are built on agriculture and most of their citizens rely on it for survival. Global agricultural systems are experiencing tough and unprecedented challenges in the age of changing climate. Every year, the world's population grows, necessitating increased agrarian productivity. As a result, there has been a movement toward utilizing emerging technologies, such as nanotechnology. Nanotechnology with plant systems has inspired great interest in the current scenario in developing areas that come under the umbrella of agriculture and develop environmental remediation strategies. Plant-mediated synthesized nanoparticle (NPs) are eco-friendly, less time consuming, less expensive, and provide long-term product safety. Simultaneously, it provides tools that have the potentiality as "magic bullets" containing nutrients, fungicides, fertilizers, herbicides, or nucleic acids that target specific plant tissues and deliver their payload to the targeting location of the plant to achieve the intended results for environmental monitoring and pollution resistance. In this perspective, the classification and biological activities of different NPs on agroecosystem are focused. Furthermore, absorption, transport, and modification of NPs in plants were thoroughly examined. Some of the most promising new technologies e.g., nanotechnology to increase crop agricultural input efficiency and reduce biotic and abiotic stresses are also discussed. Potential development and implementation challenges were explored, highlighting the importance of using a systems approach when creating suggested nanotechnologies.
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- Sakshi Agrawal
- Bio-Resource Tech Laboratory, Department of Botany, School of Life Science, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 495009, India
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- Waste Re-processing Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440 020, Maharashtra, India
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- Waste Re-processing Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440 020, Maharashtra, India
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- Bio-Resource Tech Laboratory, Department of Botany, School of Life Science, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 495009, India.
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Babu S, Singh R, Yadav D, Rathore SS, Raj R, Avasthe R, Yadav SK, Das A, Yadav V, Yadav B, Shekhawat K, Upadhyay PK, Yadav DK, Singh VK. Nanofertilizers for agricultural and environmental sustainability. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 292:133451. [PMID: 34973251 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers in the agricultural production systems to keep pace with the food and nutritional demand of the galloping population had an adverse impact on ecosystem services and environmental quality. Hence, an alternative mechanism is to be developed to enhance farm production and environmental sustainability. A nanohybrid construct like nanofertilizers (NFs) is an excellent alternative to overcome the negative impact of traditional chemical fertilizers. The NFs provide smart nutrient delivery to the plants and proves their efficacy in terms of crop productivity and environmental sustainability over bulky chemical fertilizers. Plants can absorb NFs by foliage or roots depending upon the application methods and properties of the particles. NFs enhance the biotic and abiotic stresses tolerance in plants. It reduces the production cost and mitigates the environmental footprint. Multitude benefits of the NFs open new vistas towards sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation. Although supra-optimal doses of NFs have a detrimental effect on crop growth, soil health, and environmental outcomes. The extensive release of NFs into the environment and food chain may pose a risk to human health, hence, need careful assessment. Thus, a thorough review on the role of different NFs and their impact on crop growth, productivity, soil, and environmental quality is required, which would be helpful for the research of sustainable agriculture.
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- Subhash Babu
- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208 024, India
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- ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248 195, India
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India.
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Sikkim Centre, Sikkim, 737 102, India
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- ICAR- Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226 002, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Tripura Centre, Tripura, 799 210, India
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology in Arid Areas, College of Horticulture, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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- ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research, Chambaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173213, India
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462038, India
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- ICAR-Central Research Institute on Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 059, India
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Noor R, Yasmin H, Ilyas N, Nosheen A, Hassan MN, Mumtaz S, Khan N, Ahmad A, Ahmad P. Comparative analysis of iron oxide nanoparticles synthesized from ginger (Zingiber officinale) and cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum) to induce resistance in wheat against drought stress. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 292:133201. [PMID: 34921860 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In the present study, iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O2-NPs) synthesized from ginger (Zingiber officinale) and cumin seeds (Cuminum Cyminum L.) extracts were investigated to reveal their potential to enhance the growth and drought resistance of wheat plants under drought stress. In an In Vitro experiment, four different concentrations for Fe3O2-NPs (0.3 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.9 mM, and 1.2 mM) of ginger and cumin seeds were tested. Among all the concentrations tested, ginger Fe3O2-NPs (0.6 mM) and cumin seeds Fe3O2-NPs (1.2 mM) were more effective to enhance wheat germination, biomass, and survival percentage under drought stress and irrigated conditions than the non-treated control plant. In a pot experiment, wheat plants under induced water stress showed marked up-regulation in the biochemical resistance mechanisms when treated with ginger Fe3O2-NPs (0.6 mM) and cumin seeds Fe3O2-NPs (1.2 mM) than the non-treated control. Cumin seeds Fe3O2-NPs (1.2 mM) were more effective than ginger Fe3O2-NPs (0.6 mM) in ameliorating adverse effects of drought stress in wheat. Results demonstrated that cumin seeds Fe3O2-NPs (1.2 mM) exhibited a higher increase in chlorophyll a, b and carotenoids (72%, 265% and 96% respectively), proline (127%), superoxide dismutase (115%), peroxidase (43.8%), ascorbate peroxidase (44.6%). This also showed higher reduction in lipid peroxidation, electrolyte leakage and increased soluble sugars and total Fe content in the roots and shoots than non-treated plants under drought. Hence, nano-priming can be considered an effective strategy for sustainable food production in marginal soils.
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- Rabeea Noor
- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), 45550, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), 45550, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid University Rawalpindi, 46300, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), 45550, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), 45550, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), 45550, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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Morsi SMM, Youssef AM, Kamal KH, Abd El‐Aziz ME. Molecular imprinted polymer for tramadol: Absorption and drug release studies. POLYM ENG SCI 2022; 62:883-900. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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AbstractSmart polymeric matrices based on 2‐vinyl pyridine (2‐VPY) and three different crosslinkers: ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA), divinylbenzene (DVB), and trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA) were prepared either by the imprinting technique of the tramadol molecule or conventionally by the free radical polymerization process. The polymers were used as sorbent materials for tramadol from its solutions. The polymers prepared by the imprinting technique demonstrated superior absorption of tramadol molecules than those prepared by the conventional method. The two sorbent materials constructed from TMPTMA, regardless of the method, achieved the highest absorption capacity compared with those prepared from EGDMA or DVB. It was found that loaded imprinted polymer released more tramadol than loaded nonimprinted polymer in all media. In the acidic medium, the protonation of the nitrogen atom in the pyridine ring ionized the chains and expanded the loaded pores leading to the rapid release over the neutral and alkaline media. Additionally, the isothermal studies of MIP3 and NIP3 were extremely fitted to Freundlich adsorption and the (D–R) isotherm, respectively, while the kinetic studies of both sorbents were fitted to the pseudo‐second‐order model.
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- Samir M. M. Morsi
- Polymers and Pigments Department National Research Centre Giza Egypt
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- Packaging Materials Department National Research Centre Giza Egypt
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- Water Pollution Research Department National Research Centre Giza Egypt
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Salama DM, Abd El-Aziz ME, Osman SA, Abd Elwahed MSA, Shaaban EA. Foliar spraying of MnO2-NPs and its effect on vegetative growth, production, genomic stability, and chemical quality of the common dry bean. ARAB JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/25765299.2022.2032921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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- Dina M. Salama
- Vegetable Research Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Polymers and Pigments Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Genetics and Cytology Department, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Pomology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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Uresti-Porras JG, Cabrera-De-La Fuente M, Benavides-Mendoza A, Olivares-Sáenz E, Cabrera RI, Juárez-Maldonado A. Effect of Graft and Nano ZnO on Nutraceutical and Mineral Content in Bell Pepper. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:2793. [PMID: 34961264 PMCID: PMC8706215 DOI: 10.3390/plants10122793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the effects of grafting, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), and their interaction on the nutritional composition of bell pepper plants. The treatments evaluated included grafted and non-grafted pepper plants with four concentrations of ZnO NPs (0, 10, 20, 30 mg L-1) applied to the foliage. The following parameters were evaluated: content of N, P, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Fe2+, Cu2+, total antioxidants, ascorbic acid, total phenols, glutathione, total proteins, fruit firmness, and total soluble solids. Grafting increased the content of N 12.2%, P 15.9%, K+ 26.7%, Mg2+ 20.3%, Mn2+ 34.7%, Zn2+ 19.5%, Fe2+ 18.2%, Cu2+ 11.5%, antioxidant capacity 2.44%, ascorbic acid 4.63%, total phenols 1.33%, glutathione 7.18%, total proteins 1.08%, fruit firmness 8.8%. The application of 30 mg L-1 ZnO NPs increased the content of N 12.3%, P 25.9%, Mg2+ 36.8%, Mn2+ 42.2%, Zn2+ 27%, Fe2+ 45%, antioxidant activity 13.95%, ascorbic acid 26.77%, total phenols 10.93%, glutathione 11.46%, total proteins 11.01%, and fruit firmness 17.7% compared to the control. The results obtained demonstrate the influence of the use of grafts and ZnO NPs as tools that could improve the quality and nutrient content in fruits of bell pepper crops.
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- José-Gerardo Uresti-Porras
- Doctorado en Ciencias en Agricultura Protegida, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo 25315, Mexico
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- Departamento de Horticultura, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo 25315, Mexico; (M.C.-D.-L.F.); (A.B.-M.)
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- Departamento de Horticultura, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo 25315, Mexico; (M.C.-D.-L.F.); (A.B.-M.)
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Francisco I. Madero S/N, Ex Hacienda el Canada, General Escobedo 66050, Mexico;
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- Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC), Department of Plant Biology, Rutgers University, Bridgeton, NJ 08302, USA;
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SALAMA DM, ABD EL-AZIZ ME, EL-NAGGAR ME, SHAABAN EA, ABD EL-WAHED MS. Synthesis of an eco-friendly nanocomposite fertilizer for common bean based on carbon nanoparticles from agricultural waste biochar. PEDOSPHERE 2021; 31:923-933. [DOI: 10.1016/s1002-0160(21)60024-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Ali SS, Al-Tohamy R, Koutra E, Moawad MS, Kornaros M, Mustafa AM, Mahmoud YAG, Badr A, Osman MEH, Elsamahy T, Jiao H, Sun J. Nanobiotechnological advancements in agriculture and food industry: Applications, nanotoxicity, and future perspectives. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 792:148359. [PMID: 34147795 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The high demand for sufficient and safe food, and continuous damage of environment by conventional agriculture are major challenges facing the globe. The necessity of smart alternatives and more sustainable practices in food production is crucial to confront the steady increase in human population and careless depletion of global resources. Nanotechnology implementation in agriculture offers smart delivery systems of nutrients, pesticides, and genetic materials for enhanced soil fertility and protection, along with improved traits for better stress tolerance. Additionally, nano-based sensors are the ideal approach towards precision farming for monitoring all factors that impact on agricultural productivity. Furthermore, nanotechnology can play a significant role in post-harvest food processing and packaging to reduce food contamination and wastage. In this review, nanotechnology applications in the agriculture and food sector are reviewed. Implementations of nanotechnology in agriculture have included nano- remediation of wastewater for land irrigation, nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nanosensors, while the beneficial effects of nanomaterials (NMs) in promoting genetic traits, germination, and stress tolerance of plants are discussed. Furthermore, the article highlights the efficiency of nanoparticles (NPs) and nanozymes in food processing and packaging. To this end, the potential risks and impacts of NMs on soil, plants, and human tissues and organs are emphasized in order to unravel the complex bio-nano interactions. Finally, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of nanotechnology are evaluated and discussed to provide a broad and clear view of the nanotechnology potentials, as well as future directions for nano-based agri-food applications towards sustainability.
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- Sameh S Ali
- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering & Environmental Technology (LBEET), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 1 Karatheodori Str., University Campus, 26504 Patras, Greece; INVALOR: Research Infrastructure for Waste Valorization and Sustainable Management, University Campus, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt; Nanoscience Program, Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6th of October, Giza 12588, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering & Environmental Technology (LBEET), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 1 Karatheodori Str., University Campus, 26504 Patras, Greece; INVALOR: Research Infrastructure for Waste Valorization and Sustainable Management, University Campus, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resourses Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China; Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Ain Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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Cervantes-Avilés P, Huang X, Keller AA. Dissolution and Aggregation of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Root Exudates and Soil Leachate: Implications for Nanoagrochemical Application. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:13443-13451. [PMID: 34029070 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c00767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Knowledge of dissolution, aggregation, and stability of nanoagrochemicals in root exudates (RE) and soil leachate will contribute to improving delivery mechanisms, transport in plants, and bioavailability. We characterized aggregation, stability, and dissolution of four nanoparticles (NPs) in soybean RE and soil leachate: nano-CeO2, nano-Mn3O4, nano-Cu(OH)2, and nano-MoO3. Aggregation differed considerably in different media. In RE, nano-Cu(OH)2, and nano-MoO3 increased their aggregate size for 5 days; their mean sizes increased from 518 ± 43 nm to 938 ± 32 nm, and from 372 ± 14 nm to 690 ± 65 nm, respectively. Conversely, nano-CeO2 and nano-Mn3O4 disaggregated in RE with time, decreasing from 289 ± 5 nm to 129 ± 10 nm, and from 761 ± 58 nm to 143 ± 18 nm, respectively. Organic acids in RE and soil leachate can be adsorbed onto particle surfaces, influencing aggregation. Charge of the four NPs was negative in contact with RE and soil leachate, due to organic matter present in RE and soil leachate. Dissolution in RE after 6 days was 38%, 1.2%, 0.5%, and <0.1% of the elemental content of MoO3, Cu(OH)2, Mn3O4, and CeO2 NPs. Thus, the bioavailability and efficiency of delivery of the NPs or their active ingredients will be substantially modified soon after they are in contact with RE or soil leachate.
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- Pabel Cervantes-Avilés
- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Reserva Territorial Atlixcáyotl, Puebla CP 72453, México
- University of California, Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- University of California, Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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Physicochemical characteristics of novel UF-Soft Cheese Containing Red Radish Roots Nanopowder. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2021.101980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Salama DM, Abd El-Aziz ME, Rizk FA, Abd Elwahed MSA. Applications of nanotechnology on vegetable crops. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 266:129026. [PMID: 33250225 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Agriculture is the backbone of most developing countries, and most of their people depend on it for their livelihood. The world population is increased by approximately 83 million people each year, so there is a need to increase agricultural productivity. At present, productivity growth can be achieved either by expanding the area cultivated or increasing crop yields through improving the efficiency of fertilizers used. Therefore, there has been a trend to use modern technologies, such as nanotechnology (NT), to increase the productivity of plants. Where, it is involved in the food production process, from planting to packaging. NT improves plants' ability to absorb nutrients, and the agronomic properties of soil, which improves plant growth and productivity. Economically, NT increased the efficiency of nano-fertilizers, and so contributed to increasing productivity and the production of crops. However, the study of the effect of nanotechnology on the environment of soils and plants did not receive the required study. In this review, a comprehensive survey is exhibited on NT as an effective method in dealing with the problem of fertilizer loss during irrigation. This review discusses the technologies and applications of the latest research findings in this field. Furthermore, this review deals with the forms and types of nanoparticles and the methods of their transmission in plants, as well as their effect on plants (physiological and DNA) as well as on those who eat those plants.
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- Dina M Salama
- Vegetable Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Polymers and Pigments Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Vegetable Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Botany Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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Abd El-Aziz ME, Salama DM, Morsi SMM, Youssef AM, El-Sakhawy M. Development of polymer composites and encapsulation technology for slow-release fertilizers. REV CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/revce-2020-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The fertilizer manufacturing faces an ongoing challenge to develop its products to raise the effectiveness of their application, mainly of nitrogenous fertilizers, as well as to reduce any probable adverse ecological effect. In general, chemical fertilizers are very necessary for agricultural lands to provide the essential nutrients for plant growth, which are lost and leached into the surrounding environment during irrigation, which then leads to unwanted side effects, such as crop failure or increased losses to the environment. To solve this problem of nutrients being wasted, the most effective way is to use slow or controlled-release fertilizers (S/CRFs). The current review provides an insight vision into the methods used to save agricultural fertilizers from being wasted due to irrigation. The functional materials or physical techniques are used to maintain a steady release of nutrients. Fertilizers are encapsulated with various compounds based on synthetic or natural polymers to be used as SRFs. In this review paper, a comprehensive survey is presented on SRFs as an effective method in dealing with the problem of fertilizer wastage during irrigation. This review discusses the technology and applications of the latest research findings in this field.
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- Mahmoud Essam Abd El-Aziz
- Polymers and Pigments Department , National Research Centre , 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki , Giza , P.O. 12622 , Egypt
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- Vegetable Research Department , National Research Centre , 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki , Giza , P.O. 12622 , Egypt
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- Polymers and Pigments Department , National Research Centre , 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki , Giza , P.O. 12622 , Egypt
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- Packaging Materials Department , National Research Centre , 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki , Giza , P.O. 12622 , Egypt
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- Cellulose and Paper Department , National Research Centre , 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki , Giza , P.O. 12622 , Egypt
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de França Bettencourt GM, Degenhardt J, Zevallos Torres LA, de Andrade Tanobe VO, Soccol CR. Green biosynthesis of single and bimetallic nanoparticles of iron and manganese using bacterial auxin complex to act as plant bio-fertilizer. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Hasan M, Rafique S, Zafar A, Loomba S, Khan R, Hassan SG, Khan MW, Zahra S, Zia M, Mustafa G, Shu X, Ihsan Z, Mahmood N. Physiological and anti-oxidative response of biologically and chemically synthesized iron oxide: Zea mays a case study. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04595. [PMID: 32923707 PMCID: PMC7475124 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The synthesis methodology, particle size and shape, dose optimization, and toxicity studies of nano-fertilizers are vital prior to their field application. This study investigates the comparative response of chemically synthesized and biologically synthesized iron oxide nanorods (NRs) using moringa olefera along with bulk FeCl3 on summer maize (Zea mays). It is found that FeCl3 salt and chemically synthesized iron oxides NRs caused growth retardation and impaired plant physiological and anti-oxidative activities at a concentration higher than 25 mg/L due to toxicity by over accumulation. While iron released form biologically synthesized NRs have shown significantly positive results even at 50 mg/L due to their low toxicity, an improved leaf area (13%), number of leaves per plant (26%), total chlorophyll content (80%) and nitrate content (6%) with biologically synthesized NRs are obtained. Moreover, the plant anti-oxidative activity also increased on treatment with biologically synthesized NRs because of their ability to form a complex with metal ions. These findings suggest that biologically synthesized iron oxides NRs are an efficient iron source and can last for a long time. Thus, proving that nanofertilizer are required to have specific surface chemistry to release the nutrient in an appropriate concentration for better plant growth.
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- Murtaza Hasan
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology (Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus), The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology (Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus), The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology (Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus), The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- College of Information Science and Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001, Australia
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- Department of Botany, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies (CIDS), The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001, Australia
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Osman SA, Salama DM, Abd El-Aziz ME, Shaaban EA, Abd Elwahed MS. The influence of MoO 3-NPs on agro-morphological criteria, genomic stability of DNA, biochemical assay, and production of common dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2020; 151:77-87. [PMID: 32200193 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2020.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Molybdenum is considered one of the most important micronutrients applied as a foliar fertilizer for common dry bean. In this study, molybdenum oxide nanoparticles (MoO3-NPs) were applied in different concentrations (0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 ppm) over two sequent seasons, 2018 and 2019, to investigate their effect on the plant morphological criteria, yield, and the genomic stability of DNA. The results showed that the application of 40 ppm MoO3-NPs as a foliar fertilizer showed preferable values of plant morphological criteria, such as the number of leaves and branches per plant, as well as the fresh and dry weight with regard to the common bean plant. In addition, the seed yield increased by 82.4% and 84.1% with 40 ppm, while the shoot residue increased by 32.2% and 32.1% with 20 ppm of MoO3-NPs during two seasons, 2018 and 2019, respectively. Furthermore, the common bean treated with 20 and 40 ppm MoO3-NPs had positive unique bands with ISSR primer 848 at 1400 bp (Rf 0.519) and with primer ISSR2M at 200 bp (Rf 0.729), respectively. In addition, SDS-PAGE reveald some proteins in seedlings which were absent in the flowering stage at 154, 102, 64, 37 and 34 KDa, which may be due to differences in plant proteins required for metabolic processes in each stage. In conclusion, the application of 40 ppm MoO3-NPs was more effective on the productivity of the common bean plants.
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- Samira A Osman
- Genetics and Cytology Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Vegetable Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Polymers & Pigments Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Pomology Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Botany Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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Shebl A, Hassan A, Salama DM, Abd El-Aziz ME, Abd Elwahed MS. Template-free microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of manganese zinc ferrite as a nanofertilizer for squash plant ( Cucurbita pepo L). Heliyon 2020; 6:e03596. [PMID: 32258462 PMCID: PMC7096760 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Manganese, zinc, and iron are the most essential micronutrients required for plant growth and applied as foliar fertilizers. Herein, a simple template-free microwave-assisted hydrothermal green synthesis technique was adapted to produce manganese zinc ferrite nanoparticles (Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 NPs) at different temperatures (100, 120, 140, 160 and 180 °C). The prepared nanomaterials were employed at different concentrations (0, 10, 20, and 30 ppm) as foliar nanofertilizers during the squash (Cucurbita pepo L) planting process. X-ray diffraction patterns of the prepared nanomaterials confirmed successful production of the nanoferrite material. The prepared nanofertilizers showed type IV adsorption isotherm characteristic for mesoporous materials. FE-SEM and HR-TEM imaging showed that the nanoparticles were cubic shaped and increased in particle size with the increase in microwave temperature during production. The impact of application of the synthesized ferrite nanoparticles on vegetative growth, proximate analysis, minerals content and the yield of squash plant was investigated for two consecutive successful planting seasons. The nanoferrite synthesized at 160 °C and applied to the growing plants at a concentration of 10 ppm gave the highest increase in % yield (49.3 and 52.9%) compared to the untreated squash for the two consecutive seasons, whereas the maximum organic matter content (73.0 and 72.5%) and total energy (260 and 258.3 kcal/g) in squash leaves were obtained in plants treated with 30 ppm ferrite nanoparticles synthesized at 180 °C. On the other hand, the maximum organic matter content (76.6 and 76.3%) and total energy (253.6 and 250.3 kcal/g) in squash fruits were attained with plants supplied by 20 ppm ferrite nanoparticles synthesized at 160 °C. These results indicate that the simple template-free microwave-assisted hydrothermal green synthesis technique for the production of manganese zinc ferrite nanoparticles yields nanoparticles appropriate for use as fertilizer for Cucurbita pepo L.
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- Ahmed Shebl
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt
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- Vegetable Research Department, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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