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Hossain Z, Yasmeen F, Komatsu S. Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Morphophysiological Effects, and Proteomic Responses of Crop Plants. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E3056. [PMID: 32357514 PMCID: PMC7246787 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21093056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Plant cells are frequently challenged with a wide range of adverse environmental conditions that restrict plant growth and limit the productivity of agricultural crops. Rapid development of nanotechnology and unsystematic discharge of metal containing nanoparticles (NPs) into the environment pose a serious threat to the ecological receptors including plants. Engineered nanoparticles are synthesized by physical, chemical, biological, or hybrid methods. In addition, volcanic eruption, mechanical grinding of earthquake-generating faults in Earth's crust, ocean spray, and ultrafine cosmic dust are the natural source of NPs in the atmosphere. Untying the nature of plant interactions with NPs is fundamental for assessing their uptake and distribution, as well as evaluating phytotoxicity. Modern mass spectrometry-based proteomic techniques allow precise identification of low abundant proteins, protein-protein interactions, and in-depth analyses of cellular signaling networks. The present review highlights current understanding of plant responses to NPs exploiting high-throughput proteomics techniques. Synthesis of NPs, their morphophysiological effects on crops, and applications of proteomic techniques, are discussed in details to comprehend the underlying mechanism of NPs stress acclimation.
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- Zahed Hossain
- Department of Botany, University of Kalyani, West Bengal 741235, India
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- Department of Botany, Women University, Swabi 23340, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental and Food Science, Fukui University of Technology, Fukui 910-8505, Japan
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Nanoparticle-Mediated Seed Priming Improves Germination, Growth, Yield, and Quality of Watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) at multi-locations in Texas. Sci Rep 2020; 10:5037. [PMID: 32193449 PMCID: PMC7081193 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-61696-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Seed priming uses treatments to improve seed germination and thus potentially increase growth and yield. Low-cost, environmentally friendly, effective seed treatment remain to be optimized and tested for high-value specialty crop like watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in multi-locations. This remains a particularly acute problem for triploids, which produce desirable seedless watermelons, but show low germination rates. In the present study, turmeric oil nanoemulsions (TNE) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized from agro-industrial byproducts were used as nanopriming agents for diploid (Riverside) and triploid (Maxima) watermelon seeds. Internalization of nanomaterials was confirmed by neutron activation analysis, transmission electron microscopy, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The seedling emergence rate at 14 days after sowing was significantly higher in AgNP-treated triploid seeds compared to other treatments. Soluble sugar (glucose and fructose) contents were enhanced during germination in the AgNP-treated seeds at 96 h. Seedlings grown in the greenhouse were transplanted at four locations in Texas: Edinburg, Pecos, Grapeland, and Snook in 2017. At Snook, higher yield 31.6% and 35.6% compared to control were observed in AgNP-treated Riverside and Maxima watermelons, respectively. To validate the first-year results, treated and untreated seeds of both cultivars were sown in Weslaco, Texas in 2018. While seed emegence and stand establishments were enhanced by seed priming, total phenolics radical-scavenging activities, and macro- and microelements in the watermelon fruits were not significantly different from the control. The results of the present study demonstracted that seed priming with AgNPs can enhance seed germination, growth, and yield while maintaining fruit quality through an eco-friendly and sustainable nanotechnological approach.
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Souza IR, Silva LR, Fernandes LSP, Salgado LD, Silva de Assis HC, Firak DS, Bach L, Santos-Filho R, Voigt CL, Barros AC, Peralta-Zamora P, Mattoso N, Franco CRC, Soares Medeiros LC, Marcon BH, Cestari MM, Sant'Anna-Santos BF, Leme DM. Visible-light reduced silver nanoparticles' toxicity in Allium cepa test system. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 257:113551. [PMID: 31801672 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113551] [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: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 09/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used in consumer products due to their antibacterial property; however, their potential toxicity and release into the environment raises concern. Based on the limited understanding of AgNPs aggregation behavior, this study aimed to investigate the toxicity of uncoated (uc-AgNP) and coated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP-AgNP), at low concentrations (0.5-100 ng/mL), under dark and visible-light exposure, using a plant test system. We exposed Allium cepa seeds to both types of AgNPs for 4-5 days to evaluate several toxicity endpoints. AgNPs did not cause acute toxicity (i.e., inhibition of seed germination and root development), but caused genotoxicity and biochemical alterations in oxidative stress parameters (lipid peroxidation) and activities of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase and catalase) in light and dark conditions. However, the light exposure decreased the rate of chromosomal aberration and micronuclei up to 5.60x in uc-AgNP and 2.01x in PVP-AgNP, and 2.69x in uc-AgNP and 3.70x in PVP-AgNP, respectively. Thus, light exposure reduced the overall genotoxicity of these AgNPs. In addition, mitotic index alterations and morphoanatomical changes in meristematic cells were observed only in the dark condition at the highest concentrations, demonstrating that light also reduces AgNPs cytotoxicity. The light-dependent aggregation of AgNPs may have reduced toxicity by reducing the uptake of these NPs by the cells. Our findings demonstrate that AgNPs can be genotoxic, cytotoxic and induce morphoanatomical and biochemical changes in A. cepa roots even at low concentrations, and that visible-light alters their aggregation state, and decreases their toxicity. We suggest that visible light can be an alternative treatment to remediate AgNP residues, minimizing their toxicity and environmental risks.
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- Irisdoris R Souza
- Department of Genetics, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Botany, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil; National Institute for Alternative Technologies of Detection, Toxicological Evaluation and Removal of Micropollutants and Radioactives (INCT-DATREM), Institute of Chemistry, Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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Debnath B, Sarkar S, Das R. Effects of saponin capped triangular silver nanocrystals on the germination of Pisum sativum, Cicer arietinum, Vigna radiata seeds & their subsequent growth study. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:25-32. [PMID: 31935674 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2019.0161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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In this study, saponin capped triangular silver nanocrystals have been synthesised using fenugreek seed extract, where the extract acts both as a reducing and capping agent. X-ray diffraction study confirms the purity and crystalline nature of the prepared nanocrystals and transmission electron microscopic study shows the triangular morphology with the average edge length of 72 nm, along with the atomic force microscopy study for the height or the width of the triangular nanocrystals. These nanocrystals have been investigated against a few pulses (seeds) such as Pisum sativum, Cicer arietinum and Vigna radiata for their effect on the germination as well as growth of root and shoot. Considering different concentration of silver nanocrystals solution, it has been found that 25 × 10-4 and 80 × 10-4 μg/ml are the minimum and maximum concentrations of silver nanocrystals, within this range, germination and subsequent growth of root and shoot are effective. The result shows significant positive influence on the growth of root and shoot of all seeds in comparison to those of unexposed control germination. Therefore, the result of this experiment has confirmed that the use of saponin capped silver nanocrystals enhances the germination and growth of plants.
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- Babli Debnath
- Nano-Physics & Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, Tripura University, Tripura, India
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- Directorate of Biotechnology, Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Tripura, India
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- Nano-Physics & Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, Tripura University, Tripura, India.
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Fincheira P, Tortella G, Duran N, Seabra AB, Rubilar O. Current applications of nanotechnology to develop plant growth inducer agents as an innovation strategy. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2019; 40:15-30. [DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2019.1681931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Paola Fincheira
- Centro de Excelencia en Investigación Biotecnológica Aplicada al Medio Ambiente (CIBAMA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Centro de Excelencia en Investigación Biotecnológica Aplicada al Medio Ambiente (CIBAMA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Chemical Engineering Department, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Institute of Biology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brasil
- NanoBioss, Chemistry Institute, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Universidade Federal Do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil
- Nanomedicine Research Unit (Nanomed), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Centro de Excelencia en Investigación Biotecnológica Aplicada al Medio Ambiente (CIBAMA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Chemical Engineering Department, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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Wu B, Wang L, Wei M, Wang S, Jiang K, Wang C. Silver nanoparticles reduced the invasiveness of redroot pigweed. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2019; 28:983-994. [PMID: 31435863 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-019-02097-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The differences in the growth performance between invasive species and native species might paly a key role in the effective invasion. The extensive use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has created the concern of their release into environment. Thus, the possible effects of AgNPs on the growth performance of invading agents are critical to better illustrate the underlying mechanisms for effective invasion. This study aimed to assess the impacts of AgNPs with different concentrations [200 and 400 mg kg (soil)-1] and particle sizes (30 and 70 nm) on the growth performance and competitive ability of well known invasive Amaranthus retroflexus L. (redroot pigweed) and native A. tricolor L. (red amaranth). It was observed that the growth characteristics and supporting ability of redroot pigweed were significantly lower than those of amaranth. Results of the relative competitive intensity index and the relative dominance index also revealed that redroot pigweed exhibited lower competitive ability compared to red amaranth, especially under AgNPs. It can be assumed that the poor growth performance and competitive ability of redroot pigweed might prevent its invasiveness under AgNPs. The supporting ability, leaf photosynthetic area, leaf growing ability, leaf resource use efficiency and acquisition capability, and growth competitiveness of the two plant species were found to be significantly reduced under AgNPs. AgNPs with 30 nm at 400 mg kg (soil)-1 triggered more toxicity on the supporting ability and growth competitiveness of the two plant species than AgNPs with 30 nm at 200 mg kg (soil)-1. In addition, AgNPs with 30 nm imparted high toxicity on the leaf growing ability of red amaranth than AgNPs with 70 nm. However, the particle size of AgNPs did not address significant effects on the growth performance of redroot pigweed. Ag+ solution exhibited stronger toxicity on the supporting ability and leaf growing ability of the two plant species than AgNPs.
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- Bingde Wu
- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 212013, Zhenjiang, PR China
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- Environmental Testing Centre, Academy of Environmental Sciences, 200233, Shanghai, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 212013, Zhenjiang, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 212013, Zhenjiang, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 212013, Zhenjiang, PR China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 212013, Zhenjiang, PR China.
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 200092, Shanghai, PR China.
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Kannaujia R, Srivastava CM, Prasad V, Singh BN, Pandey V. Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract stabilized biogenic silver nanoparticles as a growth promoter of wheat varieties by reducing ROS toxicity. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2019; 142:460-471. [PMID: 31425972 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2019.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The present study is focused on the biogenic synthesis of AgNPs (B-AgNPs) using fruit extract of Phyllanthus emblica L. and its effect (0, 5, 10, 25, 50 mg/L concentrations) on early seedling growth of two wheat varieties (HD-2967 and DBW-17). The prepared silver nanoparticles were characterized with several techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction as well as high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The capping of AgNPs by phytochemicals was confirmed by Fourier transforms infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. B-AgNPs, chemically synthesized AgNPs, chemically synthesized AgNPs+10% fruit extract and AgNO3 salt were compared for phytotoxicity, based on growth parameters, ROS production, cytotoxicity assay and silver accumulation in two wheat varieties (HD-2967 and DBW-17). These effects were more pronounced in the variety HD-2967 over DBW-17 variety at 10 mg/L B-AgNPs exposure. Root cells viability of treated radicles was studied using Evans blue dye assay which suggest that 10 mg/L B-AgNPs was effective in promoting early seedling growth by decreasing ROS toxicity. Lower accumulation of Ag resulting in higher root cell viability than those of chemically synthesized AgNPs treated seedlings. The findings of the present study clearly indicate that phytochemicals capped AgNPs act as a growth promoter at lower concentrations by delivering a potent antioxidant during early seedling growth as compared to chemically synthesized AgNPs treated wheat seedlings.
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- Rekha Kannaujia
- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226001, U.P, India; Molecular Plant Virology Lab, Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, U.P, India
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- Centre for Polymer Technology, Amity School of Applied Sciences, Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon, 122413, India
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- Molecular Plant Virology Lab, Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, U.P, India
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- Pharmacognosy & Ethnopharmacology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226001, U.P, India
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- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226001, U.P, India.
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Peharec Štefanić P, Jarnević M, Cvjetko P, Biba R, Šikić S, Tkalec M, Cindrić M, Letofsky-Papst I, Balen B. Comparative proteomic study of phytotoxic effects of silver nanoparticles and silver ions on tobacco plants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:22529-22550. [PMID: 31161543 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05552-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Widespread application of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), due to their antibacterial and antifungal properties, increases their release into the environment and potential detrimental impact on living organisms. Plants may serve as a potential pathway for AgNPs bioaccumulation and a route into the food chain, hence investigation of AgNP phytotoxic effects are of particular importance. Since proteins are directly involved in stress response, studies of their abundance changes can help elucidate the mechanism of the AgNP-mediated phytotoxicity. In this study, we investigated proteomic changes in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) exposed to AgNPs and ionic silver (AgNO3). A high overlap of differently abundant proteins was found in root after exposure to both treatments, while in leaf, almost a half of the proteins exhibited different abundance level between treatments, indicating tissue-specific responses. Majority of the identified proteins were down-regulated in both tissues after exposure to either AgNPs or AgNO3; in roots, the most affected proteins were those involved in response to abiotic and biotic stimuli and oxidative stress, while in leaf, both treatments had the most prominent effect on photosynthesis-related proteins. However, since AgNPs induced higher suppression of protein abundance than AgNO3, we conclude that AgNP effects can, at least partially, be attributed to nanoparticle form.
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- Petra Peharec Štefanić
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Ecology, Institute of Public Health "Dr. Andrija Štampar", Mirogojska cesta 16, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, POB 1016, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute of Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis (FELMI), Graz University of Technology, Graz Centre for Electron Microscopy (ZFE), Austrian Cooperative Research (ACR), Steyrergasse 17, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia.
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Rehman MZU, Rizwan M, Sohail MI, Ali S, Waris AA, Khalid H, Naeem A, Ahmad HR, Rauf A. Opportunities and challenges in the remediation of metal-contaminated soils by using tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.): a critical review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:18053-18070. [PMID: 31093913 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05391-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The successful phytoextraction of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) from polluted soils can be achieved by growing non-food and industrial crops. Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is one of the main industrial crops and is widely grown in many countries. Tobacco can uptake high concentrations of PTEs especially in aboveground biomass without suffering from toxicity. This review highlighted the potential of tobacco for the phytoextraction of heavy metals and tolerance mechanisms under metal stress. Different management practices have been discussed which can enhance the potential of this plant for metal extraction. Finally, suitable options for the management/disposal of biomass enriched in excess metal have been elaborated to prevent secondary pollution.
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- Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Allama Iqbal Road, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Allama Iqbal Road, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), P.O. Box 128, Jhang Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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Do silver nanoparticles stimulate the formation of ectomycorrhizae in seedlings of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.)? Symbiosis 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13199-019-00628-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fang W, Chi Z, Li W, Zhang X, Zhang Q. Comparative study on the toxic mechanisms of medical nanosilver and silver ions on the antioxidant system of erythrocytes: from the aspects of antioxidant enzyme activities and molecular interaction mechanisms. J Nanobiotechnology 2019; 17:66. [PMID: 31101056 PMCID: PMC6524268 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-019-0502-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The wide application of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in medicals and daily utensils increases the risk of human exposure. The study on cell and protein changes induced by medical AgNPs (20 nm) and Ag+ gave insights into the toxicity mechanisms of them. RESULTS AgNPs and Ag+ affected the enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant systems of red blood cells (RBCs). When RBCs were exposed to AgNPs or Ag+ (0-0.24 μg/mL), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) were more sensitive to Ag+, whereas the RBCs had slightly higher glutathione (GSH) contents treated by AgNPs. Both AgNPs and Ag+ increased the malondialdehyde (MDA) content of RBCs, but the difference was not significant. The difference in the change of the enzyme activity indicated that AgNPs and Ag+ have different influencing mechanisms on CAT and GPX. And SOD has stronger resistance to both of AgNPs and Ag+. When AgNPs or Ag+ (0-10 μg/mL) was directly applied on enzymatic proteins, although AgNPs or Ag+ at a high concentration was toxic, at the concentration below 0.4 μg/mL could promote the activities of CAT/SOD/GPX. The spectroscopic results (fluorescence, synchronous fluorescence, resonance light scattering and ultraviolet absorption), including the changes in amino acid microenvironment, peptide chain conformation, and aggregation state, indicated that the interaction mechanism and conformational changes were also the important factors for the changes in the activities of SOD/CAT when SOD/CAT were directly exposed to AgNPs or Ag+. CONCLUSIONS Low concentration (< 0.4 μg/mL) of AgNPs is relatively safe and the direct effects of AgNPs and Ag+ on enzymes are important reasons for the change in antioxidant capacity of RBCs.
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- Wenxu Fang
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 2# Wenhua West Road, Weihai, 264209, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 2# Wenhua West Road, Weihai, 264209, People's Republic of China.
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Exposure and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, People's Republic of China.
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 2# Wenhua West Road, Weihai, 264209, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 2# Wenhua West Road, Weihai, 264209, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 2# Wenhua West Road, Weihai, 264209, People's Republic of China
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Verma ML, Kumar P, Sharma D, Verma AD, Jana AK. Advances in Nanobiotechnology with Special Reference to Plant Systems. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12496-0_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Scherer MD, Sposito JCV, Falco WF, Grisolia AB, Andrade LHC, Lima SM, Machado G, Nascimento VA, Gonçalves DA, Wender H, Oliveira SL, Caires ARL. Cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of silver nanoparticles on meristematic cells of Allium cepa roots: A close analysis of particle size dependence. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 660:459-467. [PMID: 30640113 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.12.444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in commercial products has increased significantly in recent years. However, findings on the toxic effects of the AgNPs are still limited. This paper reports an investigation on the cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of the AgNPs on root cells of Allium cepa. Germination (GI), root elongation (REI), mitotic (MI), nuclear abnormality (NAI), and micronucleus index (MNI) were determined for seeds exposed to various AgNPs diameters (10, 20, 51, and 73 nm) as well as to the silver bulk (AgBulk) (micrometer-size particles) at the concentration of 100 mg·L-1. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) provided the particle size distribution, while dynamic light scattering (DLS) was used to get the hydrodynamic size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential of the AgNPs. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and inductively coupled plasma/optical emission spectrometry (ICP OES) were applied for quantifying the AgNPs content uptake by roots. Silver dissolution was determined by dialysis experiment. Results showed that the AgNPs penetrated the roots, affecting MI, GI, NAI, and MNI in meristematic cells. Changes in these indicators were AgNPs diameter-dependent so that cytotoxic and genotoxic effects in Allium cepa increased with the reduction of the particle diameter. The results also revealed that the AgNPs were the main responsible for the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity since negligible silver dissolution was observed.
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- Marisa D Scherer
- Grupo de Óptica e Fotônica, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, CP 549, 790070-900 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Grupo de Óptica Aplicada, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, CP 533, 79804-970 Dourados, MS, Brazil
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- Grupo de Óptica Aplicada, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, CP 533, 79804-970 Dourados, MS, Brazil
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- Grupo de Óptica Aplicada, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados, CP 533, 79804-970 Dourados, MS, Brazil
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- Grupo de Espectroscopia Óptica e Fototérmica, Universidade Estadual do Mato Grosso do Sul, CP 523, 79804-970 Dourados, MS, Brazil
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- Grupo de Espectroscopia Óptica e Fototérmica, Universidade Estadual do Mato Grosso do Sul, CP 523, 79804-970 Dourados, MS, Brazil.
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- Centro de Tecnologias Estratégicas do Nordeste - CETENE, Recife, PE, Brazil..
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- Grupo de Espectroscopia e Bioinformática Aplicados a Biodiversidade e a Saúde, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, CP 549, 79070-900 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Grupo de Espectroscopia e Bioinformática Aplicados a Biodiversidade e a Saúde, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, CP 549, 79070-900 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Grupo de Óptica e Fotônica, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, CP 549, 790070-900 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Grupo de Óptica e Fotônica, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, CP 549, 790070-900 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.
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- Grupo de Óptica e Fotônica, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, CP 549, 790070-900 Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.
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The Effects of Copper and Silver Nanoparticles on Container-Grown Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur L.) Seedlings. FORESTS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/f10030269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Metal nanoparticles (NPs) are finding ever-wider applications in plant production (agricultural and forestry-related) as fertilisers, pesticides and growth stimulators. This makes it essential to examine their impact on a variety of plants, including trees. In the study detailed here, we investigated the effects of nanoparticles of silver and copper (i.e., AgNPs and CuNPs) on growth, and chlorophyll fluorescence, in the seedlings of Scots pine and pedunculate oak. We also compared the ultrastructure of needles, leaves, shoots and roots of treated and untreated plants, under transmission electron microscopy. Seedlings were grown in containers in a peat substrate, prior to the foliar application of NPs four times in the course of the growing season, at the four concentrations of 0, 5, 25 and 50 ppm. We were able to detect species-specific activity of the two types of NP. Among seedling pines, the impact of both types of NP at the concentrations supplied limited growth slightly. In contrast, no such effect was observed for the oaks grown in the trial. Equally, it was not possible to find ultrastructural changes in stems and roots associated with the applications of NPs. Cell organelles apparently sensitive to the action of both NPs (albeit only at the highest applied concentration of 50 ppm) were chloroplasts. The CuNP-treated oaks contained large plastoglobules, whereas those dosed with AgNP contained large starch granules. The NP-treated pines likewise exhibited large numbers of plastoglobules, while the chloroplasts of NP-treated plants in general presented shapes that changed from lenticular to round. In addition, large osmophilic globules were present in the cytoplasm. Reference to maximum quantum yields from photosystem II (Fv/Fm)—on the basis of chlorophyll a fluorescence measurements—revealed a slight debilitation of oak seedlings following the application of both kinds of NP at higher concentrations. In contrast, in pines, this variable revealed no influence of AgNPs, as well as a favourable effect due to the CuNPs applied at a concentration of 5 ppm. Our research also showed that any toxic impact on pine or oak seedlings due to the NPs was limited and only present with higher concentrations.
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Jhanzab HM, Razzaq A, Bibi Y, Yasmeen F, Yamaguchi H, Hitachi K, Tsuchida K, Komatsu S. Proteomic Analysis of the Effect of Inorganic and Organic Chemicals on Silver Nanoparticles in Wheat. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E825. [PMID: 30769865 PMCID: PMC6412406 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20040825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Production and utilization of nanoparticles (NPs) are increasing due to their positive and stimulating effects on biological systems. Silver (Ag) NPs improve seed germination, photosynthetic efficiency, plant growth, and antimicrobial activities. In this study, the effects of chemo-blended Ag NPs on wheat were investigated using the gel-free/label-free proteomic technique. Morphological analysis revealed that chemo-blended Ag NPs resulted in the increase of shoot length, shoot fresh weight, root length, and root fresh weight. Proteomic analysis indicated that proteins related to photosynthesis and protein synthesis were increased, while glycolysis, signaling, and cell wall related proteins were decreased. Proteins related to redox and mitochondrial electron transport chain were also decreased. Glycolysis associated proteins such as glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase increased as well as decreased, while phosphoenol pyruvate carboxylase was decreased. Antioxidant enzyme activities such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, and peroxidase were promoted in response to the chemo-blended Ag NPs. These results suggested that chemo-blended Ag NPs promoted plant growth and development through regulation of energy metabolism by suppression of glycolysis. Number of grains/spike, 100-grains weight, and yield of wheat were stimulated with chemo-blended Ag NPs. Morphological study of next generational wheat plants depicted normal growth, and no toxic effects were observed. Therefore, morphological, proteomic, yield, and next generation results revealed that chemo-blended Ag NPs may promote plant growth and development through alteration in plant metabolism.
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- Hafiz Muhammad Jhanzab
- Faculty of Life and Environmental and Information Sciences, Fukui University of Technology, Fukui 910-8505, Japan.
- Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan.
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- Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Women University, Swabi 23340, Pakistan.
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- Institute for Comprehensive Medical Science, Fujita Health University, Toyoake 470-1192, Japan.
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- Institute for Comprehensive Medical Science, Fujita Health University, Toyoake 470-1192, Japan.
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- Institute for Comprehensive Medical Science, Fujita Health University, Toyoake 470-1192, Japan.
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- Faculty of Life and Environmental and Information Sciences, Fukui University of Technology, Fukui 910-8505, Japan.
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Budhani S, Egboluche NP, Arslan Z, Yu H, Deng H. Phytotoxic effect of silver nanoparticles on seed germination and growth of terrestrial plants. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART C, ENVIRONMENTAL CARCINOGENESIS & ECOTOXICOLOGY REVIEWS 2019; 37:330-355. [PMID: 31661365 PMCID: PMC7773158 DOI: 10.1080/10590501.2019.1676600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) exhibit size and concentration dependent toxicity to terrestrial plants, especially crops. AgNP exposure could decrease seed germination, inhibit seedling growth, affect mass and length of roots and shoots. The phytotoxic pathway has been partly understood. Silver (as element, ion or AgNP) accumulates in roots/leaves and triggers the defense mechanism at cellular and tissue levels, which alters metabolism, antioxidant activities and related proteomic expression. Botanical changes (either increase or decrease) in response to AgNP exposure include reactive oxygen species generation, superoxide dismutase activities, H2O2 level, total chlorophyll, proline, carotenoid, ascorbate and glutathione contents, etc. Such processes lead to abnormal morphological changes, suppression of photosynthesis and/or transpiration, and other symptoms. Although neutral or beneficial effects are also reported depending on plant species, adverse effects dominate in majority of the studies. More in depth research is needed to confidently draw any conclusions and to guide legislation and regulations.
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- Shruti Budhani
- Department of Chemistry, School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Štefanić PP, Cvjetko P, Biba R, Domijan AM, Letofsky-Papst I, Tkalec M, Šikić S, Cindrić M, Balen B. Physiological, ultrastructural and proteomic responses of tobacco seedlings exposed to silver nanoparticles and silver nitrate. CHEMOSPHERE 2018; 209:640-653. [PMID: 29958162 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.06.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Since silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are a dominant nanomaterial in consumer products, there is growing concern about their impact on the environment. Although numerous studies on the effects of AgNPs on living organisms have been conducted, the interaction of AgNPs with plants has not been fully clarified. To reveal the plant mechanisms activated after exposure to AgNPs and to differentiate between effects specific to nanoparticles and ionic silver, we investigated the physiological, ultrastructural and proteomic changes in seedlings of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) exposed to commercial AgNPs and ionic silver (AgNO3) from the seed stage. A higher Ag content was measured in seedlings exposed to AgNPs than in those exposed to the same concentration of AgNO3. However, the results on oxidative stress parameters obtained revealed that, in general, higher toxicity was recorded in AgNO3-treated seedlings than in those exposed to nanosilver. Ultrastructural analysis of root cells confirmed the presence of silver in the form of nanoparticles, which may explain the lower toxicity of AgNPs. However, the ultrastructural changes of chloroplasts as well as proteomic study showed that both AgNPs and AgNO3 can affect photosynthesis. Moreover, the majority of the proteins involved in the primary metabolism were up-regulated after both types of treatments, indicating that enhanced energy production, which can be used to reinforce defensive mechanisms, enables plants to cope with silver-induced toxicity.
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- Petra Peharec Štefanić
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Ante Kovačića 1, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute of Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis (FELMI), Graz University of Technology, Graz Centre for Electron Microscopy (ZFE), Austrian Cooperative Research (ACR), Steyrergasse 17, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Ecology, Andrija Štampar Teaching Institute of Public Health, Mirogojska cesta 16, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, POB 1016, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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Gupta SD, Agarwal A, Pradhan S. Phytostimulatory effect of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on rice seedling growth: An insight from antioxidative enzyme activities and gene expression patterns. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 161:624-633. [PMID: 29933132 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/09/2018] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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The knowledge on the mode of action, biocompatibility and ecological tolerance of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is gradually accumulating over the years with contradictory findings. Most of the studies indicated the toxic impact of AgNPs on plant growth and development, where induction of oxidative stress was considered to be one of the causal factors. The present study demonstrates the phytostimulatory effect of bio-synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) during seed germination and seedling growth of rice (Oryza sativa L., cv. Swarna) under in vitro condition. All the tested concentrations of AgNPs (10, 20, 40 ppm) promote both the shoot and root growth which was evident from the increased length and biomass of the seedlings. Exposure to AgNPs also significantly increased the chlorophyll a and carotenoid contents. The content and the pattern of distribution of phenolic metabolites among the different treatments are indicative of non-toxic impact of AgNP mimicking mild or no stress to the seedlings. Growth stimulation of rice seedlings by AgNPs was further supported by a low level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) concomitant with decreased amount of lipid peroxidation and H2O2 content, compared to control. In order to unravel the stimulatory impact of AgNPs on rice seedling growth, the present study also describes the AgNPs induced changes in antioxidative enzyme activity and related gene expression levels. Elevated levels of catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and glutathione reductase (GR) activities were recorded in all the AgNPs treated seedlings with improved growth. The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) was not significantly altered at low concentration of AgNPs. It appears that enzymes of ascorbate cycle, APX and GR are more active in ensuring protection against oxidative damage than SOD. There was significant up-regulation of CAT and APX gene expressions in seedlings exposed to AgNPs, whereas the expression level of CuZnSOD gene was decreased gradually with an increase in the concentration of AgNPs. The antioxidant enzyme activities and gene expression patterns coupled with the levels of H2O2 and lipid peroxidation indicates that the efficiency of redox reactions was increased in the presence of AgNPs and that accelerates the seedling growth.
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- S Dutta Gupta
- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Advanced Laboratory for Plant Genetic Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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Wang C, Jiang K, Wu B, Zhou J, Lv Y. Silver nanoparticles with different particle sizes enhance the allelopathic effects of Canada goldenrod on the seed germination and seedling development of lettuce. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2018; 27:1116-1125. [PMID: 30083995 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-018-1966-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Allelopathic effects on the seed germination and seedling development of co-occurring native plant species (natives hereafter) are regarded as an important driver facilitating invasion of many invasive plant species (invaders hereafter). The release of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) into the environment may affect the allelopathic effects of the invaders on the seed germination and seedling development of natives. This study aims to assess the allelopathic effects (using leaf extracts) of Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis L.) on the seed germination and seedling development of native lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) treated with AgNPs with different particle sizes. Canada goldenrod leaf extracts with high concentration exhibit stronger allelopathic effects on the seedling height and root length of lettuce than those treated with low concentration. AgNPs of all particle sizes significantly decreased seed germination and seedling development indices of lettuce. AgNPs with larger particle sizes exerted stronger toxicity on leaf length and width of lettuce than those with smaller particle sizes. Thus, nanoparticles with larger particle sizes might mediate the production of increased sizes of cell wall pore size and large absorption of such substances by plant roots can be harmful. AgNPs significantly enhanced the allelopathic effects of Canada goldenrod on the seed germination and seedling development of lettuce. Small particle size AgNPs may play a more essential role in the enhanced allelopathic effects of low concentrations of Canada goldenrod leaf extracts; however, large particle size AgNPs may play a more important role in the enhanced allelopathic effects of high concentrations of Canada goldenrod leaf extracts.
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- Congyan Wang
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Academy of Environmental Health and Ecological Security & School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Academy of Environmental Health and Ecological Security & School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Academy of Environmental Health and Ecological Security & School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Academy of Environmental Health and Ecological Security & School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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Cytotoxic, Genotoxic, and Polymorphism Effects on Vanilla planifolia Jacks ex Andrews after Long-Term Exposure to Argovit ® Silver Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS 2018; 8:nano8100754. [PMID: 30257465 PMCID: PMC6215222 DOI: 10.3390/nano8100754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Worldwide demands of Vanilla planifolia lead to finding new options to produce large-scale and contaminant-free crops. Particularly, the Mexican Government has classified Vanilla planifolia at risk and it subject to protection programs since wild species are in danger of extinction and no more than 30 clones have been found. Nanotechnology could help to solve both demands and genetic variability, but toxicological concerns must be solved. In this work, we present the first study of the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects promoted by AgNPs in Vanilla planifolia plantlets after a very long exposure time of six weeks. Our results show that Vanilla planifolia plantlets growth with doses of 25 and 50 mg/L is favored with a small decrease in the mitotic index. A dose-dependency in the frequency of cells with chromosomal aberrations and micronuclei was found. However, genotoxic effects could be considered as minimum due to with the highest concentration employed (200 mg/L), the total percentage of chromatic aberrations is lower than 5% with only three micronuclei in 3000 cells, despite the long-time exposure to AgNP. Therefore, 25 and 50 mg/L (1.5 and 3 mg/L of metallic silver) were identified as safe concentrations for Vanilla planifolia growth on in vitro conditions. Exposure of plantlets to AgNPs increase the polymorphism registered by inter-simple sequence repeat method (ISSR), which could be useful to promote the genetic variability of this species.
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Sable SV, Ranade S, Joshi S. Role of AgNPs in the enhancement of seed germination and its effect on plumule and radicle length of Pennisetum glaucum. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:922-926. [PMID: 30247131 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The authors have investigated beneficial effects of 1 mM of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on agriculturally important plant Pennisetum glaucum (Bajara). The extracellular AgNPs were synthesised using Bacillus subtilis spizizenni and characterised using ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Optical absorption spectrum showed characteristic peak of AgNPs at 423 nm. FT-IR analysis of AgNPs showed peak at 3435 cm-1, which indicates the presence of N-H group (primary, secondary amines and amides) on the surface of AgNPs. TEM studies indicate that synthesised AgNPs have average size of ∼2 nm. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy showed strong signal of Ag at 3 keV. Treatment of 1 mM AgNPs to the bajara seeds was found to be sufficient for excellent germination of seeds within 3 days. There was also significant increase in radicle and plumule length as compared with control bajara seeds according to statistical analysis by one-way analysis of variance, followed by Tukey's test. The percentage of AgNPs detected in root samples was 0.003% (by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy), which is negligible. There is still need to study the bioavailability and the type of interaction of AgNPs with plants, necessary for application in agriculture.
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- Shital Vishnu Sable
- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007, India
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Mehmood A. Brief overview of the application of silver nanoparticles to improve growth of crop plants. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:701-705. [PMID: 30104441 PMCID: PMC8676502 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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With the advancement in nanotechnology, nanoparticles are reported to have applications in various fields. Their positive role in the environment, especially in plant ecosystem, is extensively studied nowadays. Among the metal nanoparticles, the silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are receiving special attention because of their ability to increase the growth and yield in many crops. Although many studies are found containing toxic effects of AgNPs the perspective of the present review is to collect the information about their positive role in growth and yield enhancement of crops. During this brief overview, many important crop plants are found to have a positive response towards the application of AgNPs. The appropriate elucidation of physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanism of nanoparticles in plant leads to better plant growth and development. It is concluded from this review that cautious and sensible use of nanotechnology can warrant food security through boosting agricultural production.
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- Ansar Mehmood
- Department of Botany, University of Poonch, Rawalakot 12350, Pakistan.
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Prasad A, Astete CE, Bodoki AE, Windham M, Bodoki E, Sabliov CM. Zein Nanoparticles Uptake and Translocation in Hydroponically Grown Sugar Cane Plants. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2018; 66:6544-6551. [PMID: 28767239 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b02487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The main objective of this study was to investigate the uptake and translocation of positively charged zein nanoparticles (ZNPs) in hydroponically grown sugar cane plants. Fluorescent ZNPs (spherical and measuring an average diameter 135 ± 3 nm) were synthesized by emulsion-diffusion method from FITC-tagged zein. Fluorescent measurement following digestion of plant tissue indicated that sugar cane roots had a significant adhesion of ZNPs, 342.5 ± 24.2 μg NPs/mg of dry matter, while sugar cane leaves contained a very limited amount, 12.9 ± 1.2 μg NPs/mg dry matter for high dose(1.75 mg/ml) after 12 h. Confocal microscopy studies confirmed presence of fluorescent ZNPs in the epidermis and endodermis of the root system. Given their ability to adhere to roots for extended periods of time, ZNPs are proposed as effective delivery systems for agrochemicals to sugar cane plants, but more studies are needed to identify effect of nanoparticle exposure to health of the plant.
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- Alisha Prasad
- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering , Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College and LSU AgCenter , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70803 , United States
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering , Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College and LSU AgCenter , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70803 , United States
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- General and Inorganic Chemistry Department , Faculty of Pharmacy, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy , 12, Ion Creanga Street , 400010 , Cluj-Napoca , Romania
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering , Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College and LSU AgCenter , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70803 , United States
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- Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy , "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy , 4, Louis Pasteur Street , 400349 , Cluj-Napoca , Romania
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering , Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College and LSU AgCenter , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 70803 , United States
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Ruotolo R, Maestri E, Pagano L, Marmiroli M, White JC, Marmiroli N. Plant Response to Metal-Containing Engineered Nanomaterials: An Omics-Based Perspective. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:2451-2467. [PMID: 29377685 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b04121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The increasing use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) raises questions regarding their environmental impact. Improving the level of understanding of the genetic and molecular basis of the response to ENM exposure in biota is necessary to accurately assess the true risk to sensitive receptors. The aim of this Review is to compare the plant response to several metal-based ENMs widely used, such as quantum dots, metal oxides, and silver nanoparticles (NPs), integrating available "omics" data (transcriptomics, miRNAs, and proteomics). Although there is evidence that ENMs can release their metal components into the environment, the mechanistic basis of both ENM toxicity and tolerance is often distinct from that of metal ions and bulk materials. We show that the mechanisms of plant defense against ENM stress include the modification of root architecture, involvement of specific phytohormone signaling pathways, and activation of antioxidant mechanisms. A critical meta-analysis allowed us to identify relevant genes, miRNAs, and proteins involved in the response to ENMs and will further allow a mechanistic understanding of plant-ENM interactions.
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- Interdepartmental Centre for Food Safety, Technologies and Innovation for Agri-food (SITEIA.PARMA) , Parma 43124 , Italy
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry , The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) , New Haven , Connecticut 06504 , United States
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- Interdepartmental Centre for Food Safety, Technologies and Innovation for Agri-food (SITEIA.PARMA) , Parma 43124 , Italy
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Pardha-Saradhi P, Shabnam N, Sharmila P, Ganguli AK, Kim H. Differential sensitivity of light-harnessing photosynthetic events in wheat and sunflower to exogenously applied ionic and nanoparticulate silver. CHEMOSPHERE 2018; 194:340-351. [PMID: 29220750 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.11.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2017] [Revised: 11/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/22/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Potential impacts of inevitable leaks of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) into environment on human beings need attention. Owing to the vitality of photosynthesis in maintaining life and ecosystem functioning, impacts of exogenously applied nanoparticulate and Ag+ on photosystem (PS)II function, which governs overall photosynthesis, in wheat and sunflower were evaluated. PSII efficiency and related Chl a fluorescence kinetics of these two plants remained unaffected by AgNPs. However, Ag+ caused a significant decline in the PSII activity and related fluorescence steps in wheat, but not in sunflower. Electron flow between QA and PQ pool was found most sensitive to Ag+. Number of active reaction centers, electron transport, trapping of absorbed light for photochemistry, and performance index declined, while dissipation of absorbed light energy as heat significantly increased in wheat exposed to Ag+. Total antioxidant activity in sunflower was least affected by both Ag and AgNPs. In contrast, in the case of wheat, the antioxidant activity was declined by Ag+ but not by AgNPs. Further, the amount of silver absorbed by plants exposed to Ag+ was higher than that absorbed by plants exposed to AgNPs. While wheat retained majority of Ag in its roots, sunflower showed major Ag accumulation in stem. Photosynthetic events in sunflower, unlike wheat, were least affected as no detectable Ag levels was recorded in their leaves. Our findings revealed that AgNPs seemed non/less-toxic to light harnessing photosynthetic machinery of wheat, compared to Ag+. Photosynthetic events in sunflower were not affected by Ag+, either, as its translocation to leaves was restricted.
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- P Pardha-Saradhi
- Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, 110016, India; Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, Habitat Centre, Phase-X, Sector-64, Mohali, 160062, Punjab, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, South Korea.
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Cvjetko P, Zovko M, Štefanić PP, Biba R, Tkalec M, Domijan AM, Vrček IV, Letofsky-Papst I, Šikić S, Balen B. Phytotoxic effects of silver nanoparticles in tobacco plants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:5590-5602. [PMID: 29222658 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0928-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 12/03/2017] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The small size of nanoparticles (NPs), with dimensions between 1 and 100 nm, results in unique chemical and physical characteristics, which is why they are implemented in various consumer products. Therefore, an important concern is the potential detrimental impact of NPs on the environment. As plants are a vital part of ecosystem, investigation of the phytotoxic effects of NPs is particularly interesting. This study investigated the potential phytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) plants and compared it with the effects of the same AgNO3 concentrations. Accumulation of silver in roots and leaves was equally efficient after both AgNP and AgNO3 treatment, with predominant Ag levels found in the roots. Exposure to AgNPs did not result in elevated values of oxidative stress parameters either in roots or in leaves, while AgNO3 induced oxidative stress in both plant tissues. In the presence of both AgNPs and AgNO3, root meristem cells became highly vacuolated, which indicates that vacuoles might be the primary storage target for accumulated Ag. Direct AgNP uptake by root cells was confirmed. Leaf ultrastructural studies revealed changes mainly in the size of chloroplasts of AgNP-treated and AgNO3-treated plants. All of these findings indicate that nano form of silver is less toxic to tobacco plants than silver ions.
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- Petra Cvjetko
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
- Environmental Documents Department, Croatian Agency for the Environment and Nature, Radnička cesta 80, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Ante Kovačića 1, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska cesta 2, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute of Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis (FELMI), Graz Centre for Electron Microscopy (ZFE), Austrian Cooperative Research (ACR), Graz University of Technology, Steyrergasse 17, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Ecology, Institute of Public Health "Dr. Andrija Štampar", Mirogojska cesta 16, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000, Zagreb, Croatia.
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Effects of silver nanocolloids on plant complex type N-glycans in Oryza sativa roots. Sci Rep 2018; 8:1000. [PMID: 29343819 PMCID: PMC5772479 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-19474-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Silver nanomaterials have been mainly developed as antibacterial healthcare products worldwide, because of their antibacterial activity. However, there is little data regarding the potential risks and effects of large amounts of silver nanomaterials on plants. In contrast, N-glycans play important roles in various biological phenomena, and their structures and expressions are sensitive to ambient environmental changes. Therefore, to assesse the effects of silver nanomaterials, we focused on the correlation between N-glycans and the effects of silver nanomaterials in plants and analyzed N-glycan structures in Oryza sativa seedlings exposed to silver nanocolloids (SNCs). The phenotype analysis showed that the shoot was not affected by any SNC concentrations, whereas the high SNC exposed root was seriously damaged. Therefore, we performed comparative N-glycan analysis of roots. As a result, five of total N-glycans were significantly increased in SNC exposed roots, of which one was a free-N-glycan with one beta-N-acetylglucosamine residue at the reducing end. Our results suggest that the transition of plant complex type N-glycans, including free-N-glycans, was caused by abnormalities in O. sativa development, and free-N-glycan itself has an important role in plant development. This study originally adapted glycome transition analysis to environmental toxicology and proposed a new category called “Environmental glycobiology”.
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Positive Impacts of Nanoparticles in Plant Resistance against Different Stimuli. NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE LIFE SCIENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-91161-8_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Integrating cell biology and proteomic approaches in plants. J Proteomics 2017; 169:165-175. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2017.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Revised: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 04/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Pradhan S, Mailapalli DR. Interaction of Engineered Nanoparticles with the Agri-environment. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2017; 65:8279-8294. [PMID: 28876911 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b02528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Nanoparticles with their unique surface properties can modulate the physiological, biochemical, and physicochemical pathways, such as photosynthesis, respiration, nitrogen metabolism, and solute transport. In this context, researchers have developed a wide range of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) for the improvement of growth and productivity by modulating the metabolic pathways in plants. This class of tailor-made materials can potentially lead to the development of a new group of agrochemical nanofertilizers. However, there are reports that engineered nanomaterials could impart phytotoxicity to edible and medicinal plants. On the contrary, there is a series of ENMs that might be detrimental when applied directly and/or indirectly to the plants. These particles can sometimes readily aggregate and dissolute in the immediate vicinity; the free ions released from the nanomatrix can cause serious tissue injury and membrane dysfunction to the plant cell through oxidative stress. On that note, thorough studies on uptake, translocation, internalization, and nutritional quality assessment must be carried out to understand ENM-plant interactions. This review critically discusses the possible beneficial or adverse aftereffect of nanofertilizers in the immediate environment to interrelate the impacts of ENMs on the crop health and food security management.
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- Saheli Pradhan
- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur , Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
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- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur , Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
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Duran NM, Savassa SM, Lima RGD, de Almeida E, Linhares FS, van Gestel CAM, Pereira de Carvalho HW. X-ray Spectroscopy Uncovering the Effects of Cu Based Nanoparticle Concentration and Structure on Phaseolus vulgaris Germination and Seedling Development. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2017; 65:7874-7884. [PMID: 28817280 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b03014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Nanoparticles properties such as solubility, tunable surface charges, and singular reactivity might be explored to improve the performance of fertilizers. Nevertheless, these unique properties may also bring risks to the environment since the fate of nanoparticles is poorly understood. This study investigated the impact of a range of CuO nanoparticles sizes and concentrations on the germination and seedling development of Phaseolus vulgaris L. Nanoparticles did not affect seed germination, but seedling weight gain was promoted by 100 mg Cu L-1 and inhibited by 1 000 mg Cu L-1 of 25 nm CuO and CuSO4. Most of the Cu taken up remained in the seed coat with Cu hotspots in the hilum. X-ray absorption spectroscopy unraveled that most of the Cu remained in its pristine form. The higher surface reactivity of the 25 nm CuO nanoparticles might be responsible for its deleterious effects. The present study therefore highlights the importance of the nanoparticle structure for its physiological impacts.
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- Nádia M Duran
- Laboratory of Nuclear Instrumentation (LIN), Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP) , Piracicaba, São Paulo 13416000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nuclear Instrumentation (LIN), Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP) , Piracicaba, São Paulo 13416000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nuclear Instrumentation (LIN), Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP) , Piracicaba, São Paulo 13416000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nuclear Instrumentation (LIN), Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP) , Piracicaba, São Paulo 13416000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Plant Development and Structure (LaBDEV), Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP) , Piracicaba, São Paulo 13416-000, Brazil
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- Department of Ecological Science, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit , De Boelelaan 1085, 1081HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Nuclear Instrumentation (LIN), Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP) , Piracicaba, São Paulo 13416000, Brazil
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Prasad R, Bhattacharyya A, Nguyen QD. Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture: Recent Developments, Challenges, and Perspectives. Front Microbiol 2017; 8:1014. [PMID: 28676790 PMCID: PMC5476687 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.01014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 312] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology monitors a leading agricultural controlling process, especially by its miniature dimension. Additionally, many potential benefits such as enhancement of food quality and safety, reduction of agricultural inputs, enrichment of absorbing nanoscale nutrients from the soil, etc. allow the application of nanotechnology to be resonant encumbrance. Agriculture, food, and natural resources are a part of those challenges like sustainability, susceptibility, human health, and healthy life. The ambition of nanomaterials in agriculture is to reduce the amount of spread chemicals, minimize nutrient losses in fertilization and increased yield through pest and nutrient management. Nanotechnology has the prospective to improve the agriculture and food industry with novel nanotools for the controlling of rapid disease diagnostic, enhancing the capacity of plants to absorb nutrients among others. The significant interests of using nanotechnology in agriculture includes specific applications like nanofertilizers and nanopesticides to trail products and nutrients levels to increase the productivity without decontamination of soils, waters, and protection against several insect pest and microbial diseases. Nanotechnology may act as sensors for monitoring soil quality of agricultural field and thus it maintain the health of agricultural plants. This review covers the current challenges of sustainability, food security and climate change that are exploring by the researchers in the area of nanotechnology in the improvement of agriculture.
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- Ram Prasad
- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity UniversityNoida, India
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- Department of Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vigyan KendraBengaluru, India
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- Research Centre of Bioengineering and Process Engineering, Faculty of Food Science, Szent István UniversityBudapest, Hungary
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Cvjetko P, Milošić A, Domijan AM, Vinković Vrček I, Tolić S, Peharec Štefanić P, Letofsky-Papst I, Tkalec M, Balen B. Toxicity of silver ions and differently coated silver nanoparticles in Allium cepa roots. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2017; 137:18-28. [PMID: 27894021 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2016.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Revised: 11/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/18/2016] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are the dominating nanomaterial in consumer products due to their well-known antibacterial and antifungal properties. To enhance their properties, different surface coatings may be used, which affect physico-chemical properties of AgNPs. Due to their wide application, there has been concern about possible environmental and health consequences. Since plants play a significant role in accumulation and biodistribution of many environmentally released substances, they are also very likely to be influenced by AgNPs. In this study we investigated the toxicity of AgNO3 and three types of laboratory-synthesized AgNPs with different surface coatings [citrate, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB)] on Allium cepa roots. Ionic form of Ag was confirmed to be more toxic than any of the AgNPs applied. All tested AgNPs caused oxidative stress and exhibited toxicity only when applied in higher concentrations. The highest toxicity was recorded for AgNPs-CTAB, which resulted with increased Ag uptake in the roots, consequently leading to strong reduction of the root growth and oxidative damage. The weakest impact was found for AgNPs-citrate, much bigger, negatively charged NPs, which also aggregated to larger particles. Therefore, we can conclude that the toxicity of AgNPs is directly correlated with their size, overall surface charge and/or surface coating.
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- Petra Cvjetko
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Ul. Ante Kovačića 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Ksaverska cesta 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Ecology, Institute of Public Health ''Dr. Andrija Štampar'', Mirogojska cesta 16, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute of Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis (FELMI), Graz University of Technology, Graz Centre for Electron Microscopy (ZFE), Austrian Cooperative Research (ACR), Steyrergasse 17, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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Tripathi DK, Tripathi A, Shweta, Singh S, Singh Y, Vishwakarma K, Yadav G, Sharma S, Singh VK, Mishra RK, Upadhyay RG, Dubey NK, Lee Y, Chauhan DK. Uptake, Accumulation and Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticle in Autotrophic Plants, and Heterotrophic Microbes: A Concentric Review. Front Microbiol 2017; 8:07. [PMID: 28184215 PMCID: PMC5266687 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology is a cutting-edge field of science with the potential to revolutionize today's technological advances including industrial applications. It is being utilized for the welfare of mankind; but at the same time, the unprecedented use and uncontrolled release of nanomaterials into the environment poses enormous threat to living organisms. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are used in several industries and its continuous release may hamper many physiological and biochemical processes in the living organisms including autotrophs and heterotrophs. The present review gives a concentric know-how of the effects of AgNPs on the lower and higher autotrophic plants as well as on heterotrophic microbes so as to have better understanding of the differences in effects among these two groups. It also focuses on the mechanism of uptake, translocation, accumulation in the plants and microbes, and resulting toxicity as well as tolerance mechanisms by which these microorganisms are able to survive and reduce the effects of AgNPs. This review differentiates the impact of silver nanoparticles at various levels between autotrophs and heterotrophs and signifies the prevailing tolerance mechanisms. With this background, a comprehensive idea can be made with respect to the influence of AgNPs on lower and higher autotrophic plants together with heterotrophic microbes and new insights can be generated for the researchers to understand the toxicity and tolerance mechanisms of AgNPs in plants and microbes.
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- Durgesh K. Tripathi
- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, India
- Center for Medical Diagnostic and Research, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology AllahabadAllahabad, India
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- D. D. Pant Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of AllahabadAllahabad, India
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- D. D. Pant Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of AllahabadAllahabad, India
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- D. D. Pant Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of AllahabadAllahabad, India
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- D. D. Pant Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of AllahabadAllahabad, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology AllahabadAllahabad, India
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- Center for Medical Diagnostic and Research, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology AllahabadAllahabad, India
- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology AllahabadAllahabad, India
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- Center for Medical Diagnostic and Research, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology AllahabadAllahabad, India
- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology AllahabadAllahabad, India
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- Department of Physics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi UniversityKatra, India
- Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryBerkeley, CA, USA
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- Center for Medical Diagnostic and Research, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology AllahabadAllahabad, India
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- Veer Chand Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and ForestryTehri Garhwal, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Mokpo National UniversityMokpo, South Korea
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- D. D. Pant Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of AllahabadAllahabad, India
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Rizwan M, Ali S, Qayyum MF, Ok YS, Adrees M, Ibrahim M, Zia-Ur-Rehman M, Farid M, Abbas F. Effect of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles on growth and physiology of globally important food crops: A critical review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2017; 322:2-16. [PMID: 27267650 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2016.05.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 220] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2015] [Revised: 05/12/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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The concentrations of engineered metal and metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have increased in the environment due to increasing demand of NPs based products. This is causing a major concern for sustainable agriculture. This review presents the effects of NPs on agricultural crops at biochemical, physiological and molecular levels. Numerous studies showed that metal and metal oxide NPs affected the growth, yield and quality of important agricultural crops. The NPs altered mineral nutrition, photosynthesis and caused oxidative stress and induced genotoxicity in crops. The activities of antioxidant enzymes increased at low NPs toxicity while decreased at higher NPs toxicity in crops. Due to exposure of crop plants to NPs, the concentration of NPs increased in different plant parts including fruits and grains which could transfer to the food chain and pose a threat to human health. In conclusion, most of the NPs have both positive and negative effects on crops at physiological, morphological, biochemical and molecular levels. The effects of NPs on crop plants vary greatly with plant species, growth stages, growth conditions, method, dose, and duration of NPs exposure along with other factors. Further research orientation is also discussed in this review article.
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- Muhammad Rizwan
- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Allama, Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Allama, Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
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- Korea Biochar Research Centre and Department of Biological Environment, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Allama, Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Allama, Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Allama, Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Mishra S, Keswani C, Abhilash PC, Fraceto LF, Singh HB. Integrated Approach of Agri-nanotechnology: Challenges and Future Trends. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2017; 8:471. [PMID: 28421100 PMCID: PMC5378785 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2017.00471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2017] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Nanotechnology representing a new frontier in modern agriculture is anticipated to become a major thrust in near future by offering potential applications. This integrating approach, i.e., agri-nanotechnology has great potential to cope with global challenges of food production/security, sustainability and climate change. However, despite the potential benefits of nanotechnology in agriculture so far, their relevance has not reached up to the field conditions. The elevating concerns about fate, transport, bioavailability, nanoparticles toxicity and inappropriateness of regulatory framework limit the complete acceptance and inclination to adopt nanotechnologies in agricultural sector. Moreover, the current research trends lack realistic approach that fail to attain comprehensive knowledge of risk assessment factors and further toxicity of nanoparticles toward agroecosystem components viz. plant, soil, soil microbiomes after their release into the environment. Hence in the present review we attempt to suggest certain key points to be addressed in the current and future agri-nanotechnology researches on the basis of recognized knowledge gaps with strong recommendation of incorporating biosynthesized nanoparticles to carry out analogous functions. In this perspective, the major points are as follows: (i) Mitigating risk assessment factors (responsible for fate, transport, behavior, bioavailability and toxicity) for alleviating the subsequent toxicity of nanoparticles. (ii) Optimizing permissible level of nanoparticles dose within the safety limits by performing dose dependent studies. (iii) Adopting realistic approach by designing the experiments in natural habitat and avoiding in vitro assays for accurate interpretation. (iv) Most importantly, translating environmental friendly and non-toxic biosynthesized nanoparticles from laboratory to field conditions for agricultural benefits.
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- Sandhya Mishra
- Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, India
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- Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, India
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, India
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- Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba, São Paulo State UniversitySão Paulo, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Harikesh Bahadur Singh, Leonardo F. Fraceto,
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- Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, India
- *Correspondence: Harikesh Bahadur Singh, Leonardo F. Fraceto,
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ÇEKİÇ FÖ, EKİNCİ S, İNAL MS, ÜNAL D. Silver nanoparticles induced genotoxicity and oxidative stress in tomato plants. Turk J Biol 2017. [DOI: 10.3906/biy-1608-36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Hatami M, Kariman K, Ghorbanpour M. Engineered nanomaterial-mediated changes in the metabolism of terrestrial plants. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2016; 571:275-291. [PMID: 27485129 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.07.184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2016] [Revised: 07/24/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) possess remarkable physicochemical characteristics suitable for different applications in medicine, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, energy, cosmetics and electronics. Because of their ultrafine size and high surface reactivity, ENMs can enter plant cells and interact with intracellular structures and metabolic pathways which may produce toxicity or promote plant growth and development by diverse mechanisms. Depending on their type and concentration, ENMs can have positive or negative effects on photosynthesis, photochemical fluorescence and quantum yield as well as photosynthetic pigments status of the plants. Some studies have shown that ENMs can improve photosynthetic efficiency via increasing chlorophyll content and light absorption and also broadening the spectrum of captured light, suggesting that photosynthesis can be nano-engineered for harnessing more solar energy. Both up- and down-regulation of primary metabolites such as proteins and carbohydrates have been observed following exposure of plants to various ENMs. The potential capacity of ENMs for changing the rate of primary metabolites lies in their close relationship with activation and biosynthesis of the key enzymes. Several classes of secondary metabolites such as phenolics, flavonoids, and alkaloids have been shown to be induced (mostly accompanied by stress-related factors) in plants exposed to different ENMs, highlighting their great potential as elicitors to enhance both quantity and quality of biologically active secondary metabolites. Considering reports on both positive and negative effects of ENMs on plant metabolism, in-depth studies are warranted to figure out the most appropriate ENMs (type, size and optimal concentration) in order to achieve the desirable effect on specific metabolites in a given plant species. In this review, we summarize the studies performed on the impacts of ENMs on biosynthesis of plant primary and secondary metabolites and mention the research gaps that currently exist in this field.
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- Mehrnaz Hatami
- Department of Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arak University, 38156-8-8349 Arak, Iran.
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- School of Earth and Environment M004, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
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- Department of Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arak University, 38156-8-8349 Arak, Iran.
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Reddy PVL, Hernandez-Viezcas JA, Peralta-Videa JR, Gardea-Torresdey JL. Lessons learned: Are engineered nanomaterials toxic to terrestrial plants? THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2016; 568:470-479. [PMID: 27314900 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Revised: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 06/07/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The expansion of nanotechnology and its ubiquitous applications has fostered unavoidable interaction between engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) and plants. Recent research has shown ambiguous results with regard to the impact of ENMs in plants. On one hand, there are reports that show hazardous effects, while on the other hand, some reports highlight positive effects. This uncertainty whether the ENMs are primarily hazardous or whether they have a potential for propitious impact on plants, has raised questions in the scientific community. In this review, we tried to demystify this ambiguity by citing various exposure studies of different ENMs (nano-Ag, nano-Au, nano-Si, nano-CeO2, nano-TiO2, nano-CuO, nano-ZnO, and CNTs, among others) and their effects on various groups of plant families. After scrutinizing the most recent literature, it seems that the divergence in the research results may be possibly attributed to multiple factors such as ENM properties, plant species, soil dynamics, and soil microbial community. The analysis of the literature also suggests that there is a knowledge gap on the effects of ENMs towards changes in color, texture, shape, and nutritional aspects on ENM exposed plants.
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- P Venkata Laxma Reddy
- Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX 79968, USA; University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Chemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX 79968, USA; University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX 79968, USA; Chemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX 79968, USA; University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX 79968, USA; Chemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX 79968, USA; University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX 79968, USA.
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Multi-walled carbon nanotubes and silver nanoparticles differentially affect seed germination, chlorophyll content, and hydrogen peroxide accumulation in carrot (Daucus carota L.). BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2016.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Yasmeen F, Raja NI, Razzaq A, Komatsu S. Gel-free/label-free proteomic analysis of wheat shoot in stress tolerant varieties under iron nanoparticles exposure. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-PROTEINS AND PROTEOMICS 2016; 1864:1586-98. [PMID: 27530299 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbapap.2016.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Revised: 07/31/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Iron nanoparticles (Fe NPs) have stimulatory effects on the germination ratio and plant growth of wheat. To elucidate the effects of Fe NPs on shoot of drought tolerant Pakistan-13 and salt tolerant NARC-11, a gel-free/label-free proteomic technique was used. The weights/lengths of seedling, shoot, and root of wheat varieties were increased on 5ppm Fe NPs exposure. The number of proteins related to photosynthesis and protein metabolism was decreased and increased in drought tolerant variety and salt tolerant variety, respectively, treated with Fe NPs compared to untreated plants. Differentially changed proteins in drought tolerant variety and salt tolerant variety were mainly related to photosynthesis. Out of photosynthesis related proteins, light reaction was enhanced in salt tolerant variety compared to drought tolerant variety on Fe NPs exposure. The abundance of ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase small chain in drought tolerant variety was higher than that in salt tolerant variety; however, in salt tolerant variety, it was increased 3 fold by Fe NPs exposure compared to untreated plant. These results suggest that Fe NPs improve the growth of wheat seedling, which might be associated with the increase of protein abundance in photosynthesis in salt tolerant variety.
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- Farhat Yasmeen
- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan; National Institute of Crop Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tsukuba 305-8518, Japan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan.
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- Department of Agronomy, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Crop Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tsukuba 305-8518, Japan.
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Yasmeen F, Raja NI, Mustafa G, Sakata K, Komatsu S. Quantitative proteomic analysis of post-flooding recovery in soybean root exposed to aluminum oxide nanoparticles. J Proteomics 2016; 143:136-150. [PMID: 27079982 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2016.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Revised: 03/02/2016] [Accepted: 03/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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UNLABELLED Aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) are used in various commercial and agricultural products. Soybean exhibits severe reduction in growth under flooding condition. To examine the effects of Al2O3 NPs on the recovery of soybean from flooding, proteomic analysis was performed. Survival percentage and weight/length of root including hypocotyl were improved after 2 and 4days of flooding with 50ppm Al2O3 NPs leading to recovery as compared to flooding. A total of 211 common proteins were changed in abundance during the recovery period after treatment without or with Al2O3 NPs. These proteins were related to protein synthesis, stress, cell wall, and signaling. Among the identified stress-related proteins, S-adenosyl-l-methionine dependent methyltransferases were recovered from flooding with Al2O3 NPs. Hierarchical clustering divided the identified proteins into three clusters. Cluster II exhibited the greatest change in proteins related to protein synthesis, transport, and development during the recovery from flooding with Al2O3 NPs. However, activity of enolase remained unchanged during flooding leading to subsequent recovery with Al2O3 NPs. These results suggest that S-adenosyl-l-methionine dependent methyltransferases and enolase might be involved in mediating recovery responses by Al2O3 NPs. BIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE This study highlighted the role of Al2O3 NPs in recovery of soybean seedlings from flooding stress using gel-free proteomic technique. The key findings of this study are as follows: (i) survival percentage was enhanced at 50ppm Al2O3 NPs during the recovery stage; (ii) seedling weight and weight/length of root including hypocotyl improved at 50ppm Al2O3 NPs during the period of recovery; (iii) protein synthesis and stress related proteins were increased on recovery after flooding without or with Al2O3 NPs; (iv) the abundance of S-adenosyl-l-methionine dependent methyltransferases recovered from flooding with Al2O3 NPs; (v) glycolysis related proteins amplified under flooding with Al2O3 NPs; (vi) enolase enzyme remained unchanged during flooding leading to subsequent recovery from flooding with Al2O3 NPs. Collectively, these results suggest that S-adenosyl-l-methionine dependent methyltransferases and enolase are involved in response to flooding with Al2O3 NPs and might be helpful in recovery from flooding stress.
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- Farhat Yasmeen
- Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan; National Institute of Crop Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tsukuba 305-8518, Japan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Crop Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tsukuba 305-8518, Japan
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- Maebashi Institute of Technology, Maebashi 371-0816, Japan
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- National Institute of Crop Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tsukuba 305-8518, Japan.
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Hao Y, Yu F, Lv R, Ma C, Zhang Z, Rui Y, Liu L, Cao W, Xing B. Carbon Nanotubes Filled with Different Ferromagnetic Alloys Affect the Growth and Development of Rice Seedlings by Changing the C:N Ratio and Plant Hormones Concentrations. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0157264. [PMID: 27284692 PMCID: PMC4902202 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2015] [Accepted: 05/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the phytotoxicity of thin-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to rice (Oryza sativa L.) seedlings. Three different CNTs, including hollow multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), Fe-filled carbon nanotubes (Fe-CNTs), and Fe-Co-filled carbon nanotubes (FeCo-CNTs), were evaluated. The CNTs significantly inhibited rice growth by decreasing the concentrations of endogenous plant hormones. The carbon to nitrogen ratio (C:N ratio) significantly increased in rice roots after treatments with CNTs, and all three types of CNTs had the same effects on the C:N ratio. Interestingly, the increase in the C:N ratio in roots was largely because of decreased N content, indicating that the CNTs significantly decreased N assimilation. Analyses of the Fe and Co contents in plant tissues, transmission electron microscope (TEM) observations and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis proved that the CNTs could penetrate the cell wall and the cell membrane, and then enter the root cells. According to the author's knowledge, this is the first time to study the relationship between carbon nanotubes and carbon nitrogen ratio and plant hormones.
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- Yi Hao
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing100093, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, United States of America
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing100093, People's Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing100093, People's Republic of China
- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, United States of America
- * E-mail: ;
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing100093, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Crop Nutrition and Fertilization, Beijing 100081, China
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, United States of America
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Kim MK, Yeo BE, Park H, Huh YD, Kwon C, Yun HS. Dual Effect of the Cubic Ag3PO4 Crystal on Pseudomonas syringae Growth and Plant Immunity. THE PLANT PATHOLOGY JOURNAL 2016; 32:168-170. [PMID: 27147937 PMCID: PMC4853107 DOI: 10.5423/ppj.nt.09.2015.0191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2015] [Revised: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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We previously found that the antibacterial activity of silver phosphate crystals on Escherichia coli depends on their structure. We here show that the cubic form of silver phosphate crystal (SPC) can also be applied to inhibit the growth of a plant-pathogenic Pseudomonas syringae bacterium. SPC pretreatment resulted in reduced in planta multiplication of P. syringae. Induced expression of a plant defense marker gene PR1 by SPC alone is suggestive of its additional plant immunity-stimulating activity. Since SPC can simultaneously inhibit P. syringae growth and induce plant defense responses, it might be used as a more effective plant disease-controlling agent.
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- Mi Kyung Kim
- Department of Molecular Biology, Dankook University, Yongin 16890,
Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Dankook University, Yongin 16890,
Korea
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Dankook University, Yongin 16890,
Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Dankook University, Yongin 16890,
Korea
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Dankook University, Yongin 16890,
Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029,
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Faisal M, Saquib Q, Alatar AA, Al-Khedhairy AA, Ahmed M, Ansari SM, Alwathnani HA, Dwivedi S, Musarrat J, Praveen S. Cobalt oxide nanoparticles aggravate DNA damage and cell death in eggplant via mitochondrial swelling and NO signaling pathway. Biol Res 2016; 49:20. [PMID: 26988690 PMCID: PMC4797134 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-016-0080-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite manifold benefits of nanoparticles (NPs), less information on the risks of NPs to human health and environment has been studied. Cobalt oxide nanoparticles (Co3O4-NPs) have been reported to cause toxicity in several organisms. In this study, we have investigated the role of Co3O4-NPs in inducing phytotoxicity, cellular DNA damage and apoptosis in eggplant (Solanum melongena L. cv. Violetta lunga 2). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on Co3O4-NPs showing phytotoxicity in eggplant. RESULTS The data revealed that eggplant seeds treated with Co3O4-NPs for 2 h at a concentration of 1.0 mg/ml retarded root length by 81.5 % upon 7 days incubation in a moist chamber. Ultrastructural analysis by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) demonstrated the uptake and translocation of Co3O4-NPs into the cytoplasm. Intracellular presence of Co3O4-NPs triggered subcellular changes such as degeneration of mitochondrial cristae, abundance of peroxisomes and excessive vacuolization. Flow cytometric analysis of Co3O4-NPs (1.0 mg/ml) treated root protoplasts revealed 157, 282 and 178 % increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS), membrane potential (ΔΨm) and nitric oxide (NO), respectively. Besides, the esterase activity in treated protoplasts was also found compromised. About 2.4-fold greater level of DNA damage, as compared to untreated control was observed in Comet assay, and 73.2 % of Co3O4-NPs treated cells appeared apoptotic in flow cytometry based cell cycle analysis. CONCLUSION This study demonstrate the phytotoxic potential of Co3O4-NPs in terms of reduction in seed germination, root growth, greater level of DNA and mitochondrial damage, oxidative stress and cell death in eggplant. The data generated from this study will provide a strong background to draw attention on Co3O4-NPs environmental hazards to vegetable crops.
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- Mohammad Faisal
- />Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- />A.R. Al-Jeraisy Chair for DNA Research, Zoology Department, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
- />Zoology Department, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- />Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- />A.R. Al-Jeraisy Chair for DNA Research, Zoology Department, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
- />Zoology Department, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- />Zoology Department, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- />Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- />Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Sciences, King Saud University, P.O Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- />Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, AMU, Aligarh, 202002 India
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- />Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, AMU, Aligarh, 202002 India
- />Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, 185131 Jammu and Kashmir India
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- />Division of Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012 India
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Mustafa G, Komatsu S. Toxicity of heavy metals and metal-containing nanoparticles on plants. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-PROTEINS AND PROTEOMICS 2016; 1864:932-44. [PMID: 26940747 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbapap.2016.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2015] [Revised: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Plants are under the continual threat of changing climatic conditions that are associated with various types of abiotic stresses. In particular, heavy metal contamination is a major environmental concern that restricts plant growth. Plants absorb heavy metals along with essential elements from the soil and have evolved different strategies to cope with the accumulation of heavy metals. The use of proteomic techniques is an effective approach to investigate and identify the biological mechanisms and pathways affected by heavy metals and metal-containing nanoparticles. The present review focuses on recent advances and summarizes the results from proteomic studies aimed at understanding the response mechanisms of plants under heavy metal and metal-containing nanoparticle stress. Transport of heavy metal ions is regulated through the cell wall and plasma membrane and then sequestered in the vacuole. In addition, the role of different metal chelators involved in the detoxification and sequestration of heavy metals is critically reviewed, and changes in protein profiles of plants exposed to metal-containing nanoparticles are discussed in detail. Finally, strategies for gaining new insights into plant tolerance mechanisms to heavy metal and metal-containing nanoparticle stress are presented. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Plant Proteomics--a bridge between fundamental processes and crop production, edited by Dr. Hans-Peter Mock.
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- Ghazala Mustafa
- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan; National Institute of Crop Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tsukuba 305-8518, Japan
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8572, Japan; National Institute of Crop Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tsukuba 305-8518, Japan.
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Proteomic approach to nanotoxicity. J Proteomics 2016; 137:35-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2015.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2015] [Revised: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 10/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Physiological and biochemical responses of potato (Solanum tuberosum) to silver nanoparticles and silver nitrate treatments under in vitro conditions. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s40502-015-0188-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Srivastava V, Gusain D, Sharma YC. Critical Review on the Toxicity of Some Widely Used Engineered Nanoparticles. Ind Eng Chem Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5b01610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 179] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Varsha Srivastava
- Department of Chemistry,
Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy Laboratories, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry,
Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy Laboratories, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry,
Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy Laboratories, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi, Varanasi 221005, India
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Schwab F, Zhai G, Kern M, Turner A, Schnoor JL, Wiesner MR. Barriers, pathways and processes for uptake, translocation and accumulation of nanomaterials in plants – Critical review. Nanotoxicology 2015; 10:257-78. [DOI: 10.3109/17435390.2015.1048326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 350] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Fabienne Schwab
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA,
- Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (CEINT), Duke University, Durham, NC, USA, and
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA,
- Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (CEINT), Duke University, Durham, NC, USA, and
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA,
- Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (CEINT), Duke University, Durham, NC, USA, and
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