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Yin K, Bao Q, Li J, Wang M, Wang F, Sun B, Gong Y, Lian F. Molecular mechanisms of growth promotion and selenium enrichment in tomato plants by novel selenium-doped carbon quantum dots. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:143175. [PMID: 39181469 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Selenium (Se)-doped nanoparticles as novel Se fertilizers have a promising potential in the agricultural application. Here, the effects of two novel Se-doped carbon quantum dots (Se-CQDs1 and Se-CQDs2, prepared using co-cracking and adsorption-reduction methods, respectively) on the growth and Se enrichment of tomato plants were studied, where the promoting molecular mechanisms were explored in terms of the related genes expression and soil microbial composition. The results indicated that the soil application of 2.5 mg kg-1 Se-CQDs1 more significantly increased the root growth, plant biomass, and fruit yield than that of Se-CQDs2 and Na2SeO3 treatments (control). Specifically, Se-CQDs1 treatment was more effective to up-regulate the expressions of aquaporin gene (i.e., PIP) and growth hormone synthesis gene (i.e., NIT) than Se-CQDs1 and Na2SeO3 treatments. The expressions of Se methyltransferase gene (smt) and methionine methyltransferase gene (mmt) induced by Se-CQDs1 were 1.45 and 1.18 times higher than that by Se-CQDs2 as well as 1.82 and 2.17 times higher than that by Na2SeO3. Also, Se-CQDs1 more greatly increased the diversity and relative abundance of soil bacterial communities, especially the Actinobacteria phylum, which was beneficial to increase plant growth-promoting substances. These outstanding promoting effects of Se-CQDs1 were mainly ascribed to its higher hydrophilicity and content of the stable doped-Se. The overall results demonstrated that Se-CQDs would be a promising candidate for nano-fertilizer to increase crop growth and development (e.g., tomato plants), where the synthesis modes of Se-CQDs play a critical role in regulating the utilization efficiency of Se.
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- Kaiyue Yin
- Institute of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Key Laboratory of Original Environmental Pollution Control, Ministry of Agriculture, Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Institute of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Institute of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Institute of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Institute of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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- Institute of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China.
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Chowardhara B, Saha B, Awasthi JP, Deori BB, Nath R, Roy S, Sarkar S, Santra SC, Hossain A, Moulick D. An assessment of nanotechnology-based interventions for cleaning up toxic heavy metal/metalloid-contaminated agroecosystems: Potentials and issues. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 359:142178. [PMID: 38704049 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Heavy metals (HMs) are among the most dangerous environmental variables for a variety of life forms, including crops. Accumulation of HMs in consumables and their subsequent transmission to the food web are serious concerns for scientific communities and policy makers. The function of essential plant cellular macromolecules is substantially hampered by HMs, which eventually have a detrimental effect on agricultural yield. Among these HMs, three were considered, i.e., arsenic, cadmium, and chromium, in this review, from agro-ecosystem perspective. Compared with conventional plant growth regulators, the use of nanoparticles (NPs) is a relatively recent, successful, and promising method among the many methods employed to address or alleviate the toxicity of HMs. The ability of NPs to reduce HM mobility in soil, reduce HM availability, enhance the ability of the apoplastic barrier to prevent HM translocation inside the plant, strengthen the plant's antioxidant system by significantly enhancing the activities of many enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidants, and increase the generation of specialized metabolites together support the effectiveness of NPs as stress relievers. In this review article, to assess the efficacy of various NP types in ameliorating HM toxicity in plants, we adopted a 'fusion approach', in which a machine learning-based analysis was used to systematically highlight current research trends based on which an extensive literature survey is planned. A holistic assessment of HMs and NMs was subsequently carried out to highlight the future course of action(s).
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- Bhaben Chowardhara
- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science and Technology, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh-792103, India.
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- Plant Pathology and Weed Research Department, Newe Ya'ar Research Centre, Agricultural Research Organization, Ramat Yishay-3009500, Israel.
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- Department of Botany, Government College Lamta, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh 481551, India.
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh 792103, India.
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- Department of Life-Science, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam-786004, India.
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- Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, P.O.- NBU, Dist- Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734013, India.
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- Division of Agronomy, School of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Narendrapur Campus, Kolkata, India.
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, 741235, India.
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- Division of Soil Science, Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, 741235, India.
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Wang C, Hua Y, Liang T, Guo Y, Wang L, Zheng X, Liu P, Zheng Q, Kang Z, Xu Y, Cao P, Chen Q. Integrated analyses of ionomics, phytohormone profiles, transcriptomics, and metabolomics reveal a pivotal role of carbon-nano sol in promoting the growth of tobacco plants. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:473. [PMID: 38811869 PMCID: PMC11137978 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05195-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND Carbon nano sol (CNS) can markedly affect the plant growth and development. However, few systematic analyses have been conducted on the underlying regulatory mechanisms in plants, including tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.). RESULTS Integrated analyses of phenome, ionome, transcriptome, and metabolome were performed in this study to elucidate the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying the CNS-promoting growth of tobacco plants. We found that 0.3% CNS, facilitating the shoot and root growth of tobacco plants, significantly increased shoot potassium concentrations. Antioxidant, metabolite, and phytohormone profiles showed that 0.3% CNS obviously reduced reactive oxygen species production and increased antioxidant enzyme activity and auxin accumulation. Comparative transcriptomics revealed that the GO and KEGG terms involving responses to oxidative stress, DNA binding, and photosynthesis were highly enriched in response to exogenous CNS application. Differential expression profiling showed that NtNPF7.3/NtNRT1.5, potentially involved in potassium/auxin transport, was significantly upregulated under the 0.3% CNS treatment. High-resolution metabolic fingerprints showed that 141 and 163 metabolites, some of which were proposed as growth regulators, were differentially accumulated in the roots and shoots under the 0.3% CNS treatment, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, this study revealed the physiological and molecular mechanism underlying CNS-mediated growth promotion in tobacco plants, and these findings provide potential support for improving plant growth through the use of CNS.
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- Chen Wang
- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Beijing Life Science Academy (BLSA), Beijing, 102209, China
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- School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Beijing Life Science Academy (BLSA), Beijing, 102209, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Beijing Life Science Academy (BLSA), Beijing, 102209, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Beijing Life Science Academy (BLSA), Beijing, 102209, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Beijing Life Science Academy (BLSA), Beijing, 102209, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Beijing Life Science Academy (BLSA), Beijing, 102209, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Beijing Life Science Academy (BLSA), Beijing, 102209, China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
- Beijing Life Science Academy (BLSA), Beijing, 102209, China.
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Abdelhameed RE, Abdalla H, Ibrahim MA. Unique properties of titanium dioxide quantum dots assisted regulation of growth and biochemical parameters of Hibiscus sabdariffa plants. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:112. [PMID: 38365586 PMCID: PMC10870679 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-04794-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Owing to the uniqueness of quantum dots (QDs) as a potential nanomaterial for agricultural application, hence in the present study, titanium dioxide quantum dots (TiO2 QDs) were successfully synthesized via sol-gel technique and the physico-chemical properties of the prepared TiO2 QDs were analyzed. Based on the results, the TiO2 QDs showed the presence of anatase phase of TiO2. TEM examination revealed spherical QDs morphology with an average size of 7.69 ± 1.22 nm. The large zeta potential value (-20.9 ± 2.3 mV) indicate greater stability of the prepared TiO2 QDs in aqueous solutions. Moreover, in this work, the application of TiO2 QDs on Hibiscus sabdariffa plants was conducted, where H. sabdariffa plants were foliar sprayed twice a week in the early morning with different concentrations of TiO2 QDs (0, 2, 5, 10, 15 and 30 ppm) to evaluate their influence on these plants in terms of morphological indexes and biochemical parameters. The results exhibited an increasing impact of the different used concentrations of TiO2 QDs on morphological indexes, such as fresh weight, dry weight, shoot length, root length, and leaf number, and physio-biochemical parameters like chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoid contents, total pigments and total phenolic contents. Remarkably, the most prominent result was recorded at 15 ppm TiO2 QDs where plant height, total protein and enzymatic antioxidants like catalase and peroxidase were noted to increase by 47.6, 20.5, 29.5 and 38.3%, respectively compared to control. Therefore, foliar spraying with TiO2 QDs positively serves as an effective strategy for inducing optimistic effects in H. sabdariffa plants.
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- Reda E Abdelhameed
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharqia, 44519, Egypt.
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharqia, 44519, Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharqia, 44519, Egypt
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Chaudhary M, Singh P, Singh GP, Rathi B. Structural Features of Carbon Dots and Their Agricultural Potential. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:4166-4185. [PMID: 38313515 PMCID: PMC10831853 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c04638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Carbon dots (CDs) have drawn attention due to their enticing physical, chemical, and surface properties. Besides, good conductivity, low toxicity, environmental friendliness, simple synthetic routes, and comparable optical properties are advantageous features of CDs. Further, recently, CDs have been explored for biological systems, including plants. Among biological systems, only plants form the basis for sustainability and life on Earth. In this Review, we reviewed suitable properties and applications of CDs, such as promoting the growth of agricultural plants, disease resistance, stress tolerance, and target transportation. Summing up the available studies, we believe that the applications of CDs are yet to be explored significantly for innovation and technology-based agriculture.
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- Monika Chaudhary
- Department
of Chemistry, Hansraj College, University
of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Miranda House, University
of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India
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- Disruptive
and Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology
(SMART), 138602 Singapore
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- Department
of Chemistry, Hansraj College, University
of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India
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Xu Z, Liu H, Yu Y, Gao D, Leng C, Zhang S, Yan P. MWCNTs Alleviated saline-alkali stress by optimizing photosynthesis and sucrose metabolism in rice seedling. PLANT SIGNALING & BEHAVIOR 2023; 18:2283357. [PMID: 38053501 PMCID: PMC10761102 DOI: 10.1080/15592324.2023.2283357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Saline and alkali stress affects the growth and development, survival rate, and final yield of rice, while new nano materials can have a positive effect on rice growth. In order to investing the effects of carboxymethyl multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the growth and development of rice seedlings under salt alkali stress, rice seedlings were cultured using rice variety "Songjing 3" using nutrient solution water culture method. The effects of MWCNTs on water absorption capacity, leaf photosynthesis, and sucrose metabolism of rice seedlings under 50 mmol/L saline-alkali stress (1NaCl: 9Na2SO4: 9NaHCO3: 1Na2CO3) conditions were investigated. The results showed that MWCNTs can improve the water use ability of roots and leaves, especially the water absorption ability of roots, which provides a guarantee for the improvement of rice biomass and the enhancement of leaf photosynthetic capacity under adverse conditions. After treatment with MWCNTs, the photosynthetic rate (Pn), stomatal conductance (gs), and transpiration rate (Tr) of leaves increased significantly, and the photochemical quenching value (qP), photochemical quantum efficiency value (Fv/Fm), and electron transfer rate value (ETR) of chlorophyll fluorescence parameters increased significantly, which is beneficial to the improvement of the PSII photosynthetic system. MWCNTs treatment promoted the increase of photosynthetic pigment content in leaves under salt and alkali stress, improved the ratio of Chla and Chlb parameters, increased the activities of key photosynthetic enzymes (RUBPCase and PEPCase) in leaves, increased the value of total lutein cycle pool (VAZ), and significantly enhanced the deepoxidation effect of lutein cycle (DEPS), which can effectively alleviate the stomatal and non stomatal constraints on leaf photosynthesis caused by salt and alkali stress. MWCNTs treatment significantly enhanced the activities of sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS) and sucrose synthase (SS) under salt and alkali stress, and decreased the activities of soluble acid invertase (SAInv) and alkaline/neutral invertase (A/N-Inv), indicating that MWCNTs promoted sucrose synthesis while inhibiting sucrose decomposition, thereby promoting sucrose accumulation in rice leaves. This study can provide theoretical and experimental basis for the application of MWCNTs to the production of rice under salt and alkali stress, and can find a new way for rice production in saline and alkaline lands.
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- Zhenhua Xu
- Biotechnology Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
- Northeast Branch of National Center of Technology Innovation for Saline-Alkali Tolerant Rice, Harbin, China
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- Biotechnology Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
- Northeast Branch of National Center of Technology Innovation for Saline-Alkali Tolerant Rice, Harbin, China
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- Biotechnology Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
- Northeast Branch of National Center of Technology Innovation for Saline-Alkali Tolerant Rice, Harbin, China
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- Biotechnology Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
- Northeast Branch of National Center of Technology Innovation for Saline-Alkali Tolerant Rice, Harbin, China
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- Biotechnology Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
- Northeast Branch of National Center of Technology Innovation for Saline-Alkali Tolerant Rice, Harbin, China
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- Biotechnology Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
- Northeast Branch of National Center of Technology Innovation for Saline-Alkali Tolerant Rice, Harbin, China
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- Biotechnology Institute, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, China
- Northeast Branch of National Center of Technology Innovation for Saline-Alkali Tolerant Rice, Harbin, China
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Komarova T, Ilina I, Taliansky M, Ershova N. Nanoplatforms for the Delivery of Nucleic Acids into Plant Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16665. [PMID: 38068987 PMCID: PMC10706211 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Nanocarriers are widely used for efficient delivery of different cargo into mammalian cells; however, delivery into plant cells remains a challenging issue due to physical and mechanical barriers such as the cuticle and cell wall. Here, we discuss recent progress on biodegradable and biosafe nanomaterials that were demonstrated to be applicable to the delivery of nucleic acids into plant cells. This review covers studies the object of which is the plant cell and the cargo for the nanocarrier is either DNA or RNA. The following nanoplatforms that could be potentially used for nucleic acid foliar delivery via spraying are discussed: mesoporous silica nanoparticles, layered double hydroxides (nanoclay), carbon-based materials (carbon dots and single-walled nanotubes), chitosan and, finally, cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs). Hybrid nanomaterials, for example, chitosan- or CPP-functionalized carbon nanotubes, are taken into account. The selected nanocarriers are analyzed according to the following aspects: biosafety, adjustability for the particular cargo and task (e.g., organelle targeting), penetration efficiency and ability to protect nucleic acid from environmental and cellular factors (pH, UV, nucleases, etc.) and to mediate the gradual and timely release of cargo. In addition, we discuss the method of application, experimental system and approaches that are used to assess the efficiency of the tested formulation in the overviewed studies. This review presents recent progress in developing the most promising nanoparticle-based materials that are applicable to both laboratory experiments and field applications.
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- Tatiana Komarova
- Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (I.I.); (M.T.); (N.E.)
- Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia
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- Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (I.I.); (M.T.); (N.E.)
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- Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (I.I.); (M.T.); (N.E.)
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- Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (I.I.); (M.T.); (N.E.)
- Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119333 Moscow, Russia
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Lin Z, Ali MM, Yi X, Zhang L, Wang S, Chen F. Unlocking the Potential of Carbon Quantum Dots for Cell Imaging, Intracellular Localization, and Gene Expression Control in Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15700. [PMID: 37958684 PMCID: PMC10648342 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Utilizing carbon quantum dots (CQDs) as biomaterials for delivering small substances has gained significant attention in recent research. However, the interactions and mechanisms of action of CQDs on plants have received relatively little focus. Herein, we investigated the transportation of CQDs into various organs of Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh. via the vessel system, leading to the epigenetic inheritance of Argonaute family genes. Our findings reveal that CQDs may interact with microRNAs (miRNAs), leading to the repression of post-transcriptional regulation of target genes in the cytoplasm. Transcriptome and quantitative PCR analyses demonstrated consistent gene expression levels in offspring. Moreover, microscopic observations illustrated rapid CQD localization on cell membranes and nuclei, with increased nuclear entry at higher concentrations. Notably, our study identified an alternative regulatory microRNA, microRNA172D, for the Argonaute family genes through methylation analysis, shedding light on the connection between CQDs and microRNAs.
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- Zhimin Lin
- Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences Biotechnology Institute, Fuzhou 350003, China
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- College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (M.M.A.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (S.W.); (F.C.)
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- College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (M.M.A.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (S.W.); (F.C.)
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- College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (M.M.A.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (S.W.); (F.C.)
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- College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (M.M.A.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (S.W.); (F.C.)
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- College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (M.M.A.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (S.W.); (F.C.)
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Li G, Xu J, Xu K. Physiological Functions of Carbon Dots and Their Applications in Agriculture: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2684. [PMID: 37836325 PMCID: PMC10574142 DOI: 10.3390/nano13192684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
Abstract
Carbon dots are carbon-based nanoparticles, which have the characteristics of a simple preparation process, photoluminescence, biocompatibility, an adjustable surface function, water solubility, and low-level toxicity. They are widely used in biological applications, such as imaging, biosensing, photocatalysis, and molecular transfer. They have also aroused great interest among researchers in agriculture, and there has been significant progress in improving crop growth and production. This review presents the physiological functions of carbon dots for crop growth and development, photosynthesis, water and nutrient absorption, and abiotic stress resistance and their applications in improving the ecological environment and agriculture as biosensors, and future application prospects and research directions of carbon dots in agriculture.
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- Guohui Li
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (G.L.); (J.X.)
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Research Institute of Rice Industrial Engineering Technology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (G.L.); (J.X.)
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Research Institute of Rice Industrial Engineering Technology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (G.L.); (J.X.)
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Research Institute of Rice Industrial Engineering Technology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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A/P Chowmasundaram Y, Tan TL, Nulit R, Jusoh M, Rashid SA. Recent developments, applications and challenges for carbon quantum dots as a photosynthesis enhancer in agriculture. RSC Adv 2023; 13:25093-25117. [PMID: 37622012 PMCID: PMC10445218 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01217d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Since the world's population is expanding, mankind may be faced with a huge dilemma in the future, which is food scarcity. The situation can be mitigated by employing sustainable cutting-edge agricultural methods to maintain the food supply chain. In recent years, carbon quantum dots (CQD), a member of the well-known carbon-based nanomaterials family, have given rise to a new generation of technologies that have the potential to revolutionise horticulture and agriculture research. CQD has drawn much attention from the research community in agriculture owing to their remarkable properties such as good photoluminescence behaviour, high biocompatibility, photo-induced electron transfer, low cost, and low toxicity. These unique properties have led CQD to become a promising material to increase plant growth and yield in the agriculture field. This review paper highlights the recent advances of CQD application in plant growth and photosynthesis rate at different concentrations, with a focus on CQD uptake and translocation, as well as electron transfer mechanism. The toxicity and biocompatibility studies of CQD, as well as industrial scale applications of CQD for agriculture are discussed. Finally, the current challenges of the present and future perspectives in this agriculture research are presented.
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- Yamuna A/P Chowmasundaram
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 Selangor Malaysia
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia
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Mahmoud NE, Abdelhameed RM. Use of titanium dioxide doped multi-wall carbon nanotubes as promoter for the growth, biochemical indices of Sesamum indicum L. under heat stress conditions. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 201:107844. [PMID: 37422946 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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The behavior of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) as plant growth enhancers was still unclear; however, in this study, the effects of MWCNTs, TiO2NPs, 5%TiO2@MWCNTs, 10%TiO2@MWCNTs and 15%TiO2@MWCNTs on physical and biochemical contents in Sesamum indicum L. under heat stress conditions were studied. The content of malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) concentrations were reduced by the spraying MWCNTs and TiO2 NPs on plants. The hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) content was reduced by 49.02% in plants treated with 15%TiO2@MWCNTs while 42.14% reduction was found in plants treated with 10%TiO2@MWCNTs. The proportion of oil and the peroxidase enzyme activity in plants treated with 15%TiO2@MWCNTs were increased by 48.99%, for the oil content, and 2.39 times for POD activity respected to the stressed plants. The proportion of unsaturated fatty acids increased in plants treated with 15%TiO2@MWCNTs, 10%TiO2@MWCNTs and TiO2 NPs by 2.7, 2.52, and 2.09 times, respectively, greater than the control of the Shandweel-3 variety. Finally, plants treated with 15%TiO2@MWCNTs showed increases in seed yield and weight 1000-seeds by 4.42 and 1.67 times, respectively. These findings suggest that TiO2@MWCNTs more effective than separated MWCNTs and TiO2 NPs in improve plant growth. In addition, the cultivar Shandweel-3 showed an improvement in growth indicators more than the Giza-32 cultivar.
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- Noura E Mahmoud
- Biochemistry Unit, Genetic Resources Department., Desert Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Applied Organic Chemistry Department, Chemical Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre, Scopus affiliation ID 60014618, 33 EL Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt.
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Hao Y, Yu Y, Sun G, Gong X, Jiang Y, Lv G, Zhang Y, Li L, Zhao Y, Sun D, Gu W, Qian C. Effects of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Nano-Silica on Root Development, Leaf Photosynthesis, Active Oxygen and Nitrogen Metabolism in Maize. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1604. [PMID: 37111828 PMCID: PMC10142641 DOI: 10.3390/plants12081604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and nano-silica (nano-SiO2) are widely used in the field of life science because of their special physical and chemical properties. In this study, the effects of different concentrations of MWCNTs (0 mg·L-1, 200 mg·L-1, 400 mg·L-1, 800 mg·L-1 and 1200 mg·L-1) and nano-SiO2 (0 mg·L-1, 150 mg·L-1, 800 mg·L-1, 1500 mg·L-1 and 2500 mg·L-1) on maize seedling growth and relative mechanisms were explored. The main results are as follows: MWCNTs and nano-SiO2 can promote the growth of maize seedlings, and promote plant height, root length, the dry and fresh weight of seedlings, root-shoot ratio and so on. The ability to accumulate dry matter increased, the relative water content of leaves increased, the electrical conductivity of leaves decreased, the stability of cell membranes improved and the water metabolism ability of maize seedlings increased. The treatment of MWCNTs with 800 mg·L-1 and nano-SiO2 with 1500 mg·L-1 had the best effect on seedling growth. MWCNTs and nano-SiO2 can promote the development of root morphology, increase root length, root surface area, average diameter, root volume and total root tip number and improve root activity, so as to improve the absorption capacity of roots to water and nutrition. After MWCNT and nano-SiO2 treatment, compared with the control, the contents of O2·- and H2O2 decreased, and the damage of reactive oxygen free radicals to cells decreased. MWCNTs and nano-SiO2 can promote the clearance of reactive oxygen species and maintain the complete structure of cells, so as to slow down plant aging. The promoting effect of MWCNTs treated with 800 mg·L-1 and nano-SiO2 treated with 1500 mg·L-1 had the best effect. After treatment with MWCNTs and nano-SiO2, the activities of key photosynthesis enzymes PEPC, Rubisco, NADP-ME, NADP-MDH and PPDK of maize seedlings increased, which promoted the opening of stomata, improved the fixation efficiency of CO2, improved the photosynthetic process of maize plants and promoted plant growth. The promoting effect was the best when the concentration of MWCNTs was 800 mg·L-1 and the concentration of nano-SiO2 was 1500 mg·L-1. MWCNTs and nano-SiO2 can increase the activities of the enzymes GS, GOGAT, GAD and GDH related to nitrogen metabolism in maize leaves and roots, and can increase the content of pyruvate, so as to promote the synthesis of carbohydrates and the utilization of nitrogen and promote plant growth.
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- Yubo Hao
- Institute of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150028, China
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- Institute of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150028, China
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- College of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Institute of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150028, China
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- Institute of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150028, China
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- Institute of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150028, China
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- Institute of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150028, China
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- Institute of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150028, China
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- Institute of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150028, China
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- Institute of Crop Resource, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150086, China
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- College of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Institute of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150028, China
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Liang L, Wong SC, Lisak G. Effects of plastic-derived carbon dots on germination and growth of pea (Pisum sativum) via seed nano-priming. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 316:137868. [PMID: 36642132 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.137868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Seed nano-priming is a promising technology employed in the agronomic field to promote seed germination and plant growth. However, the effects of carbon dots (CDs) on plant development via seed nano-priming remain unclear. In the present study, CDs synthesized from non-biodegradable plastic wastes were adopted as a nano-priming agent for pea (Pisum sativum) seed treatment. The results demonstrated positive effects of seed priming at all CD concentrations (0.25-2 mg/mL), including accelerated seed germination rate, increased shoot and root elongation, biomass accumulation, and root moisture level compared to the control groups. Surface erosion of seed coat was observed after CD priming, which effectively promoted seed imbibition capability. CD penetration, internalization, and translocation were confirmed using transmission electron microscopy. Furthermore, the CD-plant interaction significantly enhanced seed antioxidant enzyme activity, as well as augmented root vigor, chlorophyll content, and carbohydrate content. These findings exhibit great potential of waste-derived CDs as nano-priming agents for seed germination and seedling development in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.
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- Lili Liang
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore; Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore, 637141, Singapore; Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637335, Singapore
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- Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore; Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore, 637141, Singapore.
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Pete AM, Ingle PU, Raut RW, Shende SS, Rai M, Minkina TM, Rajput VD, Kalinitchenko VP, Gade AK. Biogenic Synthesis of Fluorescent Carbon Dots (CDs) and Their Application in Bioimaging of Agricultural Crops. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:209. [PMID: 36616122 PMCID: PMC9824522 DOI: 10.3390/nano13010209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Fluorescent nanoparticles have a transformative potential for advanced sensors and devices for point-of-need diagnostics and bioimaging, bypassing the technical burden of meeting the assay performance requirements. Carbon dots (CDs) are rapidly emerging carbon-based nanomaterials. Regardless of their fate, they will find increasing applications. In this study, a simple approach for synthesizing CDs from fruit peels was developed. The CDs were fabricated from Annona squamosa (L.) peels using a carbonization technique through microwave-assisted hydrothermal digestion at temperatures around 200 °C. Synthesized CDs were detected using a UV transilluminator for the preliminary confirmation of the presence of fluorescence. UV-Vis spectrophotometry (absorbance at 505 nm) analysis, zeta potential measurement (-20.8 mV), nanoparticles tracking analysis (NTA) (average size: 15.4 nm and mode size: 9.26 nm), photoluminescence, and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis were used to identify the capping functional groups on the CDs. The total quantum yield exhibited was 8.93%, and the field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) showed the size range up to 40 nm. The germinating mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.)) seeds were incubated with biogenically synthesized CDs to check the absorption of CDs by them. The fluorescence was observed under a UV-transilluminator in the growing parts of seeds, indicating the absorption of CDs during the germination, development, and growth. These fluorescent CDs could be used as a bioimaging agent. This novel method of synthesizing CDs was found to be eco-friendly, rapid, and cost-effective.
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- Akshay M. Pete
- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602, Maharashtra, India
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Botany, The Institute of Science, 15, Madame Cama Road, Mumbai 400032, Maharashtra, India
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602, Maharashtra, India
- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Microbiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai 400019, Maharashtra, India
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Xu J, Rong S, Qin Z, Shen G, Wu Y, Zhang Z, Qian K. Preparation of Berberine@carbon Dots Nano-Formulation: Synthesis, Characterization and Herbicidal Activity against Echinochloa crus-galli and Amaranthus retroflexus Two Common Species of Weed. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4482. [PMID: 36558335 PMCID: PMC9782101 DOI: 10.3390/nano12244482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Berberine (Ber) is easy to synthesize and has a variety of biological and pharmacological activities. At present, the existing studies on berberine have focused predominantly on its antibacterial activity; its herbicidal activity is rarely reported. In addition, there are a number of preparations of berberine, which are not enough to solve its shortcomings of low solubility and biological activity and the difficult storage of berberine. Here, berberine was combined with carbon dots to obtain carbon dots-berberine (CDs-Ber) nano formulation. The fluorescence quenching results showed that the CDs-Ber nano drug delivery system was successfully constructed, and the fluorescence quenching mechanism of the two was static quenching. The bioassay results showed that CDs had no adverse effects on the growth of barnyard grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) and redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus), and had high biocompatibility. Berberine and CDs-Ber predominantly affected the root growth of barnyard grass and redroot pigweed and could enhance the growth inhibition effect on weeds, to some extent. The results of the protective enzyme system showed that both berberine and CDs-Ber could increase the activities of Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Peroxidase (POD), and Catalase (CAT) in barnyard grass, and CDs-Ber had a stronger stress effect on barnyard grass than berberine. The determination of the number of bacterial communities in the soil after the berberine and CDs-Ber treatments showed that there was no significant difference in the effects of the two, indicating that CDs-Ber would not have more negative impacts on the environment. The CDs-Ber nano formulation improved the biological activity of berberine, enhanced the herbicidal effect, and was relatively safe for soil colonies.
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- Junhu Xu
- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- The National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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Kanwal A, Bibi N, Hyder S, Muhammad A, Ren H, Liu J, Lei Z. Recent advances in green carbon dots (2015-2022): synthesis, metal ion sensing, and biological applications. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 13:1068-1107. [PMID: 36262178 PMCID: PMC9551278 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.13.93] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) show extensive potential in various fields such as sensing, bioimaging, catalysis, medicine, optoelectronics, and drug delivery due to their unique properties, that is, low cytotoxicity, cytocompatibility, water-solubility, multicolor wavelength tuned emission, photo-stability, easy modification, strong chemical inertness, etc. This review article especially focuses on the recent advancement (2015-2022) in the green synthesis of CDs, their application in metal ions sensing and microbial bioimaging, detection, and viability studies as well as their applications in pathogenic control and plant growth promotion.
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- Aisha Kanwal
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, 710119, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Charsadda Road, Larama, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, 710119, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, 710119, China
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Hartoyo APP, Octaviani EA, Syamani FA, Mulsanti IW, Solikhin A. Potential of chitosan/carbon nanoparticles and chitosan/lignocellulose nanofiber composite as growth media for peatland paddy seeds. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113235. [PMID: 35500851 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Indonesia has committed to restoring degraded peatlands by revegetating them with paddy plants using paludiculture systems. Nanofertilizers derived from chitosan and oil palm biomass can be used to enhance paddy growth. This study analyzed the potential growth media of chitosan nanocomposite films for paddy seeds grown in tropical peatland. Chitosan nanocomposites were synthesized by reinforcing chitosan with activated carbon nanoparticles (ACNPs), nonactivated carbon nanoparticles (n-ACNPs), and lignocellulose nanofibers (LCNFs). All carbon nanoparticles were reversibly aggregated, whereas LCNFs did not have a tendency to aggregate but were entangled. The highest specific surface area and pore volume are on EFB ACNPs, followed by OPT LCNFs and EFB n-ACNPs. Both nanocomposites' tensile strength and elastic modulus value were reduced with an average of 45.77% and 34.00%, respectively, because of the lack of nano- and micro-aggregates formation, good dispersion, and incompatibility. In a germination test, chitosan nanocomposites provided the best growth patterns for the Dendang paddy variety, whereas, in a greenhouse test, the nanocomposites had the best growth patterns for the Indragiri paddy variety. Chitosan/empty fruit bunch ACNP nanocomposites grown in a germinator had the highest growth normality (100.00%), highest maximum growth potential (100.00%), and highest height average (11.27 cm). In the greenhouse test, chitosan/oil palm trunk n-ACNPs achieved the highest growth natality (16.44%) and growth rate (65.74%). All chitosan nanocomposites had a synergetic biofertilizing effect on fungi and mycorrhiza. Chitosan nanocomposites can be used as a growth regulator for peatland paddy varieties and can accelerate peatland restoration in tropical areas.
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- Adisti Permatasari Putri Hartoyo
- Department of Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University (Bogor Agricultural University), Indonesia; Environmental Research Center, IPB University (Bogor Agricultural University), Indonesia
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- Department of Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University (Bogor Agricultural University), Indonesia; Southeast Asia Regional Center for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO BIOTROP), Indonesia; Forest Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA), Indonesia
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- Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia
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- Southeast Asia Regional Center for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO BIOTROP), Indonesia; Indonesian Green Action Forum (IGAF), Indonesia; Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bogor, Indonesia.
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Verma KK, Song XP, Joshi A, Rajput VD, Singh M, Sharma A, Singh RK, Li DM, Arora J, Minkina T, Li YR. Nanofertilizer Possibilities for Healthy Soil, Water, and Food in Future: An Overview. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:865048. [PMID: 35677230 PMCID: PMC9168910 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.865048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Conventional fertilizers and pesticides are not sustainable for multiple reasons, including high delivery and usage inefficiency, considerable energy, and water inputs with adverse impact on the agroecosystem. Achieving and maintaining optimal food security is a global task that initiates agricultural approaches to be revolutionized effectively on time, as adversities in climate change, population growth, and loss of arable land may increase. Recent approaches based on nanotechnology may improve in vivo nutrient delivery to ensure the distribution of nutrients precisely, as nanoengineered particles may improve crop growth and productivity. The underlying mechanistic processes are yet to be unlayered because in coming years, the major task may be to develop novel and efficient nutrient uses in agriculture with nutrient use efficiency (NUE) to acquire optimal crop yield with ecological biodiversity, sustainable agricultural production, and agricultural socio-economy. This study highlights the potential of nanofertilizers in agricultural crops for improved plant performance productivity in case subjected to abiotic stress conditions.
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- Krishan K. Verma
- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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- Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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- Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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Gelaw TA, Sanan-Mishra N. Nanomaterials coupled with microRNAs for alleviating plant stress: a new opening towards sustainable agriculture. PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2022; 28:791-818. [PMID: 35592477 PMCID: PMC9110591 DOI: 10.1007/s12298-022-01163-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Plant growth and development is influenced by their continuous interaction with the environment. Their cellular machinery is geared to make rapid changes for adjusting the morphology and physiology to withstand the stressful changes in their surroundings. The present scenario of climate change has however intensified the occurrence and duration of stress and this is getting reflected in terms of yield loss. A number of breeding and molecular strategies are being adopted to enhance the performance of plants under abiotic stress conditions. In this context, the use of nanomaterials is gaining momentum. Nanotechnology is a versatile field and its application has been demonstrated in almost all the existing fields of science. In the agriculture sector, the use of nanoparticles is still limited, even though it has been found to increase germination and growth, enhance physiological and biochemical activities and impact gene expression. In this review, we have summarized the use and role of nanomaterial and small non-coding RNAs in crop improvement while highlighting the potential of nanomaterial assisted eco-friendly delivery of small non-coding RNAs as an innovative strategy for mitigating the effect of abiotic stress.
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- Temesgen Assefa Gelaw
- Group Leader, Plant RNAi Biology Group, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 110067 New Delhi, India
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Debre Birhan University, 445, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia
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- Group Leader, Plant RNAi Biology Group, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 110067 New Delhi, India
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Dufil G, Bernacka-Wojcik I, Armada-Moreira A, Stavrinidou E. Plant Bioelectronics and Biohybrids: The Growing Contribution of Organic Electronic and Carbon-Based Materials. Chem Rev 2022; 122:4847-4883. [PMID: 34928592 PMCID: PMC8874897 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Life in our planet is highly dependent on plants as they are the primary source of food, regulators of the atmosphere, and providers of a variety of materials. In this work, we review the progress on bioelectronic devices for plants and biohybrid systems based on plants, therefore discussing advancements that view plants either from a biological or a technological perspective, respectively. We give an overview on wearable and implantable bioelectronic devices for monitoring and modulating plant physiology that can be used as tools in basic plant science or find application in agriculture. Furthermore, we discuss plant-wearable devices for monitoring a plant's microenvironment that will enable optimization of growth conditions. The review then covers plant biohybrid systems where plants are an integral part of devices or are converted to devices upon functionalization with smart materials, including self-organized electronics, plant nanobionics, and energy applications. The review focuses on advancements based on organic electronic and carbon-based materials and discusses opportunities, challenges, as well as future steps.
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- Gwennaël Dufil
- Laboratory
of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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Wood Science Center, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, SE-60174 Norrköping, Sweden
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Plant Science Centre, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Campus Umeå, SE-901 83 Umeå, Sweden
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Gong Y, Dong Z. Transfer, transportation, and accumulation of cerium-doped carbon quantum dots: Promoting growth and development in wheat. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 226:112852. [PMID: 34601268 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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New cerium-doped carbon quantum dots (CDs:Ce) were developed in this study using hydrothermal synthesis method. The small and uniform sizes and nearly spherical lattice of CDs:Ce indicate its high stability, satisfactory water solubility, and biocompatibility. Wheat was treated with Ce, CDs, and different concentrations (0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.4 mg/mL) of CDs:Ce. The results showed that, compared with the control group, Ce, CDs, and CDs:Ce could promote the growth and development of wheat in a certain concentration range. Wheat demonstrated the optimal morphological index (compared with the control, the root number, root length, leaf length, and plant height were increased by 45%, 57%, 28%, and 46%, respectively), maximum chlorophyll content (increased by 51%) and peroxidase activity (increased by 76%), and minimum malondialdehyde content (reduced by 68%) after treatment of 0.025 mg/mL of CDs:Ce. Hence, wheat plants can adsorb and transport CDs:Ce from roots to stems and leaves through fibrovascular tissues. The majority of CDs:Ce are concentrated in roots while some accumulate in leaves. A considerable amount of CDs:Ce gather in cell walls, fibrovascular tissues, leaf veins, and stomata. CDs:Ce can be applied to agricultural production activities as a new agricultural nanofertilizer and technology of plant in vivo imaging.
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- Yan Gong
- School of Life Sciences, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041004, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041004, China; Modern College of Arts and Sciences, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041004, China.
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SALAMA DM, ABD EL-AZIZ ME, EL-NAGGAR ME, SHAABAN EA, ABD EL-WAHED MS. Synthesis of an eco-friendly nanocomposite fertilizer for common bean based on carbon nanoparticles from agricultural waste biochar. PEDOSPHERE 2021; 31:923-933. [DOI: 10.1016/s1002-0160(21)60024-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Moradi-Pour M, Saberi-Riseh R, Esmaeilzadeh-Salestani K, Mohammadinejad R, Loit E. Evaluation of Bacillus velezensis for Biological Control of Rhizoctonia solani in Bean by Alginate/Gelatin Encapsulation Supplemented with Nanoparticles. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2021; 31:1373-1382. [PMID: 34409947 PMCID: PMC9705934 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2105.05001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are a group of bacteria that can increase plant growth; but due to unfavorable environmental conditions, PGPR are biologically unstable and their survival rates in soil are limited. Therefore, the suitable application of PGPR as a plant growth stimulation is one of the significant challenges in agriculture. This study presents an intelligent formulation based on Bacillus velezensis VRU1 encapsulation enriched with nanoparticles that was able to control Rhizoctonia solani on the bean. The spherical structure of the capsule was observed based on the Scanning Electron Microscope image. Results indicated that with increasing gelatin concentration, the swelling ratio and moisture content were increased; and since the highest encapsulation efficiency and bacterial release were observed at a gelatin concentration of 1.5%, this concentration was considered in mixture with alginate for encapsulation. The application of this formulation which is based on encapsulation and nanotechnology appears to be a promising technique to deliver PGPR in soil and is more effective for plants.
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- Mojde Moradi-Pour
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan 7718897111, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan 7718897111, Iran,Corresponding authors R. Saberi-Riseh E-mail: Phone: +98-9131932624 Fax: +98-3431312041
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- Chair of Crop Science and Plant Biology, Institute of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 1, EE51014 Tartu, Estonia
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7618866749, Iran
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- Chair of Crop Science and Plant Biology, Institute of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 1, EE51014 Tartu, Estonia,
E. Loit Phone: +37259125549 E-mail:
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Zhang Q, Zhao M, Meng F, Xiao Y, Dai W, Luan Y. Effect of Polystyrene Microplastics on Rice Seed Germination and Antioxidant Enzyme Activity. TOXICS 2021; 9:toxics9080179. [PMID: 34437497 PMCID: PMC8402430 DOI: 10.3390/toxics9080179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The accumulation and distribution of microplastics (MPs) in agricultural soils, including rice fields, is well studied. However, only a few studies have investigated the uptake of MPs by rice plants and the consequential toxic effects of MPs under solid-phase culture conditions. Hence, in this study, we explored the effects of different concentrations of polystyrene MPs (PS-MPs, with a size of 200 nm) on rice seed germination, root growth, antioxidant enzyme activity, and transcriptome. PS-MPs exhibited no significant effect on the germination of rice seeds (p > 0.05). However, PS-MPs significantly promoted root length (10 mg L−1; p < 0.05), and significantly reduced antioxidant enzyme activity (1000 mg L−1; p < 0.05). Staining with 3,3-diaminobenzidine and nitrotetrazolium blue chloride further revealed significant accumulation of reactive oxygen species in the roots of rice treated with PS-MPs. In addition, transcriptome data analysis revealed that PS-MPs induce the expression of genes related to antioxidant enzyme activity in plant roots. Specifically, genes related to flavonoid and flavonol biosynthesis were upregulated, whereas those involved in linolenic acid and nitrogen metabolism were downregulated. These results enhance our understanding of the responses of agricultural crops to MP toxicity.
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- Correspondence: (W.D.); (Y.L.); Tel.: +86-10-6233-6082 (Y.L.)
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- Correspondence: (W.D.); (Y.L.); Tel.: +86-10-6233-6082 (Y.L.)
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Cao X, Pan X, Couvillion SP, Zhang T, Tamez C, Bramer LM, White JC, Qian WJ, Thrall BD, Ng KW, Hu X, Demokritou P. Fate, cytotoxicity and cellular metabolomic impact of ingested nanoscale carbon dots using simulated digestion and a triculture small intestinal epithelial model. NANOIMPACT 2021; 23:100349. [PMID: 34514184 PMCID: PMC8428805 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2021.100349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) are a promising material currently being explored in many industrial applications in the biomedical and agri-food areas; however, studies supporting the environmental health risk assessment of CDs are needed. This study focuses on various CD forms including iron (FeCD) and copper (CuCD) doped CDs synthesized using hydrothermal method, their fate in gastrointestinal tract, and their cytotoxicity and potential changes to cellular metabolome in a triculture small intestinal epithelial model. Physicochemical characterization revealed that 75% of Fe in FeCD and 95% of Cu in CuCD were dissolved during digestion. No significant toxic effects were observed for pristine CDs and FeCDs. However, CuCD induced significant dose-dependent toxic effects including decreases in TEER and cell viability, increases in cytotoxicity and ROS production, and alterations in important metabolites, including D-glucose, L-cysteine, uridine, citric acid and multiple fatty acids. These results support the current understanding that pristine CDs are relatively non-toxic and the cytotoxicity is dependent on the doping molecules.
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- Xiaoqiong Cao
- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 655 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
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- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, USA
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- National Security Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, USA
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- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 655 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115, USA
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
- Environmental Chemistry and Materials Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
- Environmental Chemistry and Materials Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, CleanTech One, Singapore 637141
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 655 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Färkkilä SMA, Kiers ET, Jaaniso R, Mäeorg U, Leblanc RM, Treseder KK, Kang Z, Tedersoo L. Fluorescent nanoparticles as tools in ecology and physiology. Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc 2021; 96:2392-2424. [PMID: 34142416 DOI: 10.1111/brv.12758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Fluorescent nanoparticles (FNPs) have been widely used in chemistry and medicine for decades, but their employment in biology is relatively recent. Past reviews on FNPs have focused on chemical, physical or medical uses, making the extrapolation to biological applications difficult. In biology, FNPs have largely been used for biosensing and molecular tracking. However, concerns over toxicity in early types of FNPs, such as cadmium-containing quantum dots (QDs), may have prevented wide adoption. Recent developments, especially in non-Cd-containing FNPs, have alleviated toxicity problems, facilitating the use of FNPs for addressing ecological, physiological and molecule-level processes in biological research. Standardised protocols from synthesis to application and interdisciplinary approaches are critical for establishing FNPs in the biologists' tool kit. Here, we present an introduction to FNPs, summarise their use in biological applications, and discuss technical issues such as data reliability and biocompatibility. We assess whether biological research can benefit from FNPs and suggest ways in which FNPs can be applied to answer questions in biology. We conclude that FNPs have a great potential for studying various biological processes, especially tracking, sensing and imaging in physiology and ecology.
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- Sanni M A Färkkilä
- Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Ecological Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, NL-1081 HV, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, W. Ostwaldi Str 1, 50411, Tartu, Tartumaa, Estonia
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Chemistry, Cox Science Center, University of Miami, 1301 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33124, U.S.A
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, 3106 Biological Sciences III, Mail Code: 2525, 92697, Irvine, CA, U.S.A
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411, Tartu, Estonia
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Estimation of carbon dots amelioration of copper toxicity in maize studied by synchrotron radiation-FTIR. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 204:111828. [PMID: 33990022 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Carbon dots are biocompatible and non-toxic nanoparticles with chemical affinity to some heavy metals. Human activities increase soil pollution with copper. Cu is an essential microelement in plants, but excess can induce a harmful effects. In plant response to Cu, the cell wall plays an important role. This study aims to estimate possible amelioration effects of folic acid based CDs on Cu toxicity by studying the intracellular and cell wall compounds in maize (Zea mays L.) roots and leaves after 7 day-treatment in hydroponics. The sub-cellular compartmentalization and bio-macromolecular changes induced by 5 μM Cu applied alone or with CDs (167 and 500 mg/L) were studied using the Synchrotron-based Fourier transformmicro-spectroscopy (SR-FTIR) combined with X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Cu induced changes in content of cell wall polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids. The XPS detected CDs transport throughout the plants. The Cu/167CDs treatment reduced Cu concentration in the roots, possibly by complexation/trapping between the functional groups on CDs surface and Cu2+. Principal component analysis of FTIR spectra confirmed that Cu/500CDs treatment increased Cu adverse effects in most tissues but alleviated adverse Cu effects on cell wall polysaccharides in the root xylem, and on polysaccharides and proteins in leaf phloem and mesophyll.
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Tan TL, Zulkifli NA, Zaman ASK, Jusoh MB, Yaapar MN, Rashid SA. Impact of photoluminescent carbon quantum dots on photosynthesis efficiency of rice and corn crops. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2021; 162:737-751. [PMID: 33799185 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.03.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Photosynthesis is one of the most fundamental biochemical processes on earth such that it is vital to the existence of most lives on this planet. In fact, unravelling the potentials in enhancing photosynthetic efficiency and electron transfer process, which are thought to improve plant growth is one of the emerging approaches in tackling modern agricultural shortcomings. In light of this, zero-dimensional carbon quantum dots (CQD) have emerged and garnered much interest in recent years which can enhance photosynthesis by modulating the associated electron transfer process. In this work, CQD was extracted from empty fruit bunch (EFB) biochar using a green acid-free microwave method. The resulting CQD was characterized using HRTEM, PL, UV-Vis and XPS. Typical rice (C3) and corn (C4) crops were selected in the present study in order to compare the significant effect of CQD on the two different photosynthetic pathways of crops. CQD was first introduced into crop via foliar spraying application instead of localised placement of CQD before seedling development. The influence of CQD on the photosynthetic efficiency of rice (C3) and corn (C4) leaves was determined by measuring both carbon dioxide conversion and the stomatal conductance of the leaf. As a result, the introduction of CQD greatly enhanced the photosynthesis in CQD-exposed crops. This is the first study focusing on phylogenetically constrained differences in photosynthetic responses between C3 and C4 crops upon CQD exposure, which gives a better insight into the understanding of photosynthesis process and shows considerable promise in nanomaterial research for sustainable agriculture practices.
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- Tong Ling Tan
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Advanced Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Cheng B, Chen F, Wang C, Liu X, Yue L, Cao X, Wang Z, Xing B. The molecular mechanisms of silica nanomaterials enhancing the rice (Oryza sativa L.) resistance to planthoppers (Nilaparvata lugens Stal). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 767:144967. [PMID: 33636776 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.144967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Herein, fluorescent silica (F-SiO2) ENMs (50 nm) were synthesized, which could be taken up and translocated from rice root to shoot, promoting the plant growth and resistance to planthopper compared with Si ion fertilizers under hydroponic conditions. Particularly, upon exposure F-SiO2 ENMs (5 mg‧L-1) suspension for 9 days, the fresh and dry weight (FW and DW) of shoot, the root length, surface area, and tip number were increased by 33.58%, 65.22%, 15.26%, 20.26% and 29.01%, respectively. Notably, in the presence of planthopper, the shoot FW and DW still increased by 61.88% and 114.75%, respectively. The increased lignin content (by 30.13%) and formation of silica cells in stem after F-SiO2 ENMs exposure (5 mg‧L-1) could be mechanical barriers against planthoppers. The transcriptome data revealed that F-SiO2 ENMs could upregulate the expression of genes involved in plant-pathogen interactions, plant hormone signal transduction, glucose metabolism and carbon fixation pathway, promoting the growth and resistance of rice seedlings. Our findings provide first evidence for the underlying molecular mechanisms of SiO2 ENMs enhancing the rice resistance to planthopper.
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- Bingxu Cheng
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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González-García Y, Cadenas-Pliego G, Alpuche-Solís ÁG, Cabrera RI, Juárez-Maldonado A. Carbon Nanotubes Decrease the Negative Impact of Alternaria solani in Tomato Crop. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1080. [PMID: 33922093 PMCID: PMC8143504 DOI: 10.3390/nano11051080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The diseases that attack the tomato crop are a limiting factor for its production and are difficult to control or eradicate. Stem and fruit rot and leaf blight caused by Alternaria solani causes severe damage and substantial yield losses. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) could be an alternative for the control of pathogens since they have strong antimicrobial activity, in addition to inducing the activation of the antioxidant defense system in plants. In the present study, multi-walled carbon nanotubes were evaluated on the incidence and severity of A. solani. Moreover, to the impact they have on the antioxidant defense system and the photosynthetic capacity of the tomato crop. The results show that the application of CNTs had multiple positive effects on tomato crop. CNTs decreased the incidence and severity of A. solani. Furthermore, CNTs increased the fruit yield of tomato crop and dry shoot biomass. The antioxidant system was improved, since the content of ascorbic acid, flavonoids, and the activity of the glutathione peroxidase enzyme were increased. The net photosynthesis and water use efficiency were also increased by the application of CNTs. CNTs can be an option to control A. solani in tomato crop, and diminish the negative impact of this pathogen.
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- Yolanda González-García
- Doctorado en Ciencias en Agricultura Protegida, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo 25315, Coahuila, Mexico;
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- Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica, San Luis Potosí 78216, San Luis Potosí, Mexico;
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- Department of Plant Biology, Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC), Rutgers University, Bridgeton, NJ 08302, USA;
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- Departamento de Botánica, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo 25315, Coahuila, Mexico
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Yan X, Xu Q, Li D, Wang J, Han R. Carbon dots inhibit root growth by disrupting auxin biosynthesis and transport in Arabidopsis. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 216:112168. [PMID: 33819781 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) possess considerable potentials in fields like biomarker and cell imaging due to its good fluorescence properties. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanism concerning influences of CDs on plant growth still remains unknown. In this study, the subcellular localization of CDs in Arabidopsis and the molecular mechanism of CDs toxicity to plants were investigated. Results demonstrate that CDs tend to accumulate in meristematic nucleus of root tips. CDs can inhibit growth of meristem zone of primary root (PR) of Arabidopsis seedlings significantly. The transcription level of auxin biosynthesis related genes decreases and the abundance of auxin efflux carriers PIN1 and PIN2 declines after 40 mg/L CDs treatment, thus lowering the auxin level in root tips. Moreover, CDs weaken activity of cell division in meristem zone by disturbing expressions of DNA damage repair genes and cell cycle regulation genes, thus enabling to inhibit growth of the meristem zone. To sum up, CDs inhibit growth of Arabidopsis seedlings through above pathways. These results provide useful information to elaborate potential toxicity mechanism of CDs on terrestrial plants.
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- Xiaoyan Yan
- College of Life Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041004, People's Republic of China; Higher Education Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular and Environmental Stress Response, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041004, Shanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041004, People's Republic of China; Higher Education Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular and Environmental Stress Response, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041004, Shanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041004, People's Republic of China; Higher Education Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular and Environmental Stress Response, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041004, Shanxi Province, People's Republic of China.
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Rimal V, Shishodia S, Srivastava PK, Gupta S, Mallick AI. Synthesis and characterization of Indian essential oil Carbon Dots for interdisciplinary applications. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-01737-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chen Q, Chen L, Nie X, Man H, Guo Z, Wang X, Tu J, Jin G, Ci L. Impacts of surface chemistry of functional carbon nanodots on the plant growth. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 206:111220. [PMID: 32877887 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Functional carbon nanodots (FCNs) with multiple chemical groups have great impact on the growth regulation of plants. To understand the role of the chemical groups, FCNs were reduced from the raw material by pyrolysis method and hydrolysis method. The chemical structure of these materials were characterized by using TGA, TEM, FT-IR, XPS, Raman and elementary analysis. The raw and reduced FCNs were used as plants growth regulators in culture medium of Arabidopsis thaliana. Our results indicate there is a strong correlation between the physiological responses of plants and the surface chemistries (especially carboxyl group and ester group) of the nanomaterials. The quantum-sized FCNs with multiple carboxyl groups and ester groups show better aqueous dispersity and can induce various positive physiological responses in Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings compared with the FCNs decorated without carboxyl and ester as well as aggregated FCNs. The raw FCNs present higher promotion capacity in plants biomass and roots length, and the quantum-sized FCNs are easier to be absorbed by plants and generate more positive effects on plants.
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- Qiong Chen
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Beijing Xinna International Hi-Tech Material Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100076, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Beijing Xinna International Hi-Tech Material Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100076, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China.
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Shukla D, Das M, Kasade D, Pandey M, Dubey AK, Yadav SK, Parmar AS. Sandalwood-derived carbon quantum dots as bioimaging tools to investigate the toxicological effects of malachite green in model organisms. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 248:125998. [PMID: 32006833 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.125998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 01/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Malachite green is an N-methylated diaminophenylmethane dye that has generated much concern over its suggestive carcinogenic nature. After its excessive use in aquaculture industry as an effective ectoparasitide, much debate was raised over its toxicological effects leading to scientific studies conducted on animal models. Even after several bans, malachite green is still easily available in many parts of the world and unscrupulously even used to give green vegetables a fresher look. This study aims to address this concern by systematically studying the toxicological effects of malachite green through bioimaging in plant and animal cell and tissue. Sandalwood-derived carbon quantum dots have been used as a bioimaging tool since they are non-cytotoxic and show excellent fluorescence properties. Onion tissues demonstrate the translocation of the dye inside cells having high affinity for the nuclei and cell walls. Toxicological effects on the growth of Vigna radiata (mung beans) have been studied methodically. Bioimaging of the transverse cross-section of the dye-treated plant root shows a significant difference from the control. In animal cells, dose-dependent decrease in cell viability of MG-63 cells was observed with MG. CQD showed good fluorescence in both cytoplasm and nucleus of MG63 cells. In addition, CQDs were employed as a great tool for bioimaging of the histopathologically adverse effects of MG in Golden hamster animal model. This study showed CQDs could be used as an alternative non-site specific fluorescent probe for cell and tissue imaging for better visualization of cell and tissue architectural changes.
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- Devyani Shukla
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Ceramic Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India.
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Bijali J, Acharya K. Current trends in nano-technological interventions on plant growth and development: a review. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:113-119. [PMID: 32433027 PMCID: PMC8676183 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2019.0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Nanomaterials, recently have found burgeoning attention in the field of agriculture, owing to the positive correlation between nanoparticle (NP) application and the enhanced nutritional status of the applied plants. A wide range of NPs, namely carbon-based NPs, titanium dioxide NPs, silica NPs etc. has been found to influence plants in a positive way by increasing their nutrient uptake ratio, nutrient usage efficiency, among others. All these attributes have paved the way for possible improvement in plant growth, development, vigour etc. through the use of these NPs, mainly as nanofertiliser. In view of all these, it can also be concluded that in the global scenario of increased demand of food production and supply in the coming years, nanotechnology promises to play a critical role. In this review, an attempt has been made to consolidate all the positive trends with respect to application of NPs on plants, along with their probable mechanism of action, which may provide a comprehensive insight for researchers working in this field.
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- Jayeeta Bijali
- Molecular and Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India
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- Molecular and Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India.
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Plant Nanobionic Effect of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes on Growth, Anatomy, Yield and Grain Composition of Rice. BIONANOSCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-020-00725-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Martinez-Ballesta MC, Chelbi N, Lopez-Zaplana A, Carvajal M. Discerning the mechanism of the multiwalled carbon nanotubes effect on root cell water and nutrient transport. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2020; 146:23-30. [PMID: 31722266 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2019.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are tubular carbon structures that are able to enter cells through holes in the plasma membrane and produce changes in gene expression. In this work, we compared the functionality of carbon nanotubes with the electroporation that perforates membranes, in Brassica oleracea var. Italica (broccoli) root protoplasts. For this, we combined those treatments with control conditions and abiotic stress (salinity) in order to elucidate if the response is related to conditions optimal for the plant. The measurement of the osmotic water permeability (Pf), mineral concentrations and expression levels of aquaporins (PIP1s and PIP2s) revealed that the physiological action of the nanotubes was similar to that achieved with electroporation for both Pf and the concentrations of nutrients in the protoplasts. On the other hand, PIP1s and PIP2s expression was increased in the protoplasts receiving the control plus MWCNTs treatment but not in those treated with electroporation. This opens new and interesting lines, as it shows that nanotubes are able to modulate the expression of aquaporins.
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- M Carmen Martinez-Ballesta
- Aquaporins Group. Plant Nutrition Department, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edificio 25, 30100, Murcia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Extremophile Plants, Center of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria (LEP-CBBC), P. O. Box 901, 2050, Hammam-Lif, Tunisia
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- Aquaporins Group. Plant Nutrition Department, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edificio 25, 30100, Murcia, Spain
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- Aquaporins Group. Plant Nutrition Department, Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edificio 25, 30100, Murcia, Spain.
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Li J, Xiao L, Cheng Y, Cheng Y, Wang Y, Wang X, Ding L. Applications of carbon quantum dots to alleviate Cd 2+ phytotoxicity in Citrus maxima seedlings. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 236:124385. [PMID: 31545192 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.124385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 07/13/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Heavy metal pollution may affect plant growth. The focus of this study was to explore remediation agents that alleviate cadmium toxicity in plants. The Citrus maxima (grapefruit) seedlings were cultivated for 10 days under hydroponic conditions amended with different concentrations of Cd2+ (50 and 200 mg/L) and CDs (600 and 900 mg/L). Our observations on roots and leaves showed that, the plant exposed to 200 mg/L Cd2+ alone was damaged, supported by the changes in anthocyanin contents, activity of antioxidant enzymes and cell membrane peroxidation damage (up to 35.8-45%). However, the physiological properties of the plant were improved upon exposed to 200 mg/L Cd2+ plus 900 mg/L CDs; it can be ascribed to Cd2+ sorption to the co-exposed CDs which reduced its freely dissolved concentration by more than 22.5%, thus significantly reducing the amount of Cd2+ entered the plant roots by 50.7-89.4%. Due to the oxidative stress induced by Cd2+ exposure at 200 mg/L, expression of glutathione-producing genes was up-regulated by 30-360% relative to the control, while the genes expression upon exposure to 200 mg/L Cd2+ and 900 mg/L CDs was reduced by 48.4-91.5% relative to that exposed to 200 mg/L Cd2+ alone. However, detoxification of CDs on plant leaves at 600 mg/L was insignificant, because a portion of Cd2+ taken up by roots can be transported to leaves associated with the internalized CDs. Therefore, CDs can be utilized as a repair agent to mitigate toxicity of Cd2+ to plant especially at a high amendment level (900 mg/L).
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- Junli Li
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Institute of Economic Crops, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Science, Wuhan, 430064, China
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- Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Fiber Optic Sensing Technology, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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Li X, Peng T, Mu L, Hu X. Phytotoxicity induced by engineered nanomaterials as explored by metabolomics: Perspectives and challenges. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 184:109602. [PMID: 31493589 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Given the wide applications of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in various fields, the ecotoxicology of ENMs has attracted much attention. The traditional plant physiological activity (e.g., reactive oxygen species and antioxidant enzymes) are limited in that they probe one specific process of nanotoxicity, which may result in the loss of understanding of other important biological reactions. Metabolites, which are downstream of gene and protein expression, are directly related to biological phenomena. Metabolomics is an easily performed and efficient tool for solving the aforementioned problems because it involves the comprehensive exploration of metabolic profiles. To understand the roles of metabolomics in phytotoxicity, the analytical methods for metabolomics should be organized and discussed. Moreover, the dominant metabolites and metabolic pathways are similar in different plants, which determines the universal applicability of metabolomics analysis. The analysis of regulated metabolism will globally and scientifically help determine the ecotoxicology that is induced by ENMs. In the past several years, great developments in nanotoxicology have been achieved using metabolomics. However, many knowledge gaps remain, such as the relationships between biological responses that are induced by ENMs and the regulation of metabolism (e.g., carbohydrate, energy, amino acid, lipid and secondary metabolism). The phytotoxicity that is induced by ENMs has been explored by metabolomics, which is still in its infancy. The detrimental and defence mechanisms of plants in their response to ENMs at the level of metabolomics also deserve much attention. In addition, owing to the regulation of metabolism in plants by ENMs affected by multiple factors, it is meaningful to uniformly identify the key influencing factor.
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- Xiaokang Li
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agro-environment and Safe-product, Key Laboratory for Environmental Factors Control of Agro-product Quality Safety (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Institute of Agro-environmental Protection, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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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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Khan MR, Adam V, Rizvi TF, Zhang B, Ahamad F, Jośko I, Zhu Y, Yang M, Mao C. Nanoparticle-Plant Interactions: Two-Way Traffic. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2019; 15:e1901794. [PMID: 31318142 PMCID: PMC6800249 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201901794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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In this Review, an effort is made to discuss the most recent progress and future trend in the two-way traffic of the interactions between plants and nanoparticles (NPs). One way is the use of plants to synthesize NPs in an environmentally benign manner with a focus on the mechanism and optimization of the synthesis. Another way is the effects of synthetic NPs on plant fate with a focus on the transport mechanisms of NPs within plants as well as NP-mediated seed germination and plant development. When NPs are in soil, they can be adsorbed at the root surface, followed by their uptake and inter/intracellular movement in the plant tissues. NPs may also be taken up by foliage under aerial deposition, largely through stomata, trichomes, and cuticles, but the exact mode of NP entry into plants is not well documented. The NP-plant interactions may lead to inhibitory or stimulatory effects on seed germination and plant development, depending on NP compositions, concentrations, and plant species. In numerous cases, radiation-absorbing efficiency, CO2 assimilation capacity, and delay of chloroplast aging have been reported in the plant response to NP treatments, although the mechanisms involved in these processes remain to be studied.
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- Mujeebur Rahman Khan
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Biology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, U.S.A
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Institute of Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology, University of Life Sciences, Akademicka 12, 20-033 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Stephenson Life Sciences Research Center, Institute for Biomedical Science, Engineering and Technology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, U.S.A
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- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Stephenson Life Sciences Research Center, Institute for Biomedical Science, Engineering and Technology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, U.S.A
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Spectroscopic approach for the interaction of carbon nanoparticles with cytochrome c and BY-2 cells: Protein structure and mitochondrial function. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 138:29-36. [PMID: 31302123 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.07.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this study, we employed multiple spectroscopic methods to analyze the effects of carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) on structure of cytochrome c (Cyt c) and mitochondrial function in plant cells. The tertiary structures of aromatic amino acid in Cyt c were not changed after addition of CNPs. Cyt c was found to be absorbed on the surfaces of CNPs in a non-linear manner and only bound Cyt c can be reduced. In addition, the binding of Cyt c was found to increase the diameter of CNPs at lower concentrations. The redox potential of Cyt c was almost not affected after treatment with CNPs. There were no obvious differences in cellular ATP after exposure to CNPs, and the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) was significantly decreased once the CNPs concentration exceeded 31.25 μg/mL. The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) also were increased in BY-2 cells. Taken together, these findings provide basis for the interactions between CNPs and Cyt c, as well as the effect of CNPs treatment on the mitochondria function in plant cells.
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Faraz A, Faizan M, Sami F, Siddiqui H, Pichtel J, Hayat S. Nanoparticles: biosynthesis, translocation and role in plant metabolism. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 13:345-352. [PMID: 31171737 PMCID: PMC8676279 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology is an emerging field of science that applies particles between 1 and 100 nm in size for a range of practical uses. Nano-technological discoveries have opened novel applications in biotechnology and agriculture. Many reactions involving nanoparticles (NPs) are more efficient compared to those of their respective bulk materials. NPs obtained from plant material, denoted as biogenic or phytosynthesised NPs, are preferred over chemically synthesised NPs due to their low toxicity, rapid reactions and cost-effective production. NPs impart both positive and negative impacts on plant growth and development. NPs exhibit their unique actions as a function of their size, reactivity, surface area and concentration. An insight into NP biosynthesis and translocation within the plant system will shed some light on the roles and mechanisms of NP-mediated regulation of plant metabolism. This review is a step towards that goal.
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- Ahmad Faraz
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, USA
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India.
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Verma SK, Das AK, Gantait S, Kumar V, Gurel E. Applications of carbon nanomaterials in the plant system: A perspective view on the pros and cons. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 667:485-499. [PMID: 30833247 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.02.409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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With the remarkable development in the field of nanotechnology, carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs) have been widely used for numerous applications in different areas of the plant system. The current understanding about the CNMs' accumulation, translocation, plant growth responses, and stress modulations in the plant system is far from complete. There have been relentless efforts by the researchers worldwide in order to acquire newer insights into the plant-CNMs interactions and the consequences. The present review intends to update the reader with the status of the impacts of the different CNMs on plant growth. Research reports from the plant biotechnologists have documented mixed effects (which are dependent on CNMs' concentration) of the CNMs' exposure on plants ranging from enhanced crop yield to acute cytotoxicity. The growth and yield pattern vary from species to species and are dependent on the dosage of the CNMs applied. Studies found an increase in vegetative growth and yield of fruit/seed at lower concentration of CNMs, but a decrease in these observables were also noted when higher concentrations of CNMs were used. In general, at lower concentrations, CNMs were found to be effective in enhancing (water uptake, water transport, seed germination, nitrogenase, photosystem and antioxidant activities), activating (water channels proteins) and promoting (nutrition absorption); all these change when concentrations are raised. All these aspects have been reviewed thoroughly in this article, with a focus on the recent updates on the role of the CNMs in augmenting or retarding plant growth. Sections have been devoted to the various features of the CNMs and their roles in inducing plant growth, phytotoxic responses of the plants and overall crop improvement. Concluding remarks have been added to propose future directions of research on the CNMs-plant interactions and also to sound a warning on the use of CNMs in agriculture.
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- Sandeep Kumar Verma
- Institute of Biological Science, SAGE University, Baypass Road, Kailod Kartal, Indore 452020, Madhya Pradesh, India; Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biology, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, 14030 Bolu, Turkey.
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, College of Applied Sciences, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa 16417, Ethiopia
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia 741252, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Modern College, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411016, Maharashtra, India
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- Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biology, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, 14030 Bolu, Turkey
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Sai L, Liu S, Qian X, Yu Y, Xu X. Nontoxic fluorescent carbon nanodot serving as a light conversion material in plant for UV light utilization. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 169:422-428. [PMID: 29843116 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.05.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Revised: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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In this study, water-soluble fluorescent carbon nanodots (CNDs) were directly injected into the leaf of nicotiana tabacum. With the help of UV-to-blue light conversion nanomaterial, the photosynthetic rate of the leaf was improved 18% upon additional 6 W UV irradiation. The photostability and toxicity of different kinds of CNDs were discussed. The results showed that CNDs functionalized with NH2-groups on their surfaces could maintain good fluorescence in plant leaf, and CNDs with complex surface groups tended to have high toxicity to the plant. The NH2-functionalized CNDs with non-toxicity and good photostability were used as in vivo light conversion material for direct utilization of UV light in the solar energy.
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- Liman Sai
- Department of Physics, Shanghai Normal University, Guilin Road 100, Shanghai, 200234, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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Joshi A, Kaur S, Dharamvir K, Nayyar H, Verma G. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes applied through seed-priming influence early germination, root hair, growth and yield of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2018; 98:3148-3160. [PMID: 29220088 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2017] [Revised: 12/04/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Reports of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) incorporated into plants have indicated better yield and productivity, yet the phenomena need in-depth understanding especially when agricultural crops are tested. We primed wheat seeds with MWCNTs to understand the effects on germination, growth, anatomy, physiology and yield. RESULT This study, carried out in field conditions, is a step forward over the previous reports. Early germination, excessive root hair, denser stomata and larger root length result in faster growth and higher yield of wheat plants. Denser root hair facilitated the uptake of both water and essential minerals such as phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), which boosted the crop yield by significantly improving grain yield per plant from 1.53 to 2.5 g, a 63% increase. Increase in cell elongation by 80% was recorded, while xylem and phloem sizes dilated to almost 83% and 85% of control, thus enhancing their capacity to conduct water and nutrients. CONCLUSION Augmented growth of MWCNT-primed wheat, enhancement in grain number, biomass, stomatal density, xylem-phloem size, epidermal cells, and water uptake is observed while finding no DNA damage. This opens up an entirely new aspect to using cost-effective nanomaterials (the MWCNTs were produced in-house) for enhancing the performance of crop plants. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Anjali Joshi
- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (UIEAST), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (UIEAST), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
- Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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Wang H, Li H, Zhang M, Song Y, Huang J, Huang H, Shao M, Liu Y, Kang Z. Carbon Dots Enhance the Nitrogen Fixation Activity of Azotobacter Chroococcum. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:16308-16314. [PMID: 29733565 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b03758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Biological nitrogen fixation is critical for the nitrogen cycle on the earth. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, as an environmentally friendly microorganism, convert atmospheric nitrogen to available nitrogen source for plants. In this study, we found that carbon dots (CDs) could significantly enhance the nitrogen-fixing activity of azotobacter chroococcum, in which the activity of azotobacter treated with CDs (4 μg/mL) was increased by 158% compared to that of the control one. A series of experiments suggest that CDs can combine with the nitrogenase, affect the secondary structure of nitrogenase, improve the electron transfer in the biocatalytic process, and finally improve nitrogenase activity for nitrogen fixation. Our findings may offer an economical and environmentally friendly means of improving the biological nitrogen fixation as well as solving the insufficiency of nitrogen fertilizer.
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Tracking multi-walled carbon nanotubes inside oat (Avena sativa L.) plants and assessing their effect on growth, yield, and mammalian (human) cell viability. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-018-0801-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Yavari S, Malakahmad A, Sapari NB, Yavari S. Fullerene C60 for enhancing phytoremediation of urea plant wastewater by timber plants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:11351-11363. [PMID: 29417482 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-1345-3] [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] [Received: 08/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Phytoremediation has been applied as a promising and cost-effective technique for removing nutrient pollutants from wastewater. In this study, the effect of fullerene C60 was assessed on enhancing the phytoremediation efficiency of teak plants over a period of 1 month. Teak plants were supplied with fullerene C60 (0, 25, or 50 mg L-1) and fed daily with two types of urea plant wastewater (with and without adding optimum ratio of phosphorus and potassium). The required volume of wastewater by the teak plants, nitrogen removal percentage, plant growth parameters (plant height, number of leaves, leaf surface area, and dry biomass), and nutrient content was recorded throughout the study. The results showed that addition of 25 mg L-1 fullerene C60 to urea plant wastewater could increase water uptake and nitrogen recovery of the teak plants. Plant growth and nutrient contents of teak plants were also increased in the presence of 25 mg L-1 fullerene C60. However, addition of 50 mg L-1 fullerene C60 to the wastewater decreased the values for water uptake and nitrogen recovery. The findings indicated that addition of proper amount of fullerene C60 to the teak-based remediation system can increase the efficiency of the plants for nitrogen removal.
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- Sara Yavari
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Malaysia.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Malaysia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Malaysia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Malaysia
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Bhati A, Gunture G, Tripathi KM, Singh A, Sarkar S, Sonkar SK. Exploration of nano carbons in relevance to plant systems. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj03642j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The potential applications of nano-carbons and biochar towards plant growth are highlighted and discussed in this perspective article.
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- Anshu Bhati
- Department of Chemistry
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
- Jaipur-302017
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
- Jaipur-302017
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
- Jaipur-302017
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology
- Howrah-711103
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
- Jaipur-302017
- India
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