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Zhou X, Zhang L, Zhang P, Xu H, Song J, Chang Y, Cai T, Xie C. Comparative transcriptomic analysis revealed important processes underlying the static magnetic field effects on Arabidopsis. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1390031. [PMID: 38863539 PMCID: PMC11165219 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1390031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Static magnetic field (SMF) plays important roles in various biological processes of many organisms including plants, though the molecular mechanism remains largely unclear. Here in this study, we evaluated different magnetic setups to test their effects on growth and development on Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana), and discovered that plant growth was significantly enhanced by inhomogeneous SMF generated by a regular triangular prism magnet perpendicular to the direction of gravity. Comparative transcriptomic analysis revealed that auxin synthesis and signal transduction genes were upregulated by SMF exposure. SMF also facilitated plants to maintain the iron homeostasis. The expression of iron metabolism-related genes was downregulated by SMF, however, the iron content in plant tissues remains relatively unchanged. Furthermore, SMF exposure also helped the plants to reduce ROS level and synergistically maintain the oxidant balance by enhanced activity of antioxidant enzymes and accumulation of nicotinamide. Taken together, our data suggested that SMF is involved in regulating the growth and development of Arabidopsis thaliana through maintaining iron homeostasis and balancing oxidative stress, which could be beneficial for plant survival and growth. The work presented here would extend our understanding of the mechanism and the regulatory network of how magnetic field affects the plant growth, which would provide insights into the development of novel plant synthetic biology technologies to engineer stress-resistant and high-yielding crops.
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- Xiujuan Zhou
- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Science Island, Hefei, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Science Island, Hefei, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Science Island, Hefei, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresource, College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Science Island, Hefei, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Science Island, Hefei, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Science Island, Hefei, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Institute of Quantum Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Science Island, Hefei, China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Institute of Quantum Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Akhter N, Aqeel M, Shazia, Irshad MK, Shehnaz MM, Lee SS, Noman A, Syed A, Bokhari A, Bahkali AH, Wong LS. Differential capacity of phragmites ecotypes in remediation of inorganic contaminants in coastal ecosystems: Implications for climate change. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 247:118127. [PMID: 38220075 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Remediating inorganic pollutants is an important part of protecting coastal ecosystems, which are especially at risk from the effects of climate change. Different Phragmites karka (Retz) Trin. ex Steud ecotypes were gathered from a variety of environments, and their abilities to remove inorganic contaminants from coastal wetlands were assessed. The goal is to learn how these ecotypes process innovation might help reduce the negative impacts of climate change on coastal environments. The Phragmites karka ecotype E1, found in a coastal environment in Ichkera that was impacted by residential wastewater, has higher biomass production and photosynthetic pigment content than the Phragmites karka ecotypes E2 (Kalsh) and E3 (Gatwala). Osmoprotectant accumulation was similar across ecotypes, suggesting that all were able to successfully adapt to polluted marine environments. The levels of both total soluble sugars and proteins were highest in E2. The amount of glycine betaine (GB) rose across the board, with the highest levels being found in the E3 ecotype. The study also demonstrated that differing coastal habitats significantly influenced the antioxidant activity of all ecotypes, with E1 displaying the lowest superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, while E2 exhibited the lowest peroxidase (POD) and catalase (CAT) activities. Significant morphological changes were evident in E3, such as an expansion of the phloem, vascular bundle, and metaxylem cell areas. When compared to the E3 ecotype, the E1 and E2 ecotypes showed striking improvements across the board in leaf anatomy. Mechanistic links between architectural and physio-biochemical alterations are crucial to the ecological survival of different ecotypes of Phragmites karka in coastal environments affected by climate change. Their robustness and capacity to reduce pollution can help coastal ecosystems endure in the face of persistent climate change.
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- Noreen Akhter
- Department of Botany, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, College of Ecology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, PR China
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- Department of Botany, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, 26493, Republic of Korea; Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, 26493, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Lahore Campus, Defence Road Off Rawind Road, Lahore, Punjab, 54000, Pakistan; School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Putra Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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Zafar H, Javed R, Zia M. Nanotoxicity assessment in plants: an updated overview. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:93323-93344. [PMID: 37544947 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29150-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Nanotechnology is rapidly emerging and innovative interdisciplinary field of science. The application of nanomaterials in agricultural biotechnology has been exponentially increased over the years that could be attributed to their uniqueness, versatility, and flexibility. The overuse of nanomaterials makes it crucial to determine their fate and distribution in the in vitro (in cell and tissue cultures) and in vivo (in living species) biological environments by investigating the nano-biointerface. The literature states that the beneficial effects of nanoparticles come along with their adverse effects, subsequently leading to an array of short-term and long-term toxicities. It has been evident that the interplay of nanoparticles with abiotic and biotic communities produces several eco-toxicological effects, and the physiology and biochemistry of crops are greatly influenced by the metabolic alterations taking place at cellular, sub-cellular, and molecular levels. Numerous risk factors affect nanoparticle's accumulation, translocation, and associated cytogenotoxicity. This review article summarizes the contributing factors, possible mechanisms, and risk assessment of hazardous effects of various types of nanoparticles to plant health. The methods for evaluating the plant nanotoxicity parameters have been elaborated. Conclusively, few recommendations are put forward for designing safer, high-quality nanomaterials to protect and maintain environmental safety for smarter agriculture demanded by researchers and industrialists.
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- Hira Zafar
- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- School of Science and the Environment, Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, A2H 5G4, Canada.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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Chahardoli A. Hormetic dose responses induced by nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) on growth, biochemical, and antioxidant defense systems of Dracocephalum kotschyi. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:100078-100094. [PMID: 37624496 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29359-y] [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: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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The application of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) in various fields leads to their release into soil and water and, consequently, interaction with plants. Unlike its bulk counterpart, the phytotoxic potential of NiONPs is relatively less studied, particularly in a hormesis framework. Hormesis is an interesting phenomenon characterized by low-dose stimulation and high-dose inhibition. Therefore, this study demonstrates the stimulatory and inhibitory effects of NiONPs on Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss as a medicinal plant cultivated in a pot experiment carried out in a greenhouse for 3 weeks. High bioaccumulation of nickel (Ni) in roots of treated plants relative to shoots indicates higher oxidative damage. NiONPs induced hormetic effects on photosynthetic pigments, as at low concentration of 50 mg/L stimulated chlorophyll (2.8-46.7%), carotenoid (16%), and anthocyanin (5.9%) contents and at higher concentrations inhibited the content of these pigments. A hormetic response was observed in growth parameters, i.e., NiONPs induced shoot height (7.2%) and weight (33%) at 100 mg/L, while inhibited shoot and root length (14.5-16.1% and 28.7-42.7%) and weight (46.8-48.1% and 37-40.6%), respectively, at 1000 and 2500 mg/L. The treated plants declined the toxic effects and oxidative stress caused by NiONPs by activating non-enzymatic antioxidants (phenolic compounds and proline) and enzymatic antioxidants, i.e., increasing the levels of SOD, POD, CAT, and APX. Therefore, the present study investigated for the first time the different mechanisms and responses of D. kotschyi plants to NiONPs in a wide range of concentrations. The results suggest that NiONPs may act as an elicitor at lower concentrations in medicinal plants according to specific conditions. However, these NPs at higher concentrations induce oxidative stress and harmful effects on plants, so their use poses serious risks to human health and the environment.
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- Azam Chahardoli
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Liu Z, Zhou L, Gan C, Hu L, Pang B, Zuo D, Wang G, Wang H, Liu Y. Transcriptomic analysis reveals key genes and pathways corresponding to Cd and Pb in the hyperaccumulator Arabis paniculata. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 254:114757. [PMID: 36950987 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Soil and water are increasingly at risk of contamination from the toxic heavy metals lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd). Arabis paniculata (Brassicaceae) is a hyperaccumulator of heavy metals (HMs) found widely distributed in areas impacts by mining activities. However, the mechanism by which A. paniculata tolerates HMs is still uncharacterized. For this experiment, we employed RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) in order to find Cd (0.25 mM)- and Pb (2.50 mM)-coresponsive genes A. paniculata. In total, 4490 and 1804 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in root tissue, and 955 and 2209 DEGs were identified in shoot tissue, after Cd and Pb exposure, respectively. Interestingly in root tissue, gene expression corresponded similarly to both Cd and Pd exposure, of which 27.48% were co-upregulated and 41.00% were co-downregulated. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and Gene Ontology (GO) analyses showed that the co-regulated genes were predominantly involved in transcription factors (TFs), cell wall biosynthesis, metal transport, plant hormone signal transduction, and antioxidant enzyme activity. Many critical Pb/Cd-induced DEGs involved in phytohormone biosynthesis and signal transduction, HM transport, and transcription factors were also identified. Especially the gene ABCC9 was co-downregulated in root tissues but co-upregulated in shoot tissues. The co-downregulation of ABCC9 in the roots prevented Cd and Pb from entering the vacuole rather than the cytoplasm for transporting HMs to shoots. While in shoots, the ABCC9 co-upregulated results in vacuolar Cd and Pb accumulation, which may explain why A. paniculata is a hyperaccumulator. These results will help to reveal the molecular and physiological processes underlying tolerance to HM exposure in the hyperaccumulator A. paniculata, and aid in future efforts to utilize this plant in phytoremediation.
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- Zhaochao Liu
- School of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- School of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- School of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- School of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- School of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- School of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- School of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- School of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China.
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- School of Life Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China.
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Doria-Manzur A, Sharifan H, Tejeda-Benitez L. Application of zinc oxide nanoparticles to promote remediation of nickel by Sorghum bicolor: metal ecotoxic potency and plant response. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2022; 25:98-105. [PMID: 35452585 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2022.2060934] [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] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nickel (Ni) is one of the most toxic metals in human health. Its bioaccumulation in gluten-free crops limits the progressing demand of safe foods for allergic people to gluten. Nanoparticles have shown promising results in enhancing the crop yield and reducing the risk of heavy metal uptake. However, their nanotoxicity has been raised environmental concerns. This study investigated the environmental behavior of Ni (II) with the co-presence of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) in sorghum bicolor. The plants were exposed to different treatments of Ni, ZnO-NPs, or their coexistence. The uptake experiments were carried out within nine treatments consisting of 1 or 5 ppm Ni alone or in coexistence with 50 or 100 ppm ZnO-NPs. The physiological impacts on plants as potential fingerprints for nanotoxicity were recorded and assessed in a phenotypic spectrum. The total Ni or Zn contents were quantified using atomic absorption. NPs significantly altered the bioavailability of Ni. The results revealed that at 5 ppm Ni contamination, 50 and 100 ZnO-NPs significantly reduced the Ni uptake by ∼43% and 47%, respectively. Further, the results showed at 50 ppm NPs, the phytotoxicity effects of both Ni and NPs may reduce, leading to higher plant dry biomass yield.Novelty statement Characterization of zinc oxide nanotoxicity threshold by developing a phenotypic spectrum. Also, the study revealed the phytoremediation potential of ZnO nanoparticle in mitigating the nickel uptake in a gluten-free crop (sorghum bicolor).
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- Alonso Doria-Manzur
- Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
- Department of Medicine, Research group BIOTOXAM, University of Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia
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- Department of Medicine, Research group BIOTOXAM, University of Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia
- Department of Engineering, Research group IDAB, University of Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia
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Can Nanofertilizers Mitigate Multiple Environmental Stresses for Higher Crop Productivity? SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14063480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The global food production for the worldwide population mainly depends on the huge contributions of the agricultural sector. The cultivated crops of foods need various elements or nutrients to complete their growth, and these are indirectly consumed by humans. During this production, several environmental constraints or stresses may cause losses in the global agricultural production. These obstacles may include abiotic and biotic stresses, which have already been studied in both individual and combined cases. However, there are very few studies on multiple stresses. On the basis of the myriad benefits of nanotechnology in agriculture, nanofertilizers (or nanonutrients) have become promising tools for agricultural sustainability. Nanofertilizers are also the proper solution to overcoming the environmental and health problems that can result from conventional fertilizers. The role of nanofertilizers has increased, especially under different environmental stresses, which can include individual, combined, and multiple stresses. The stresses are most commonly the result of nature; however, studies are still needed on the different stress levels. Nanofertilizers can play a crucial role in supporting cultivated plants under stress and in improving the plant yield, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Similar to other biological issues, many open-ended questions still require further investigation: Is the right time and era for nanofertilizers in agriculture? Will the nanofertilizers be the dominant source of nutrients in modern agriculture? Are nanofertilizers, and particularly biological synthesized ones, the magic solution for sustainable agriculture? What are the expected damages of multiple stresses on plants?
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Murali M, Gowtham HG, Singh SB, Shilpa N, Aiyaz M, Alomary MN, Alshamrani M, Salawi A, Almoshari Y, Ansari MA, Amruthesh KN. Fate, bioaccumulation and toxicity of engineered nanomaterials in plants: Current challenges and future prospects. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 811:152249. [PMID: 34896497 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The main focus of this review is to discuss the current advancement in nano-metallic caused phytotoxicity on living organisms and current challenges in crops. Nanostructured materials provide new tools in agriculture to boost sustainable food production, but the main concern is that large-scale production and release of nanomaterials (NMs) into the ecosystem is a rising threat to the surrounding environment that is an urgent challenge to be addressed. The usage of NMs directly influences the transport pathways within plants, which directly relates to their stimulatory/ inhibitory effects. Because of the unregulated nanoparticles (NMs) exposure to soil, they are adsorbed at the root surface, followed by uptake and inter/intracellular mobility within the plant tissue, while the aerial exposure is taken up by foliage, mostly through cuticles, hydathodes, stigma, stomata, and trichomes, but the actual mode of NMs absorption into plants is still unclear. NMs-plant interactions may have stimulatory or inhibitory effects throughout their life cycle depending on their composition, size, concentration, and plant species. Although many publications on NMs interactions with plants have been reported, the knowledge on their uptake, translocation, and bioaccumulation is still a question to be addressed by the scientific community. One of the critical aspects that must be discovered and understood is detecting NMs in soil and the uptake mechanism in plants. Therefore, the nanopollution in plants has yet to be completely understood regarding its impact on plant health, making it yet another artificial environmental influence of unknown long-term consequences. The present review summarizes the uptake, translocation, and bioaccumulation of NMs in plants, focusing on their inhibitory effects and mechanisms involved within plants.
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- M Murali
- Applied Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru 570 006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru 570 006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru 570 006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Microbiology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru 570 006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru 570 006, Karnataka, India
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- National Centre for Biotechnology, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institutes for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia.
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- Applied Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru 570 006, Karnataka, India.
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Xiong T, Zhang S, Kang Z, Zhang T, Li S. Dose-Dependent Physiological and Transcriptomic Responses of Lettuce ( Lactuca sativa L.) to Copper Oxide Nanoparticles-Insights into the Phytotoxicity Mechanisms. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3688. [PMID: 33916236 PMCID: PMC8036535 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Understanding the complex mechanisms involved in plant response to nanoparticles (NPs) is indispensable in assessing the environmental impact of nano-pollutants. Plant leaves can directly intercept or absorb NPs deposited on their surface; however, the toxicity mechanisms of NPs to plant leaves are unclear. In this study, lettuce leaves were exposed to copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs, 0, 100, and 1000 mg/L) for 15 days, then physiological tests and transcriptomic analyses were conducted to evaluate the negative impacts of CuO-NPs. Both physiological and transcriptomic results demonstrated that CuO-NPs adversely affected plant growth, photosynthesis, and enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and antioxidant system activity. The comparative transcriptome analysis showed that 2270 and 4264 genes were differentially expressed upon exposure to 100 and 1000 mg/L CuO-NPs. Gene expression analysis suggested the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter family, heavy metal-associated isoprenylated plant proteins (HIPPs), endocytosis, and other metal ion binding proteins or channels play significant roles in CuO-NP accumulation by plant leaves. Furthermore, the variation in antioxidant enzyme transcript levels (POD1, MDAR4, APX2, FSDs), flavonoid content, cell wall structure and components, and hormone (auxin) could be essential in regulating CuO-NPs-induced stress. These findings could help understand the toxicity mechanisms of metal NPs on crops, especially NPs resulting from foliar exposure.
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Science in Guangdong Higher Education, School of Life Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China; (T.X.); (S.Z.); (Z.K.); (T.Z.)
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Chow YN, Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Integrated Assessment of Nickel Electroplating Industrial Wastewater Effluent as a Renewable Resource of Irrigation Water Using a Hydroponic Cultivation System. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:609396. [PMID: 33746995 PMCID: PMC7970764 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.609396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nickel, a micronutrient essential for plant growth and development, has been recognized as a metallic pollutant in wastewater. The concentration of nickel ions in the water course, exceeding the maximum tolerable limit, has called for an alarming attention, due to the bioaccumulative entry in the water-plant-human food chain, leaving a burden of deteriorative effects on visible characteristics, physiological processes, and oxidative stress response in plants. In this work, the renewable utilization of nickel electroplating industrial wastewater effluent (0, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100%) as a viable source of irrigation water was evaluated using a hydroponic cultivation system, by adopting Lablab purpureus and Brassica chinensis as the plant models, in relation to the physical growth, physiological and morphological characteristics, photosynthetic pigments, proline, and oxidative responses. The elongation of roots and shoots in L. purpureus and B. chinensis was significantly inhibited beyond 25 and 5% of industrial wastewater. The chlorophyll-a, chlorophyll-b, total chlorophyll, and carotenoid contents, accompanied by alterations in the morphologies of xylem, phloem, and distortion of stomata, were recorded in the industrial wastewater-irrigated groups, with pronounced toxicity effects detected in B. chinensis. Excessive proline accumulation was recorded in the treated plant models. Ascorbate peroxidase (APX), guaiacol peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT) scavenging activities were drastically altered, with a profound upregulation effect in the POD activity in L. purpureus and both POD and APX in B. chinensis, predicting the nickel-induced oxidative stress. Conclusively, the diluted industrial wastewater effluent up to the optimum concentrations of 5 and 25%, respectively, could be feasibly reused as a renewable resource for B. chinensis and L. purpureus irrigation, verified by the minimal or negligible phytotoxic implications in the plant models. The current findings have shed light on the interruption of nickel-contaminated industrial wastewater effluent irrigation practice on the physical and biochemical features of food crops and highlighted the possibility of nutrient recycling via wastewater reuse in a sustainable soilless cultivation.
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- Y. N. Chow
- River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre (REDAC), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Malaysia
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- School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Malaysia
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- River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre (REDAC), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Malaysia
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- River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre (REDAC), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Malaysia
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Manna I, Sahoo S, Bandyopadhyay M. Effect of Engineered Nickel Oxide Nanoparticle on Reactive Oxygen Species-Nitric Oxide Interplay in the Roots of Allium cepa L. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:586509. [PMID: 33633755 PMCID: PMC7901573 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.586509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Scientists anxiously follow instances of heavy metals augmenting in the environment and undergoing bioaccumulation and trace their biomagnification across food webs, wary of their potent toxicity on biological entities. Engineered nanoparticles supplement natural pools of respective heavy metals and can mimic their effects, exerting toxicity at higher concentrations. Thus, a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanism of this precarious interaction is mandatory. Most urban and industrial environments contain considerable quantities of nickel oxide nanoparticles. These in excess can cause considerable damage to plant metabolism through a significant increase in cellular reactive oxygen species and perturbation of its cross-talk with the reactive nitrogen species. In the present work, the authors have demonstrated how the intrusion of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO-NP) affected the exposed roots of Allium cepa: starting with disruption of cell membranes, before being interiorized within cell organelles, effectively disrupting cellular homeostasis and survival. A major shift in the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) equanimity was also observed, unleashing major altercations in several crucial biochemical profiles. Altered antioxidant contents and upregulation of stress-responsive genes, namely, Catalase, Ascorbate peroxidase, Superoxide dismutase, and Rubisco activase, showing on average 50-250% rise across NiO-NP concentrations tested, also entailed increased cellular hydrogen peroxide contents, with tandem rise in cellular NO. Increased NO content was evinced from altered concentrations of nitric oxide synthase and nitrate reductase, along with NADPH oxidase, when compared with the negative control. Though initially showing a dose-dependent concomitant rise, a significant decrease of NO was observed at higher concentrations of NiO-NP, while cellular ROS continued to increase. Modified K/Na ratios, with increased proline concentrations and GABA contents, all hallmarks of cellular stress, correlated with ROS-NO perturbations. Detailed studies showed that NiO-NP concentration had a significant role in inducing toxicity, perturbing the fine balance of ROS-NO, which turned lethal for the cell at higher dosages of the ENP precipitating in the accumulation of stress markers and an inevitable shutdown of cellular mechanisms.
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- Indrani Manna
- Department of Botany, CAS, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Botany, Krishna Chandra College, Hetampur, India
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Ecotoxicological Assessment of a Glyphosate-Based Herbicide in Cover Plants: Medicago sativa L. as a Model Species. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10155098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Despite the several innovations that have been incorporated in agriculture, the use of herbicides, especially glyphosate (GLY), is still the major tool for weed control. Although this herbicide has a notable worldwide representation, concerns about its environmental safety were recently raised, with a lot of divergence between studies on its non-target toxicity. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to understand the risks of this herbicide to non-target plants, including cover crop species, which have a crucial role in maintaining agroecosystems functions and in preventing soil erosion. Thus, this work aims to evaluate the growth and physiological responses of a cover plant species (Medicago sativa L.) exposed to increasing concentrations of a GLY-based herbicide (GBH), particularly focusing on the oxidative metabolism. The growth of roots and shoots was affected, being this effect accompanied by a rise of lipid peroxidation, suggesting the occurrence of oxidative stress, and by an activation of the antioxidant (AOX) system. Indeed, the results showed that adverse effects are visible at active ingredient concentrations of 8.0 mg kg−1, with the lowest EC50 being 12 mg kg−1, showing that GBH-contaminated soils may pose a risk to the survival of non-target plants in the most contaminated areas. Overall, these findings proved that GBH greatly impairs the growth of a non-target plant, strengthening the need of additional studies to unravel the real risks associated with the over usage of this pesticide, since there is an evident lack of studies performed with contaminated soils.
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Ovais M, Khalil AT, Ayaz M, Ahmad I. Metal oxide nanoparticles and plants. PHYTONANOTECHNOLOGY 2020:123-141. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-822348-2.00007-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Shahid M, Saleem M, Anwar H, Khalid S, Tariq TZ, Murtaza B, Amjad M, Naeem MA. A multivariate analysis of comparative effects of heavy metals on cellular biomarkers of phytoremediation using Brassica oleracea. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2019; 22:617-627. [PMID: 31856592 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2019.1701980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The biochemical/physiological variations in plant responses to heavy metals stress govern plant's ability to phytoremediate/tolerate metals. So, the comparative effects of different types of heavy metals on various plant responses can better elucidate the mechanisms of metal toxicity and detoxification. This study compared the physiological modifications, photosynthetic performance and detoxification potential of Brassica oleracea under different levels of chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni) and selenium (Se). All the heavy metals induced a severe phytotoxicity to B. oleracea in terms of chlorophyll contents, Ni being the most toxic (76% decrease). Brassica oleracea showed high lipid oxidation: 87% and 273%, respectively in leaves and roots. Furthermore, all the metals increased the activities of catalase and peroxidase, while decreased superoxide dismutase and ascorbate peroxidase. Interestingly, heavy metals decreased hydrogen peroxide contents perhaps due to their possible transformation to another form of reactive oxygen species such as hydroxyl radical. Among the three metals, Ni was more phytotoxic than Cr and Se. Moreover, the phytoremediation/tolerance potential of B. oleracea to Ni, Cr and Se stress varied with the type of metal, their applied levels, response variables and plant organ type (root/shoot). The multivariate analysis separated different plant response variables and heavy metal treatments into different groups based on their correlations.
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- Muhammad Shahid
- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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Chung IM, Venkidasamy B, Thiruvengadam M. Nickel oxide nanoparticles cause substantial physiological, phytochemical, and molecular-level changes in Chinese cabbage seedlings. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2019; 139:92-101. [PMID: 30884416 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2019.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO NPs) are utilized in various industries and their release into the environment may lead to the pollution of agricultural areas. However, assessing the toxicity of NiO NPs in major food crops is difficult due to the limited information available on their toxicity. The present investigation was carried out to evaluate how NiO NPs affect plant growth, photosynthetic efficiency, and phytochemical content, as well as changes at the transcriptional level of these phytochemicals in Chinese cabbage seedlings. Chlorophyll, carotenoid, and sugar contents were reduced, while proline and the anthocyanins were significantly upregulated in NiO NPs-treated seedlings. The levels of malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and reactive oxygen species, as well as peroxidase (POD) enzyme activity, were all enhanced in seedlings exposed to NiO NPs. The levels of glucosinolates and phenolic compounds were also significantly increased in NiO NPs-treated seedlings compared to control seedlings. The expression of genes related to oxidative stress (CAT, POD, and GST), MYB transcription factors (BrMYB28, BrMYB29, BrMYB34, and BrMYB51), and phenolic compounds (ANS, PAP1, and PAL) were significantly upregulated. We suggest that NiO NPs application stimulates toxic effects and enhances the levels of phytochemicals (glucosinolates and phenolic compounds) in Chinese cabbage seedlings.
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- Ill-Min Chung
- Department of Applied Bioscience, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641046, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Applied Bioscience, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea.
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