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Hatami M, Ghorbanpour M. Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles-induced reactive oxygen species: Phytotoxicity and detoxification mechanisms in plant cell. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 213:108847. [PMID: 38889532 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Nanotechnology is advancing rapidly in this century and the industrial use of nanoparticles for new applications in the modernization of different industries such as agriculture, electronic, food, energy, environment, healthcare and medicine is growing exponentially. Despite applications of several nanoparticles in different industries, they show harmful effects on biological systems, especially in plants. Various mechanisms for the toxic effects of nanoparticles have already been proposed; however, elevated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) molecules including radicals [(e.g., superoxide (O2•‒), peroxyl (HOO•), and hydroxyl (HO•) and non-radicals [(e.g., hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and singlet oxygen (1O2) is more important. Excessive production/and accumulation of ROS in cells and subsequent induction of oxidative stress disrupts the normal functioning of physiological processes and cellular redox reactions. Some of the consequences of ROS overproduction include peroxidation of lipids, changes in protein structure, DNA strand breaks, mitochondrial damage, and cell death. Key enzymatic antioxidants with ROS scavenging ability comprised of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), peroxidase (POD), and glutathione reductase (GR), and non-enzymatic antioxidant systems including alpha-tocopherol, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, ascorbate, and glutathione play vital role in detoxification and maintaining plant health by balancing redox reactions and reducing the level of ROS. This review provides compelling evidence that phytotoxicity of nanoparticles, is mainly caused by overproduction of ROS after exposure. In addition, the present review also summarizes the intrinsic detoxification mechanisms in plants in response to nanoparticles accumulation within plant cells.
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- Mehrnaz Hatami
- Department of Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arak University, Arak, 38156-8-8349, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arak University, Arak, 38156-8-8349, Iran; Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Arak University, 38156-8-8349, Arak, Iran.
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Ulusoy E, Bozkurt A, Durmaz S, Servi H, Vardar F, Erisen S. Impact of silver nanoparticles on secondary metabolite composition and toxicity in anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) callus culture. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:362. [PMID: 38702604 PMCID: PMC11069286 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05067-8] [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: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND There are numerous challenges associated with producing desired amounts of secondary metabolites (SMs), which are mostly unique and cannot be chemically synthesized. Many studies indicate that nanoparticles (NPs) can boost the production of SMs. Still, the precise manner in which NPs induce metabolic changes remains unidentified. This study examines the influence of eco-friendly silver NPs (AgNPs) on the chemical makeup and toxicity of Pimpinella anisum L. (anise). RESULTS AgNPs were introduced into anise callus cultures at different concentrations (0, 1.0, 5.0, 10, and 20 mg/L). The induced oxidative stress was tracked over intervals of 7, 14, 28, and 35 days. Chemical composition evaluations were carried out on the 35th day. Within the first 14 days, plant stress was evident, though the plant adapted to the stress later on. Notably, the plant showed high tolerance at 1 mg/L and 5 mg/L concentrations despite increased toxicity levels. However, relatively high toxicity levels were identified at 10 and 20 mg/L. The AgNP-induced stress significantly impacted anise SMs, particularly affecting fatty acid content. In the 10 and 20 mg/L AgNP groups, essential metabolites, including palmitic and linoleic acid, showed a significant increase. Polyunsaturated (omega) and monounsaturated fatty acids, vital for the food and pharmaceutical industries, saw substantial growth in the 1 and 5 mg/L AgNP groups. For the first time, vanillyl alcohol and 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid were detected along with various phenolic compounds, such as t-anethole, Salicylic acid, and Thiamazole. CONCLUSION AgNPs can function as an elicitor to efficiently generate essential SMs such as omegas and phenolic compounds in anise callus culture. This study explores the application of AgNPs as plant elicitors in anise SM production, offering invaluable insight into potential uses.
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- Esma Ulusoy
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Uskudar University, P. O. Box 34662, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Uskudar University, P. O. Box 34662, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Uskudar University, P. O. Box 34662, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yeni Yüzyıl University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science and Letters, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Gowtham HG, Shilpa N, Singh SB, Aiyaz M, Abhilash MR, Nataraj K, Amruthesh KN, Ansari MA, Alomary MN, Murali M. Toxicological effects of nanoparticles in plants: Mechanisms involved at morphological, physiological, biochemical and molecular levels. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 210:108604. [PMID: 38608505 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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The rapid advancement of nanotechnology has led to unprecedented innovations across diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, cosmetics, electronics, textiles, and food, owing to the unique properties of nanoparticles. The extensive production and unregulated release of synthetic nanoparticles may contribute to nanopollution within the ecosystem. In the agricultural sector, nanotechnology is increasingly utilized to improve plant productivity, enhance resistance to stressors, and reduce the usage of chemicals. However, the uncontrolled discharge of nanoparticles into the natural environment raises concerns regarding possible plant toxicological impacts. The review focuses on the translocation of these particles within the plants, emphasizing their phytotoxicological effects at morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels. Eventhough the beneficial aspects of these nanoparticles are evident, excessive usage of nanoparticles at higher concentrations may lead to potential adverse effects. The phytotoxicity resulting from excessive amounts of nanoparticles affects seed germination and biomass production, disrupts the photosynthesis system, induces oxidative stress, impacts cell membrane integrity, alters gene expression, causes DNA damage, and leads to epigenetic variations in plants. Nanoparticles are found to directly associate with the cell membrane and cell organelles, leading to the dissolution and release of toxic ions, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and subsequent oxidative stress. The present study signifies and accumulates knowledge regarding the application of nanoparticles in agriculture and illustrates a clear picture of their possible impacts on plants and soil microbes, thereby paving the way for future developments in nano-agrotechnology. The review concludes by addressing current challenges and proposing future directions to comprehend and mitigate the possible biological risks associated with nanoparticles in agriculture.
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- H G Gowtham
- Department of Studies and Research in Food Science and Nutrition, KSOU, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570006, India
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- Department of Studies in Microbiology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Environmental Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh, 11442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570006, Karnataka, India.
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Kannaujia R, Prasad V, Pandey V. Ozone-induced oxidative stress alleviation by biogenic silver nanoparticles and ethylenediurea in mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) under high ambient ozone. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:26997-27013. [PMID: 38503953 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32917-7] [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: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Ground-level ozone (O3) is the most phytotoxic secondary air pollutant in the atmosphere, severely affecting crop yields worldwide. The role of nanoparticles (NP) in the alleviation of ozone-induced yield losses in crops is not known. Therefore, in the present study, we investigated the effects of biogenicB-AgNPs on the mitigation of ozone-induced phytotoxicity in mung bean and compared its results with ethylenediurea (EDU) for the first time. Two mung bean cultivars (Vigna radiata L., Cv. SML-668 and PDM-139) were foliar sprayed with weekly applications of B-AgNPs (0 = control, 10 and 25 ppm) and EDU (0 = control, 200 and 300 ppm) until maturation phase. Morphological, physiological, enzymatic, and non-enzymatic antioxidant data were collected 30 and 60 days after germination (DAG). The mean O3 and AOT40 values (8 h day-1) during the cultivation period were approximately 52 ppb and 4.4 ppm.h, respectively. More biomass was accumulated at the vegetative phase due to the impact of B-AgNPs and EDU, and more photosynthates were transported to the reproductive phase, increasing yield. We observed that the 10 ppm B-AgNPs treatment had a more noticeable impact on yield parameters and lower Ag accumulation in seeds for both cultivars. Specifically, SML-668 cultivar treated with 10 ppm B-AgNPs (SN1) showed greater increases in seed weight plant-1 (124.97%), hundred seed weight (33.45%), and harvest index (37.53%) in comparison to control. Our findings suggest that B-AgNPs can enhance growth, biomass, yield, and seed quality, and can improve mung bean ozone tolerance. Therefore, B-AgNPs may be a promising protectant for mung bean.
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- Rekha Kannaujia
- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226001, U.P, India
- Molecular Plant Virology Lab, Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, U.P, India
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- Molecular Plant Virology Lab, Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, 226007, U.P, India
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- Plant Ecology and Climate Change Science, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226001, U.P, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Rehman A, Khan S, Sun F, Peng Z, Feng K, Wang N, Jia Y, Pan Z, He S, Wang L, Qayyum A, Du X, Li H. Exploring the nano-wonders: unveiling the role of Nanoparticles in enhancing salinity and drought tolerance in plants. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 14:1324176. [PMID: 38304455 PMCID: PMC10831664 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1324176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Plants experience diverse abiotic stresses, encompassing low or high temperature, drought, water logging and salinity. The challenge of maintaining worldwide crop cultivation and food sustenance becomes particularly serious due to drought and salinity stress. Sustainable agriculture has significant promise with the use of nano-biotechnology. Nanoparticles (NPs) have evolved into remarkable assets to improve agricultural productivity under the robust climate alteration and increasing drought and salinity stress severity. Drought and salinity stress adversely impact plant development, and physiological and metabolic pathways, leading to disturbances in cell membranes, antioxidant activities, photosynthetic system, and nutrient uptake. NPs protect the membrane and photosynthetic apparatus, enhance photosynthetic efficiency, optimize hormone and phenolic levels, boost nutrient intake and antioxidant activities, and regulate gene expression, thereby strengthening plant's resilience to drought and salinity stress. In this paper, we explored the classification of NPs and their biological effects, nanoparticle absorption, plant toxicity, the relationship between NPs and genetic engineering, their molecular pathways, impact of NPs in salinity and drought stress tolerance because the effects of NPs vary with size, shape, structure, and concentration. We emphasized several areas of research that need to be addressed in future investigations. This comprehensive review will be a valuable resource for upcoming researchers who wish to embrace nanotechnology as an environmentally friendly approach for enhancing drought and salinity tolerance.
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- Abdul Rehman
- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, China
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, China
- National Supercomputer Center in Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, China
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, China
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Zhao W, Wu Z, Amde M, Zhu G, Wei Y, Zhou P, Zhang Q, Song M, Tan Z, Zhang P, Rui Y, Lynch I. Nanoenabled Enhancement of Plant Tolerance to Heat and Drought Stress on Molecular Response. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:20405-20418. [PMID: 38032362 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04838] [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: 12/01/2023]
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Global warming has posed significant pressure on agricultural productivity. The resulting abiotic stresses from high temperatures and drought have become serious threats to plants and subsequent global food security. Applying nanomaterials in agriculture can balance the plant's oxidant level and can also regulate phytohormone levels and thus maintain normal plant growth under heat and drought stresses. Nanomaterials can activate and regulate specific stress-related genes, which in turn increase the activity of heat shock protein and aquaporin to enable plants' resistance against abiotic stresses. This review aims to provide a current understanding of nanotechnology-enhanced plant tolerance to heat and drought stress. Molecular mechanisms are explored to see how nanomaterials can alleviate abiotic stresses on plants. In comparison with organic molecules, nanomaterials offer the advantages of targeted transportation and slow release. These advantages help the nanomaterials in mitigating drought and heat stress in plants.
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- Weichen Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Haramaya University, Oromia 103, Ethiopia
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K
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Kthiri A, Hamimed S, Tahri W, Landoulsi A, O'Sullivan S, Sheehan D. Impact of silver ions and silver nanoparticles on biochemical parameters and antioxidant enzyme modulations in Saccharomyces cerevisiae under co-exposure to static magnetic field: a comparative investigation. Int Microbiol 2023:10.1007/s10123-023-00453-y. [PMID: 37971657 DOI: 10.1007/s10123-023-00453-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The increase in simultaneous exposure to magnetic fields and other hazardous compounds released from industrial applications poses multiple stress conditions on the ecosystems and public human health. In this work, we investigated the effects of co-exposure to a static magnetic field (SMF) and silver ions (AgNO3) on biochemical parameters and antioxidant enzyme activities in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Sub-chronic exposure to AgNO3 (0.5 mM) for 9 h resulted in a significant decrease in antioxidant enzyme activity, including glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione transferase (GST). The total glutathione (GSH) level increased in yeast cells exposed to Ag. Additionally, a notable elevation in malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and protein carbonyl content was observed in both the AgNP and AgNO3 groups compared to the control group. Interestingly, the SMF alleviated the oxidative stress induced by silver nitrate, normalizing antioxidant enzyme activities by reducing cellular ROS formation, MDA levels, and protein carbonylation (PCO) concentrations.
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- Ameni Kthiri
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Carthage University, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Zarzouna, Bizerte, Tunisia
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory (MCBL), Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Jijel, Jijel, Algeria.
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Carthage University, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Zarzouna, Bizerte, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Carthage University, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Zarzouna, Bizerte, Tunisia
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO, Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Iori V, Muzzini VG, Venditti I, Casentini B, Iannelli MA. Phytotoxic impact of bifunctionalized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs-Cit-L-Cys) and silver nitrate (AgNO 3) on chronically exposed callus cultures of Populus nigra L. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:116175-116185. [PMID: 37907823 PMCID: PMC10682225 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30690-7] [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: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Owing to the unique physicochemical properties and the low manufacturing costs, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have gained growing interest and their application has expanded considerably in industrial and agricultural sectors. The large-scale production of these nanoparticles inevitably entails their direct or indirect release into the environment, raising some concerns about their hazardous aspects. Callus culture represents an important tool in toxicological studies to evaluate the impact of nanomaterials on plants and their potential environmental risk. In this study, we investigated the chronic phytotoxic effects of different concentrations of novel bifunctionalized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs-Cit-L-Cys) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) on callus culture of Populus nigra L., a pioneer tree species in the riparian ecosystem. Our results showed that AgNPs-Cit-L-Cys were more toxic on poplar calli compared to AgNO3, especially at low concentration (2.5 mg/L), leading to a significant reduction in biomass production, accompanied by a decrease in protein content, a significant increase in both lipid peroxidation level, ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and catalase (CAT) enzymatic activities. In addition, these findings suggested that the harmful activity of AgNPs-Cit-L-Cys might be correlated with their physicochemical properties and not solely attributed to the released Ag+ ions and confirmed that AgNPs-Cit-L-Cys phytoxicity is associated to oxidative stress.
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- Valentina Iori
- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology - National Research Council (IBBA-CNR), Strada Provinciale 35d, 9, 00010, Montelibretti, Rome, Italy.
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- Research Institute On Terrestrial Ecosystems - National Research Council (IRET-CNR), Strada Provinciale 35d, 9, 00010, Montelibretti, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sciences, University of Roma Tre, Via Della Vasca Navale 79, 00146, Rome, Italy
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- Water Research Institute - National Research Council (IRSA-CNR), Strada Provinciale 35d, 9, 00010, Montelibretti, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology - National Research Council (IBBA-CNR), Strada Provinciale 35d, 9, 00010, Montelibretti, Rome, Italy
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Anand V, Pandey A. Synthesis and characterization of CeO 2 and SiO 2 nanoparticles and their effect on growth parameters and the antioxidant defense system in Vigna mungo L. Hepper. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:100814-100827. [PMID: 37644264 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29415-7] [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: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Engineered nanoparticles (NPs) have recently attracted a lot of attention after being tested in various agricultural plants. This paper reports the green synthesis of CeO2 NPs and SiO2 NPs from leaf extracts of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis. The physical characteristics of the produced nanoparticles were then determined using UV-visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), fluorescence spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Furthermore, the interaction effects of cerium oxide NPs (C1, C2, and C3) and silicon dioxide NPs (S1, S2, and S3) at 10 mg/L on blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) were evaluated. CeO2 and SiO2 NPs treatments enhanced the growth performance of the plants by causing a decrease in superoxide radical (SOR) and H2O2 via improving antioxidant enzymes. These findings imply that the size and shape of CeO2 and SiO2 NPs provide defense against oxidative damage to the blackgram.
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- Vandita Anand
- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211004, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211004, India.
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Pathak A, Haq S, Meena N, Dwivedi P, Kothari SL, Kachhwaha S. Multifaceted Role of Nanomaterials in Modulating In Vitro Seed Germination, Plant Morphogenesis, Metabolism and Genetic Engineering. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3126. [PMID: 37687372 PMCID: PMC10490111 DOI: 10.3390/plants12173126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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The agricultural practices of breeding, farm management and cultivation have improved production, to a great extent, in order to meet the food demands of a growing population. However, the newer challenges of climate change, global warming, and nutritional quality improvement will have to be addressed under a new scenario. Plant biotechnology has emerged as a reliable tool for enhancing crop yields by protecting plants against insect pests and metabolic engineering through the addition of new genes and, to some extent, nutritional quality improvement. Plant tissue culture techniques have provided ways for the accelerated clonal multiplication of selected varieties with the enhanced production of value-added plant products to increase modern agriculture. The in vitro propagation method has appeared as a pre-eminent approach for the escalated production of healthy plants in relatively shorter durations, also circumventing seasonal effects. However, there are various kinds of factors that directly or indirectly affect the efficiency of in vitro regeneration like the concentration and combination of growth regulators, variety/genotype of the mother plant, explant type, age of seedlings and other nutritional factors, and elicitors. Nanotechnology as one of the latest and most advanced approaches in the material sciences, and can be considered to be very promising for the improvement of crop production. Nanomaterials have various kinds of properties because of their small size, such as an enhanced contact surface area, increased reactivity, stability, chemical composition, etc., which can be employed in plant sciences to alter the potential and performance of plants to improve tissue culture practices. Implementing nanomaterials with in vitro production procedures has been demonstrated to increase the shoot multiplication potential, stress adaptation and yield of plant-based products. However, nanotoxicity and biosafety issues are limitations, but there is evidence that implies the promotion and further exploration of nanoparticles in agriculture production. The incorporation of properly designed nanoparticles with tissue culture programs in a controlled manner can be assumed as a new pathway for sustainable agriculture development. The present review enlists different studies in which treatment with various nanoparticles influenced the growth and biochemical responses of seed germination, as well as the in vitro morphogenesis of many crop species. In addition, many studies suggest that nanoparticles can be useful as elicitors for elevating levels of important secondary metabolites in in vitro cultures. Recent advancements in this field also depict the suitability of nanoparticles as a promising carrier for gene transfer, which show better efficiency than traditional Agrobacterium-mediated delivery. This review comprehensively highlights different in vitro studies that will aid in identifying research gaps and provide future directions for unexplored areas of research in important crop species.
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- Ashutosh Pathak
- Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India; (A.P.); (S.H.); (N.M.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India; (A.P.); (S.H.); (N.M.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India; (A.P.); (S.H.); (N.M.); (P.D.)
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- Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India; (A.P.); (S.H.); (N.M.); (P.D.)
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 303002, Rajasthan, India;
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- Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India; (A.P.); (S.H.); (N.M.); (P.D.)
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Minnikova T, Kolesnikov S, Khoroshaev D, Tsepina N, Evstegneeva N, Timoshenko A. Assessment of the Health of Soils Contaminated with Ag, Bi, Tl, and Te by the Intensity of Microbiological Activity. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1592. [PMID: 37511967 PMCID: PMC10381409 DOI: 10.3390/life13071592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Soil health is the basis of ecological and food security for humanity. Among the informative indicators of soil health are microbiological indicators based on the intensity of the carbon dioxide release from the soil. The reaction of the microbial community of Haplic Chernozem Loamic, Haplic Arenosols Eutric, and Haplic Cambisols Eutric to contamination with oxides and nitrates of Ag, Bi, Tl, and Te at doses of 0.5, 1, 3, 10, and 30 derived specific permissible concentrations (SPC) was analyzed in the conditions of a vegetation experiment (the exposure period was 10 days). One derived concentration is assumed to be equal to three background concentrations of the element in the soil. The carbon content of microbial biomass in Haplic Chernozem varied between the experimental options from 6 to 218 mg/kg of soil; in Haplic Arenosols, from 3 to 349 mg/kg of soil; and in Haplic Cambisols, from 7 to 294 mg/kg of soil. Microbial biomass was a more sensitive indicator of contamination by the studied pollutants than basal soil respiration. A decrease in specific microbial respiration was found when Haplic Cambisols were contaminated with Ag, Bi, Te, and Tl oxides. Te and Tl nitrates had a significant toxic effect on each type of soil. At the maximum dose of Tl and Te nitrate, a decrease in basal soil respiration of 56-96% relative to the control and an increase in the metabolic coefficient by 4-6 times was found. The toxicity series of heavy metals averaged for all types of soils in terms of microbiological activity was established: Bi > Ag > Te > Tl (oxides) and Te > Tl > Ag > Bi (nitrates). Nitrates of the elements were more toxic than oxides. Soil toxicity due to Ag, Bi, Tl, and Te contamination was dependent on soil particle size distribution, organic matter content, and soil structure. A series of soil sensitivity to changes in microbial biomass and basal soil respiration when contaminated with the studied pollutants: Haplic Arenosols > Haplic Chernozems > Haplic Cambisols. When diagnosing and assessing the health of soils contaminated with Ag, Bi, Tl, and Te, it is advisable to use indicators of soil microbiological activity.
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- Tatiana Minnikova
- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, D.I. Ivanovsky, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don 344090, Russia
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, D.I. Ivanovsky, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don 344090, Russia
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- Pushchino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Federal Research Center, Pushchino 142290, Russia
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, D.I. Ivanovsky, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don 344090, Russia
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, D.I. Ivanovsky, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don 344090, Russia
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, D.I. Ivanovsky, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don 344090, Russia
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Alhammad BA, Abdel-Aziz HMM, Seleiman MF, Tourky SMN. How Can Biological and Chemical Silver Nanoparticles Positively Impact Physio-Chemical and Chloroplast Ultrastructural Characteristics of Vicia faba Seedlings? PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2509. [PMID: 37447073 DOI: 10.3390/plants12132509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Through interactions with plant cells, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with both biological and chemical origins can stimulate physiological and metabolic processes in plants. To ensure their safe application in the food chain, it is necessary to investigate their effects on plant systems. Therefore, the effects of chemical AgNPs (chem-AgNPs) and biologically synthesized AgNPs (bio-AgNPs) at different levels (i.e., 0, 10, and 50 ppm) on physiological and biochemical traits {i.e., root and shoot growth traits, photosynthetic pigments (Chl a, Chl b, carotenoids, and total pigments), soluble sugars, total carbohydrates, starch, H2O2, and antioxidant enzyme activities} of Vicia faba L. seedlings were investigated. AgNPs were biosynthesized from silver nitrate (AgNO3) by a green synthesis approach using Jatropha curcas seed extract. The synthesized AgNPs were characterized by UV-vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), zeta potential, Fourier-transform infrared spectra (FT-IR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed that bio-AgNPs at 10 ppm resulted in the highest growth, physiological, and biological traits of faba bean seedlings in comparison with those obtained from both AgNO3 and chem-AgNPs treatments. On the other hand, all AgNPs treatments adversely affected the chloroplast ultrastructure, however, fewer negative effects were obtained with the application of 10 ppm bio-AgNPs. In addition, the roots and shoots of seedlings contained the lowest Ag content under different treatments at 10 ppm AgNPs in comparison to the highest level of AgNPs (50 ppm), which indicates that additional studies should be incorporated to ensure safe use of lower concentrations of bio-AgNPs in seed priming. In conclusion, the application of biogenic nanoparticles at 10 ppm can be recommended to enhance plant growth and the productivity of strategic crops.
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- Bushra Ahmed Alhammad
- Biology Department, College of Science and Humanity Studies, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj Box 292, Riyadh 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Crop Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom 32514, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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Komazec B, Cvjetko P, Balen B, Letofsky-Papst I, Lyons DM, Peharec Štefanić P. The Occurrence of Oxidative Stress Induced by Silver Nanoparticles in Chlorella vulgaris Depends on the Surface-Stabilizing Agent. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1967. [PMID: 37446486 DOI: 10.3390/nano13131967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are of great interest due to their antimicrobial properties, but their reactivity and toxicity pose a significant risk to aquatic ecosystems. In biological systems, AgNPs tend to aggregate and dissolve, so they are often stabilized by agents that affect their physicochemical properties. In this study, microalga Chlorella vulgaris was used as a model organism to evaluate the effects of AgNPs in aquatic habitats. Algae were exposed to AgNPs stabilized with citrate and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) agents and to AgNO3 at concentrations that allowed 75% cell survival after 72 h. To investigate algal response, silver accumulation, ROS content, damage to biomolecules (lipids, proteins, and DNA), activity of antioxidant enzymes (APX, PPX, CAT, SOD), content of non-enzymatic antioxidants (proline and GSH), and changes in ultrastructure were analyzed. The results showed that all treatments induced oxidative stress and adversely affected algal cells. AgNO3 resulted in the fastest death of algae compared to both AgNPs, but the extent of oxidative damage and antioxidant enzymatic defense was similar to AgNP-citrate. Furthermore, AgNP-CTAB showed the least toxic effect and caused the least oxidative damage. These results highlight the importance of surface-stabilizing agents in determining the phytotoxicity of AgNPs and the underlying mechanisms affecting aquatic organisms.
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- Bruno Komazec
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute of Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis (FELMI), Graz Centre for Electron Microscopy (ZFE), Austrian Cooperative Research (ACR), Graz University of Technology, Steyrergasse 17, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Center for Marine Research, Ruđer Bošković Institute, G. Paliaga 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Matras E, Gorczyca A, Pociecha E, Przemieniecki SW, Zeliszewska P, Ocwieja M. Silver nanoparticles affect wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) germination, seedling blight and yield. FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY : FPB 2023; 50:390-406. [PMID: 36944476 DOI: 10.1071/fp22086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of two types of negatively charged quasi-spherical silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) at concentrations of 10, 20 and 30mgL-1 and silver ions at a concentration of 30mgL-1 on the growth, selected physiological aspects and yielding of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cv. Tybalt, and on plant resistance to seedling blight. Seed germination, α-amylase activity in seeds, morphology and infestation of seedlings by pathogens were assessed in a hydroponic treatment. Growth rate, PSII efficiency, heading and yield of the same plants were then analysed in pot culture. Results showed that the AgNPs and silver ions had a negative effect on roots, but reduced seedling blight and improved leaf area compared to the control. In addition, the AgNPs reduced with sodium borohydride in the presence of trisodium citrate at concentrations of 10 and 20mgL-1 stimulated germination, α-amylase activity and shoot length, which was not observed in the case of silver ions and the AgNPs reduced with sodium hypophosphite in the presence of sodium hexametaphosphate. In a pot experiment, the AgNPs improved plant growth, PSII efficiency, accelerated heading and increased yield-related parameters compared with the control. Results revealed the interaction strength in the following order: TCSB-AgNPs>SHSH-AgNPs>silver ions. TCSB-AgNPs in the lowest concentration had the most favourable effect, indicating their great potential for use in improving wheat cultivation.
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- Ewelina Matras
- Department of Microbiology and Biomonitoring, Faculty of Agriculture and Economics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Mickiewicz Avenue 21, 31-120 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Biomonitoring, Faculty of Agriculture and Economics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Mickiewicz Avenue 21, 31-120 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Plant Breeding, Physiology and Seed Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Economics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Podluzna 3, 30-239 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Entomology, Phytopathology and Molecular Diagnostics, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Prawochenskiego 17, 10-720 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Krakow, Poland
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Krakow, Poland
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Padhye LP, Jasemizad T, Bolan S, Tsyusko OV, Unrine JM, Biswal BK, Balasubramanian R, Zhang Y, Zhang T, Zhao J, Li Y, Rinklebe J, Wang H, Siddique KHM, Bolan N. Silver contamination and its toxicity and risk management in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 871:161926. [PMID: 36739022 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161926] [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: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Silver (Ag), a naturally occurring, rare and precious metal, is found in major minerals such as cerargyrite (AgCl), pyrargyrite (Ag3SbS3), proustite (Ag3AsS3), and stephanite (Ag5SbS4). From these minerals, Ag is released into soil and water through the weathering of rocks and mining activities. Silver also enters the environment by manufacturing and using Ag compounds in electroplating and photography, catalysts, medical devices, and batteries. With >400 t of Ag NPs produced yearly, Ag NPs have become a rapidly growing source of anthropogenic Ag input in the environment. In soils and natural waters, most Ag is sorbed to soil particles and sediments and precipitated as oxides, carbonates, sulphides, chlorides and hydroxides. Silver and its compounds are toxic, and humans and other animals are exposed to Ag through inhalation of air and the consumption of Ag-contaminated food and drinking water. Remediation of Ag-contaminated soil and water sources can be achieved through immobilization and mobilization processes. Immobilization of Ag in soil and groundwater reduces the bioavailability and mobility of Ag, while mobilization of Ag in the soil can facilitate its removal. This review provides an overview of the current understanding of the sources, geochemistry, health hazards, remediation practices and regulatory mandates of Ag contamination in complex environmental settings, including soil and aquatic ecosystems. Knowledge gaps and future research priorities in the sustainable management of Ag contamination in these settings are also discussed.
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- Lokesh P Padhye
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40546, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40546, USA; Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40506, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528000, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, China
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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.
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Hossain A, Luo J, Ali MA, Chai R, Shahid M, Ahmed T, M Hassan M, H Kadi R, An Q, Li B, Wang Y. Synergistic Action of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles and Culture Supernatant of Bacillus amyloliquefacience against the Soft Rot Pathogen Dickeya dadantii. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12091817. [PMID: 37176882 PMCID: PMC10181212 DOI: 10.3390/plants12091817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Nanomaterials are increasingly being used for crop growth, especially as a new paradigm for plant disease management. Among the other nanomaterials, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) draw a great deal of attention because of their unique features and multiple usages. Rapid expansion in nanotechnology and utilization of AgNPs in a large range of areas resulted in the substantial release of these nanoparticles into the soil and water environment, causing concern for the safety of ecosystems and phytosanitary. In an attempt to find an effective control measure for sweet potato soft rot disease, the pathogen Dickeya dadantii was exposed to AgNPs, the cell-free culture supernatant (CFCS) of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens alone, and both in combination. AgNPs were synthesized using CFCS of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain A3. The green synthesized AgNPs exhibited a characteristic surface plasmon resonance peak at 410-420 nm. Electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy determined the nanocrystalline nature and 20-100 nm diameters of AgNPs. Release of metal Ag+ ion from biosynthesized AgNPs increases with time. AgNPs and CFCS of B. amyloliquefaciens alone exhibited antibacterial activity against the growth, biofilm formation, swimming motility, and virulence of strain A3. The antibacterial activities elevated with the elevation in AgNPs and CFCS concentration. Similar antibacterial activities against D. dadantii were obtained with AgNPs at 50 µg·mL-1, 50% CFCS alone, and the combination of AgNPs at 12 µg·mL-1 and 12% CFCS of B. amyloliquefaciens. In planta experiments indicated that all the treatments reduced D. dadantii infection and increased plant growth. These findings suggest that AgNPs along with CFCS of B. amyloliquefaciens can be applied to minimize this bacterial disease by controlling pathogen-contaminated sweet potato tuber with minimum Ag nano-pollutant in the environment.
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- Afsana Hossain
- State Key Laboratory for Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Department of Plant Pathology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
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- Department of Plant Quarantine, Shanghai Extension and Service Center of Agriculture Technology, Shanghai 201103, China
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21959, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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Mathur P, Chakraborty R, Aftab T, Roy S. Engineered nanoparticles in plant growth: Phytotoxicity concerns and the strategies for their attenuation. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 199:107721. [PMID: 37156069 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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In the agricultural sector, the use of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) has been acclaimed as the next big thing for sustaining and increasing crop productivity. A vast amount of literature is available regarding the growth-promoting attributes of different ENPs. In this context, it has been emphasized that the ENPs can bolster vegetative growth, leaf development, and seed setting and also help in mitigating the effects of abiotic and biotic stresses. At the same time, there have been a lot of speculations and concerns regarding the phytotoxicity of ENPs off-late. In this connection, many research articles have presented the negative effects of ENPs on plant systems. These studies have highlighted that almost all the ENPs impart a certain degree of phytotoxicity in terms of reduction in growth, biomass, impairment of photosynthesis, oxidative status of plant cells, etc. Mostly, the ENPs based on metal or metal oxides (Cd, Cr, Pb, Ag, Ce, etc.) and nonmetals (C) that are introduced into the environment are known to incite inhibitory effects. However, the phytotoxicity of ENPs are known to be determined mostly by the chemical nature of the element, size, surface charge, coating molecules, and abiotic factors like pH and light. This review article, therefore, elucidates the phytotoxic properties of different ENPs and the plant responses induced at the molecular level subjected to nanoparticle exposure. Moreover, the article highlights the probable strategies that may be adopted for the suppression of the phytotoxicity of ENPs to ensure the safe and sustainable application of ENPs in crop fields.
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- Piyush Mathur
- Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, P.O. Raja Rammohumpur, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Botany, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College, P.O. Matigara, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Plant Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, P.O. Raja Rammohumpur, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
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Wang X, Xie H, Wang P, Yin H. Nanoparticles in Plants: Uptake, Transport and Physiological Activity in Leaf and Root. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3097. [PMID: 37109933 PMCID: PMC10146108 DOI: 10.3390/ma16083097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Due to their unique characteristics, nanoparticles are increasingly used in agricultural production through foliage spraying and soil application. The use of nanoparticles can improve the efficiency of agricultural chemicals and reduce the pollution caused by the use of agricultural chemicals. However, introducing nanoparticles into agricultural production may pose risks to the environment, food and even human health. Therefore, it is crucial to pay attention to the absorption migration, and transformation in crops, and to the interaction with higher plants and plant toxicity of nanoparticles in agriculture. Research shows that nanoparticles can be absorbed by plants and have an impact on plant physiological activities, but the absorption and transport mechanism of nanoparticles is still unclear. This paper summarizes the research progress of the absorption and transportation of nanoparticles in plants, especially the effect of size, surface charge and chemical composition of nanoparticle on the absorption and transportation in leaf and root through different ways. This paper also reviews the impact of nanoparticles on plant physiological activity. The content of the paper is helpful to guide the rational application of nanoparticles in agricultural production and ensure the sustainability of nanoparticles in agricultural production.
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- Xueran Wang
- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (X.W.); (P.W.)
- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (X.W.); (P.W.)
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- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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Kumar S, Masurkar P, Sravani B, Bag D, Sharma KR, Singh P, Korra T, Meena M, Swapnil P, Rajput VD, Minkina T. A review on phytotoxicity and defense mechanism of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on plants. JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH 2023; 25:54. [DOI: 10.1007/s11051-023-05708-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Boersma PJ, Lagugné-Labarthet F, McDowell T, Macfie SM. Silver nanoparticles inhibit nitrogen fixation in soybean (Glycine max) root nodules. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:32014-32031. [PMID: 36456673 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24446-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: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Antimicrobial silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are popular in consumer and industrial products, leading to increasing concentrations in the environment. We tested whether exposure to AgNPs could be detrimental to a microbe, its host plant, and their symbiotic relationship. When subjected to 10 µg/mL AgNPs, growth of Bradyrhizobium japonicum USDA 110 was halted. Axenic nitrogen-fertilized Glycine max seedlings were unaffected by 2.5 µg/mL of 30 nm AgNPs, but growth was inhibited with the same dose of 16 nm AgNPs. With 2.5 µg/mL AgNPs, biomass of inoculated plants was 50% of the control. Bacteroids were not found in nodules on plants treated with 2.5 µg/mL AgNPs and plants given 0.5-2.5 µg/mL AgNPs had 40-65% decreased nitrogen fixation. In conclusion, AgNPs not only interfere with general plant and bacterial growth but also inhibit nodule development and bacterial nitrogen fixation. We should be mindful of not releasing AgNPs to the environment or to agricultural land.
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- Paul J Boersma
- Department of Biology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada
- Centre for Advanced Material and Biomaterial Research (CAMBR), University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- London Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 1391 Sandford St., London, ON, N5V 4T3, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B7, Canada.
- Centre for Advanced Material and Biomaterial Research (CAMBR), University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada.
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Biba R, Cvjetko P, Jakopčić M, Komazec B, Tkalec M, Dimitrov N, Begović T, Balen B. Phytotoxic Effects of Polystyrene and Polymethyl Methacrylate Microplastics on Allium cepa Roots. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:747. [PMID: 36840096 PMCID: PMC9959832 DOI: 10.3390/plants12040747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Plastic contamination has become one of the most pressing environmental issues due to rapidly increasing production of disposable plastic products, their fragmentation into smaller pieces, and long persistence in the environment, which affects all living organisms, including plants. In this study, Allium cepa roots were exposed to 0.01, 0.1, and 1 g L-1 of commercial polystyrene (PS-MPs) and polymethyl methacrylate microparticles (PMMA-MPs) for 72 h. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) analyses showed high stability of both types of MPs in ultrapure water used for A. cepa treatment. Morphometric analysis revealed no significant change in root length compared to control. Pyrolysis hyphenated to gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (Py-GC-MS) has proven PS-MPs uptake by onion roots in all treatments, while PMMA-MPs were recorded only upon exposure to the highest concentration. Neither MPs induced any (cyto)toxic effect on root growth and PMMA-MPs even had a stimulating effect on root growth. ROS production as well as lipid and protein oxidation were somewhat higher in PS-MP treatments compared to the corresponding concentrations of PMMA-MP, while neither of the applied MPs induced significant damage to the DNA molecule assayed with a Comet test. Significantly elevated activity of H2O2 scavenging enzymes, catalase, and peroxidases was measured after exposure to both types of MPs. Obtained results suggest that onion roots take up PS-MPs more readily in comparison to PMMA-MPs, while both types of MPs induce a successful activation of antioxidant machinery in root cells that prevented the occurrence of toxic effects.
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- Renata Biba
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Croatian Institute for Public Health, Rockefellerova 7, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Glavaš Ljubimir K, Domijan AM, Radić Brkanac S. Phytotoxic Action of Silver Nanoparticles on Lemna minor: Multi-Parameter Analysis of Different Physiological Processes. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:343. [PMID: 36679056 PMCID: PMC9861787 DOI: 10.3390/plants12020343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Considering the widespread use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and their consequent build-up in waterways, there is a concern about the hazardous effect of AgNPs for aquatic ecosystems. The aim of this study was to clarify the mechanism of the action of AgNPs on duckweed (Lemna minor L.) by evaluating multiple parameters in different physiological processes. Duckweed was treated with AgNPs in a concentration range of 0.5 to 5 mg/L over a 7-day period. The analysis revealed that the AgNP-treated duckweed accumulated Ag in accordance with increasing AgNP concentrations. Furthermore, higher concentrations (2 and 5 mg/L) of AgNPs negatively affected N, P and especially K and Mg levels in the plant tissue. Accordingly, the plant growth and photosynthetic parameters were more inhibited in response to higher concentrations of AgNPs. Nanosilver significantly increased the generation of ROS at higher concentrations, although lipid peroxidation was significant even at the lowest concentration of AgNPs. However, defense mechanisms were able to counteract AgNP-induced oxidative stress and balance the intracellular redox status, as evidenced by increased activities of the main detoxification enzymes. With this experimental setting, AgNPs exhibited a relatively weak phytotoxicity at 0.5 and 1 mg/L; nevertheless, silver in a nano form poses a hazard for plants, considering its continuous release into aquatic environments.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Lan A, Wang X, Wang T, Song Y. TiO2 Nanotube Arrays as a Photoelctrochemical Platform for Sensitive Ag+ Ion Detection based on a Chemical Replacement Reaction. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Biba R, Cvjetko P, Tkalec M, Košpić K, Štefanić PP, Šikić S, Domijan AM, Balen B. Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Physiological and Proteomic Responses of Tobacco ( Nicotiana tabacum) Seedlings Are Coating-Dependent. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232415923. [PMID: 36555562 PMCID: PMC9787911 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232415923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The harmful effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been confirmed in many organisms, but the mechanism of their toxicity is not yet fully understood. In biological systems, AgNPs tend to aggregate and dissolve, so they are often stabilized by coatings that influence their physico-chemical properties. In this study, the effects of AgNPs with different coatings [polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB)] on oxidative stress appearance and proteome changes in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) seedlings have been examined. To discriminate between the nanoparticulate Ag form from the ionic one, the treatments with AgNO3, a source of Ag+ ions, were also included. Ag uptake and accumulation were found to be similarly effective upon exposure to all treatment types, although positively charged AgNP-CTAB showed less stability and a generally stronger impact on the investigated parameters in comparison with more stable and negatively charged AgNP-PVP and ionic silver (AgNO3). Both AgNP treatments induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation and increased the expression of proteins involved in antioxidant defense, confirming oxidative stress as an important mechanism of AgNP phytotoxicity. However, the mechanism of seedling responses differed depending on the type of AgNP used. The highest AgNP-CTAB concentration and CTAB coating resulted in increased H2O2 content and significant damage to lipids, proteins and DNA molecules, as well as a strong activation of antioxidant enzymes, especially CAT and APX. On the other hand, AgNP-PVP and AgNO3 treatments induced the nonenzymatic antioxidants by significantly increasing the proline and GSH content. Exposure to AgNP-CTAB also resulted in more noticeable changes in the expression of proteins belonging to the defense and stress response, carbohydrate and energy metabolism and storage protein categories in comparison to AgNP-PVP and AgNO3. Cysteine addition significantly reduced the effects of AgNP-PVP and AgNO3 for the majority of investigated parameters, indicating that AgNP-PVP toxicity mostly derives from released Ag+ ions. AgNP-CTAB effects, however, were not alleviated by cysteine addition, suggesting that their toxicity derives from the intrinsic properties of the nanoparticles and the coating itself.
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- Renata Biba
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Ecology, Institute of Public Health “Dr. Andrija Štampar”, Mirogojska cesta 16, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Ante Kovačića 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Correspondence:
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Ahmad B, Chang L, Satti UQ, Rehman SU, Arshad H, Mustafa G, Shaukat U, Wang F, Tong C. Phyto-Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Using Various Plant Extracts. BIOENGINEERING (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:bioengineering9120779. [PMID: 36550985 PMCID: PMC9774305 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9120779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Aloe vera, Mentha arvensis (mint), Coriandrum sativum (coriander), and Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) leaf extracts were used to synthesize stable silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) by green chemistry. UV-vis spectrophotometry, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy techniques were used to characterize these biosynthesized nanoparticles. The data indicated that the silver nanoparticles were successfully synthesized, and the narrower particle size distribution was at 10-22 nm by maintaining a specific pH. As a short-term post-sowing treatment, Ag-NP solutions of different sizes (10 and 50 ppm) were introduced to mung bean seedlings, and the overall increase in plant growth was found to be more pronounced at 50 ppm concentration. The antibacterial activity of Ag-NPs was also investigated by disc diffusion test, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) test. The zones of inhibition (ZOI) were shown by Escherichia coli (E. coli) (1.9, 2.1, 1.7, and 2 mm), followed by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) (1.8, 1.7, 1.6, and 1.9 mm), against coriander, mint, Aloe vera, and lemongrass, respectively. MIC and MBC values of E. coli, and S. aureus ranged from 7 to 8 µg/mL. Overall, this study demonstrates that Ag-NPs exhibit a strong antimicrobial activity and thus might be developed as a new type of antimicrobial agent for the treatment of bacterial infection.
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- Bilal Ahmad
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Correspondence: (B.A.); (F.W.); (C.T.)
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Institute of Bast Fiber Crop, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key State Laboratory of Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Health (NIH) Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad 45550, Pakistan
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- Institute of Physical Education, Xinjiang Normal University, 102 Xinyi Rd., Urumqi 830054, China
- Correspondence: (B.A.); (F.W.); (C.T.)
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Correspondence: (B.A.); (F.W.); (C.T.)
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dos Santos OAL, Pizzorno Backx B, Abumousa RA, Bououdina M. Environmental Implications Associated with the Development of Nanotechnology: From Synthesis to Disposal. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4319. [PMID: 36500947 PMCID: PMC9740896 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Nanotechnology remains under continuous development. The unique, fascinating, and tunable properties of nanomaterials make them interesting for diverse applications in different fields such as medicine, agriculture, and remediation. However, knowledge about the risks associated with nanomaterials is still poorly known and presents variable results. Furthermore, the interaction of nanomaterials with biological systems and the environment still needs to be clarified. Moreover, some issues such as toxicity, bioaccumulation, and physicochemical transformations are found to be dependent on several factors such as size, capping agent, and shape, making the comparisons even more complex. This review presents a comprehensive discussion about the consequences of the use and development of nanomaterials regarding their potential risks to the environment as well as human and animal health. For this purpose, we reviewed the entire production chain from manufacturing, product development, applications, and even product disposal to raise the important implications at each stage. In addition, we present the recent developments in terms of risk management and the recycling of nanomaterials. Furthermore, the advances and limitations in the legislation and characterization of nanomaterials are also discussed.
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- Campus Duque de Caxias, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias 25240-005, Brazil
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- Department of Mathematics and Science, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 11586, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mathematics and Science, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 11586, Saudi Arabia
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Arshad S, Anwar N, Rauf M, Anwar Z, Shah M, Hamayun M, Ud-Din J, Gul H, Nasim S, Lee IJ, Arif M. Biological synthesis of hybrid silver nanoparticles by Periploca aphylla Dcne. From nanotechnology to biotechnology applications. Front Chem 2022; 10:994895. [PMID: 36505740 PMCID: PMC9727244 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.994895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology is one of the advanced technologies that have almost universal implications in every field of science. The importance is due to the unique properties of nanoparticles; however, green synthesized nanoparticles are considered eco-friendly. The current project was rationalized to prepare green-synthesized biogenic Periploca aphylla Dcne. silver nanoparticles (Pe-AgNPs) and poly (ethylene glycol) methacrylate coated AgNPs nanocomposites (PEGMA-AgNPs) with higher potential for their application in plant tissue culture for enhancing the biomass of Stevia rebaudiana calli. The increased biomass accumulation (17.61 g/3 plates) was observed on a medium containing virgin Pe-AgNPs 40th days after incubation, while the maximum increase was found by supplementing virgin Pe-AgNPs and PEGMA capped AgNPs (19.56 g/3 plates), compared with control (12.01 g/3 plates). In this study, PEGMA capped AgNPs supplementation also induced the maximum increase in total phenolics content (2.46 mg GAE/g-FW), total flavonoids content (3.68 mg QE/g-FW), SOD activity (53.78 U/ml protein), GSH content (139.75 μg/g FW), antioxidant activity (54.3 mg AAE/g FW), FRAP (54 mg AAE/g FW), and DPPH (76.3%) in S. rebaudiana calli compared with the control. It was concluded that virgin Pe-AgNPs and PEGMA capped AgNPs (hybrid polymer) are potent growth regulator agents and elicitors that can be exploited in the biotechnology field for growth promotion and induction of essential bioactive compounds and secondary metabolites from various commercially important and medicinally valuable plants such as S. rebaudiana without laborious field cultivation.
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- Saba Arshad
- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan,*Correspondence: Mamoona Rauf, ; In-Jung Lee, ; Muhammad Arif,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Malakand, Totakan, Pakistan
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- Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea,*Correspondence: Mamoona Rauf, ; In-Jung Lee, ; Muhammad Arif,
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- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan,*Correspondence: Mamoona Rauf, ; In-Jung Lee, ; Muhammad Arif,
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Akintelu SA, Olabemiwo OM, Ibrahim AO, Oyebamiji JO, Oyebamiji AK, Olugbeko SC. Biosynthesized nanoparticles as a rescue aid for agricultural sustainability and development. INTERNATIONAL NANO LETTERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40089-022-00382-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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El-Saadony MT, Saad AM, Soliman SM, Salem HM, Desoky ESM, Babalghith AO, El-Tahan AM, Ibrahim OM, Ebrahim AAM, Abd El-Mageed TA, Elrys AS, Elbadawi AA, El-Tarabily KA, AbuQamar SF. Role of Nanoparticles in Enhancing Crop Tolerance to Abiotic Stress: A Comprehensive Review. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:946717. [PMID: 36407622 PMCID: PMC9670308 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.946717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Plants are subjected to a wide range of abiotic stresses, such as heat, cold, drought, salinity, flooding, and heavy metals. Generally, abiotic stresses have adverse impacts on plant growth and development which affects agricultural productivity, causing food security problems, and resulting in economic losses. To reduce the negative effects of environmental stress on crop plants, novel technologies, such as nanotechnology, have emerged. Implementing nanotechnology in modern agriculture can also help improve the efficiency of water usage, prevent plant diseases, ensure food security, reduce environmental pollution, and enhance sustainability. In this regard, nanoparticles (NPs) can help combat nutrient deficiencies, promote stress tolerance, and improve the yield and quality of crops. This can be achieved by stimulating the activity of certain enzymes, increasing the contents (e.g., chlorophyll) and efficiency of photosynthesis, and controlling plant pathogens. The use of nanoscale agrochemicals, including nanopesticides, nanoherbicides, and nanofertilizers, has recently acquired increasing interest as potential plant-enhancing technologies. This review acknowledges the positive impacts of NPs in sustainable agriculture, and highlights their adverse effects on the environment, health, and food chain. Here, the role and scope of NPs as a practical tool to enhance yield and mitigate the detrimental effects of abiotic stresses in crops are described. The future perspective of nanoparticles in agriculture has also been discussed.
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- Mohamed T. El-Saadony
- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Genetics, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Production, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, The City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, SRTA-City, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Production, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, The City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, SRTA-City, Alexandria, Egypt
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Microbes and Genomics, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Soils and Water, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Tubatsi G, Kebaabetswe LP, Musee N. Proteomic evaluation of nanotoxicity in aquatic organisms: A review. Proteomics 2022; 22:e2200008. [PMID: 36107811 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.202200008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The alteration of organisms protein functions by engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) is dependent on the complex interplay between their inherent physicochemical properties (e.g., size, surface coating, shape) and environmental conditions (e.g., pH, organic matter). To date, there is increasing interest on the use of 'omics' approaches, such as proteomics, genomics, and others, to study ENPs-biomolecules interactions in aquatic organisms. However, although proteomics has recently been applied to investigate effects of ENPs and associated mechanisms in aquatic organisms, its use remain limited. Herein, proteomics techniques widely applied to investigate ENPs-protein interactions in aquatic organisms are reviewed. Data demonstrates that 2DE and mass spectrometry and/or their combination, thereof, are the most suitable techniques to elucidate ENPs-protein interactions. Furthermore, current status on ENPs and protein interactions, and possible mechanisms of nanotoxicity with emphasis on those that exert influence at protein expression levels, and key influencing factors on ENPs-proteins interactions are outlined. Most reported studies were done using synthetic media and essay protocols and had wide variability (not standardized); this may consequently limit data application in actual environmental systems. Therefore, there is a need for studies using realistic environmental concentrations of ENPs, and actual environmental matrixes (e.g., surface water) to aid better model development of ENPs-proteins interactions in aquatic systems.
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- Gosaitse Tubatsi
- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Palapye, Botswana
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Palapye, Botswana
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- Emerging Contaminants Ecological and Risk Assessment (ECERA) Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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Franzolin MR, Lopes IS, Courrol DDS, de Souza Barreto S, Courrol LC. Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial activity, and toxicity evaluation of aminolevulinic acid-silver and silver-iron nanoparticles for potential applications in agriculture. RSC Adv 2022; 12:30094-30103. [PMID: 36329930 PMCID: PMC9585435 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra05135d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is considered one of the most critical plants growth regulators and essential precursors for chlorophyll biosynthesis; besides, its photodynamic activity can be used to exterminate larvae and microorganisms in plants and soil. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have unique physicochemical properties and potent antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal activities, and in agriculture, their application as nanopesticides has been proposed. In this study, silver and silver–iron nanoparticles capped/stabilized with aminolevulinic acid (ALAAgNPs and ALAAgFeNPs) were synthesized by the photoreduction method and characterized by UV-vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and zeta potential analysis. The kinetics of 1O2 generation from ALAAgFeNPs were obtained. The ALANP toxicity was evaluated on stalks of E. densa by observing cell morphology changes and measuring chlorophyll content compared with water-treated plants. Antimicrobial activity was tested against E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and Candida albicans. The results suggested that ALANPs (prepared with [AgNO3] ≤ 0.2 mM and [ALA] ≤ 0.4 mM) could be suitable for applications in the agricultural sector. The presence of ∼0.3 mmol of iron in ALAAgNPs synthesis increased cell uptake and chlorophyll synthesis. ALA is a natural metabolite in all living cells and possesses low toxicity. ALANPs exhibit high antimicrobial activity, promote plant growth and have the potential to show photodynamic herbicidal properties under solar illumination.![]()
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- Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de São PauloDiademaSão PauloBrazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de São PauloDiademaSão PauloBrazil
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Silver Nanoparticle Effects on Antioxidant Response in Tobacco Are Modulated by Surface Coating. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11182402. [PMID: 36145803 PMCID: PMC9504990 DOI: 10.3390/plants11182402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The antimicrobial properties of silver and enhanced reactivity when applied in a nanoparticle form (AgNPs) led to their growing utilization in industry and various consumer products, which raises concerns about their environmental impact. Since AgNPs are prone to transformation, surface coatings are added to enhance their stability. AgNP phytotoxicity has been mainly attributed to the excess generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to the induction of oxidative stress. Herein, in vitro-grown tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) plants were exposed to AgNPs stabilized with either polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) or cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as well as to ionic silver (AgNO3), applied in the same concentrations, either alone or in combination with cysteine, a strong silver ligand. The results show a higher accumulation of Ag in roots and leaves after exposure to AgNPs compared to AgNO3. This was correlated with a predominantly higher impact of nanoparticle than ionic silver form on parameters of oxidative stress, although no severe damage to important biomolecules was observed. Nevertheless, all types of treatments caused mobilization of antioxidant machinery, especially in leaves, although surface coatings modulated the activation of its specific components. Most effects induced by AgNPs or AgNO3 were alleviated with addition of cysteine.
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Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Phytotoxic Potential of Phytosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using Elaeagnus umbellata Fruit Extract. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27185847. [PMID: 36144583 PMCID: PMC9502968 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Due to its eco-friendliness, cost-effectiveness, ability to be handled safely, and a wide variety of biological activities, the green plant-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles has become increasingly popular. The present work deals with the green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Elaeagnus umbellata (fruit) and the evaluation of its antibacterial, antioxidant, and phytotoxic activities. For the synthesis of AgNPs, fruit extract was treated with a 4 mM AgNO3 solution at room temperature, and a color change was observed. In UV-Visible spectroscopy, an absorption peak formation at 456 nm was the sign that AgNPs were present in the reaction solution. Scanning electron microscopy and physicochemical X-ray diffraction were used to characterize AgNPs, which revealed that they were crystalline, spherical, and had an average size of 11.94 ± 7.325 nm. The synthesized AgNPs showed excellent antibacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae (14 mm), Staphylococcus aureus (13.5 mm), Proteus mirabilis (13 mm), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (12.5 mm), as well as considerable antioxidant activity against DPPH with 69% inhibition at an IC50 value of 43.38 µg/mL. AgNPs also exhibited a concentration-dependent effect on rice plants. Root and shoot length were found to be positively impacted at all concentrations, i.e., 12.5 µg/mL, 25 µg/mL, 50 µg/mL, and 100 µg/mL. Among these concentrations, the 50 µg/mL concentration of AgNPs was found to be most effective. The plant biomass decreased at higher AgNP exposure levels (i.e., 100 µg/mL), whereas 50 µg/mL caused a significant increase in plant biomass as compared to the control. This study provides an eco-friendly method for the synthesis of AgNPs which can be used for their antibacterial and antioxidant activities and also as growth promoters of crop plants.
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Khodaparast Z, van Gestel CAM, Verweij RA, Papadiamantis AG, Gonçalves SF, Lynch I, Loureiro S. Effects of sulfidation of silver nanoparticles on the Ag uptake kinetics in Brassica rapa plants. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 435:128880. [PMID: 35468391 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Land application of sewage sludge containing increasing levels of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) raises concerns about the risk for plant exposure. This study compared the uptake kinetics and distribution of Ag in Brassica rapa seedlings grown in Lufa 2.2 natural soil spiked with 20 nm Ag2S NPs, with those from 3 to 8 nm AgNPs, 50 nm AgNPs and AgNO3 exposures (10 mg Ag/kg dry soil). A two-compartment model was used to describe the uptake kinetics of Ag in plants, distinguishing two stages: stage I with increasing Ag uptake followed by stage II with decreasing Ag uptake. The concentration of Ag in roots from Ag2S NPs was about 14 and 10 times lower than for the other AgNPs and AgNO3 exposures, respectively, at the end of stage I, with root translocation rate constants being higher for Ag2S NPs. In stage II, Ag uptake occurred only for the 50 nm AgNPs. The distribution of Ag in B. rapa exposed to pristine, ionic and sulfidized AgNPs differed at the end of exposure. This study shows that Ag uptake and distribution in plants depends on the Ag form in soil, highlighting the importance of studying the environmentally relevant chemical species in NPs risk assessment.
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- Zahra Khodaparast
- University of Aveiro, CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment (A-LIFE), Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment (A-LIFE), Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- University of Birmingham, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, B15 2TT Birmingham, UK; NovaMechanics Ltd., 1065 Nicosia, Cyprus
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- University of Aveiro, CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- University of Birmingham, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, B15 2TT Birmingham, UK
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- University of Aveiro, CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Adabavazeh F, Nadernejad N, Pourseyedi S, Razavizadeh R, Mozafari H. Synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles and their effects on growth and physiological parameters of Calotropis procera seedlings. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:59027-59042. [PMID: 35381920 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19660-7] [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: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The present study was carried out to elucidate effects of synthesized magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) on morphological and physiological parameters and main essential oil components of Calotropis procera seedlings. For this purpose, 21-day-old seedlings grown under hydroponic conditions were treated by the different MNP concentrations (0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 mg L-1). The results showed that the growth parameters, chlorophyll pigments, soluble sugars, and total proteins significantly increased in leaf under MNP treatment, except for the root length. As compared to the control, MNPs induced a substantial change in the activities of antioxidant enzymes, H2O2, and malondialdehyde contents. Ascorbate peroxidase activity showed a meaningful increase in leaf treated with 200 mg L-1 MNPs, while superoxide dismutase activity and concentration of H2O2 conspicuously decreased relative to the control. Moreover, MNPs enhanced geranial, 1,8-cineol, a-phellandrene, citronellal, camphor, and terpinen-4-ol contents as major components. These results suggest that MNPs could be a promising method of iron application in agricultural systems. Regarding the effects of MNPs, 200-mg L-1 MNPs were most effective on the production of main essential oils and plant growth that could serve as a favorable elicitor for plant improvement.
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- Fatemeh Adabavazeh
- Department of Biology, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, 7616914111, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, 7616914111, Iran.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, 193953697, Iran
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- Department of Ecology, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran
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Nanoplastic-Induced Nanostructural, Nanomechanical, and Antioxidant Response of Marine Diatom Cylindrotheca closterium. WATER 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/w14142163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to examine the effect of positively charged (amine-modified) and negatively charged (carboxyl-modified) polystyrene nanoplastics (PS NPs) on the nanostructural, nanomechanical, and antioxidant responses of the marine diatom Cylindrotheca closterium. The results showed that both types of PS NPs, regardless of surface charge, significantly inhibited the growth of C. closterium during short-term exposure (3 and 4 days). However, longer exposure (14 days) to both PS NPs types did not significantly inhibit growth, which might be related to the detoxifying effect of the microalgal extracellular polymers (EPS) and the higher cell abundance per PS NPs concentration. The exposure of C. closterium to both types of PS NPs at concentrations above the corresponding concentrations that resulted in a 50% reduction of growth (EC50) demonstrated phytotoxic effects, mainly due to the excessive production of reactive oxygen species, resulting in increased oxidative damage to lipids and changes to antioxidant enzyme activities. Diatoms exposed to nanoplastics also showed a significant decrease in cell wall rigidity, which could make the cells more vulnerable. Atomic force microscopy images showed that positively charged PS NPs were mainly adsorbed on the cell surface, while both types of PS NPs were incorporated into the EPS that serves to protect the cells. Since microalgal EPS are an important food source for phytoplankton grazers and higher trophic levels, the incorporation of NPs into the EPS and interactions with the cell walls themselves may pose a major threat to marine microalgae and higher trophic levels and, consequently, to the health and stability of the marine ecosystem.
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Nile SH, Thiruvengadam M, Wang Y, Samynathan R, Shariati MA, Rebezov M, Nile A, Sun M, Venkidasamy B, Xiao J, Kai G. Nano-priming as emerging seed priming technology for sustainable agriculture-recent developments and future perspectives. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:254. [PMID: 35659295 PMCID: PMC9164476 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01423-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Nano-priming is an innovative seed priming technology that helps to improve seed germination, seed growth, and yield by providing resistance to various stresses in plants. Nano-priming is a considerably more effective method compared to all other seed priming methods. The salient features of nanoparticles (NPs) in seed priming are to develop electron exchange and enhanced surface reaction capabilities associated with various components of plant cells and tissues. Nano-priming induces the formation of nanopores in shoot and helps in the uptake of water absorption, activates reactive oxygen species (ROS)/antioxidant mechanisms in seeds, and forms hydroxyl radicals to loosen the walls of the cells and acts as an inducer for rapid hydrolysis of starch. It also induces the expression of aquaporin genes that are involved in the intake of water and also mediates H2O2, or ROS, dispersed over biological membranes. Nano-priming induces starch degradation via the stimulation of amylase, which results in the stimulation of seed germination. Nano-priming induces a mild ROS that acts as a primary signaling cue for various signaling cascade events that participate in secondary metabolite production and stress tolerance. This review provides details on the possible mechanisms by which nano-priming induces breaking seed dormancy, promotion of seed germination, and their impact on primary and secondary metabolite production. In addition, the use of nano-based fertilizer and pesticides as effective materials in nano-priming and plant growth development were also discussed, considering their recent status and future perspectives.
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- Shivraj Hariram Nile
- Laboratory for Core Technology of TCM Quality Improvement and Transformation, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory for Core Technology of TCM Quality Improvement and Transformation, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China.,Institute of Plant Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- R&D Division, Alchem Diagnostics, No. 1/1, Gokhale Street, Ram Nagar, Coimbatore, 641009, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Scientific Department, K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (The First Cossack University), 73, Zemlyanoy Val St., Moscow, 109004, Russian Federation
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- Department of Scientific Research, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, 26 Talalikhina St., Moscow, 109316, Russian Federation
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Plant Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, 641062, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain.
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- Laboratory for Core Technology of TCM Quality Improvement and Transformation, The Third Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China. .,Laboratory of Medicinal Plant Biotechnology, College of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, People's Republic of China.
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Arya SS, Rookes JE, Cahill DM, Lenka SK. Reduced Genotoxicity of Gold Nanoparticles With Protein Corona in Allium cepa. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:849464. [PMID: 35449594 PMCID: PMC9016219 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.849464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Increased usage of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in biomedicine, biosensing, diagnostics and cosmetics has undoubtedly facilitated accidental and unintentional release of AuNPs into specific microenvironments. This is raising serious questions concerning adverse effects of AuNPs on off-target cells, tissues and/or organisms. Applications utilizing AuNPs will typically expose the nanoparticles to biological fluids such as cell serum and/or culture media, resulting in the formation of protein corona (PC) on the AuNPs. Evidence for PC altering the toxicological signatures of AuNPs is well studied in animal systems. In this report, we observed significant genotoxicity in Allium cepa root meristematic cells (an off-target bioindicator) treated with high concentrations (≥100 µg/ml) of green-synthesized vanillin capped gold nanoparticles (VAuNPs). In contrast, protein-coated VAuNPs (PC-VAuNPs) of similar concentrations had negligible genotoxic effects. This could be attributed to the change in physicochemical characteristics due to surface functionalization of proteins on VAuNPs and/or differential bioaccumulation of gold ions in root cells. High elemental gold accumulation was evident from µ-XRF mapping in VAuNPs-treated roots compared to treatment with PC-VAuNPs. These data infer that the toxicological signatures of AuNPs are influenced by the biological route that they follow to reach off-target organisms such as plants. Hence, the current findings highlight the genotoxic risk associated with AuNPs, which, due to the enhanced utility, are emerging as new pollutants. As conflicting observations on the toxicity of green-synthesized AuNPs are increasingly reported, we recommend that detailed studies are required to investigate the changes in the toxicological signatures of AuNPs, particularly before and after their interaction with biological media and systems.
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- Sagar S Arya
- The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre, Gurugram, India.,School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre, Gurugram, India
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Yang J, Duan H, Wang X, Zhang H, Zhang Z. Effects of rice root exudates on aggregation, dissolution and bioaccumulation of differently-charged Ag nanoparticles. RSC Adv 2022; 12:9435-9444. [PMID: 35424848 PMCID: PMC8985187 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00229a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The biological toxicity and eco-environmental risk of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) is closely related to their stability. The stability of MNPs not only depends on their own properties but also on the effects of biological and environmental factors. To better understand the interaction between biological factors and MNPs in aquatic environments, the effects of total rice root exudates (T-RRE) on the aggregation, dissolution and bioaccumulation of Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) with different surface charges were investigated in detail. Results indicated that T-RRE can induce the aggregation and sedimentation, and hinder the dissolution of polyethyleneimine-coated AgNPs (AgNPs@PEI) with positive surface charges as well as reducing the bioaccumulation of Ag in rice roots. T-RRE had no obvious effect on the dispersion stability of AgNPs@Cit (negatively charged citrate-coated AgNPs) and AgNPs@PVP (near electrically neutral polyvinylpyrrolidone-coated AgNPs), although T-RRE could induce the dissolution of AgNPs@Cit and AgNPs@PVP. In the molecular fractions of T-RRE, high-molecular-weight root exudates (H-RRE) play a key role in inducing the aggregation of AgNPs@PEI and hindering the bioaccumulation of Ag in rice roots. Compared with H-RRE, low-molecular-weight root exudates (L-RRE) can promote the dissolution of AgNPs@Cit and AgNPs@PVP, but it can obviously promote silver accumulation in rice roots. The difference in charge intensity between L-RRE and T-RRE plays a key role in inducing the aggregation and dissolution of AgNPs with different charges. These findings provide a foundation for investigation of the interactions between rice root exudates and nanoparticles with different surface charges in complex environmental systems. The biological toxicity and eco-environmental risk of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) is closely related to their stability.![]()
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- Jiajia Yang
- School of Life Science, Shanxi Normal University Taiyuan 030000 China +86-0351-2051196
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- School of Life Science, Shanxi Normal University Taiyuan 030000 China +86-0351-2051196
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- School of Life Science, East China Normal University Shanghai 200241 China
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- School of Life Science, Shanxi Normal University Taiyuan 030000 China +86-0351-2051196
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- School of Life Science, Shanxi Normal University Taiyuan 030000 China +86-0351-2051196
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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: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [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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Huang D, Dang F, Huang Y, Chen N, Zhou D. Uptake, translocation, and transformation of silver nanoparticles in plants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: NANO 2022; 9:12-39. [PMID: 0 DOI: 10.1039/d1en00870f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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This article reviews the plant uptake of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) that occurred in soil systems and the in planta fate of Ag.
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- Danyu Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
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Biba R, Košpić K, Komazec B, Markulin D, Cvjetko P, Pavoković D, Peharec Štefanić P, Tkalec M, Balen B. Surface Coating-Modulated Phytotoxic Responses of Silver Nanoparticles in Plants and Freshwater Green Algae. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 12:24. [PMID: 35009971 PMCID: PMC8746378 DOI: 10.3390/nano12010024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been implemented in a wide range of commercial products, resulting in their unregulated release into aquatic as well as terrestrial systems. This raises concerns over their impending environmental effects. Once released into the environment, they are prone to various transformation processes that modify their reactivity. In order to increase AgNP stability, different stabilizing coatings are applied during their synthesis. However, coating agents determine particle size and shape and influence their solubility, reactivity, and overall stability as well as their behavior and transformations in the biological medium. In this review, we attempt to give an overview on how the employment of different stabilizing coatings can modulate AgNP-induced phytotoxicity with respect to growth, physiology, and gene and protein expression in terrestrial and aquatic plants and freshwater algae.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (R.B.); (K.K.); (B.K.); (D.M.); (P.C.); (D.P.); (P.P.Š.); (M.T.)
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El Gamal AY, Tohamy MR, Abou-Zaid MI, Atia MM, El Sayed T, Farroh KY. Silver nanoparticles as a viricidal agent to inhibit plant-infecting viruses and disrupt their acquisition and transmission by their aphid vector. Arch Virol 2021; 167:85-97. [PMID: 34738153 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-021-05280-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are a potentially effective tool for preventing viral plant diseases. This study was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of AgNPs for managing bean yellow mosaic virus (BYMV) disease in faba bean plants from the plant-virus-vector interaction side. AgNPs were evaluated as foliar protective and curative agents. In addition, the effect of AgNPs on virus acquisition and transmission by its vector aphid was investigated. The results indicated that AgNPs exhibited curative viricidal activity and were able to inactivate BYMV when applied 48 hours after virus inoculation. The occurrence of disease was prevented using an AgNP concentration as low as 100 mg L-1, whereas virus infection was completely inhibited when plants were preventatively treated with AgNPs at a concentration of to 200 mg L-1 24 h before virus inoculation. AgNPs proved to be highly bio-reactive, binding to viral particles and suppressing their replication and accumulation within plant tissues. Moreover, AgNPs, at all concentrations tested, were found to upregulate the pathogenesis-related gene PR-1 and induce the production of defense-related oxidizing enzymes in treated plants. Exposure of aphids to AgNPs-treated plants before virus acquisition reduced BYMV acquisition and transmission efficiency by 40.65 to 100% at 24 h post-application, depending on the AgNP dosage. At 10 days after treatment, virus acquisition was reduced by 36.82% and 79.64% upon exposure to AgNPs at a concentration of 250 and 300 mg L-1, respectively. These results suggest that AgNPs have curative viricidal activity due to targeting the virus coat protein and affecting virus-vector interactions. Accordingly, AgNPs may contribute to alleviating the natural disease and virus transmission under field conditions. This is the first report on the activity of nanomaterials against plant virus acquisition and transmission by insects.
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- Ahmed Y El Gamal
- Virus and Phytoplasma Research Department, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza, 12619, Egypt.
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- Plant Pathology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Plant Pathology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Plant Pathology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Virus and Phytoplasma Research Department, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza, 12619, Egypt
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- Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Central Lab., Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza, Egypt
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Jimenez E, Hamdan-Partida A, Padilla-Godinez FJ, Arellano-Lara D, Gomez-Lopez E, Lopez-Goerne TM. Spectroscopic Analysis and Microbicidal Effect of Ag/TiO2-SiO2 Bionanocatalysts. IEEE Trans Nanobioscience 2021; 21:246-255. [PMID: 34694999 DOI: 10.1109/tnb.2021.3122084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Silver, especially nanostructured silver, has been found to exhibit antimicrobial properties by disrupting the function of bacterial cell walls. Nonetheless, strains of bacteria have been reported to resist silver nanoparticles. The highly efficient mutational mechanisms of bacteria, capable of overcoming modern antimicrobial compounds, make it critical to develop new materials that target genetic material, regardless of nucleotide sequence or protein structure, without being toxic to the patient. This work evaluates the microbicidal properties of a catalytic, nanostructured, organically functionalized, titanosilicate matrix (bionanocatalysts) impregnated with silver. The bionanocatalysts were synthesized by the sol-gel method using silver acetate as the silver precursor. The effect of the bionanocatalysts against clinically important strains of bacteria and yeasts was evaluated. In addition, the physicochemical composition and in vitro reactivity on DNA were studied. The antibiogram analysis revealed that the compound could inhibit the growth (inhibition halos of up to 15 ± 0.9 mm) of all the strains studied (bacteria and yeasts) at low concentrations of silver, thus reducing the toxicity associated with platinum. In this work, by adding silver in the catalytic TiO2-SiO2 matrix, the intrinsic microbicidal properties of the metal were enhanced: the results provided a valuable compound exhibiting reduced toxicity and antimicrobial effects that could potentially be used as a potent disinfectant against drug-resistant strains, as found in hospitals, for instance.
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Although several metal ions/metal nanoparticles (NPs) are toxic to both plants and animals, some of them are used as nutrients and growth promoters. Plants exposed to silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) have shown both beneficial and harmful effects. All concentrations of Ag-NPs are not effective for a given plant because any excess can block the passage of essential nutrients. Regulated treatment of plants by Ag-NPs may enhance their overall growth and development. It has been noticed that Ag-NPs decrease the mass of edible plants (Cucurbita pepo, Allium cepa, cabbage, and lettuce) and vegetables, but they also induce the germination of seeds in many cases. NPs interact with proteins, enzymes, and carbohydrates influencing the total biomass, root, and shoot growth of plants. Also, Ag-NPs act as an ethylene inhibitor and activate the antioxidants in onions. Their substantial quantity becomes deposited in onion leaves and bulbs. Size and concentration are the two major factors responsible for the increase/decrease of plant growth and biomass. Plants make adaptations to reduce the toxicity caused by Ag-NPs. In some cases, Ag-NPs induce root elongation and increase chlorophyll, carbohydrate, proteins, rate of photosynthesis and inhibit the biosynthesis of ethylene. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of both the beneficial and adverse effects of Ag-NPs on germination, growth, development, physiological, and biochemical characteristics of a wide range of edible and crop plants. We have also critically discussed: the chemistry, toxicity, uptake, translocation, and accumulation of Ag-NPs in plant systems.
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Fincheira P, Tortella G, Seabra AB, Quiroz A, Diez MC, Rubilar O. Nanotechnology advances for sustainable agriculture: current knowledge and prospects in plant growth modulation and nutrition. PLANTA 2021; 254:66. [PMID: 34491441 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-021-03714-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Advances in nanotechnology make it an important tool for improving agricultural production. Strong evidence supports the role of nanomaterials as nutrients or nanocarriers for the controlled release of fertilizers to improve plant growth. Scientific research shows that nanotechnology applied in plant sciences is smart technology. Excessive application of mineral fertilizers has produced a harmful impact on the ecosystem. Furthermore, the projected increase in the human population by 2050 has led to the search for alternatives to ensure food security. Nanotechnology is a promising strategy to enhance crop productivity while minimizing fertilizer inputs. Nanofertilizers can contribute to the slow and sustainable release of nutrients to improve the efficiency of nutrient use in plants. Nanomaterial properties (i.e., size, morphology and charge) and plant physiology are crucial factors that influence the impact on plant growth. An important body of scientific research highlights the role of carbon nanomaterials, metal nanoparticles and metal oxide nanoparticles to improve plant development through the modulation of physiological and metabolic processes. Modulating nutrient concentrations, photosynthesis processes and antioxidant enzyme activities have led to increases in shoot length, root development, photosynthetic pigments and fruit yield. In parallel, nanocarriers (nanoclays, nanoparticles of hydroxyapatite, mesoporous silica and chitosan) have been shown to be an important tool for the controlled and sustainable release of conventional fertilizers to improve plant nutrition; however, the technical advances in nanofertilizers need to be accompanied by modernization of the regulations and legal frameworks to allow wider commercialization of these elements. Nanofertilizers are a promising strategy to improve plant development and nutrition, but their application in sustainable agriculture remains a great challenge. The present review summarizes the current advance of research into nanofertilizers, and their future prospects.
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- Paola Fincheira
- Centro de Excelencia en Investigación Biotecnológica Aplicada al Medio Ambiente (CIBAMA-BIOREN), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Avenida Francisco Salazar 01145, Temuco, Chile.
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- Centro de Excelencia en Investigación Biotecnológica Aplicada al Medio Ambiente (CIBAMA-BIOREN), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Avenida Francisco Salazar 01145, Temuco, Chile
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de La Frontera, Av. Francisco Salazar 01145, Casilla 54-D, Temuco, Chile
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Centro de Excelencia en Investigación Biotecnológica Aplicada al Medio Ambiente (CIBAMA-BIOREN), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Avenida Francisco Salazar 01145, Temuco, Chile
- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Universidad de La Frontera, Av. Francisco Salazar 01145, Casilla 54-D, Temuco, Chile
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- Centro de Excelencia en Investigación Biotecnológica Aplicada al Medio Ambiente (CIBAMA-BIOREN), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Avenida Francisco Salazar 01145, Temuco, Chile
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de La Frontera, Av. Francisco Salazar 01145, Casilla 54-D, Temuco, Chile
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- Centro de Excelencia en Investigación Biotecnológica Aplicada al Medio Ambiente (CIBAMA-BIOREN), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Avenida Francisco Salazar 01145, Temuco, Chile
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de La Frontera, Av. Francisco Salazar 01145, Casilla 54-D, Temuco, Chile
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Liman R, Ali MM, Ciğerci İH, İstifli ES, Sarıkurkcu C. Cytotoxic and genotoxic evaluation of copper oxychloride through Allium test and molecular docking studies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:44998-45008. [PMID: 33860424 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13897-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Copper oxychloride gained great importance due to its broad-spectrum antifungal action to combat various fungal diseases of plants. However, excess quantity of cupric fungicides on plants causes enzymatic changes and toxic effects. Thus, the current study was aimed to investigate the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of copper oxychloride on Allium cepa root cells. The root growth, mitotic index (MI), chromosomal aberrations (CAs), and DNA damage were assessed through root growth inhibition, A. cepa ana-telophase, and alkaline comet assays. Furthermore, molecular docking was performed to evaluate binding affinities of two copper oxychloride polymorphs (atacamite and paratacamite) on DNA. In root growth inhibition test, onion root length was statistically significantly decreased by changing the copper oxychloride concentration from lower (2.64±0.11 cm) to higher (0.92±0.12 cm). Concentration- and time-dependent decrease in MI was observed whereas increase in CAs such as disturbed ana-telophase, chromosome laggards, stickiness, anaphase bridges, and DNA damage were caused by the copper oxychloride on A. cepa root cells. Molecular docking results revealed that the two main polymorphs of copper oxychloride (atacamite and paratacamite) bind selectively to G and C nucleotides on the B-DNA structure. It is concluded that the atacamite- and paratacamite-induced DNA damage may be through minor groove recognition and intercalation. Findings of the current study revealed the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of copper oxychloride on A. cepa root cells. However, further studies should be carried out at the molecular level to reveal the cyto-genotoxic mechanism of action of copper oxychloride in detail.
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- Recep Liman
- Molecular Biology and Genetics Department, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Uşak University, 1 Eylül Campus, 64300, Uşak, Turkey
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Molecular Biology and Genetics Department, Faculty of Science and Literature, Afyon Kocatepe University, 03200, Afyon, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Literature, Cukurova University, TR-01330, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, TR-03100, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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Sedyakina NE, Feldman NB, Gudkova OI, Rozofarov AL, Kuryakov VN, Lutsenko SV. Impact of silver nanoparticles synthesized by green method and microemulsion loaded with the nanoparticles on the development of cress. MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mencom.2021.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Mo F, Li H, Li Y, Chen X, Wang M, Li Z, Deng N, Yang Y, Huang X, Zhang R, Deng W. Physiological, biochemical, and transcriptional regulation in a leguminous forage Trifolium pratense L. responding to silver ions. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2021; 162:531-546. [PMID: 33773229 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.02.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Trifolium pratense L. (red clover) is an important leguminous crop with great potential for Ag-contaminated environment remediation. Whereas, the molecular mechanisms of Ag tolerance in red clover are largely unknown. Red clover seedlings were used for physiological and transcriptomic investigation under 0, 20, 50, and 100 mg/L Ag+ stress in our research to reveal potential molecular resistance mechanism. Research showed that red clover possessed fairly strong Ag absorbance capacity, the Ag level reached 0.14 and 2.35 mg/g·FW in the leaves and roots under 100 mg/L AgNO3 stress condition. Root fresh weight, root dry weight, root water content, and photosynthetic pigments contents were significantly decreased with elevating AgNO3 concentration. Obvious withered plant tissue, microstructure disorder, and disrupted organelles were observed. In vitro evaluations (e.g., PI and DCFH-DA staining) represented that AgNO3 at high concentration (100 mg/L) exhibited obvious inhibition on cell viability, which was due possibly to the induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation. A total of 44643 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified under Ag stress, covering 27155 upregulated and 17488 downregulated genes. 12 stress-responsive DEGs was authenticated utilizing real-time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR). Gene ontology (GO) analysis revealed that the DEGs were mostly related to metal ion binding (molecular function), nucleus (cellular component), and defense response (biological process). Involved DEGs in sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity, response to various hormones (e.g., abscisic acid, IAA/Auxin, salicylic acid, and etc), calcium signal transduction, and protein ubiquitination were concluded to play crucial roles in Ag tolerance of red clover. On the other hand, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) database annotated several stress responsive pathways such as plant-pathogen interaction, phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, ubiquitin mediated proteolysis, hormone signal transduction, and autophagy. Several down-regulated genes (e.g., RSF2, RCD1, DOX1, and etc) were identified indicating possible metabolic disturbance. Besides, protein-protein interaction network (PPI) identified several pivotal genes such as ribosomal proteins, TIR, and ZAT.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 11 Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 11 Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 11 Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 11 Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 11 Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 11 Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 11 Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 11 Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 11 Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 11 Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 11 Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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