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Verma LM, Kumar A, Kumar A, Singh G, Singh U, Chaudhary S, Kumar S, Sanwaria AR, Ingole PP, Sharma S. Green chemistry routed sugar press mud for (2D) ZnO nanostructure fabrication, mineral fortification, and climate-resilient wheat crop productivity. Sci Rep 2024; 14:4074. [PMID: 38374327 PMCID: PMC10876626 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53682-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Nanotechnology appears to be a promising tool to redefine crop nutrition in the coming decades. However, the crucial interactions of nanomaterials with abiotic components of the environment like soil organic matter (SOM) and carbon‒sequestration may hold the key to sustainable crop nutrition, fortification, and climate change. Here, we investigated the use of sugar press mud (PM) mediated ZnO nanosynthesis for soil amendment and nutrient mobilisation under moderately alkaline conditions. The positively charged (+ 7.61 mv) ZnO sheet-like nanoparticles (~ 17 nm) from zinc sulphate at the optimum dose of (75 mg/kg blended with PM (1.4% w/w) were used in reinforcing the soil matrix for wheat growth. The results demonstrated improved agronomic parameters with (~ 24%) and (~ 19%) relative increases in yield and plant Zn content. Also, the soil solution phase interactions of the ZnO nanoparticles with the PM-induced soil colloidal carbon (- 27.9 mv and diameter 0.4864 μm) along with its other components have influenced the soil nutrient dynamics and mineral ecology at large. Interestingly, one such interaction seems to have reversed the known Zn-P interaction from negative to positive. Thus, the study offers a fresh insight into the possible correlations between nutrient interactions and soil carbon sequestration for climate-resilient crop productivity.
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- Lahur Mani Verma
- Biomass Technology Laboratory, Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), Room No. 289, Block-III, Main Building Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
- Electrophysical Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Biomass Technology Laboratory, Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), Room No. 289, Block-III, Main Building Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Metagenomics and Secretomics Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad (A Central University), Prayagraj, 211002, UP, India
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- Biomass Technology Laboratory, Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), Room No. 289, Block-III, Main Building Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Biomass Technology Laboratory, Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), Room No. 289, Block-III, Main Building Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Biommaterials and Bio-Interface Laboratory, Center for Biomedical Engineering IIT Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Biommaterials and Bio-Interface Laboratory, Center for Biomedical Engineering IIT Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Biomass Technology Laboratory, Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), Room No. 289, Block-III, Main Building Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Electrophysical Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Biomass Technology Laboratory, Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), Room No. 289, Block-III, Main Building Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India.
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Beig B, Niazi MBK, Sher F, Jahan Z, Zia M, Shah GA, Ghfar AA, Iqbal Z. Development and testing of environment friendly nanohybrid coatings for sustainable agriculture technologies. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 240:117546. [PMID: 37914011 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117546] [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: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Less than 50% of the applied urea fertilizer is taken up by plants due to poor nitrogen (N) use efficiency which affects overall agricultural productivity and leads to serious environmental and economic problems. Additionally, soils with high salinity might limit zinc (Zn) availability. Low Zn use efficiency (<30%) when applied as synthetic salts, e.g., zinc sulfate has therefore minimized their applicability. Within the past two decades, nanotechnology has gained a lot of interest in the development of effective nano fertilizers with high nutrient use efficiency (NUE). In this perspective, the approach of coating conventional fertilizers with nano materials especially, the ones which are essential nutrients has researched because of their high use efficiency and reduced losses. In this work, a novel and innovative formulation of hybrid nano fertilizer has been prepared for the sustainable release of nutrients. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs <50 nm) were incorporated into the biodegradable polymer (gelatin) and coated on urea using a fluidized bed coater. Among all the formulations, GZnSNPs (1.5% gelatin+0.5% elemental Zn as ZnO-NPs) showed a significant delay in urea release (<80 %) after 120 min). The sand column experiment showed sustainable Zn release for GZnSNPs i.e., 2.7 ppm vs. 3.5 ppm (GZnS) after the 6th day. Moreover, a substantial increase in wheat grain yield (6500 kg/ha), N uptake (46.5 kg/ha) and Zn uptake (21.64 g/ha) were observed for fields amended with GZnSNPs. The composition of GZnSNPs was valuable since this attracted the highest return relative to the other treatments. Gelatin supplied small N-containing molecules, resulting in extra value addition with ZnO-NPs thus increasing yield and fertilizer properties more relative to the same amount of elemental Zn given via bulk salt. Therefore, the findings of the current study recommend the use of ZnO-NPs in the agricultural sector without any negative effects on yield and NUE.
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- Bilal Beig
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Research and Development Department, Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, Head Office 156-The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, Rawalpindi, Punjab, 10370, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, Rawalpindi, Punjab 46300, Pakistan
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Zain M, Ma H, Ur Rahman S, Nuruzzaman M, Chaudhary S, Azeem I, Mehmood F, Duan A, Sun C. Nanotechnology in precision agriculture: Advancing towards sustainable crop production. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 206:108244. [PMID: 38071802 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Nanotechnology offers many potential solutions for sustainable agroecosystem, including improvement in nutrient use efficiency, efficacy of pest management, and minimizing the adverse environmental effects of agricultural production. Herein, we first highlighted the integrated application of nanotechnology and precision agriculture for sustainable productivity. Application of nanoparticle mediated material and advanced biosensors in precision agriculture is only possible by nanochips or nanosensors. Nanosensors offers the measurement of various stresses, soil quality parameters and detection of heavy metals along with the enhanced data collection, enabling precise decision-making and resource management in agricultural systems. Nanoencapsulation of conventional chemical fertilizers (known as nanofertilizers), and pesticides (known as nanopesticides) helps in sustained and slow release of chemicals to soils and results in precise dosage to plants. Further, nano-based disease detection kits are popular tools for early and speedy detection of viral diseases. Many other innovative approaches including biosynthesized nanoparticles have been evaluated and proposed at various scales, but in fact there are some barriers for practical application of nanotechnology in soil-plant system, including safety and regulatory concerns, efficient delivery at field levels, and consumer acceptance. Finally, we outlined the policy options and actions required for sustainable agricultural productivity, and proposed various research pathways that may help to overcome the upcoming challenges regarding practical implications of nanotechnology.
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- Muhammad Zain
- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology of Jiangsu Province, College of Agriculture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology of Jiangsu Province, College of Agriculture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Water Science and Environmental Engineering Research Center, College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, 5200, Bangladesh
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- Department of Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation and College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Water Use and Regulation, Farmland Irrigation Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xinxiang, 453003, China; Department of Land and Water Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, 70060, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Water Use and Regulation, Farmland Irrigation Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology of Jiangsu Province, Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology of Jiangsu Province, College of Agriculture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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Ahmad MA, Adeel M, Shakoor N, Ali I, Ishfaq M, Haider FU, Deng X. Unraveling the roles of modified nanomaterials in nano enabled agriculture. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 202:107944. [PMID: 37579682 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Nanotechnology has emerged as a key empowering technology for agriculture production due to its higher efficiency and accurate target delivery. However, the sustainable and effective application of nanotechnology requires nanomaterials (NMs) to have higher stability and less aggregation/coagulation at the reaction sites. This can ideally be achieved by modifying NMs with some surfactants or capping agents to ensure higher efficiency. These modified nanomaterials (MNMs) stabilize the interface where NMs interact with their medium of preparation and showed a significant improvement in mobility, reactivity, and controlled release of active ingredients for nano-enabled agriculture. Several environmental factors (e.g., pH, organic matter and the oxidation-reduction potential) could alter the interaction of MNMs with agricultural plants. Firstly, this novel review article introduces production technologies and a few frequently used modification agents in synthesizing MNMs. Next, we critically elaborate the leveraging progress in the modified nano-enabled agronomy and unveil their phytoremediation potential. Lastly, we propose a framework to overcome current challenges and develop a strategy for safe, effective and acceptable applications of MNMs in nano-enabled agriculture. However, the long-term effectiveness and reactivity of MNMs should be investigated to assess their technology effectiveness and optimize the process design to draw definite conclusions.
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- Muhammad Arslan Ahmad
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China; College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- BNU-HKUST Laboratory of Green Innovation, Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Tangjiawan, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation and College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology and Genetics, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China
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- China Key Laboratory of Vegetation Restoration and Management of Degraded Ecosystems, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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Włodarczyk K, Smolińska B, Majak I. The Antioxidant Potential of Tomato Plants ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) under Nano-ZnO Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11833. [PMID: 37511592 PMCID: PMC10380518 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411833] [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: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the most valuable horticulture crops, consumed in both its raw and processed forms. To increase yield and efficiency, conventional and organic fertilizers are utilized in modern agriculture. Traditional fertilizers increase crop yield but are harmful to the environment. These circumstances motivate the pursuit of an alternate solution. The purpose of this research was to investigate how the application of nanoparticles (nano-ZnO) combined with conventional fertilizer influence tomato plants' development, including the antioxidant potential of cultivated plants. Three factors such as different types of cultivars, dosage of applied nano-ZnO solution and the method of nanoparticles application were implemented. Multiple analysis of selected antioxidants content and their activities such as malondialdehyde (MDA), flavonoids, polyphenols, ascorbic acid, peroxidase (POX), superoxide dismutase (SOD) or catalase (CAT) were analyzed. The obtained data exhibited that all examined parameters were strongly dependent on three implemented factors: concentration of nano-ZnO suspension, the type of cultivated tomato and the method of nanoparticles application. For instance, the accumulation of MDA in cultivated plants was different among plants under nanoparticles treatment, but in one specific case (Malinowy Bossman cultivar treated with 50 mg/L nano-ZnO suspension) the content of this marker was decreased by 34% in comparison to the corresponding control. Nevertheless, the results presented in this study showed that the usage of certain doses of nano-ZnO suspension may increase the antioxidant potential of tomato plants.
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- Katarzyna Włodarczyk
- Institute of Natural Products and Cosmetics, Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Stefanowskiego 2/22, 90-537 Lodz, Poland
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- Institute of Natural Products and Cosmetics, Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Stefanowskiego 2/22, 90-537 Lodz, Poland
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- Institute of Food Technology and Analysis, Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Stefanowskiego 2/22, 90-537 Lodz, Poland
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Klofac D, Antosovsky J, Skarpa P. Effect of Zinc Foliar Fertilization Alone and Combined with Trehalose on Maize ( Zea mays L.) Growth under the Drought. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2539. [PMID: 37447100 DOI: 10.3390/plants12132539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most widely grown cereals in the world. Its cultivation is affected by abiotic stress caused by climate change, in particular, drought. Zinc (Zn) supplied by foliar nutrition can increase plant resistance to water stress by enhancing physiological and enzymatic antioxidant defence mechanisms. One of the possibilities to reduce the effect of drought on plant production is also the utilization of trehalose. In order to confirm the effect of the foliar application of selected forms of Zn (0.1% w/v solution)-zinc oxide micro- (ZnO) and nanoparticles (ZnONP), zinc sulphate (ZnSO4) and zinc chelate (ZnEDTA)-a pot experiment in controlled conditions was conducted in combination with trehalose (1% w/v solution) on selected growth parameters of maize exposed to the drought stress. A significant effect of coapplication of Zn and trehalose on chlorophyll content, chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, root electrical capacity, weight of maize aboveground biomass (AGB) and Zn content in AGB was found. At the same time, the hypothesis of a positive effect of carbohydrates on increasing the uptake of foliar-applied Zn was confirmed, especially for the ZnEDTA and ZnSO4. This paper presents the first empirical evidence of the trehalose addition to sprays for zinc foliar fertilization of maize proving to be an effective way of increasing the resistance of maize grown under drought stress conditions.
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- Daniel Klofac
- Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriScience, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, 61300 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriScience, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, 61300 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriScience, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, 61300 Brno, Czech Republic
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Gomes AR, Guimarães ATB, Matos LPD, Silva AM, Rodrigues ASDL, de Oliveira Ferreira R, Islam ARMT, Rahman MM, Ragavendran C, Kamaraj C, Silva FG, Malafaia G. Potential ecotoxicity of substrate-enriched zinc oxide nanoparticles to Physalaemus cuvieri tadpoles. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 873:162382. [PMID: 36828072 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Although the ecotoxicological effects of ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have already been reported in different taxa, little is known about their impacts on amphibians. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the potential effects of exposure of Physalaemus cuvieri tadpoles to substrates enriched with ZnO NPs (and with its ionic counterpart, Zn+2, ZnCl2 - both at 100 mg/kg) previously used in the cultivation of Panicum maximum (Guinea grass). We showed that although exposure for 21 days did not impact the survival, growth, and development of tadpoles, we noted an increase in the frequency of erythrocyte nuclear abnormalities in the "ZnCl2" and "ZnONP" groups, which was associated with suppression of antioxidant activity in the animals (inferred by SOD and CAT activity and DPPH free radical scavenging capacity). In the tadpoles of the "ZnONP" group, we also noticed a reduction in creatinine and bilirubin levels, alpha-amylase activity, and an increase in alkaline phosphatase activity. But the treatments did not alter the activity of the enzymes lactate dehydrogenase and gamma-glutamyl-transferase and total protein and carbohydrate levels. On the other hand, we report a cholinesterase and hypotriglyceridemic effect in the "ZnCl2" and "ZnONP" groups. Zn bioaccumulation in animals, from ZnO NPs, from Zn+2 released from them, or both, has been associated with causing these changes. Finally, principal component analysis (PCA) and the values of the "Integrated Biomarker Response" index revealed that the exposure of animals to substrates enriched with ZnO NPs caused more pronounced effects than those attributed to its ionic counterpart. Therefore, our study reinforces the need to consider the environmental risks of using these nanomaterials for agricultural purposes for amphibians.
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- Alex Rodrigues Gomes
- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Agronomy, Goiano Federal Institute - Campus Rio Verde, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology, Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India
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- Interdisciplinary Institute of Indian System of Medicine (IIISM), Directorate of Research and Virtual Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Post-Graduation Program in Agronomy, Goiano Federal Institute - Campus Rio Verde, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil; Brazilian Academy of Young Scientists (ABJC), Brazil.
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Kışla D, Gökmen GG, Akdemir Evrendilek G, Akan T, Vlčko T, Kulawik P, Režek Jambrak A, Ozogul F. Recent developments in antimicrobial surface coatings: Various deposition techniques with nanosized particles, their application and environmental concerns. Trends Food Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2023.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Hussain M, Zahra N, Lang T, Zain M, Raza M, Shakoor N, Adeel M, Zhou H. Integrating nanotechnology with plant microbiome for next-generation crop health. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 196:703-711. [PMID: 36809731 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Nanotechnology has enormous potential for sustainable agriculture, such as improving nutrient use efficiency, plant health, and food production. Nanoscale modulation of the plant-associated microbiota offers an additional valuable opportunity to increase global crop production and ensure future food and nutrient security. Nanomaterials (NMs) applied to agricultural crops can impact plant and soil microbiota, which offers valuable services to host plants, including the acquisition of nutrients, abiotic stress tolerance, and disease suppression. Dissecting the complex interactions between NMs and plants by integrating multi-omic approaches is providing new insights into how NMs can activate host responses and functionality as well as influence native microbial communities. Such nexus and moving beyond descriptive microbiome studies to hypothesis-driven research will foster microbiome engineering and open up opportunities for the development of synthetic microbial communities to provide agronomic solutions. Herein, we first summarize the significant role of NMs and the plant microbiome in crop productivity and then focus on NMs effects on plant-associated microbiota. We outline three urgent priority research areas and call for a transdisciplinary collaborative approach, involving plant scientists, soil scientists, environmental scientists, ecologists, microbiologists, taxonomists, chemists, physicists, and stakeholders, to advance nano-microbiome research. Detailed understanding of the nanomaterial-plant-microbiome interactions and the mechanisms underlying NMs-mediated shifts in the microbiome assembly and functions may help to exploit the services of both nano-objects and microbiota for next-generation crop health.
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- Muzammil Hussain
- MNR Key Laboratory for Geo-Environmental Monitoring of Great Bay Area & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bio-resource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518071, China; College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, 518060, Shenzhen, China.
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- Inservice Agricultural Training Institute, Sargodha, 40100, Punjab, Pakistan
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- MNR Key Laboratory for Geo-Environmental Monitoring of Great Bay Area & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bio-resource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518071, China; College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, 518060, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Botany, University of LakkiMarwat, LakkiMarwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 28420, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Mycology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation and College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- BNU-HKUST Laboratory of Green Innovation, Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China.
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- MNR Key Laboratory for Geo-Environmental Monitoring of Great Bay Area & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bio-resource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518071, China.
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Beig B, Niazi MBK, Jahan Z, Haider G, Zia M, Shah GA, Iqbal Z, Hayat A. Development and testing of zinc sulfate and zinc oxide nanoparticle-coated urea fertilizer to improve N and Zn use efficiency. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 13:1058219. [PMID: 36733597 PMCID: PMC9886897 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1058219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Nitrogen (N) losses from conventional fertilizers in agricultural systems are very high, which can lead to serious environmental pollution with economic loss. In this study, innovative slow-release fertilizers were prepared using zinc (Zn) [nanoparticles (NPs) or in bulk], using molasses as an environmentally friendly coating. Several treatments were prepared using Zn in different concentrations (i.e., 0.25%, 0.5%, and 4% elemental Zn). The zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were prepared from zinc sulfate heptahydrate (ZnSO4·7H2O), and were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Furthermore, the Zn-loaded urea samples were tested for urea N release rate, leaching of water from soil, and crushing strength to assess the impact of coating on the final finished product. Pot experiments were conducted simultaneously to check the agronomic effects of Zn-coated slow-release urea on the growth and development of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The laboratory and pot results confirmed that the ZnO-NP treatments boost wheat growth and yield as a result of reduced N and Zn release. UZnNPs2 (urea coated with 0.5% ZnO-NPs and 5% molasses) demonstrated the best results among all the treatments in terms of slow nutrient release, N and Zn uptake, and grain yield. The UZnNPs2 treatment increased plant yield by 34% (i.e., 4,515 vs. 3,345 kg ha-1) relative to the uncoated prill-treated crop because of the slower release of Zn and N.
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- Bilal Beig
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Research and Development Department, Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Land Resources Research Institute (LRRI), National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Lv W, Geng H, Zhou B, Chen H, Yuan R, Ma C, Liu R, Xing B, Wang F. The behavior, transport, and positive regulation mechanism of ZnO nanoparticles in a plant-soil-microbe environment. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 315:120368. [PMID: 36216179 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120368] [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: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have been widely used in several fields, and they have the potential to be a novel fertilizer to promote plant growth. For the effective use of ZnO NPs, it is necessary to understand their influence mechanisms and key interactions with the soil physical and biological environment. In this review, we summarize the fate and transport of ZnO NPs applied via soil treatment or foliar spray in plant-soil systems and discuss their positive regulation mechanisms in plants and microbes. The latest research shows that the formation, bioavailability, and location of ZnO NPs experience complicated changes during the transport in soil-plant systems and that this depends on many factors. ZnO NPs can improve plant photosynthesis, nutrient element uptake, enzyme activity, and the related gene expression as well as modulate carbon/nitrogen metabolism, secondary metabolites, and the antioxidant systems in plants. Several microbial groups related to plant growth, disease biocontrol, and nutrient cycling in soil can be altered with ZnO NP treatment. In this work, we present a systematic comparison between ZnO NP fertilizer and conventional zinc salt fertilizer. We also fill several knowledge gaps in current studies with the hope of providing guidance for future research.
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- Wenxiao Lv
- School of Energy & Environmental Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-Oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, China; School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, No.19, Xinjiekouwai St, Haidian District, Beijing, 100875, China
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- School of Energy & Environmental Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-Oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Energy & Environmental Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-Oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Energy & Environmental Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-Oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Energy & Environmental Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-Oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, 15 Shixing St, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, No.19, Xinjiekouwai St, Haidian District, Beijing, 100875, China.
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U VJ, Nargund VB, Patil RR, Vanti GL. Bacillus sp. extract used to fabricate ZnO nanoparticles for their antagonist effect against phytopathogens. Biometals 2022; 35:1255-1269. [PMID: 36075996 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-022-00440-2] [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: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In order to achieve the food demand of a growing population, agricultural productivity needs to be increased by employing safe strategies. In the present study we have evaluated ZnONPs that were synthesized from the culture supernatant of Bacillus subtilis. Bio mimetically synthesized ZnONPs showed a surface resonance peak of 355 nm corresponding to NPs formation. Further, NPs were examined for their size, shape and element confirmation by DLS, AFM, SEM, TEM and EDAX, which confirmed the synthesized NPs were nearly spherical in size with average diameter of 32 nm by TEM. Surface charge of + 34.3 mV was observed for NPs with a low poly-dispersity index of 0.21. In vitro efficacy studies against fungi Colletotrichum capsici, Sclerotium rolfsii, Alternaria solani and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cicero showed up to 99% mycelial growth inhibition at 0.125% ZnONPs. Further, in-vitro disk-diffusion assay showed inhibition zones of 23 ± 0.4 mm and 12.67 ± 0.24 mm for Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae (Xap) and Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) bacterial cultures. Plant toxicity study was observed that ≤ 0.14% NPs concentration was safe under greenhouse conditions. Overall, the present study emphasizes the potential effect of ZnONPs against agricultural pathogens which play an important role in agriculture production.
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- Vinay J U
- University of Agricultural Sciences, Karnataka, Dharwad, 580 005, India. .,Department of Nanotechnology, University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, India.
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- Karnataka Institute of Medical Science, Hubli, Karnataka, 580021, India. .,Migal Galilee Research Institute, Kiryat Shmona, Israel.
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Sun C, Hu K, Mu D, Wang Z, Yu X. The Widespread Use of Nanomaterials: The Effects on the Function and Diversity of Environmental Microbial Communities. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10102080. [PMID: 36296356 PMCID: PMC9609405 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10102080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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In recent years, as an emerging material, nanomaterials have rapidly expanded from laboratories to large-scale industrial productions. Along with people's productive activities, these nanomaterials can enter the natural environment of soil, water and atmosphere through various ways. At present, a large number of reports have proved that nanomaterials have certain toxic effects on bacteria, algae, plants, invertebrates, mammalian cell lines and mammals in these environments, but people still know little about the ecotoxicology of nanomaterials. Most relevant studies focus on the responses of model strains to nanomaterials in pure culture conditions, but these results do not fully represent the response of microbial communities to nanomaterials in natural environments. Over the years, the effect of nanomaterials infiltrated into the natural environment on the microbial communities has become a popular topic in the field of nano-ecological environment research. It was found that under different environmental conditions, nanomaterials have various effects on the microbial communities. The medium; the coexisting pollutants in the environment and the structure, particle size and surface modification of nanomaterials may cause changes in the structure and function of microbial communities. This paper systematically summarizes the impacts of different nanomaterials on microbial communities in various environments, which can provide a reference for us to evaluate the impacts of nanomaterials released into the environment on the microecology and has certain guiding significance for strengthening the emission control of nanomaterials pollutants.
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- Chunshui Sun
- College of Marine Science, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- College of Marine Science, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- College of Marine Science, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, 2025 Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, China
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- College of Marine Science, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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Bora KA, Hashmi S, Zulfiqar F, Abideen Z, Ali H, Siddiqui ZS, Siddique KHM. Recent progress in bio-mediated synthesis and applications of engineered nanomaterials for sustainable agriculture. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:999505. [PMID: 36262650 PMCID: PMC9574372 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.999505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The ever-increasing demand for agricultural food products, medicine, and other commercial sectors requires new technologies for agricultural practices and promoting the optimum utilization of natural resources. The application of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) enhance the biomass production and yield of food crop while resisting harmful environmental stresses. Bio-mediated synthesis of ENMs are time-efficient, low-cost, environmentally friendly, green technology. The precedence of using a bio-mediated route over conventional precursors for ENM synthesis is non-toxic and readily available. It possesses many active agents that can facilitate the reduction and stabilization processes during nanoparticle formation. This review presents recent developments in bio-mediated ENMs and green synthesis techniques using plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria, including significant contributions to identifying major ENM applications in agriculture with potential impacts on sustainability, such as the role of different ENMs in agriculture and their impact on different plant species. The review also covers the advantages and disadvantages of different ENMs and potential future research in this field.
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- Kainat Amin Bora
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nadirshaw Eduljee Dinshaw (NED) University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nadirshaw Eduljee Dinshaw (NED) University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
- Department of Polymer and Petrochemical Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Khan Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Karakorum International University, Gilgit, Pakistan
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Nongbet A, Mishra AK, Mohanta YK, Mahanta S, Ray MK, Khan M, Baek KH, Chakrabartty I. Nanofertilizers: A Smart and Sustainable Attribute to Modern Agriculture. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11192587. [PMID: 36235454 PMCID: PMC9573764 DOI: 10.3390/plants11192587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The widespread use of fertilizers is a result of the increased global demand for food. The commonly used chemical fertilizers may increase plant growth and output, but they have deleterious effects on the soil, the environment, and even human health. Therefore, nanofertilizers are one of the most promising solutions or substitutes for conventional fertilizers. These engineered materials are composed of nanoparticles containing macro- and micronutrients that are delivered to the plant rhizosphere in a regulated manner. In nanofertilizers, the essential minerals and nutrients (such as N, P, K, Fe, and Mn) are bonded alone or in combination with nano-dimensional adsorbents. This review discusses the development of nanotechnology-based smart and efficient agriculture using nanofertilizers that have higher nutritional management, owing to their ability to increase the nutrient uptake efficiency. Additionally, the synthesis and mechanism of action of the nanofertilizers are discussed, along with the different types of fertilizers that are currently available. Furthermore, sustainable agriculture can be realised by the targeted delivery and controlled release of nutrients through the application of nanoscale active substances. This paper emphasises the successful development and safe application of nanotechnology in agriculture; however, certain basic concerns and existing gaps in research need to be addressed and resolved.
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- Amilia Nongbet
- Department of Botany, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), 9th Mile, Techno City, Baridua, Ri-Bhoi 793101, Meghalaya, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Korea
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- Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), 9th Mile, Techno City, Baridua, Ri-Bhoi 793101, Meghalaya, India
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- National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Guwahati Centre, Guwahati 781008, Assam, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), 9th Mile, Techno City, Baridua, Ri-Bhoi 793101, Meghalaya, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Korea
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- Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), 9th Mile, Techno City, Baridua, Ri-Bhoi 793101, Meghalaya, India
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Interaction of the Nanoparticles and Plants in Selective Growth Stages—Usual Effects and Resulting Impact on Usage Perspectives. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11182405. [PMID: 36145807 PMCID: PMC9502563 DOI: 10.3390/plants11182405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Nanotechnologies have received tremendous attention since their discovery. The current studies show a high application potential of nanoparticles for plant treatments, where the general properties of nanoparticles such as their lower concentrations for an appropriate effects, the gradual release of nanoparticle-based nutrients or their antimicrobial effect are especially useful. The presented review, after the general introduction, analyzes the mechanisms that are described so far in the uptake and movement of nanoparticles in plants. The following part evaluates the available literature on the application of nanoparticles in the selective growth stage, namely, it compares the observed effect that they have when they are applied to seeds (nanopriming), to seedlings or adult plants. Based on the research that has been carried out, it is evident that the most common beneficial effects of nanopriming are the improved parameters for seed germination, the reduced contamination by plant pathogens and the higher stress tolerance that they generate. In the case of plant treatments, the most common applications are for the purpose of generating protection against plant pathogens, but better growth and better tolerance to stresses are also frequently observed. Hypotheses explaining these observed effects were also mapped, where, e.g., the influence that they have on photosynthesis parameters is described as a frequent growth-improving factor. From the consortium of the used nanoparticles, those that were most frequently applied included the principal components that were derived from zinc, iron, copper and silver. This observation implies that the beneficial effect that nanoparticles have is not necessarily based on the nutritional supply that comes from the used metal ions, as they can induce these beneficial physiological changes in the treated cells by other means. Finally, a critical evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the wider use of nanoparticles in practice is presented.
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Beig B, Niazi MBK, Jahan Z, Zia M, Shah GA, Iqbal Z, Douna I. Facile coating of micronutrient zinc for slow release urea and its agronomic effects on field grown wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 838:155965. [PMID: 35588805 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Slow release urea has been widely tested in recent past as an effective method to enhance the crop productivity with fewer environmental concerns. However, very few research studies have been performed using micronutrients as a source of slow release of urea nitrogen. A laboratory and field study were carried out to check the agronomic effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles and its bulk salt coatings on urea prills on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Different concentrations of zinc oxide nanoparticles (0.25, 0.5 and 4% elemental zinc) were coated on urea prills to slow down the release rate. Bulk zinc oxide salt (ZnO) with similar concentrations was also used in parallel to make a comparison between nano and bulk salt. The SEM of zinc oxide nanoparticles clearly depicted zinc oxide nanoparticles size within a range of 50-90 nm. The XRD and FTIR spectrums also showed its characteristics peak at designated positions. Field study revealed than 0.5% zinc oxide nanoparticles coated urea boosted the crop growth and yield in comparison to the bulk zinc oxide coated urea having similar zinc concentrations, i.e., 0.25%, 0.5% and 4% elemental zinc. The plant parameters like plant height, root length, root volume, grain yield and dry matter weight were significantly increased due to application of zinc oxide nanoparticles.
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- Bilal Beig
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Research and Development Department, Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, Head Office 156-The Mall, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Murree Road, Rawalpindi, Punjab 10370, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, 46300, Pakisatan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Yusefi-Tanha E, Fallah S, Rostamnejadi A, Pokhrel LR. Responses of soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merr.) to zinc oxide nanoparticles: Understanding changes in root system architecture, zinc tissue partitioning and soil characteristics. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 835:155348. [PMID: 35460795 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Addressing global Zinc (Zn) deficiency in food and feed requires innovation in Zn fertilizer. Recently, Zn oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) have piqued interest for potential use as a novel nano-Zn fertilizer. However, little is known about potential factors influencing ZnONPs partitioning in different plant tissues, and changes in root system architecture (RSA) and soil characteristics. Herein, we tested the effects of particle size (38, 59, and > 500 nm) and concentration (0-500 mg/kg) of ZnONPs on Zn bioaccumulation in multiple tissues in soil-grown soybean (Glycine max) grown for 120 days, including changes in RSA (root biomass, length, area, volume, and density) and soil characteristics (pH and electrical conductance [EC]). Our results showed significant effects of Zn compound types, Zn concentrations and their interaction on RSA, and Zn uptake by root, stem, leaf, and seed, in soybean. Concentration-response curves for root structures with varied sized ZnONPs and Zn2+ ions were deemed nonlinear, whereas for Zn distribution between different tissues the concentration-response curves were linear. Interestingly, ZnONPs and Zn2+ ions up to 200 mg/kg showed beneficial effects on root growth and development, but toxic response was observed at higher concentrations for both compounds. Root dry weight, length, volume, and area with 200 mg/kg ZnONPs-38 nm were higher by 48%, 56%, 33% and 44%, respectively, compared to control, and were higher by 15%, 23%, 15% and 19%, respectively, compared to 200 mg/kg ZnCl2. In general, soybean responses to the smallest size ZnONPs-38 nm were higher for all parameters evaluated compared to the larger-sized ZnONPs (59 and > 500 nm) and Zn2+ ions. Zn bioaccumulation varied among tissues in the order: root > seed > leaf > stem. A minor but steady decrease in soil pH and EC occurred among different concentrations for both ZnONPs and Zn2+ ions. Improved RSA can facilitate water and nutrient uptake in soybean, promoting growth and yield, especially considering arid and semi-arid climates where water is a limiting factor. Further, improving seed and shoot Zn levels, as demonstrated herein using ZnONPs, is paramount to addressing Zn deficiency in food and feed. Future studies assessing potential impacts on soil microbes, soil health and food safety upon ZnONPs application is critical for risk assessment of the novel nanofertilizer.
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- Elham Yusefi-Tanha
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
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- Department of Electroceramics and Electrical Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, The Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
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Basit F, Asghar S, Ahmed T, Ijaz U, Noman M, Hu J, Liang X, Guan Y. Facile synthesis of nanomaterials as nanofertilizers: a novel way for sustainable crop production. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:51281-51297. [PMID: 35614352 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20950-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Nutrient fertilization plays a major role in improving crop productivity and maintaining soil fertility. In the last few decades, the productivity of current agricultural practices highly depends on the use of chemical fertilizers. Major drawback of traditional fertilizers is their low crop nutrient use efficiency and high loss into water. Nanomaterial in agriculture is a multipurpose tool for increasing growth, development, and yield of plants. Nanotechnology facilitates the amplifying of agriculture production by reducing relevant losses and improving the input efficiency. Nanotechnology has emerged as an attractive field of research and has various agriculture applications, especially the use of nano-agrochemicals to increase nutrient use efficiency and agricultural yield. Nanofertilizers are more effective as compared to chemical fertilizers due to their cost-efficient, eco-friendly, non-toxic, and more stable in nature. Overall, this chapter focuses on synthesis of nanofertilizers through physical, chemical, and biological methods. This chapter will also explore the use of nano-enabled fertilizers to enhance the nutrient use efficiency for sustainable crop production, and global food safety.
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- Farwa Basit
- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya, 572025, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya, 572025, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Watershed Non-Point Source Pollution Control and Water Eco-Security of Ministry of Water Resources, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya, 572025, People's Republic of China.
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Arora S, Murmu G, Mukherjee K, Saha S, Maity D. A Comprehensive Overview of Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture. J Biotechnol 2022; 355:21-41. [PMID: 35752390 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2022.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Plant nutrition is crucial in crop productivity and providing food security to the ever-expanding population. Application of chemical/biological fertilizers and pesticides are the mainstays for any agricultural economy. However, there are unintended consequences of using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The environment and ecological balance are adversely affected by their usage. Biofertilizers and biopesticides counter some undesired environmental effects of chemical fertilizers/pesticides; inspite of some drawbacks associated with their use. The recent developments in nanotechnology offer promise towards sustainable agriculture. Sustainable agriculture involves addressing the concerns about agriculture as well as of the environment. This review briefs about important nanomaterials used in agriculture as nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and a combination called nanobiofertilizers. Both nanofertilizers and nanopesticides enable slow and sustained release besides their eco-friendly environmental consequences. They can be tailored to specific needs to crop. Nanofertilizers also offer greater stress tolerance and, therefore, of considerable value in the era of climate change. Furthermore, nanofertilizers/nanopesticides are applied in minute amounts, reducing transportation costs associated and thus positively affecting the economy. Their uses extend beyond such as if nanoparticles (NPs) are used at high concentrations; they affect plant pathogens adversely. Polymer-based biodegradable nanofertilizers and nanopesticides offer various benefits. There is also a dark side to the use of nanomaterials in agriculture. Nanotechnology often involves the use of metal/metal oxide nanoparticles, which might get access to human bodies leading to their accumulation through bio-magnification. Although their effects on human health are not known, NPs may reach toxic concentrations in soil and runoff into rivers, and other water bodies with their removal to become a huge economic burden. Nevertheless, a risk-benefit analysis of nanoformulations must be ensured before their application in sustainable agriculture.
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- Smriti Arora
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India
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- Materials Chemistry Department, CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751013, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand 835215, India
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- Materials Chemistry Department, CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751013, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India.
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Al Jabri H, Saleem MH, Rizwan M, Hussain I, Usman K, Alsafran M. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Biosynthesis: Overview. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12040594. [PMID: 35455085 PMCID: PMC9026433 DOI: 10.3390/life12040594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Zinc (Zn) is plant micronutrient, which is involved in many physiological functions, and an inadequate supply will reduce crop yields. Its deficiency is the widest spread micronutrient deficiency problem; almost all crops and calcareous, sandy soils, as well as peat soils and soils with high phosphorus and silicon content are expected to be deficient. In addition, Zn is essential for growth in animals, human beings, and plants; it is vital to crop nutrition as it is required in various enzymatic reactions, metabolic processes, and oxidation reduction reactions. Finally, there is a lot of attention on the Zn nanoparticles (NPs) due to our understanding of different forms of Zn, as well as its uptake and integration in the plants, which could be the primary step toward the larger use of NPs of Zn in agriculture. Nanotechnology application in agriculture has been increasing over recent years and constitutes a valuable tool in reaching the goal of sustainable food production worldwide. A wide array of nanomaterials has been used to develop strategies of delivery of bioactive compounds aimed at boosting the production and protection of crops. ZnO-NPs, a multifunctional material with distinct properties and their doped counterparts, were widely being studied in different fields of science. However, its application in environmental waste treatment and many other managements, such as remediation, is starting to gain attention due to its low cost and high productivity. Nano-agrochemicals are a combination of nanotechnology with agrochemicals that have resulted in nano-fertilizers, nano-herbicides, nano-fungicides, nano-pesticides, and nano-insecticides being developed. They have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and optical capabilities. Green approaches using plants, fungi, bacteria, and algae have been implemented due to the high rate of harmful chemicals and severe situations used in the manufacturing of the NPs. This review summarizes the data on Zn interaction with plants and contributes towards the knowledge of Zn NPs and its impact on plants.
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- Hareb Al Jabri
- Center for Sustainable Development (CSD), College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar;
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Office of Academic Research, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; (M.H.S.); (M.R.)
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- Office of Academic Research, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; (M.H.S.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- Agricultural Research Station, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
- Correspondence: (K.U.); (M.A.)
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- Agricultural Research Station, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
- Central Laboratories Unit (CLU), Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
- Correspondence: (K.U.); (M.A.)
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Babu S, Singh R, Yadav D, Rathore SS, Raj R, Avasthe R, Yadav SK, Das A, Yadav V, Yadav B, Shekhawat K, Upadhyay PK, Yadav DK, Singh VK. Nanofertilizers for agricultural and environmental sustainability. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 292:133451. [PMID: 34973251 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers in the agricultural production systems to keep pace with the food and nutritional demand of the galloping population had an adverse impact on ecosystem services and environmental quality. Hence, an alternative mechanism is to be developed to enhance farm production and environmental sustainability. A nanohybrid construct like nanofertilizers (NFs) is an excellent alternative to overcome the negative impact of traditional chemical fertilizers. The NFs provide smart nutrient delivery to the plants and proves their efficacy in terms of crop productivity and environmental sustainability over bulky chemical fertilizers. Plants can absorb NFs by foliage or roots depending upon the application methods and properties of the particles. NFs enhance the biotic and abiotic stresses tolerance in plants. It reduces the production cost and mitigates the environmental footprint. Multitude benefits of the NFs open new vistas towards sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation. Although supra-optimal doses of NFs have a detrimental effect on crop growth, soil health, and environmental outcomes. The extensive release of NFs into the environment and food chain may pose a risk to human health, hence, need careful assessment. Thus, a thorough review on the role of different NFs and their impact on crop growth, productivity, soil, and environmental quality is required, which would be helpful for the research of sustainable agriculture.
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- Subhash Babu
- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208 024, India
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- ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248 195, India
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India.
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Sikkim Centre, Sikkim, 737 102, India
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- ICAR- Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226 002, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Tripura Centre, Tripura, 799 210, India
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology in Arid Areas, College of Horticulture, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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- ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research, Chambaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173213, India
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462038, India
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- ICAR-Central Research Institute on Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 059, India
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Xiao Y, Li Y, Shi Y, Li Z, Zhang X, Liu T, Farooq TH, Pan Y, Chen X, Yan W. Combined toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles and cadmium inducing root damage in Phytolacca americana L. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 806:151211. [PMID: 34715219 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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In recent years, nano-contamination in the soil environment has aroused concern. But it is still uncertain whether the interactions of nano- and metal-pollutants would have a combined toxic effect on plants. In this study, we investigated the effects of joint exposure to zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and Cd on the root tissue of Phytolacca americana L. Spin-polarized density functional theory simulations assumed that the plant may undergo metal toxicity or acidosis upon joint exposure to ZnO NPs/Cd. Subsequently, experimental exposure of P. americana verified the combined toxic effects. The plant grew normally with a single treatment of ZnO NPs (500 mg/kg) or low doses of Cd (10 mg/kg). However, root growth was significantly inhibited with the combined treatments (up to 43% reduction); additionally, Cd ions were transported to the shoot, leading to shoot growth inhibition (translocation factor > 1). The antioxidant enzymes in the root (superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, and catalase) were highly activated to resist stress, accompanied by a greater than two-fold increase in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances. Corresponding to physiological indicators, biological transmission electron microscopy revealed severe damage to the root cells. Moreover, ZnO NPs/Cd accumulation was observed in the root cytoderm, which confirmed the toxicity of the combined effects. Our study provides insight into the potential combined toxicity of ZnO NPs and heavy metals in polluted environments, such as mining areas and electronic waste sites, and agricultural soils.
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- Yunmu Xiao
- National Engineering Laboratory for Applied Technology of Forestry & Ecology in South China, Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Life & Science Department, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Applied Technology of Forestry & Ecology in South China, Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Life & Science Department, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, PR China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Applied Technology of Forestry & Ecology in South China, Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Life & Science Department, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Applied Technology of Forestry & Ecology in South China, Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Life & Science Department, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Applied Technology of Forestry & Ecology in South China, Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Life & Science Department, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Applied Technology of Forestry & Ecology in South China, Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Life & Science Department, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Applied Technology of Forestry & Ecology in South China, Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Life & Science Department, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Applied Technology of Forestry & Ecology in South China, Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Life & Science Department, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, PR China
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- College of Arts and Sciences, Governors State University, University Park, IL 60484, USA
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Applied Technology of Forestry & Ecology in South China, Laboratory of Urban Forest Ecology of Hunan Province, Life & Science Department, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan, PR China.
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Tabande L, Sepehri M, Yasrebi J, Zarei M, Ghasemi-Fasaei R, Khatabi B. A comparison between the function of Serendipita indica and Sinorhizobium meliloti in modulating the toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:8790-8803. [PMID: 34490575 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16287-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are among the most commonly used nano-fertilizers (NF). However, elevated levels of ZnO-NPs in soil may affect plant growth and development due to its potential toxicity when accumulated in large amounts in plant tissues. This research was conducted using an in situ rhizobox system with the aims of evaluating zinc uptake from nano-zinc oxide amended rhizosphere soil by alfalfa plant and the effect of plant growth-promoting microorganisms on alleviating the phytotoxicity of ZnO-NPs. Treatments included microbial inoculations (Sinorhizobium meliloti, Serendipita indica) and different ZnO-NP concentrations (0, 400, and 800 mg kg-1) with three replications. The results indicated that S. indica minimized the phytotoxicity of ZnO-NPs to alfalfa by enhancing growth rate and decreasing zinc (Zn) translocation from root to shoot. Compared with plants inoculated with S. meliloti, co-inoculation with S. indica increased the shoot dry weight by 18.33% and 8.05% at 400 and 800 mg kg-1 ZnO-NPs, respectively. However, at the highest level of ZnO-NPs (800 mg kg-1), root inoculation of S. indica and S. indica + S. meliloti decreased Zn translocation factor by 60.2% and 44.3% compared to S. meliloti, respectively. Furthermore, a distinct relation between tolerance of S. indica-colonized plant to ZnO-NPs and the ability of S. indica in inhibiting or retarding degradation of polyunsaturated lipids through prevention of excess reactive oxygen species formation was observed. Malondialdehyde content of inoculated plants with S. indica either alone or in combination with S. meliloti was significantly lower than non-inoculated plants (p< 0.01). Zn-induced oxidative stress was mitigated by S. indica through enhanced activities of catalase and peroxidase enzymes. The findings of the present study indicate the potential use of endophytes fungus S. indica for ensuring food safety and security, and human health in heavy metal-polluted soil by reducing the phytoavailability of heavy metals in the aerial parts of the host plants.
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- Leila Tabande
- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD, USA
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Shah GM, Ali H, Ahmad I, Kamran M, Hammad M, Shah GA, Bakhat HF, Waqar A, Guo J, Dong R, Rashid MI. Nano agrochemical zinc oxide influences microbial activity, carbon, and nitrogen cycling of applied manures in the soil-plant system. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 293:118559. [PMID: 34801625 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The widespread use of nano-enabled agrochemicals in agriculture for remediating soil and improving nutrient use efficiency of organic and chemical fertilizers is increasing continuously with limited understanding on their potential risks. Recent studies suggested that nanoparticles (NPs) are harmful to soil organisms and their stimulated nutrient cycling in agriculture. However, their toxic effects under natural input farming systems are just at its infancy. Here, we aimed to examine the harmful effects of nano-agrochemical zinc oxide (ZnONPs) to poultry (PM) and farmyard manure (FYM) C and N cycling in soil-plant systems. These manures enhanced microbial counts, CO2 emission, N mineralization, spinach yield and N recovery than control (unfertilized). Soil applied ZnONPs increased labile Zn in microbial biomass, conferring its consumption and thereby reduced the colony-forming bacterial and fungal units. Such effects resulted in decreasing CO2 emitted from PM and FYM by 39 and 43%, respectively. Further, mineralization of organic N was reduced from FYM by 32%, and PM by 26%. This process has considerably decreased the soil mineral N content from both manure types and thereby spinach yield and plant N recoveries. In the ZnONPs amended soil, only about 23% of the applied total N from FYM and 31% from PM was ended up in plants, whereas the respective fractions in the absence of ZnONPs were 33 and 53%. Hence, toxicity of ZnONPs should be taken into account when recommending its use in agriculture for enhancing nutrient utilization efficiency of fertilizers or soil remediation purposes.
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- Ghulam Mustafa Shah
- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari-campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan; College of Engineering (Key Laboratory for Clean Renewable Energy Utilization Technology, Ministry of Agriculture), China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari-campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari-campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari-campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari-campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari-campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari-campus, Vehari, 61100, Pakistan
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- College of Engineering (Key Laboratory for Clean Renewable Energy Utilization Technology, Ministry of Agriculture), China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- College of Engineering (Key Laboratory for Clean Renewable Energy Utilization Technology, Ministry of Agriculture), China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80216, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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Prospects of Nanotechnology in Improving the Productivity and Quality of Horticultural Crops. HORTICULTURAE 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae7100332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nanotechnology shows high promise in the improvement of agricultural productivity thus aiding future food security. In horticulture, maintaining quality as well as limiting the spoilage of harvested fruit and vegetables is a very challenging task. Various kinds of nanomaterials have shown high potential for increasing productivity, enhancing shelf-life, reducing post-harvest damage and improving the quality of horticultural crops. Antimicrobial nanomaterials as nanofilm on harvested products and/or on packaging materials are suitable for the storage and transportation of vegetables and fruits. Nanomaterials also increase the vitality of the cut flower. Nanofertilizers are target-specific, slow releasing and highly efficient in increasing vegetative growth, pollination and fertility in flowers, resulting in increased yield and improved product quality for fruit trees and vegetables. Formulated nanopesticides are target-specific, eco-friendly and highly efficient. Nanosensors facilitate up-to-date monitoring of growth, plant disease, and pest attack in crop plants under field conditions. These novel sensors are used to precisely identify the soil moisture, humidity, population of crop pests, pesticide residues and figure out nutrient requirements. This review aimed to provide an update on the recent advancement of nanomaterials and their potential uses for enhancing productivity, quality of products, protection from pests and reduction of the postharvest losses of the horticultural crops. This study reveals that nanotechnology could be used to generate cutting-edge techniques towards promoting productivity and quality of horticultural crops to ensure food and nutritional security of ever-increasing population of the world.
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Toxicity of NiO nanoparticles to soil nutrient availability and herbage N uptake from poultry manure. Sci Rep 2021; 11:11540. [PMID: 34079018 PMCID: PMC8172895 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91080-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Recently, there is an increasing trend of using metallic nanoparticles (NPs) in agriculture due to their potential role in remediating soil pollution and improving nutrient utilization from fertilizers. However, evidence suggested that these NPs were toxic to the soil life and their associated functions, and this toxicity depended on their dose, type, and size. Here, a dose-dependent (5, 50, and 100 mg kg−1 soil) toxicity of NiO NPs on poultry manure (PM: 136 kg N ha−1) decomposition, nutrient mineralization, and herbage N uptake were studied in a standard pot experiment. The NPs doses were mixed with PM and applied in soil-filled pots where then ryegrass was sown. Results revealed that the lowest dose significantly increased microbial biomass (C and N) and respiration from PM, whereas a high dose reduced these parameters. This decrease in such parameters by the highest NPs dose resulted in 13 and 41% lower soil mineral N and plant available K from PM, respectively. Moreover, such effects resulted in 32 and 35% lower herbage shoot and root N uptakes from PM in this treatment. Both intermediate and high doses decreased herbage shoot Ni uptake from PM by 33 and 34%, respectively. However, all NPs doses did not influence soil Ni content from PM. Hence, our results indicated that high NPs dose (100 mg kg−1) was toxic to decomposition, nutrient mineralization, and herbage N uptake from PM. Therefore, such NiONPs toxicity should be considered before recommending their use in agriculture for soil remediation or optimizing nutrient use efficiency of fertilizers.
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Wang X, Liu L, Zhang W, Ma X. Prediction of Plant Uptake and Translocation of Engineered Metallic Nanoparticles by Machine Learning. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:7491-7500. [PMID: 33999596 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c01603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Machine learning was applied to predict the plant uptake and transport of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs). A back propagation neural network (BPNN) was used to predict the root concentration factor (RCF) and translocation factor (TF) of ENPs from their essential physicochemical properties (e.g., composition and size) and key external factors (e.g., exposure time and plant species). The relative importance of input variables was determined by sensitivity analysis, and gene-expression programming (GEP) was used to generate predictive equations. The BPNN model satisfactorily predicted the RCF and TF in both hydroponic and soil systems, with an R2 higher than 0.8 for all simulations. Inclusion of the initial ENP concentration as an input variable further improved the accuracy of the BPNN for soil systems. Sensitivity analysis indicated that the composition of ENPs (e.g., metals vs metal oxides) is a major factor affecting RCF and TF values in a hydroponic system. However, the soil organic matter and clay contents are more dominant in a soil system. The GEP model (R2 = 0.8088 and 0.8959 for RCF and TF values) generated more accurate predictive equations than the conventional regression model (R2 = 0.5549 and 0.6664 for RCF and TF values) in a hydroponic system, which could guide the sustainable design of ENPs for agricultural applications.
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- Xiaoxuan Wang
- Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
- Department of Civil Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Neipu 91201, Pingtung County, Taiwan
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- Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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Staroń A, Długosz O. Antimicrobial properties of nanoparticles in the context of advantages and potential risks of their use. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2021; 56:680-693. [PMID: 33979267 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2021.1917936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The popularity of nanotechnology results from the possibility of obtaining materials that have better chemical, electrical, thermal, mechanical, or optical properties. Nano-sized materials are characterized by an increased surface area, which improves their chemical reactivity and mobility. Due to their enhanced reactivity and appropriately small size, some nanoparticles are used as antimicrobial and antifungal agents. Nanoparticles exhibit antimicrobial potential through multifaceted mechanisms. The adhesion of nanoparticles to microbial cells, and reactive oxygen species, and their penetration inside the cells, have been recognized as the most prominent modes of antimicrobial action. This review presents the mechanism of action of nanometals and oxide nanoparticles used as antimicrobials and the mechanisms of bacterial resistance to the toxic effects of nanoparticles. The article presents methods of forming microorganism resistance to the toxic effects of nanoparticles and the negative impact of nanoparticles on human health.
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- Anita Staroń
- Department of Engineering and Chemical Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Engineering and Chemical Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Cracow, Poland
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Sayadi MH, Pavlaki MD, Martins R, Mansouri B, Tyler CR, Kharkan J, Shekari H. Bioaccumulation and toxicokinetics of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) co-exposed with graphene nanosheets (GNs) in the blackfish (Capoeta fusca). CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 269:128689. [PMID: 33127112 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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In this study, we investigated the bioaccumulation and toxicokinetics of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) alone and in the presence of graphene nanosheets (GNs) in the blackfish (Capoeta fusca). Blackfish were exposed via water to two ZnO NPs concentrations alone or as a combination with GNs and uptake of Zn into the gills, intestine, liver, and kidney was assessed at 7, 14 and 28 d. Zn elimination from these tissues was then assessed after a further 7, 14 and 28 d in clean water for both ZnO NPs concentrations and combined ZnO NPs/GN exposures. In the body tissues analyzed of exposed fish, the highest amounts of Zn occurred in the intestine and the lowest amount in the liver. Zn levels in blackfish after 28 d of exposure were higher in all treatment groups compared to those on 7 d (p < 0.05). For both ZnO NPs exposure concentrations, the highest amount of Zn was eliminated from the intestine, followed by the gills. Furthermore, elimination kinetics for both ZnO NPs concentrations alone and in combination with GNs showed that the shortest half-life for Zn is occurring in the intestine. Moreover, uptake rates of Zn in fish exposed to ZnO NPs + GNs followed the same pattern observed for the ZnO NP, with intestine and gills having the highest levels followed by kidney and liver. Thus, we show accumulation and elimination of Zn from ZnO NPs in blackfish depends on the tissue, exposure concentration and duration, and is dependent on the presence of GNs.
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- Mohammad Hossein Sayadi
- Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran; Department of Environmental Sciences & Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Ardakan University, P.O. Box 184, Ardakan, Iran.
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- CESAM- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CESAM- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Geoffrey Pope, Stocker Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 4QD, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
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Nano-Fertilization as an Emerging Fertilization Technique: Why Can Modern Agriculture Benefit from Its Use? PLANTS 2020; 10:plants10010002. [PMID: 33375026 PMCID: PMC7822031 DOI: 10.3390/plants10010002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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There is a need for a more innovative fertilizer approach that can increase the productivity of agricultural systems and be more environmentally friendly than synthetic fertilizers. In this article, we reviewed the recent development and potential benefits derived from the use of nanofertilizers (NFs) in modern agriculture. NFs have the potential to promote sustainable agriculture and increase overall crop productivity, mainly by increasing the nutrient use efficiency (NUE) of field and greenhouse crops. NFs can release their nutrients at a slow and steady pace, either when applied alone or in combination with synthetic or organic fertilizers. They can release their nutrients in 40–50 days, while synthetic fertilizers do the same in 4–10 days. Moreover, NFs can increase the tolerance of plants against biotic and abiotic stresses. Here, the advantages of NFs over synthetic fertilizers, as well as the different types of macro and micro NFs, are discussed in detail. Furthermore, the application of NFs in smart sustainable agriculture and the role of NFs in the mitigation of biotic and abiotic stress on plants is presented. Though NF applications may have many benefits for sustainable agriculture, there are some concerns related to the release of nanoparticles (NPs) from NFs into the environment, with the subsequent detrimental effects that this could have on both human and animal health. Future research should explore green synthesized and biosynthesized NFs, their safe use, bioavailability, and toxicity concerns.
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Yusefi-Tanha E, Fallah S, Rostamnejadi A, Pokhrel LR. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) as a novel nanofertilizer: Influence on seed yield and antioxidant defense system in soil grown soybean (Glycine max cv. Kowsar). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 738:140240. [PMID: 32570083 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Dearth of knowledge about the prospect of using Zinc (Zn) based nanoparticles (NPs) to enrich Zn-deficient soils with Zn warrants investigations into potential soil applications of ZnONPs for improving crop yield and plant health. Herein, we investigated the potential influence of ZnONPs on seed yield, focusing on particle size-, morphology-, and concentration-dependent responses of multiple antioxidant defense biomarkers, in soil-grown soybean (Glycine max cv. Kowsar) during its lifecycle of 120 d. We achieved this goal following a rational design strategy that enabled us to synthesize three types of morphologically different ZnONPs (spherical/ 38 nm, floral-like/ 59 nm, and rod-like/ >500 nm); all with high purity, triclinic crystal structure, and negative surface charge; and compared the toxicity with Zn2+ ions. Each pot received two seeds, placed in soil inoculated with N-fixing bacterium (Rhizobium japonicum) and grown in outdoor mesocosm for 120 d. Our findings demonstrated a significant particle size-, morphology-, and concentration-dependent influence of ZnONPs on seed yield, lipid peroxidation, and various antioxidant biomarkers in soybean. Our spherical 38 nm ZnONPs were the most protective compared to the floral-like 59 nm ZnONPs, rod-like >500 nm ZnONPs, and Zn2+ ions, particularly up to 160 mg Zn/kg. However, at the highest concentration of 400 mg Zn/kg, spherical 38 nm ZnONPs elicited the highest oxidative stress responses (H2O2 synthesis, MDA, SOD, CAT, POX) in soybean compared to the other two morphologically different ZnONPs tested. The concentration-response curves for the three types of ZnONPs and Zn2+ ions were nonlinear (nonmonotonous) for all the endpoints evaluated. The weight of evidence also suggested a differential nano-specific toxicity of ZnONPs compared to ionic Zn2+ toxicity in soybean. Our higher no-observed-adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) of 160 mg Zn/kg indicates the potential for using ZnONPs as a novel nanofertilizer for crops grown in Zn-deficient soils to improve crop yield, food quality and address malnutrition, globally.
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- Elham Yusefi-Tanha
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
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- Department of Electroceramics and Electrical Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Iran.
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- Department of Public Health, The Brody School of Medicine, Department of Health Education and Promotion, College of Health and Human Performance, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
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Dimkpa CO, Andrews J, Sanabria J, Bindraban PS, Singh U, Elmer WH, Gardea-Torresdey JL, White JC. Interactive effects of drought, organic fertilizer, and zinc oxide nanoscale and bulk particles on wheat performance and grain nutrient accumulation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 722:137808. [PMID: 32199367 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Drought (40% field moisture capacity), organic fertilizer (O-F; 10%), and nano vs. bulk-ZnO particles (1.7 vs. 3.5 mg Zn/kg) were assessed in soil to determine their interactive effects on wheat performance and nutrient acquisition. Drought significantly reduced (6%) chlorophyll levels, whereas nano and bulk-ZnO alleviated some stress, thereby increasing (14-16%) chlorophyll levels, compared to the control. O-F increased (29%) chlorophyll levels and counteracted Zn's effect. Drought delayed (3-days) panicle emergence; O-F, nano and bulk-ZnO each accelerated (5-days) panicle emergence under drought, relative to the control and absence of O-F. Drought reduced (51%) grain yield, while O-F increased (130%) yield under drought. Grain yield was unaffected by Zn treatment under drought but increased (88%) under non-drought condition with bulk-ZnO, relative to the control. Drought lowered (43%) shoot Zn uptake. Compared to the control, nano and bulk-ZnO increased (39 and 23%, respectively) shoot Zn in the absence of O-F, whereas O-F amendment enhanced (94%) shoot Zn. Drought increased (48%) grain Zn concentration; nano and bulk-ZnO increased (29 and 18%, respectively) grain Zn, relative to the control, and O-F increased (85%) grain Zn. Zn recovery efficiency was in the order O-F > nano-ZnO > bulk-ZnO, regardless of the water status. Grain Fe concentration was unaffected by drought, under which O-F significantly reduced grain Fe, and nano-ZnO significantly reduced grain Fe, in the absence of O-F. Nano and bulk-ZnO also significantly reduced grain Fe, with O-F amendment under drought. Drought can have dire consequences for food and nutrition security, with implications for human health. This study demonstrated that drought-induced effects in food crops can be partially or wholly alleviated by ZnO particles and Zn-rich O-F. Understanding the interactions of drought and potential mitigation strategies such as fertilization with Zn-rich organic manure and ZnO can increase options for sustaining food production and quality under adverse conditions.
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- Christian O Dimkpa
- International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), Muscle Shoals, AL 35662, United States.
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- International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), Muscle Shoals, AL 35662, United States
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- International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), Muscle Shoals, AL 35662, United States
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- International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), Muscle Shoals, AL 35662, United States
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- International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), Muscle Shoals, AL 35662, United States
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Lončarić Ž, Hackenberger DK, Jug I, Hackenberger BK. Is nano ZnO/chlorpyrifos mixture more harmful to earthworms than bulk ZnO? A multigeneration approach. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 247:125885. [PMID: 31951956 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.125885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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As chlorpyrifos is one of the most widely used organophosphorus insecticides and ZnO-NPs are identified as NPs of the highest concern due to their negative effects on aquatic and soil organisms the objective of this study was to evaluate mixture toxicity of CHP and ZnO (bulk and nanoparticles (20 nm)) on two types of soil, artificial (AS) and natural (NS), and over two generations of earthworms. Primary endpoint measured was reproduction inhibition and biochemical biomarkers (acetylcholinesterase, catalase, glutathione-S transferase and malondialdehyde content). Results showed that mixture toxicity differs in respects to all tested factors: soil type, ZnO particle size and earthworm generation. CHP/ZnO mixtures had synergistic effects and significantly reduced a number of juveniles in both generations in AS, while the effects were additive or even antagonistic in NS. There was no difference in reproduction inhibition in respect to particle size of ZnO used in the mixtures. Negative effects could also be detected on growth dynamics of juvenile earthworms (2nd generation) as they had lower initial body mas, reduced growth rate and lower body mass as adults. Measured enzymes responded differently in respect to ZnO particle size used in the mixtures, with CHP/bZnO producing stronger effects. Measured concentrations of the bioavailable Zn in the soils showed no difference in the concentration of bioavailable Zn2+ between mixtures, but significantly more Zn2+ was retrieved from AS. General biomarker response indicated that 2nd generation of earthworms had lower capability to cope with oxidative stress.
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- Ž Lončarić
- Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Cara Hadrijana 8A, HR-31000, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Cara Hadrijana 8A, HR-31000, Osijek, Croatia.
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- Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, HR-31000, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Cara Hadrijana 8A, HR-31000, Osijek, Croatia
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Kong T, Zhang SH, Zhang C, Zhang JL, Yang F, Wang GY, Yang ZJ, Bai DY, Shi YY, Liu TQ, Li HL. The Effects of 50 nm Unmodified Nano-ZnO on Lipid Metabolism and Semen Quality in Male Mice. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 194:432-442. [PMID: 31264129 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01792-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fifty male mice were exposed to 50 nm unmodified nano-ZnO through intragastric administration for 90 days to detect the long-term effects of unmodified nano-ZnO in mice. Results showed that the blood glucose, serum follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, testosterone, and estradiol were significantly decreased (p < 0.05). The serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein were significantly increased (p < 0.05). The semen quality of the 160 mg/kg·bw group were significantly lowered (p < 0.05). The liver and testis catalase and CuZn-SOD activities were significantly elevated (p < 0.05). The abilities of •OH inhibition in the livers and testes of the 160 mg/kg·bw group were significantly lowered (p < 0.05). The liver and testis MDA levels of the 160 mg/kg·bw group were significantly elevated (p < 0.05). Results indicate that exposure of nano-ZnO could induce lipid metabolism disorder, hyperlipidemia, and reproductive toxicity to male mice through oxidative injury.
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- Tao Kong
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China.
- Environmental and Animal Products Safety Laboratory of Key Discipline in University of Henan Province, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Library of Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Environmental and Animal Products Safety Laboratory of Key Discipline in University of Henan Province, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Environmental and Animal Products Safety Laboratory of Key Discipline in University of Henan Province, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Environmental and Animal Products Safety Laboratory of Key Discipline in University of Henan Province, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
- Environmental and Animal Products Safety Laboratory of Key Discipline in University of Henan Province, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, 471023, Henan, People's Republic of China
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Zulfiqar F, Navarro M, Ashraf M, Akram NA, Munné-Bosch S. Nanofertilizer use for sustainable agriculture: Advantages and limitations. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2019; 289:110270. [PMID: 31623775 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2019.110270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Nutrient fertilization plays a critical role in maintaining soil fertility and improving crop productivity and quality. Precise nutrient management of horticultural crops is a major challenge worldwide as it relies predominantly on chemical fertilizers. Traditional fertilizers are not only costly for the producer, but may be harmful to humans and the environment. This has led to the search for environmentally friendly fertilizers, particularly those with high nutrient-use efficiency, and nanotechnology is emerging as a promising alternative. Nanofertilizers offer benefits in nutrition management through their strong potential to increase nutrient use efficiency. Nutrients, either applied alone or in combination, are bound to nano-dimensional adsorbents, which release nutrients very slowly as compared to conventional fertilizers. This approach not only increases nutrient-use efficiency, but also minimizes nutrient leaching into ground water. Furthermore, nanofertilizers may also be used for enhancing abiotic stress tolerance and used in combination with microorganisms (the so-called nanobiofertilizers) provide great additional benefits. However, although the benefits of nanofertilizers are undoubtedly opening new approaches towards sustainable agriculture, their limitations should also be carefully considered before market implementation. In particular, the extensive release of nanomaterials into the environment and the food chain may pose a risk to human health. In conclusion, although nanofertilizers use in agriculture is offering great opportunities to improve plant nutrition and stress tolerance to achieve higher yields in a frame of climate change, not all nanomaterials will be equally safe for all applications. The risks of nanofertilizers should be carefully examined before use, and further biotechnological advances are required for a correct and safe application of nanomaterials in agriculture.
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- Faisal Zulfiqar
- Institute of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Productos Agrícolas Macasa, Igualada, Spain
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- Department of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Iftikhar A, Ali S, Yasmeen T, Arif MS, Zubair M, Rizwan M, Alhaithloul HAS, Alayafi AAM, Soliman MH. Effect of gibberellic acid on growth, photosynthesis and antioxidant defense system of wheat under zinc oxide nanoparticle stress. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 254:113109. [PMID: 31487671 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Revised: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The production and soil accumulation of nanoparticles (NPs) from the industrial sector has increased concerns about their toxic effects in plants which needs the research to explore the ways of reducing NPs toxicity in pants. The gibberellic acid (GA) has been found to reduce abiotic stresses in plants. However, the effect of GA in reducing zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs-mediated toxicity in plants remains unclear. In this study, foliar application of GA was used to explore the possible role in reducing ZnO NPs toxicity in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) plants. The plants were grown in pots spiked with ZnO NPs (0, 300, 600, 900, 1200 mg/kg) and GA (0, 100, 200 mg/L) was foliar sprayed at different times during the growth period under ambient environmental conditions. Our results demonstrated that GA inhibited the toxicity of ZnO NPs in wheat especially at higher levels of NPs. The GA application improved the plant biomass, photosynthesis, nutrients, and yield under ZnO NPs stress. The GA reduced the Zn accumulation, and reactive oxygen species generation in plants caused by toxicity of NPs. The protective effect of GA in decreasing ZnO NPs-induced oxidative stress was related to GA-mediated enhancement in antioxidant enzymes in plants. The role of GA in enhancing tolerance of wheat against ZnO NPs was further confirmed by the enhancement in nutrient contents in shoots and roots of wheat. Overall, our study provides the evidence that GA can reduce ZnO NPs-induced toxicity in wheat and probably in other crops which needs further in-depth investigation.
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- Azka Iftikhar
- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Biological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Taibah University, Al-Sharm, Yanbu El-Bahr, Yanbu 46429, Saudi Arabia; Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt
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Babajani A, Iranbakhsh A, Oraghi Ardebili Z, Eslami B. Differential growth, nutrition, physiology, and gene expression in Melissa officinalis mediated by zinc oxide and elemental selenium nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:24430-24444. [PMID: 31230234 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05676-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Regarding the rapid progress in the production and consumption of nanobased products, this research considered the behavior of Melissa officinalis toward zinc oxide nanoparticles (nZnO), nanoelemental selenium (nSe), and bulk counterparts. Seedlings were irrigated with nutrient solution containing different doses of nZnO (0, 100, and 300 mg l-1) and/or nSe (0, 10, and 50 mg l-1). The supplements made changes in growth and morphological indexes in both shoot and roots. The mixed treatments of nSe10 and nZnO led to a drastic increase in biomass, activation of lateral buds, and stimulations in the development of lateral roots. However, the nSe50 reduced plants' growth (45.5%) and caused severe toxicity which was basically lower than the bulk. Furthermore, the nSe and nZnO improved K, Fe, and Zn concentrations in leaves and roots, except for seedlings exposed to nSe50 or BSe50. Moreover, the nSe and nZnO supplementations in a dose-dependent manner caused changes in leaf non-protein thiols (mean = 77%), leaf ascorbate content (mean = 65%), and soluble phenols in roots (mean = 28%) and leaves (mean = 61%). In addition, exposure to nZnO and/or nSe drastically induced the expression of rosmarinic acid synthase (RAS) and Hydroxy phenyl pyruvate reductase (HPPR) genes. Besides, the nSe, nZnO, or bulk counterparts influenced the activities of nitrate reductase in leaves and peroxidase in roots, depending on dose factor and compound form. The comparative physiological and molecular evidence on phytotoxicity and potential advantages of nSe, nZnO, and their bulk counterparts were served as a theoretical basis to be exploited in food, agricultural, and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Alameh Babajani
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biology, Ghaemshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ghaemshahr, Iran
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Kong T, Zhang SH, Zhang C, Zhang JL, Yang F, Wang GY, Yang ZJ, Bai DY, Zhang MY, Wang J, Zhang BH. Long-Term Effects of Unmodified 50 nm ZnO in Mice. Biol Trace Elem Res 2019; 189:478-489. [PMID: 30109551 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1477-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Nanometer zinc oxide (nano-ZnO) is widely used in many kinds of fields. However, information about the toxicity and toxic mechanism of nano-ZnO is limited. The aims of this study were to investigate the long-term toxic effects of unmodified 50 nm ZnO administered by gavage in mice. After 90 days, hematological parameters, hepatic and renal functions, and oxidative and anti-oxidative status were measured. Pathological damages in livers, kidneys, and other tissues were also examined by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. The results showed that oral nano-ZnO exposure induced anemia and damages to liver and kidney, influenced the antioxidant system, and impacted functions of liver and kidney in mice after a 90-day exposure. The main cause for oxidative stress in vivo induced by nano-ZnO might be hydroxyl free radical. The lowest observed adverse effect level (LOAEL) was 40 mg/kg·bw, and the livers, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tracts are the target organs.
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- Tao Kong
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China.
- Environmental and Animal Products Safety Laboratory of Key Discipline in University of Henan Province, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China.
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- Library of Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
- Environmental and Animal Products Safety Laboratory of Key Discipline in University of Henan Province, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
- Environmental and Animal Products Safety Laboratory of Key Discipline in University of Henan Province, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
- Environmental and Animal Products Safety Laboratory of Key Discipline in University of Henan Province, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
- Environmental and Animal Products Safety Laboratory of Key Discipline in University of Henan Province, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, No. 263 Kaiyuan Road, Luoyang, Henan, 471023, People's Republic of China
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Parada J, Rubilar O, Fernández-Baldo MA, Bertolino FA, Durán N, Seabra AB, Tortella GR. The nanotechnology among US: are metal and metal oxides nanoparticles a nano or mega risk for soil microbial communities? Crit Rev Biotechnol 2018; 39:157-172. [PMID: 30396282 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2018.1523865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Metal nanoparticles and metal oxides nanoparticles (MNPs/MONPs) have been widely included in a great diversity of products and industrial applications and they are already a part of our everyday life. According to estimation studies, their production is expected to increase exponentially in the next few years. Consequently, soil has been suggested as the main sink of MNPs/MONPs once they are deliberately or accidentally released into the environment. The potential negative perturbations that may result on soil microbial communities and ecological processes are resulting in concerns. Several nano-toxicological studies of MNPs/MONPs, reported so far, have focused on aquatic organisms, animals, and soil invertebrates. However, during recent years, the studies have been oriented to understand the effects of MNPs/MONPs on microbial communities and their interaction with soil components. The studies have suggested that MNPs/MONPs are one of the most toxic type to soil biota, amongst different types of nanomaterials. This may threaten soil health and fertility, since microbial communities are known to support important biological processes and ecosystem services such as the nutrient cycling, whereby their protection against the environmental pollution is imperative. Therefore, in this review we summarize the actual knowledge available from the last five years (2013-2018) and gaps about the potential negative, positive or neutral effects produced on soil by different classes of MNPs/MONPs. A particular emphasis has been placed on the associated soil microorganisms and biological processes. Finally, perspectives about future research are discussed.
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- J Parada
- a Doctoral Program in Sciences of Natural Resources , Universidad de La Frontera , Temuco , Chile
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- b Chemical Engineering Department , Universidad de La Frontera , Temuco , Chile.,c Scientific & Technological Bioresource Nucleus , Universidad de La Frontera , Temuco , Chile
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- d INQUISAL, Departamento de Química , Universidad Nacional de San Luis , San Luis , Argentina
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- d INQUISAL, Departamento de Química , Universidad Nacional de San Luis , San Luis , Argentina
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- e Institute of Biology, Urogenital, Carcinogenesis and Immunotherapy Laboratory, Department of Genetics, Evolution and Bioagents, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil.,f NanoBioss, Chemistry Institute , University of Campinas , Campinas , Brazil.,g Nanomedicine Research Unit (Nanomed) , Federal University of ABC (UFABC) , Santo André , Brazil
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- h Center for Natural and Human Sciences , Universidade Federal do ABC , Santo André , Brazil
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- b Chemical Engineering Department , Universidad de La Frontera , Temuco , Chile.,c Scientific & Technological Bioresource Nucleus , Universidad de La Frontera , Temuco , Chile
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At nanoscale, man-made materials may show unique properties that differ from bulk and dissolved counterparts. The unique properties of engineered nanomaterials not only impart critical advantages but also confer toxicity because of their unwanted interactions with different biological compartments and cellular processes. In this review, we discuss various entry routes of nanomaterials in the human body, their applications in daily life, and the mechanisms underlying their toxicity. We further explore the passage of nanomaterials into air, water, and soil ecosystems, resulting in diverse environmental impacts. Briefly, we probe the available strategies for risk assessment and risk management to assist in reducing the occupational risks of potentially hazardous engineered nanomaterials including the control banding (CB) approach. Moreover, we substantiate the need for uniform guidelines for systematic analysis of nanomaterial toxicity, in silico toxicological investigations, and obligation to ensure the safe disposal of nanowaste to reduce or eliminate untoward environmental and health impacts. At the end, we scrutinize global regulatory trends, hurdles, and efforts to develop better regulatory sciences in the field of nanomedicines.
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- Ritu Gupta
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, USA
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Reddy Pullagurala VL, Adisa IO, Rawat S, Kim B, Barrios AC, Medina-Velo IA, Hernandez-Viezcas JA, Peralta-Videa JR, Gardea-Torresdey JL. Finding the conditions for the beneficial use of ZnO nanoparticles towards plants-A review. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 241:1175-1181. [PMID: 30029327 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Revised: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have a wide range of applications in cosmetics, electrical, and optical industries. The wide range of applications of ZnO NPs, especially in personal care products, suggest they can reach major environmental matrices causing unforeseen effects. Recent literature has shown conflicting findings regarding the beneficial or detrimental effects of ZnO NPs towards terrestrial biota. In this review we carried out a comprehensive survey about beneficial, as well as detrimental aspects, of the ZnO NPs exposure toward various terrestrial plants. A careful scrutiny of the literature indicates that at low concentrations (about 50 mg/kg), ZnO NPs have beneficial effects on plants. Conversely, at concentrations above 500 mg/kg they may have detrimental effects, unless there is a deficiency of Zn in the growing medium. This review also remarks the critical role of the biotic and abiotic factors that may elevate or ameliorate the impact of ZnO NPs in terrestrial plants.
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- Venkata L Reddy Pullagurala
- Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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- Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; The Center for Nanotechnology and Agricultural Pathogen Suppression (CeNAPS), USA
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- Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Temple University, 1901N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, USA
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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- Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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- Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; University of California Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; The Center for Nanotechnology and Agricultural Pathogen Suppression (CeNAPS), USA.
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Larue C, Baratange C, Vantelon D, Khodja H, Surblé S, Elger A, Carrière M. Influence of soil type on TiO 2 nanoparticle fate in an agro-ecosystem. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 630:609-617. [PMID: 29494970 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.02.264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 02/21/2018] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) and in particular TiO2-NPs are increasingly included in commercial goods leading to their accumulation in sewage sludge which is spread on agricultural soils as fertilizers in many countries. Crop plants are thus a very likely point of entry for NPs in the food chain up to humans. So far, soil influence on NP fate has been under-investigated. In this article, we studied the partitioning of TiO2-NPs between soil and soil leachate, their uptake and biotransformation in wheat seedlings and their impact on plant development after exposure on 4 different types of soil with different characteristics: soil texture (from sandy to clayey), soil pH, cationic exchange capacity, organic matter content. Results suggest that a NP contamination occurring on agricultural soils will mainly lead to NP accumulation in soil (increase of Ti concentration up to 302% in sand) but to low to negligible transfer to soil leachate and plant shoot. In our experimental conditions, no sign of acute phytotoxicity has been detected (growth, biomass, chlorophyll content). Clay content above 6% together with organic matter content above 1.5% lead to translocation factor from soil to plant leaves below 2.5% (i.e. below 13mgTi·kg-1 dry leaves). Taken together, our results suggest low risk of crop contamination in an agro-ecosystem.
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- C Larue
- ECOLAB, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, France.
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- ECOLAB, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, France
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL, L'Orme des Merisiers 48, St Aubin, 91192 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France.
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- LEEL, NIMBE, CEA/CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, 91191, Gif sur Yvette, France.
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- LEEL, NIMBE, CEA/CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, 91191, Gif sur Yvette, France.
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- ECOLAB, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, France.
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, INAC, SyMMES, Chimie Interface Biologie pour l'Environnement, la Santé et la Toxicologie (CIBEST), F-38000, Grenoble, France.
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López-Moreno ML, Cedeño-Mattei Y, Bailón-Ruiz SJ, Vazquez-Nuñez E, Hernandez-Viezcas JA, Perales-Pérez OJ, la Rosa GD, Peralta-Videa JR, Gardea-Torresdey JL. Environmental behavior of coated NMs: Physicochemical aspects and plant interactions. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2018; 347:196-217. [PMID: 29331809 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.12.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2017] [Revised: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The application of nanomaterials (NMs) depends on several characteristics, including polydispersity, shape, surface charge, and composition, among others. However, the specific surface properties of bare NMs induce aggregation, reducing their utilization. Thus, different surface coverages have been developed to avoid or minimize NMs aggregation, making them more stable for the envisioned applications. Carbon-based NMs are usually coated with metals, while metal-based NMs are coated with natural organic compounds including chitosan, dextran, alginate, or citric acid. On the other hand, the coating process is expected to modify the surface properties of the NMs; several coating agents add negative or positive charges to the particles, changing their interaction with the environment. In this review, we analyze the most recent literature about coating processes and the behavior of coated NMs in soil, water, and plants. In particular, the behavior of the most commercialized metal-based NMs, such as TiO2, ZnO, CeO2, CuO, Ag, and Au, and carbon-based NMs are discussed in this review. The available articles about the effects of coated NMs in plants are discussed. Up to now, there is no uniformity in the information to ensure that the surface coverage increases or decreases the effects of NMs in plants. While some parameters are increased, others are decreased. Since the data is contradictory in some cases, the available literature does not allow researchers to determine what concentrations benefit the plants. This review highlights current results and future perspectives on the study of the effects of coated NMs in the environment.
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- Martha L López-Moreno
- Chemistry Department, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, 259 Boulevard Alfonso Valdez, Mayaguez 00681 Puerto Rico; Chemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, United States; UC Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, United States.
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Ponce, Puerto Rico; Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, San Germán, Puerto Rico
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- Chemistry and Physics Department, University of Puerto Rico in Ponce, 2152 Santiago de los Caballeros Avenue, Ponce 00734 Puerto Rico
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- Sciences and Engineering Division, University of Guanajuato, Loma del Bosque 103, Col. Lomas del Campestre, C.P. 37150 Guanajuato, Gto., Mexico
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- Chemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, United States; UC Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Department of Engineering Sciences and Materials University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, 00681 Puerto Rico
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- UC Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, United States; Sciences and Engineering Division, University of Guanajuato, Loma del Bosque 103, Col. Lomas del Campestre, C.P. 37150 Guanajuato, Gto., Mexico
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- Chemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, United States; UC Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, United States; Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79968, United States
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- Chemistry Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, United States; UC Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (UC CEIN), The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, United States; Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79968, United States
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