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Pathak HK, Seth CS, Chauhan PK, Dubey G, Singh G, Jain D, Upadhyay SK, Dwivedi P, Khoo KS. Recent advancement of nano-biochar for the remediation of heavy metals and emerging contaminants: Mechanism, adsorption kinetic model, plant growth and development. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 255:119136. [PMID: 38740295 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Even though researches have shown that biochar can improve soil-health and plant-growth even in harsh environments and get rid of harmful heavy metals and new contaminants, it is still not sustainable, affordable, or effective enough. Therefore, scientists are required to develop nanomaterials in order to preserve numerous aquatic and terrestrial species. The carbonaceous chemical known as nano-biochar (N-BC) can be used to get rid of metal contamination and emerging contaminants. However, techniques to reduce hetero-aggregation and agglomeration of nano-biochar are needed that lead to the emergence of emerging nano-biochar (EN-BC) in order to maximise its capacity for adsorption of nano-biochar. To address concerns in regards to the expanding human population and sustain a healthy community, it is imperative to address the problems associated with toxic heavy metals, emerging contaminants, and other abiotic stressors that are threatening agricultural development. Nano-biochar can provide an effective solution for removal of emerging contaminants, toxic heavy metals, and non-degradable substance. This review provides the detailed functional mechanistic and kinetics of nano-biochar, its effectiveness in promoting plant growth, and soil health under abiotic stress. Nonetheless, this review paper has comprehensively illustrated various adsorption study models that will be employed in future research.
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- Himanshu K Pathak
- Department of Environmental Science, Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, 222003, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, 222003, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, 222003, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, 313001, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, 222003, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221 005, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and education, Kelambakkam, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Wei H, Chen J, Lu Z, Zhang X, Liu G, Lian B, Chen Y, Zhong F, Yu C, Zhang J. Crape myrtle LiGAoxs displaying activities of gibberellin oxidases respond to branching architecture. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 212:108738. [PMID: 38761544 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108738] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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In the realm of ornamental horticulture, crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) stands out for its aesthetic appeal, attributed largely to its vibrant flowers and distinctive branching architecture. This study embarked on a comprehensive exploration of the gibberellin oxidase (GAox) gene family in crape myrtle, illuminating its pivotal role in regulating GA levels, a key determinant of plant developmental processes. We identified and characterized 36 LiGAox genes, subdivided into GA2ox, GA3ox, GA20ox, and GAox-like subgroups, through genomic analyses. These genes' evolutionary trajectories were delineated, revealing significant gene expansions attributed to segmental duplication events. Functional analyses highlighted the divergent expression patterns of LiGAox genes across different crape myrtle varieties, associating them with variations in flower color and branching architecture. Enzymatic activity assays on selected LiGA2ox enzymes exhibited pronounced GA2 oxidase activity, suggesting a potential regulatory role in GA biosynthesis. Our findings offered a novel insight into the molecular underpinnings of GA-mediated growth and development in L. indica, providing a foundational framework for future genetic enhancements aimed at optimizing ornamental traits.
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- Hui Wei
- Key Laboratory of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China; Key Lab of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, Nantong, 226000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China; Key Lab of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, Nantong, 226000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China; Key Lab of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, Nantong, 226000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China; Key Lab of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, Nantong, 226000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China; Key Lab of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, Nantong, 226000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China; Key Lab of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, Nantong, 226000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China; Key Lab of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, Nantong, 226000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China; Key Lab of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, Nantong, 226000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China; Key Lab of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, Nantong, 226000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, China; Key Lab of Landscape Plant Genetics and Breeding, Nantong, 226000, China.
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Wang M, Song X, Wen Y, Zhong M, Zhang W, Luo C, Zhang Q. The wavelength dependence of oxygen-evolving complex inactivation in Zosteramarina. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 212:108739. [PMID: 38772168 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108739] [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: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Zostera marina, a critical keystone marine angiosperm species in coastal seagrass meadows, possesses a photosensitive oxygen evolving complex (OEC). In harsh environments, the photoinactivation of the Z. marina OEC may lead to population declines. However, the factors underlying this photosensitivity remain unclear. Therefore, this study was undertaken to elucidate the elements contributing to Z. marina OEC photosensitivity. Our results demonstrated a gradual decrease in photosystem II performance towards shorter wavelengths, especially blue light and ultraviolet radiation. This phenomenon was characterized by a reduction in Fv/Fm and the rate of O2 evolution, as well as increased fluorescence at 0.3 ms on the OJIP curve. Furthermore, exposure to shorter light wavelengths and longer exposure durations significantly reduced the relative abundance of the OEC peripheral proteins, indicating OEC inactivation. Analyses of light-screening substances revealed that carotenoids, which increased most notably under 420 nm light, might primarily serve as thermal dissipators instead of efficient light filters. In contrast, anthocyanins reacted least to short-wavelength light, in terms of changes to both their content and the expression of genes related to their biosynthesis. Additionally, the levels of aromatically acylated anthocyanins remained consistent across blue-, white-, and red-light treatments. These findings suggest that OEC photoinactivation in Z. marina may be linked to inadequate protection against short-wavelength light, a consequence of insufficient synthesis and aromatic acylation modification of anthocyanins.
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- Mengxin Wang
- Ocean School, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China
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- Shandong Marine Resource and Environment Research Institute, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Restoration for Marine Ecology, Yantai, 264006, PR China
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- Ocean School, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China
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- Ocean School, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China
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- Ocean School, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China
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- Ocean School, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China
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Zhang L, Yang H, Feng T, Xu Y, Tang X, Yang X, Wang-Pruski G, Zhang Z. Root suberization in the response mechanism of melon to autotoxicity. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 212:108787. [PMID: 38850731 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Continuous cropping obstacles poses significant challenges for melon cultivation, with autotoxicity being a primary inducer. Suberization of cells or tissues is a vital mechanism for plant stress response. Our study aimed to elucidate the potential mechanism of root suberization in melon's response to autotoxicity. Cinnamic acid was used to simulate autotoxicity. Results showed that autotoxicity worsened the root morphology and activity of seedlings. Significant reductions were observed in root length, diameter, surface area, volume and fork number compared to the control in the later stage of treatment, with a decrease ranging from 20% to 50%. The decrease in root activity ranged from 16.74% to 29.31%. Root suberization intensified, and peripheral suberin deposition became more prominent. Autotoxicity inhibited phenylalanineammonia-lyase activity, the decrease was 50% at 16 h. The effect of autotoxicity on cinnamylalcohol dehydrogenase and cinnamate 4-hydroxylase activity showed an initial increase followed by inhibition, resulting in reductions of 34.23% and 44.84% at 24 h, respectively. The peroxidase activity only significantly increased at 24 h, with an increase of 372%. Sixty-three differentially expressed genes (DEGs) associated with root suberization were identified, with KCS, HCT, and CYP family showing the highest gene abundance. GO annotated DEGs into nine categories, mainly related to binding and catalytic activity. DEGs were enriched in 27 KEGG pathways, particularly those involved in keratin, corkene, and wax biosynthesis. Seven proteins, including C4H, were centrally positioned within the protein interaction network. These findings provide insights for improving stress resistance in melons and breeding stress-tolerant varieties.
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- Lizhen Zhang
- Joint FAFU-Dalhousie Lab, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Joint FAFU-Dalhousie Lab, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Fujian Yongan Vegetable Science and Technology Backyard, Sanming, 366000, China
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- Joint FAFU-Dalhousie Lab, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Fujian Yongan Vegetable Science and Technology Backyard, Sanming, 366000, China
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- Joint FAFU-Dalhousie Lab, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Fujian Yongan Vegetable Science and Technology Backyard, Sanming, 366000, China
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- Joint FAFU-Dalhousie Lab, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Fujian Yongan Vegetable Science and Technology Backyard, Sanming, 366000, China
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- Joint FAFU-Dalhousie Lab, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Fujian Yongan Vegetable Science and Technology Backyard, Sanming, 366000, China
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- Joint FAFU-Dalhousie Lab, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS, B2N5E3, Canada
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- Joint FAFU-Dalhousie Lab, College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China; Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Genetics, Breeding and Comprehensive Utilization of Crops, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
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Liu C, Gu W, Liu C, Shi X, Li B, Chen B, Zhou Y. Tryptophan regulates sorghum root growth and enhances low nitrogen tolerance. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 212:108737. [PMID: 38763003 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Over evolutionary time, plants have developed sophisticated regulatory mechanisms to adapt to fluctuating nitrogen (N) environments, ensuring that their growth is balanced with their responses to N stress. This study explored the potential of L-tryptophan (Trp) in regulating sorghum root growth under conditions of N limitation. Here, two distinct sorghum genotypes (low-N tolerance 398B and low-N sensitive CS3541) were utilized for investigating effect of low-N stress on root morphology and conducting a comparative transcriptomics analysis. Our foundings indicated that 398B exhibited longer roots, greater root dry weights, and a higher Trp content compared to CS3541 under low-N conditions. Furthermore, transcriptome analysis revealed substantial differences in gene expression profiles related to Trp pathway and carbon (C) and N metabolism pathways between the two genotypes. Additional experiments were conducted to assess the effects of exogenous Trp treatment on the interplay between sorghum root growth and low-N tolerance. Our observations showed that Trp-treated plants developed longer root and had elevated levels of Trp and IAA under low-N conditons. Concurrently, these plants demonstrated stronger physiological activities in C and N metabolism when subjected to low-N stress. These results underscored the pivotal role of Trp on root growth and low-N stress responses by balancing IAA levels and C and N metabolism. This study not only deepens our understanding of how plants maintain growth plasticity during environmental stress but also provides valuable insights into the availability of amino acid in crops, which could be instrumental in developing strategies for promoting crop resilience to N deficiency.
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- Chunjuan Liu
- College of Agronomy/Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110866, PR China
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- College of Agronomy/Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110866, PR China
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- College of Agronomy/Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110866, PR China
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- College of Agronomy/Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110866, PR China
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- College of Agronomy/Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110866, PR China
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- Institute of Crop Germplasm Resources, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, 130033, Jilin, PR China
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- College of Agronomy/Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110866, PR China.
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Murtaza G, Ahmed Z, Usman M, Iqbal R, Zulfiqar F, Tariq A, Ditta A. Physicochemical properties and performance of non-woody derived biochars for the sustainable removal of aquatic pollutants: A systematic review. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 359:142368. [PMID: 38763397 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced from the partial combustion of different biomass residues. It can be used as a promising material for adsorbing pollutants from soil and water and promoting environmental sustainability. Extensive research has been conducted on biochars prepared from different feedstocks used for pollutant removal. However, a comprehensive review of biochar derived from non-woody feedstocks (NWF) and its physiochemical attributes, adsorption capacities, and performance in removing heavy metals, antibiotics, and organic pollutants from water systems needs to be included. This review revealed that the biochars derived from NWF and their adsorption efficiency varied greatly according to pyrolysis temperatures. However, biochars (NWF) pyrolyzed at higher temperatures (400-800 °C) manifested excellent physiochemical and structural attributes as well as significant removal effectiveness against antibiotics, heavy metals, and organic compounds from contaminated water. This review further highlighted why biochars prepared from NWF are most valuable/beneficial for water treatment. What preparatory conditions (pyrolysis temperature, residence time, heating rate, and gas flow rate) are necessary to design a desirable biochar containing superior physiochemical and structural properties, and adsorption efficiency for aquatic pollutants? The findings of this review will provide new research directions in the field of water decontamination through the application of NWF-derived adsorbents.
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- Ghulam Murtaza
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Xinjiang Institute of Ecology & Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China; Xinjiang Institute of Ecology & Geography, Cele National Station of Observation and Research for Desert-Grassland Ecosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xinjiang, 848300, China; College of Life Science, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, 110034, China.
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minghang District, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Xinjiang Institute of Ecology & Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, China; Xinjiang Institute of Ecology & Geography, Cele National Station of Observation and Research for Desert-Grassland Ecosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xinjiang, 848300, China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir (Upper), 18000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia.
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Kumar D, Mariyam S, Gupta KJ, Thiruvengadam M, Sampatrao Ghodake G, Xing B, Seth CS. Comparative investigation on chemical and green synthesized titanium dioxide nanoparticles against chromium (VI) stress eliciting differential physiological, biochemical, and cellular attributes in Helianthus annuus L. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 930:172413. [PMID: 38631632 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Nanotechnology is a new scientific area that promotes unique concepts to comprehend the optimal mechanics of nanoparticles (NPs) in plants under heavy metal stress. The present investigation focuses on effects of synthetic and green synthesized titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs and gTiO2 NPs) against Cr(VI). Green TiO2 NPs have been produced from plant leaf extract (Ricinus communis L.). Synthesis was confirmed employing an array of optical spectroscopic and electron microscopic techniques. Chromium strongly accelerated H2O2 and MDA productions by 227 % and 266 % at highest chromium concentration (60 mg/kg of soil), respectively, and also caused DNA damage, and decline in photosynthesis. Additionally, anomalies were observed in stomatal cells with gradual increment in chromium concentrations. Conversely, foliar applications of TiO2 NPs and gTiO2 NPs considerably mitigated chromium stress. Sunflower plants treated with modest amounts of green TiO2 NPs had significantly better growth index compared to chemically synthesized ones. Principal component analysis highlighted the variations among photosynthetic attributes, oxidative stress markers, and antioxidant defense systems. Notably, gTiO2 supplementation to the Cr(VI) strained plants minimized PC3 production which is a rare report so far. Conclusively, gTiO2 NPs have been identified to be promising nano-based nutrition resource for farming applications.
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- Dharmendra Kumar
- Department of Botany, University of Delhi, New Delhi 110007, Delhi, India
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- Department of Botany, University of Delhi, New Delhi 110007, Delhi, India
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- Department of Applied Bioscience, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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Zhang W, Zhang R, Yang R, Sun Y, Zhang Q, Feng X, Cui C, Liu W. A thermally reversible injectable adhesive for intestinal tissue repair and anti-postoperative adhesion. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:3141-3153. [PMID: 38687002 DOI: 10.1039/d4bm00164h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Intestine damage is an acute abdominal disease that usually requires emergency sealing. However, traditional surgical suture not only causes secondary damage to the injured tissue, but also results in adhesion with other tissues in the abdominal cavity. To this end, a thermally reversible injectable gelatin-based hydrogel adhesive (GTPC) is constructed by introducing transglutaminase (TGase) and proanthocyanidins (PCs) into a gelatin system. By reducing the catalytic activity of TGase, the density of covalent and hydrogen bond crosslinking in the hydrogel can be regulated to tune the sol-gel transition temperature of gelatin-based hydrogels above the physiological temperature (42 °C) without introducing any synthetic small molecules. The GTPC hydrogel exhibits good tissue adhesion, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties, which can effectively seal damaged intestinal tissues and regulate the microenvironment of the damaged site, promoting tissue repair and regeneration. Intriguingly, temperature-induced hydrogen bond disruption and reformation confer the hydrogel with asymmetric adhesion properties, preventing tissue adhesion when applied in vivo. Animal experiment outcomes reveal that the GTPC hydrogel can seal the damaged intestinal tissue firmly, accelerate tissue healing, and efficiently prevent postoperative adhesion.
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- Wenmo Zhang
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Binhai Hospital of Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300480, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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- Tianjin First Center Hospital, Tianjin 300192, China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers (Fudan University), China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Pathak HK, Chauhan PK, Seth CS, Dubey G, Upadhyay SK. Mechanistic and future prospects in rhizospheric engineering for agricultural contaminants removal, soil health restoration, and management of climate change stress. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 927:172116. [PMID: 38575037 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Climate change, food insecurity, and agricultural pollution are all serious challenges in the twenty-first century, impacting plant growth, soil quality, and food security. Innovative techniques are required to mitigate these negative outcomes. Toxic heavy metals (THMs), organic pollutants (OPs), and emerging contaminants (ECs), as well as other biotic and abiotic stressors, can all affect nutrient availability, plant metabolic pathways, agricultural productivity, and soil-fertility. Comprehending the interactions between root exudates, microorganisms, and modified biochar can aid in the fight against environmental problems such as the accumulation of pollutants and the stressful effects of climate change. Microbes can inhibit THMs uptake, degrade organic pollutants, releases biomolecules that regulate crop development under drought, salinity, pathogenic attack and other stresses. However, these microbial abilities are primarily demonstrated in research facilities rather than in contaminated or stressed habitats. Despite not being a perfect solution, biochar can remove THMs, OPs, and ECs from contaminated areas and reduce the impact of climate change on plants. We hypothesized that combining microorganisms with biochar to address the problems of contaminated soil and climate change stress would be effective in the field. Despite the fact that root exudates have the potential to attract selected microorganisms and biochar, there has been little attention paid to these areas, considering that this work addresses a critical knowledge gap of rhizospheric engineering mediated root exudates to foster microbial and biochar adaptation. Reducing the detrimental impacts of THMs, OPs, ECs, as well as abiotic and biotic stress, requires identifying the best root-associated microbes and biochar adaptation mechanisms.
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- Himanshu K Pathak
- Department of Environmental Science, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur 222003, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur 222003, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur 222003, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur 222003, India.
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Jalil S, Zulfiqar F, Moosa A, Chen J, Jabeen R, Ali HM, Alsakkaf WAA, Masood HA, Mirmazloum I, Makhzoum A, Chen J, Abeed AHA, Essawy HS. Amelioration of chromium toxicity in wheat plants through exogenous application of nano silicon. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 211:108659. [PMID: 38691875 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Chromium (Cr) contamination in agricultural soils poses a risk to crop productivity and quality. Emerging nano-enabled strategies show great promise in remediating soils contaminated with heavy metals and enhancing crop production. The present study was aimed to investigate the efficacy of nano silicon (nSi) in promoting wheat growth and mitigating adverse effects of Cr-induced toxicity. Wheat seedlings exposed to Cr (K2Cr2O7) at a concentration of 100 mg kg-1 showed significant reductions in plant height (29.56%), fresh weight (35.60%), and dry weight (38.92%) along with enhanced Cr accumulation in roots and shoots as compared to the control plants. However, the application of nSi at a concentration of 150 mg kg-1 showcased substantial mitigation of Cr toxicity, leading to a decrease in Cr accumulation by 27.30% in roots and 35.46% in shoots of wheat seedlings. Moreover, nSi exhibited the capability to scavenge oxidative stressors, such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and malondialdehyde (MDA) and electrolyte leakage, while significantly enhancing gas exchange parameters, total chlorophyll content, and antioxidant activities (enzymatic and nonenzymatic) in plants grown in Cr-contaminated soil. This study further found that the reduced Cr uptake by nSi application was due to downregulating the expression of HMs transporter genes (TaHMA2 and TaHMA3), alongwith upregulating the expression of antioxidant-responsive genes (TaSOD and TaSOD). The findings of this investigation highlight the remarkable potential of nSi in ameliorating Cr toxicity. This enhanced efficacy could be ascribed to the distinctive size and structure of nSi, which augment its ability to counteract Cr stress. Thus, the application of nSi could serve as a viable solution for production of crops in metal contaminated soils, offering an effective alternative to time-consuming and costly remediation techniques.
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- Sanaullah Jalil
- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Department of Environmental Horticulture, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, The Women University Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan; MEU Research Unit, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Plant Ecology, Institute of Agronomy, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Budapest 1118, Hungary
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- Department of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Botswana International University of Science & Technology, Palapye, Botswana
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- National Key Laboratory of Wheat Improvement, Group of Wheat Quality and Molecular Breeding, College of Agronomy, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, 13518, Egypt
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Agha HM, Abdulhameed AS, Wu R, Jawad AH, ALOthman ZA, Algburi S. Chitosan-grafted salicylaldehyde/algae composite for methyl violet dye removal: adsorption modeling and optimization. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:1348-1358. [PMID: 38456236 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2318777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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In this study, a hydrothermal approach was employed to graft chitosan (Chit)/algae (ALG) with salicylaldehyde (SA), resulting in the synthesis of a biocomposite named salicylaldehyde-based chitosan Schiff base/algae (Chit-SA/ALG). The main objective of this biocomposite was to effectively remove methyl violet (MV), an organic dye, from aqueous solutions. The adsorption performance of Chit-SA/ALG toward MV was investigated in detail, considering the effects of three factors: (A) Chit-SA/ALG dose (ranging from 0.02 to 0.1 g/100 mL), (B) pH (ranging from 4 to 10), and (C) time (ranging from 10 to 120 min). The Box-Behnken design (BBD) was utilized for experimental design and analysis. The experimental results exhibited a good fit with both the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Freundlich isotherm, suggesting their suitability for describing the MV adsorption process on Chit-SA/ALG. The maximum adsorption capacity of Chit-SA/ALG, as calculated by the Langmuir model, was found to be 115.6 mg/g. The remarkable adsorption of MV onto Chit-SA/ALG can be primarily attributed to the electrostatic forces between Chit-SA/ALG and MV as well as the involvement of various interactions such as n-π, π-π, and H-bond interactions. This research demonstrates that Chit-SA/ALG exhibits promising potential as a highly efficient adsorbent for the removal of organic dyes from water systems.
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- Hasan M Agha
- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Advanced Biomaterials and Carbon Development Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq
- College of Engineering, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Advanced Biomaterials and Carbon Development Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry, Heng Shui University, Heng Shui, China
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Advanced Biomaterials and Carbon Development Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences Research Group, Scientific Research Center, Al-Ayen University, Nasiriyah, Iraq
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Engineering Technology, Al-Kitab University, Kirkuk, Iraq
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Aloufi FA, AbdElgawad H, Halawani RF, Balkhyour MA, Hassan AHA. Selenium nanoparticles induce coumarin metabolism and essential oil production in Trachyspermum ammi under future climate CO 2 conditions. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 211:108705. [PMID: 38714128 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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Research on nanoparticles (NPs) and future elevated CO2 (eCO2) is extensive, but the effects of SeNPs on plant growth and secondary metabolism under eCO2 remain uncertain. In this study, we explored the impact of SeNPs and/or eCO2 on the growth, physiology, chemical composition (primary metabolites, coumarins, and essential oils), and antioxidant capacity of Trachyspermum (T.) ammi. The treatment with SeNPs notably improved the biomass and photosynthesis of T. ammi plants, particularly under eCO2 conditions. Plant fresh and dry weights were improved by about 19, 33 and 36% in groups treated by SeNPs, eCO2, and SeNPs + eCO2, respectively. SeNPs + eCO2 induced photosynthesis, consequently enhancing sugar and amino acid levels. Similar to the increase in total sugars, amino acids showed variable enhancements ranging from 6 to 42% upon treatment with SeNPs + eCO2. At the level of the secondary metabolites, SeNPs + eCO2 substantially augmented coumarin biosynthesis and essential oil accumulation. Consistently, there were increases in coumarins and essential oil precursors (shikimic and cinnamic acids) and their biosynthetic enzymes. The enhanced accumulation of coumarins and essential oils resulted in increased overall antioxidant activity, as evidenced by improvements in FRAP, ORAC, TBARS, conjugated dienes, and inhibition % of hemolysis. Conclusively, the application of SeNPs demonstrates significant enhancements in plant growth and metabolism under future CO2 conditions, notably concerning coumarin metabolism and essential oil production of T. ammi.
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- Fahed A Aloufi
- Department of Environment, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research, Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium; Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, 62511, Egypt
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- Department of Environment, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environment, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Biotechnology, Nile University, Giza, 12588, Egypt; Department of Food Safety and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62511, Egypt.
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Yang X, Feng K, Wang G, Zhang S, Zhao J, Yuan X, Ren J. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles alleviates polystyrene nanoplastics induced growth inhibition by modulating carbon and nitrogen metabolism via melatonin signaling in maize. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:262. [PMID: 38760823 PMCID: PMC11100085 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02537-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Nanoplastics, are emerging pollutants, present a potential hazard to food security and human health. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (Nano-TiO2), serving as nano-fertilizer in agriculture, may be important in alleviating polystyrene nanoplastics (PSNPs) toxicity. RESULTS Here, we performed transcriptomic, metabolomic and physiological analyzes to identify the role of Nano-TiO2 in regulating the metabolic processes in PSNPs-stressed maize seedlings (Zea mays L.). The growth inhibition by PSNPs stress was partially relieved by Nano-TiO2. Furthermore, when considering the outcomes obtained from RNA-seq, enzyme activity, and metabolite content analyses, it becomes evident that Nano-TiO2 significantly enhance carbon and nitrogen metabolism levels in plants. In comparison to plants that were not subjected to Nano-TiO2, plants exposed to Nano-TiO2 exhibited enhanced capabilities in maintaining higher rates of photosynthesis, sucrose synthesis, nitrogen assimilation, and protein synthesis under stressful conditions. Meanwhile, Nano-TiO2 alleviated the oxidative damage by modulating the antioxidant systems. Interestingly, we also found that Nano-TiO2 significantly enhanced the endogenous melatonin levels in maize seedlings. P-chlorophenylalanine (p-CPA, a melatonin synthesis inhibitor) declined Nano-TiO2-induced PSNPs tolerance. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, our data show that melatonin is involved in Nano-TiO2-induced growth promotion in maize through the regulation of carbon and nitrogen metabolism.
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- Xiaoxiao Yang
- College of Life Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030800, Shanxi, China
- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030800, Shanxi, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030800, Shanxi, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030800, Shanxi, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030800, Shanxi, China.
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030800, Shanxi, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030800, Shanxi, China.
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Danish S, Hussain GS, Hussain MB, Elgorban AM, Datta R. Unveiling the potential of A. fabrum and γ-aminobutyric acid for mitigation of nickel toxicity in fenugreek. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11042. [PMID: 38745058 PMCID: PMC11094130 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61894-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Nickel (Ni) is a heavy metal that adversely affects the growth of different crops by inducing oxidative stress and nutrient imbalance. The role of rhizobacteria (RB) is vital to resolve this issue. They can promote root growth and facilitate the uptake of water and nutrients, resulting in better crop growth. On the other hand, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) can maintain the osmotic balance and scavenge the reactive oxygen species under stress conditions. However, the combined effect of GABA and RB has not been thoroughly explored to alleviate Ni toxicity, especially in fenugreek plants. Therefore, in the current pot study, four treatments, i.e., control, A. fabrum (RB), 0.40 mM GABA, and 0.40 mM GABA + RB, were applied under 0Ni and 80 mg Ni/kg soil (80Ni) stress. Results showed that RB + 0.40 mM GABA caused significant improvements in shoot length (~ 13%), shoot fresh weight (~ 47%), shoot dry weight (~ 47%), root length (~ 13%), root fresh weight (~ 60%), and root dry weight (~ 15%) over control under 80 Ni toxicity. A significant enhancement in total chlorophyll (~ 14%), photosynthetic rate (~ 17%), stomatal CO2 concentration (~ 19%), leaves and roots N (~ 10 and ~ 37%), P (~ 18 and ~ 7%) and K (~ 11 and ~ 30%) concentrations, while a decrease in Ni (~ 83 and ~ 49%) concentration also confirmed the effectiveness of RB + 0.40 mM GABA than control under 80Ni. In conclusion, fabrum + 0.40 mM GABA can potentially alleviate the Ni toxicity in fenugreek plants. The implications of these findings extend to agricultural practices, environmental remediation efforts, nutritional security, and ecological impact. Further research is recommended to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, assess long-term effects, and determine the practical feasibility of using A. fabrum + 0.40GABA to improve growth in different crops under Ni toxicity.
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- Subhan Danish
- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 66000, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Multan, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Geology and Pedology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 61300, Brno, Czech Republic.
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Sameer A, Rabia S, Khan AAA, Zaman QU, Hussain A. Combined application of zinc oxide and iron nanoparticles enhanced Red Sails lettuce growth and antioxidants enzymes activities while reducing the chromium uptake by plants grown in a Cr-contaminated soil. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38745404 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2351508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Soil contamination with chromium (Cr) is becoming a primary ecological and health concern, specifically in the Kasur and Sialkot regions of Pakistan. The main objective of the current study was to evaluate the impact of foliar application of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) (0, 25, 50, 100 mg L-1) and Fe NPs (0, 5, 10, 20 mg L-1) in red sails lettuce plants grown in Cr-contaminated soil. Our results showed that both ZnO and Fe NPs improved plant growth, and photosynthetic attributes by minimizing oxidative stress in lettuce plants through the stimulation of antioxidant enzyme activities. At ZnO NPs (100 mgL-1), dry weights of shoots and roots and fresh weights of shoots and roots were improved by 53%, 58%, 34%, and 45%, respectively, as compared to the respective control plants. The Fe NPs treatment (20 mgL-1) increased the dry weight of shoots and the roots and fresh weights of shoots and roots by 53%, 76%, 42%, and 70%, respectively. Application of both NPs reduced the oxidative stress caused by Cr, as evident by the findings of the current study, i.e., at the ZnO NPs (100 mgL-1) and Fe NPs (20 mgL-1), the EL declined by 32% and 44%, respectively, in comparison with respective control plants. Moreover, Fe and ZnO NPs enhanced the Fe and Zn contents in red sails lettuce plants. Application of ZnO NPs at 100 mg L-1 and Fe NPs at 20 mg L-1, improved the Zn and Fe contents in plant leaves by 86%, and 68%, respectively, as compared to the control plants. This showed that the exogenous application of these NPs helped in Zn and Fe fortification in plants. At similar of concenteration ZnO NPs, CAT and APX activities were improved by 52% and 53%, respectively. Similarly, the POD contents were improved by 17% and 45% at 5 and 10 mg/L of Fe NPs. Furthermore, ZnO and Fe NPs limited the Cr uptake by plants, and the concentration of Cr in the leaves of lettuce was under the threshold limit. The exogenous application of ZnO NPs (100 mg L-1) and Fe NPs (20 mg L-1) reduced the Cr uptake in the leaves of red sails lettuce by 57% and 51%, respectively. In conclusion, ZnO and Fe NPs could be used for the improvement of plant growth and biomass as well as nutrient fortification in stressed environments. These findings not only underscore the efficacy of nanoparticle-assisted phytoremediation but also highlight its broader implications for sustainable agriculture and environmental health. However, future studies on other crops with molecular-level investigations are recommended for the validation of the results.
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- Alisha Sameer
- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Nawaz M, Sun J, Bo Y, He F, Shabbir S, Hassan MU, Pan L, Ahmad P, Sonne C, Du D. Cadmium induced defense enhance the invasive potential of Wedelia trilobata under herbivore infestation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:133931. [PMID: 38447369 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Cadmium (Cd) pollution is on the rise due to rapid urbanization, which emphasize the potential adverse effects on plant biodiversity and human health. Wedelia as a dominant invasive species, is tested for its tolerance to Cd-toxicity and herbivore infestation. We investigate defense mechanism system of invasive Wedelia trilobata and its native congener Wedelia chinensis against the Cd-pollution and Spodoptera litura infestation. We found that Cd-toxicity significantly increase hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), Malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydroxyl ions (O2•) in W. chinensis 20.61%, 4.78% and 15.68% in leave and 27.44%, 25.52% and 30.88% in root, respectively. The photosynthetic pigments (Chla, Chla and Caro) and chlorophyll florescence (Fo and Fv/Fm) declined by (60.23%, 58.48% and 51.96%), and (73.29% and 55.75%) respectively in W. chinensis and (44.76%, 44.24% and 44.30%), and (54.66% and 45.36%) in W. trilobata under Cd treatment and S. litura. Invasive W. trilobata had higher enzymatic antioxidant SOD 126.9/71.64%, POD 97.24/94.92%, CAT 53.99/25.62% and APX 82.79/50.19%, and nonenzymatic antioxidant ASA 10.47/16.87%, DHA 15.07/27.88%, GSH 15.91/10.03% and GSSG 13.56/17.93% activity in leaf/root, respectively. Overall, W. trilobata accumulate higher Cd content 55.41%, 50.61% and 13.95% in root, shoot and leaf tissues respectively, than its native congener W. chinensis. While, nutrient profile of W. chinensis reveals less uptake of Fe, Cu and Zn than W. trilobata. W. trilobata showed efficient alleviation of oxidative damage through upregulating the genes related to key defense such as SOD, POD, CAT, APX, GR, PROL, FLV, ABA and JAZ, and metal transporter in leaves, shoot and root tissues, respectively. Conclusively, W. trilobata efficiently employed Cd-triggered defense for successful invasion, even under S. litura infestation, in Cd-contaminated soil.
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- Mohsin Nawaz
- School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China.
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Women University Multan, Pakistan
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Botany, GDC Pulwama, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir 192301, India
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- Aarhus University, Faculty of Technological Sciences, Department of Ecoscience, Frederiksborgvej 399, 358, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark; Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India
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- Jingjiang College, Institute of Enviroment and Ecology, School of Emergency Management, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Khan S, Akhtar N, Rehman SU, Shujah S, Jamil M. Iron oxide nanoparticle (Fe 3O 4 NPs) synthesized from B. subtilis reduced arsenic (as) toxicity in rice ( Oryza sativa L.) plant. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38702891 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2346904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Arsenic (As) is one of the most important water pollutant of global concern due to its extreme hazard. In the present study, B. subtilis synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) were used for mitigation of harmful metalloid As from the aqueous solution. Initially, the arsenic removal efficiency was tested in a batch culture experiment across various concentrations (5, 10 and 15 ppm) of B. subtilis synthesized Fe3O4 NPs at different pH, time interval and agitation speed. Optimal removal efficiency of As by using B. subtilis synthesized Fe3O4 NPs was observed at pH 7, after 80 min, and with agitation at 200 rpm. Additionally, hydroponic culture experiment was designed to assess B. subtilis synthesized Fe3O4 NPs efficiency in removal of As from As-contaminated water used to irrigate rice plants. Results revealed that B. subtilis synthesized Fe3O4 NPs effectively removed As from the contiminated water and reduced its uptake by the different parts of rice plants (root, shoot and leaf). Furthermore, these B. subtilis synthesized Fe3O4 NPs also reduced the bioaccumulation and enhanced plant tolerance to As, suggesting their potential in mitigating heavy metal toxicity, especially As and promoting plant growth. Thus, this study proposes B. subtilis synthesized Fe3O4 NPs as nano-adsorbents in reducing arsenic toxicity in rice plants.
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- Sehresh Khan
- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST), Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST), Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST), Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST), Kohat, Pakistan
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Saeed SH, Shah GM, Mahmood Q, Shaheen S, Zeb BS, Nawazish S, Almutairi KF, Avila-Quezada GD, Abd Allah EF. Phytoremediation ability and selected genetic transcription in Hydrocotyle umbellata-under cadmium stress. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:1144-1153. [PMID: 38143325 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2295354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is the most toxic element which may cause serious consequences to microbial communities, animals, and plants. The use of green technologies like phytoremediation employs plants with high biomass and metal tolerance to extract toxic metals from their rooting zones. In the present work, Hydrocotyle umbellata was exposed to five Cd concentrations (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 µmol) in triplicates to judge its phytoextraction ability. Effects of metal exposure on chlorophyll (Chl), bio-concentration factor (BCF), translocation factor (TF), and electrolyte leakage (EL) were analyzed after 10 days of treatment. Metal-responding genes were also observed through transcriptomic analysis. Roots were the primary organs for cadmium accumulation followed by stolon and leaves. There was an increase in EL. Plants showed various symptoms under increasing metal stress namely, chlorosis, browning of the leaf margins, burn-like areas on the leaves, and stunted growth, suggesting a positive relationship between EL, and programmed cell death (PCD). Metal-responsive genes, including glutathione, expansin, and cystatin were equally expressed. The phytoextraction capacity and adaptability of H. umbellata L. against Cd metal stress was also demonstrated by BCF more than 1 and TF less than 1.
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- Sidra H Saeed
- Department of Botany, Hazara University Garden Campus, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Hazara University Garden Campus, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, Pakistan
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohsar University, Murree, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Sakhir, Bahrain
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Zhu H, Hu L, Wang Y, Mei P, Zhou F, Rozhkova T, Li C. Effects of Streptomyces sp. HU2014 inoculation on wheat growth and rhizosphere microbial diversity under hexavalent chromium stress. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 276:116313. [PMID: 38626602 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116313] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a major foodstuff for over 40% of the world's population. However, hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] in contaminated soil significantly affects wheat production and its ecological environment. Streptomyces sp. HU2014 was first used to investigate the effects of Cr (VI) stress on wheat growth. We analyzed the Cr(VI) concentration, physicochemical properties of wheat and soil, total Cr content, and microbial community structures during their interactions. HU2014 reduced the toxicity of Cr(VI) and promoted wheat growth by increasing total nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, total phosphorus, and Olsen-phosphorus in Cr(VI)-contaminated soil. These four soil variables had strong positive effects on two bacterial taxa, Proteobacteria and Bacteroidota, in the HU2014 treatments. In addition, the level of the dominant Proteobacteria positively correlated with the total Cr content in the soil. Among the fungal communities, which had weaker correlations with soil variables compared with bacterial communities, Ascomycota was the most abundant. Our findings suggest that HU2014 can promote the phytoremediation of Cr(VI)-contaminated soil.
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- Hongxia Zhu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China; Henan International Joint Laboratory of Plant Genetic Improvement and Soil Remediation, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Plant Genetic Improvement and Soil Remediation, Xinxiang, Henan 453003, China
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- Department of general and soil microbiology, Institute of Microbiology and Virology named after D.K. Zabolotny National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv 03143, Ukraine
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Amjadi T, Razeghi J, Motafakkerazad R, Zareipour R. Interaction between Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae and lead nitrate: lead adsorption from water. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:1168-1179. [PMID: 38165083 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2298773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Our study aims to investigate the response of the unicellular alga, Haematococcus pluvialis, to the toxicity of lead and propose a low-cost, highly efficient biological adsorbent for the purification of wastewater and lead-contaminated water. The first part examines the effects of lead toxicity on certain physiological indicators of this alga. In the second part, the potential of this alga in lead removal and its adsorption capacity was assessed. The alga was cultivated in a BG11 medium and treated with lead nitrate concentrations of 10, 50, and 200 mg/L during its exponential growth. The results showed that with an increase in lead concentration up to 200 mg/L, the growth rate, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoid and total protein content decreased, while malondialdehyde (MDA) content increased. The astaxanthin content slightly increased at the 10 mg/L but decreased at the 200 mg/L treatment. Maximum lead adsorption was observed at 98.69% under optimal conditions, including a pH of 6, an adsorbent dose of 1 g/L, a lead concentration of 25 mg/L, a temperature of 25 °C, and an exposure time of 120 min. The results of this study demonstrate that Haematococcus pluvialis has the potential for effective lead removal from aquatic environments.
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- Tayebeh Amjadi
- Department of Plant, Cell and Molecular biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Plant, Cell and Molecular biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Plant, Cell and Molecular biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
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Kittipornkul P, Treesubsuntorn C, Kobthong S, Yingchutrakul Y, Julpanwattana P, Thiravetyan P. The potential of proline as a key metabolite to design real-time plant water deficit and low-light stress detector in ornamental plants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:36152-36162. [PMID: 37284956 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27990-3] [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: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Nowadays, people are interested to use plants, especially air-purifying plants, in residential and other indoor settings to purify indoor air and increase the green area in the building. In this study, we investigated the effect of water deficit and low light intensity on the physiology and biochemistry of popular ornamental plants, including Sansevieria trifasciata, Episcia cupreata and Epipremnum aureum. Plants were grown under low light intensity in the range of 10-15 μmol quantum m-2 s-1 and 3 days of water deficit. The results showed that these three ornamental plants responded to water deficit with different pathways. Metabolomic analysis indicated that water deficit affected Episcia cupreata and Epipremnum aureum by inducing a 1.5- to 3-fold increase of proline and a 1.1- to 1.6-fold increase in abscisic acid compared to well-watered conditions, which led to hydrogen peroxide accumulation. This resulted in a reduction of stomatal conductance, photosynthesis rate and transpiration. Sansevieria trifasciata responded to water deficit by significantly increasing gibberellin by around 2.8-fold compared to well-watered plants and proline contents by around 4-fold, while stomatal conductance, photosynthesis rate and transpiration were maintained. Notably, proline accumulation under water deficit stress could be attributed to both gibberellic acid and abscisic acid, depending on plant species. Therefore, the enhancement of proline accumulation in ornamental plants under water deficit could be detected early from day 3 after water deficit conditions, and this compound can be used as a key compound for real-time biosensor development in detecting plant stress under water deficit in a future study.
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- Piyatida Kittipornkul
- Pilot Plant Development and Training Institute, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (Bangkuntien), 49 Soi Tientalay 25, Bangkuntien, Bangkok, 10150, Thailand.
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- School of Bioresources and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, 10150, Thailand
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- Centre of Excellence in Natural Products Chemistry (CENP), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- School of Bioresources and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, 10150, Thailand
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Amaku FJ, Taziwa R. Effective removal of malachite green oxalate from aqueous solution using Newbouldia laevis husk/MWCNTs nanocomposite: equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:1154-1167. [PMID: 38149624 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2297749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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The discharge of colored effluent into water bodies is a big concern; hence, the current work was designed to fabricate a superior nanocomposite (NBM) using the Newbouldia laevis husk (NB) and functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs) for the adsorption of malachite green oxalate (MGO). Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface analysis was used to assess the specific surface area of NB (0.7699 m2 g-1) and NBM (94.006 m2 g-1). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was employed to determine the chemical moieties on the surface of the adsorbent. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were used to analyze the surface morphology and the thermal behavior of the adsorbents. Essential factors of the adsorption process were investigated, and it was revealed that pH 6.0, adsorbent dose of 0.05 g, contact time 80 min, concentration of 100 mg dm-3 and maximum adsorption capacity of 35.78 mg g-1 (NB) and 69.97 mg g-1 (NBM) were the optimal parameters. The NB and NBM adsorption processes followed a pseudo-first-order kinetic model. The exothermic and endothermic adsorptive processes were noticed to be the best descriptions of MGO elimination by NB and NBM, respectively. The uptake of MGO by NB and NBM was best described by models of Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms. Besides, NBM demonstrated uptake efficiency that is >80% after the fourth adsorption/desorption cycle. As a result, NBM has a wide range of possible uses in environmental remediation.
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- Friday James Amaku
- Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science Engineering and Technology, Walter Sisulu University, East London, South Africa
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- Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science Engineering and Technology, Walter Sisulu University, East London, South Africa
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Yadav S, Pandey VC, Singh L. Assessment of medicinal plants colonizing abundantly on metal-enriched fly ash deposits: phytoremediation prospective. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:1518-1525. [PMID: 38563239 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2331708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Heavy metal-enriched fly ash (FA) deposits are recognized as hazardous contaminated sites on the earth, which pollute our ecosystems. Consequently, the present investigation was carried out to explore the phytoremediation potential of naturally growing medicinal plants in the FA dumpsite. This present study chose two native medicinal plants i.e., Bacopa monnieri and Acmella oleracea found to be naturally colonizing abundantly on FA dumpsite to assess heavy metal accumulation. FA sample of B. monnieri thriving sites found to have metal content in order Mn (216.6)> Cr (39.27)> Zn (20.8)> Ni (16.1)> Cu (15.03)> Co (6.7)> Pb (5.43) whereas for A. oleracea FA dumpsites, the order of metal availability was Mn (750.3)> B (54.5)>Cr (37.2)>Zn (31.33)> Cu (18.7)> Ni (16.93)> Co (7.7)>Pb (4.23). In B. monnieri, higher concentrations of Cr and Mn were observed in the shoot in comparison to the root, indicative of its potential as a hyperaccumulator plant. Conversely, in A. oleracea, greater amounts of Pb were detected in the shoot relative to the root. Hence, it is recommended that B. monnieri and A. oleracea grow on such heavy metal-enriched substrates should be avoided for medicinal purposes; however, these plants can be used for phytoremediation purposes.
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- Swati Yadav
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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Lu Q, Xu Z, Chen Z, Qiu G. Effects of foliar application of Zn combined with organic matters on Cd accumulation and its chemical forms in rice. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:25182-25191. [PMID: 38466386 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32808-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Rice consumption is a key Cd exposure pathway, which poses a health risk to humans. Reducing cadmium (Cd) concentrations in rice remains challenging. In this study, a pot experiment was conducted to examine the effects of foliar spray of Zn combined with organic matters (including Zn-lysine (Zn-Lys), Zn-fulvic acid (Zn-FA), Zn-amino acid (Zn-AA), and Zn combined with glutathione (Zn + GSH)) on Cd accumulation in rice grains. Compared with the control group, all treatment groups exhibited reduced Cd concentration in rice grains, while improving plant growth, and reducing Cd transport from other tissues to the grains. Zn-FA was found to be the most effective fertilizer, which considerably reduced Cd concentrations in grains from 0.77 ± 0.068 to 0.14 ± 0.021 mg/kg and yielded reductions of up to 81%, which is within the Chinese food maximum tolerable limit of 0.2 mg/kg. Furthermore, the analysis of the chemical forms of Cd of rice tissues indicated that the treatment groups had increased proportions of integrated with pectates and protein in the stems. Except for the group treated with Zn-Lys spray, the percentages of undissolved Cd phosphate in the leaves were increased in all treatment groups, which reduced Cd toxicity to rice plants. The foliar application of Zn combined with organic matters may be a promising strategy to decrease Cd concentration in rice grains cultivated in severely Cd-contaminated agricultural soil, particularly in the karst area in southwest China with limited available cultivable agricultural land.
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- Qinhui Lu
- School of Public Health, The Key Laboratory of Environment Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control, Ministry of Education, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550025, China
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang, 550081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang, 550081, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang, 550081, China.
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Soliman MH, Alghanem SMS, Alsudays IM, Alaklabi A, Alharbi BM, Al-Amrah H, Azab E, Alnusairi GSH. Co-application of titanium nanoparticles and melatonin effectively lowered chromium toxicity in lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) through modifying biochemical characteristics. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:25258-25272. [PMID: 38468007 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32771-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Chromium (Cr) toxicity can negatively affect plant growth and development, impacting agricultural productivity and posing risks to human health. Metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) such as titanium dioxide (TiO2) and natural growth regulators such as melatonin (MT) become a promising technology to manage heavy metal-contaminated soils and promote safe food production. The present work was conducted to find the effect of foliar application of TiO2 NPs (15 mg L-1) and MT (100 µM) on growth, biochemical attributes, and Cr accumulation in plant tissues of Melissa officinalis L. under Cr toxicity (50 and 100 mg Cr kg-1 soil). The results showed that Cr toxicity led to decreased plant performance, where 100 mg Cr kg-1 soil led to notable decreases in shoot weight (28%), root weight (27%), essential oil (EO) yield (34%), chlorophyll (Chl) a + b (33%), while increased malondialdehyde (MDA, 30%), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity (51%), and catalase (CAT) activity (122%). The use of TiO2 NPs and MT, particularly their co-application, remarkably reduced Cr toxicity by enhancing plant weight, Chl content, and lowered MDA and antioxidant activity. Total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), EO percentage, and rosmarinic acid in plants treated with Cr at 50 mg Cr kg-1 soil and co-application of TiO2 NPs and MT were relatively higher than in other treatments. Under 100 mg Cr kg-1 soil, the synergic effect of TiO2 NPs and MT-enhanced rosmarinic acid content (22%) but lowered Cr accumulation in roots (51%) and shoots (72%). Heat map analysis showed that CAT, SOD, MDA, and EO yield had the maximum variability under Cr, TiO2 NPs, and MT. Exogenous TiO2 NPs and MT can be recommended to modulate Cr toxicity in lemon balm under soil Cr toxicity.
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- Mona H Soliman
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt.
- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Taibah University, Al-Sharm, Yanbu El-Bahr, Yanbu, 46429, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Qassim University, Burydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Qassim University, Unaizah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Bisha, P.O. Box 551, Bisha, 61922, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, 71491, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Science, Taif University, P. O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, 2014, Saudi Arabia
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Nawaz M, Hussain I, Mahmood-ur-Rehman, Ashraf MA, Rasheed R. Salicylic Acid and Gemma-Aminobutyric Acid Mediated Regulation of Growth, Metabolites, Antioxidant Defense System and Nutrient Uptake in Sunflower ( Helianthus annuus L.) Under Arsenic Stress. Dose Response 2024; 22:15593258241258407. [PMID: 38803513 PMCID: PMC11129579 DOI: 10.1177/15593258241258407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Background Arsenic (As) is a highly toxic and carcinogenic pollutant commonly found in soil and water, posing significant risks to human health and plant growth. Objective The objectives of this study to evaluate morphological, biochemical, and physiological markers, as well as ion homeostasis, to alleviate the toxic effects of As in sunflowers through the exogenous application of salicylic acid (SA), γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and their combination. Methods A pot experiment was conducted using two sunflower genotypes, FH-779 and FH-773, subjected to As stress (60 mg kg-1) to evaluate the effects of SA at 100 mg L-1, GABA at 200 mg L-1, and their combination on growth and related physiological and biochemical attributes under As stress. Results The study revealed that As toxicity had a detrimental effect on various growth parameters, chlorophyll pigments, relative water content, total proteins, and nutrient uptake in sunflower plants. It also led to increased oxidative stress, as indicated by higher levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), along with As accumulation in the roots and leaves. However, the application of SA and GABA protected against As-induced damage by enhancing the enzymatic antioxidant defense system. This was achieved through the activation of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD) activities, as well as an increase in osmolytes. They also improved nutrient acquisition and plant growth under As toxicity. Conclusions We investigated the regulatory roles of SA and GABA in mitigating arsenic-induced phytotoxic effects on sunflower. Our results revealed a significant interaction between SA and GABA in regulating growth, photosynthesis, metabolites, antioxidant defense systems, and nutrient uptake in sunflower under As stress. These findings provide valuable insights into plant defense mechanisms and strategies to enhance stress tolerance in contaminated environments. In the future, SA and GABA could be valuable tools for managing stress in other important crops facing abiotic stress conditions.
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- Muhammad Nawaz
- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Wang D, Wu Q, Zhang Z. Bioaccumulation, transfer characteristics of metals in six vascular plants, and soil pollution assessment from Wachangping karst bauxite residue areas. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:1526-1536. [PMID: 38525911 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2331713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Bauxite residue (BR) is a large volume by-product generated during bauxite smelting process and metal pollution problem is becoming increasingly prominent in residue areas. Accumulation and transfer of metals in six vascular plants were analyzed and soil environment was evaluated. Results found levels of Al (2,110-26,280 mg kg-1), Fe (990 to 9,880 mg kg-1), Ca (8,020 to 49,250 mg kg-1), Mg (2,060 to 17,190 mg kg-1), K (16,840 to 39,670 mg kg-1), and Ti (80 to 1,240 mg kg-1) in plants. Metal concentrations in soils exceeded background levels. Bioconcentration factor (BCF) found that Al, Fe, and Ti in plants (roots, stems, and leaves) were relatively depleted (BCF <1). Transfer factor (TF) of Al, Fe, Ca, K, and Ti in plants was distinctly higher than 1 and mainly concentrated in stems and leaves. Pollution indices revealed that soil environment was at moderated to serious contaminated risk. Principal components analysis (PCA) showed that Artemisia caruifolia Buch. and Siegesbeckia orientalis L. plants had a good ability to absorb Al and Fe, which can be used as biological indicators and restoration materials.
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- Dengfu Wang
- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Area and Protection of Ecological Environment of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Area and Protection of Ecological Environment of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guizhou, China
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- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Area and Protection of Ecological Environment of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guizhou, China
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Perveen S, Padula MP, Safdar N, Abbas S. Functional annotation of proteins in Catharanthus roseus shoot cultures under biogenic zinc nanotreatment. PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2024; 114:26. [PMID: 38459275 DOI: 10.1007/s11103-024-01432-1] [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: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Nano-interactions are well known for their positive as well as negative impacts on the morphological and physiological systems of plants. Keeping in mind, the conformational changes in plant proteins as one of the key mechanisms for stress adaptation responses, the current project was designed to explore the effect of glutathione-capped and uncapped zinc nano-entities on Catharanthus roseus shoot cultures. Zinc nanotreatment (0.05 μg/mL) significantly induced ester production in C. roseus shoots as detected by Gas Chromatography-Mass spectrometry. These nanotreated shoots were further subjected to peptide-centric nano-LC-MS/MS analysis. Mass spectrometry followed by a Heat map revealed a significant effect of zinc nanoparticles on 59 distinct classes of proteins as compared to control. Proteins involved in regulating stress scavenging, transport, and secondary metabolite biosynthesis were robustly altered under capped zinc nanotreatment. UniProt database identified majority of the localization of the abundantly altered protein in cell membranes and chloroplasts. STRING and Cytoscape analysis assessed inter and intra coordination of triosephosphate isomerase with other identified proteins and highlighted its role in the regulation of protein abundance under applied stress. This study highlights the understanding of complex underlying mechanisms and regulatory networks involved in proteomic alterations and interactions within the plant system to cope with the nano-effect.
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- Shaghufta Perveen
- Microbiology and Biotechnology Research Lab, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Microbiology and Biotechnology Research Lab, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Microbiology and Biotechnology Research Lab, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Jin N, Song J, Wang Y, Yang K, Zhang D. Biospectroscopic fingerprinting phytotoxicity towards environmental monitoring for food security and contaminated site remediation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133515. [PMID: 38228003 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133515] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Human activities have resulted in severe environmental pollution since the industrial revolution. Phytotoxicity-based environmental monitoring is well known due to its sedentary nature, abundance, and sensitivity to environmental changes, which are essential preconditions to avoiding potential environmental and ecological risks. However, conventional morphological and physiological methods for phytotoxicity assessment mainly focus on descriptive determination rather than mechanism analysis and face challenges of labour and time-consumption, lack of standardized protocol and difficulties in data interpretation. Molecular-based tests could reveal the toxicity mechanisms but fail in real-time and in-situ monitoring because of their endpoint manner and destructive operation in collecting cellular components. Herein, we systematically propose and lay out a biospectroscopic tool (e.g., infrared and Raman spectroscopy) coupled with multivariate data analysis as a relatively non-destructive and high-throughput approach to quantitatively measure phytotoxicity levels and qualitatively profile phytotoxicity mechanisms by classifying spectral fingerprints of biomolecules in plant tissues in response to environmental stresses. With established databases and multivariate analysis, this biospectroscopic fingerprinting approach allows ultrafast, in situ and on-site diagnosis of phytotoxicity. Overall, the proposed protocol and validation of biospectroscopic fingerprinting phytotoxicity can distinguish the representative biomarkers and interrogate the relevant mechanisms to quantify the stresses of interest, e.g., environmental pollutants. This state-of-the-art concept and design broaden the knowledge of phytotoxicity assessment, advance novel implementations of phytotoxicity assay, and offer vast potential for long-term field phytotoxicity monitoring trials in situ.
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- Naifu Jin
- College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
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- College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
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- College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
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- College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment (Jilin University), Ministry of Education, Changchun 130021, PR China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China; Key Laboratory of Regional Environment and Eco-restoration, Ministry of Education, Shenyang University, Shenyang 110044, PR China.
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Zhou Q, Li X, Zheng X, Zhang X, Jiang Y, Shen H. Metabolomics reveals the phytotoxicity mechanisms of foliar spinach exposed to bulk and nano sizes of PbCO 3. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133097. [PMID: 38113737 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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PbCO3 is an ancient raw material for Pb minerals and continues to pose potential risks to the environment and human health through mining and industrial processes. However, the specific effects of unintentional PbCO3 discharge on edible plants remain poorly understood. This study unravels how foliar application of PbCO3 induces phytotoxicity by potentially influencing leaf morphology, photosynthetic pigments, oxidative stress, and metabolic pathways related to energy regulation, cell damage, and antioxidant defense in Spinacia oleracea L. Additionally, it quantifies the resultant human health risks. Plants were foliarly exposed to PbCO3 nanoparticles (NPs) and bulk products (BPs), as well as Pb2+ at 0, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 mg·L-1 concentrations once a day for three weeks. The presence and localization of PbCO3 NPs inside the plant cells were confirmed by TEM-EDS analysis. The maximum accumulation of total Pb was recorded in the root (2947.77 mg·kg-1 DW for ion exposure), followed by the shoot (942.50 mg·kg-1 DW for NPs exposure). The results revealed that PbCO3 and Pb2+ exposure had size- and dose-dependent inhibitory effects on spinach length, biomass, and photosynthesis attributes, inducing impacts on the antioxidase activity of CAT, membrane permeability, and nutrient elements absorption and translocation. Pb2+ exhibited pronounced toxicity in morphology and chlorophyll; PbCO3 BP exposure accumulated the most lipid peroxidation products of MDA and H2O2; and PbCO3 NPs triggered the largest cell membrane damage. Furthermore, PbCO3 NPs at 10 and 100 mg·L-1 induced dose-dependent metabolic reprogramming in spinach leaves, disturbing the metabolic mechanisms related to amino acids, antioxidant defense, oxidative phosphorylation, fatty acid cycle, and the respiratory chain. The spinach showed a non-carcinogenic health risk hierarchy: Pb2+ > PbCO3 NPs > PbCO3 BPs, with children more vulnerable than adults. These findings enhance our understanding of PbCO3 particle effects on food security, emphasizing the need for further research to minimize their impact on human dietary health.
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- Qishang Zhou
- Department of Environmental Science, School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China; International Joint Research Centre of Shaanxi Province for Pollutant Exposure and Eco-environmental Health, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China; International Joint Research Centre of Shaanxi Province for Pollutant Exposure and Eco-environmental Health, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China; MRC Centre for Environment and Health, Environmental Research Group, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, 80 Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ, UK.
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China; International Joint Research Centre of Shaanxi Province for Pollutant Exposure and Eco-environmental Health, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China; International Joint Research Centre of Shaanxi Province for Pollutant Exposure and Eco-environmental Health, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China; International Joint Research Centre of Shaanxi Province for Pollutant Exposure and Eco-environmental Health, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Geography and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China; International Joint Research Centre of Shaanxi Province for Pollutant Exposure and Eco-environmental Health, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China
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Ghorbani A, Emamverdian A, Pehlivan N, Zargar M, Razavi SM, Chen M. Nano-enabled agrochemicals: mitigating heavy metal toxicity and enhancing crop adaptability for sustainable crop production. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:91. [PMID: 38443975 PMCID: PMC10913482 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02371-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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The primary factors that restrict agricultural productivity and jeopardize human and food safety are heavy metals (HMs), including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and aluminum, which adversely impact crop yields and quality. Plants, in their adaptability, proactively engage in a multitude of intricate processes to counteract the impacts of HM toxicity. These processes orchestrate profound transformations at biomolecular levels, showing the plant's ability to adapt and thrive in adversity. In the past few decades, HM stress tolerance in crops has been successfully addressed through a combination of traditional breeding techniques, cutting-edge genetic engineering methods, and the strategic implementation of marker-dependent breeding approaches. Given the remarkable progress achieved in this domain, it has become imperative to adopt integrated methods that mitigate potential risks and impacts arising from environmental contamination on yields, which is crucial as we endeavor to forge ahead with the establishment of enduring agricultural systems. In this manner, nanotechnology has emerged as a viable field in agricultural sciences. The potential applications are extensive, encompassing the regulation of environmental stressors like toxic metals, improving the efficiency of nutrient consumption and alleviating climate change effects. Integrating nanotechnology and nanomaterials in agrochemicals has successfully mitigated the drawbacks associated with traditional agrochemicals, including challenges like organic solvent pollution, susceptibility to photolysis, and restricted bioavailability. Numerous studies clearly show the immense potential of nanomaterials and nanofertilizers in tackling the acute crisis of HM toxicity in crop production. This review seeks to delve into using NPs as agrochemicals to effectively mitigate HM toxicity and enhance crop resilience, thereby fostering an environmentally friendly and economically viable approach toward sustainable agricultural advancement in the foreseeable future.
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- Abazar Ghorbani
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, 53100, Türkiye
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- Department of Agrobiotechnology, Institute of Agriculture, RUDN University, Moscow, 117198, Russia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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Wang X, Zhang J, Liu Y, Li Y, Zhu Y, Dong Z, Sun D, Ding L. Green synthesis of iron nanoparticles using mulberry leaf extract: characterization, identification of active biomolecules, and catalytic activity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:20311-20329. [PMID: 38369662 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32405-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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The synthesis of iron-based nanoparticles (Fe NPs) using traditional preparation methods suffered from the disadvantages of high cost, environmental harm, and easy agglomeration. In this study, a novel eco-friendly method was proposed for the synthesis of iron nanomaterials (ML-Fe NPs): using antioxidant components extracted from mulberry leaf to reduce divalent iron (II). The preparation conditions of ML-Fe NPs were optimized by orthogonal tests. The prepared ML-Fe NPs exhibited an amorphous core-shell structure, displaying excellent dispersion and stability. During the synthesis process of ML-Fe NPs, the polyphenol molecules in mulberry leaf extract played a dominant role. A possible synthetic mechanism involving complexation, reduction, and encapsulation was proposed. Furthermore, the ML-Fe NPs were utilized to construct an ML-Fe NPs/peroxymonosulfate catalytic system for the degradation of Rhodamine B dye wastewater. The ML-Fe NPs demonstrated remarkable catalytic potential, achieving a 99% degradation efficiency for Rhodamine B within a span of 40 min.
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- Xinxiang Wang
- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, China
- Engineering Research Center of Biofilm Water Purification and Utilization Technology of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, China
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- Municipal Environmental Protection Engineering Co, Ltd of CREC Shanghai Group, Shanghai, 201906, China
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- Municipal Environmental Protection Engineering Co, Ltd of CREC Shanghai Group, Shanghai, 201906, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, China.
- Engineering Research Center of Biofilm Water Purification and Utilization Technology of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, China.
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Kumar D, Singh R, Upadhyay SK, Verma KK, Tripathi RM, Liu H, Dhankher OP, Tripathi RD, Sahi SV, Seth CS. Review on interactions between nanomaterials and phytohormones: Novel perspectives and opportunities for mitigating environmental challenges. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 340:111964. [PMID: 38159611 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2023.111964] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Nanotechnology offers the potential to provide innovative solutions for sustainable crop production as plants are exposed to a combination of climate change factors (CO2, temperature, UV radiation, ozone), abiotic (heavy metals, salinity, drought), and biotic (virus, bacteria, fungi, nematode, and insects) stresses. The application of particular sizes, shapes, and concentration of nanomaterials (NMs) potentially mitigate the negative impacts in plants by modulation of photosynthetic rate, redox homeostasis, hormonal balance, and nutrient assimilation through upregulation of anti-stress metabolites, antioxidant defense pathways, and genes and genes network. The present review inculcates recent advances in uptake, translocation, and accumulation mechanisms of NMs in plants. The critical theme of this review provides detailed insights into different physiological, biochemical, molecular, and stress tolerance mechanism(s) of NMs action and their cross-talk with different phytohormones. The role of NMs as a double-edged sword for climate change factors, abiotic, and biotic stresses for nutrients uptake, hormones synthesis, cytotoxic, and genotoxic effects including chromosomal aberration, and micronuclei synthesis have been extensively studied. Importantly, this review aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the hormesis effect at low and toxicity at higher doses of NMs under different stressors to develop innovative approaches and design smart NMs for sustainable crop production.
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- Departmental of Environmental Science, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer 305817, Rajsthan, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur 222003, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530007, China
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- Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University, Noida 201303, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- College of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, PR China
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biology, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Zhu F, Li T, Liu J. Transport of nZVI/copper synthesized by green tea extract in Cr(IV)-contaminated soil: modeling study and reduced toxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:20499-20509. [PMID: 38374508 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32463-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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In this study, nano-zero-valent iron/copper was synthesized by green tea extracts (GT-nZVI/Cu) and produced a stable suspension than nano-zero-valent iron synthesized by green tea extracts (GT-nZVI) injected into Cr(VI)-containing soil column. The equilibrium 1D-CDE model was successfully used to fit the penetration curves of Fe(tot), Fe(aq), and Fe(0) in order to determine the relevant parameters. The hydrodynamic dispersion coefficient of chromium-contaminated soil was 0.401 cm2·h-1, and the pore flow rate was 0.144 cm·h-1. The stable C/C0 of Fe(tot), Fe(aq), and Fe(0) in the effluent were retarded to 0.39, 0.79, and 0.11, respectively, compared to a ratio of 1 for the concentration of the tracer Cl- in the effluent to the concentration in the influent. Additionally, the 1D-CDE model describes the migration behavior of Cr(VI) with a high R2 (> 0.97). The obtained blocking coefficients declined gradually with increasing concentration of GT-nZVI/Cu suspension and decreasing concentration of Cr(VI). The content of reduced chromium in the soil decreased from 2.986 to 1.121 after remediation, while the content of more stable oxidizable chromium and residual chromium increased from 2.975 and 20.021 to 16.471 and 27.612. The phytotoxicity test showed that mung bean seeds still had a germination rate of 90% (control of 100%), root length of 29.63 mm (control of 35.25 mm), and stem length of 17.9 cm (control of 18.96 cm) after remediation with GT-nZVI/Cu. These indicated that GT-nZVI/Cu was effective in immobilizing Cr(VI) in the soil column and reduced the ecological threat. This study provides an analytical basis and theoretical model for the migration of chromium-contaminated soil in practical application.
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- Fang Zhu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Jinzhong, Shanxi, 030600, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Jinzhong, Shanxi, 030600, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Jinzhong, Shanxi, 030600, People's Republic of China
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Mariyam S, Upadhyay SK, Chakraborty K, Verma KK, Duhan JS, Muneer S, Meena M, Sharma RK, Ghodake G, Seth CS. Nanotechnology, a frontier in agricultural science, a novel approach in abiotic stress management and convergence with new age medicine-A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169097. [PMID: 38056665 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Climate change imposes various environmental stresses which substantially impact plant growth and productivity. Salinity, drought, temperature extremes, heavy metals, and nutritional imbalances are among several abiotic stresses contributing to high yield losses of crops in various parts of the world, resulting in food insecurity. Many interesting strategies are being researched in the attempt to improve plants' environmental stress tolerance. These include the application of nanoparticles, which have been found to improve plant function under stress situations. Nanotechnology will be a key driver in the upcoming agri-tech and pharmaceutical revolution, which promises a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient agricultural and medical system Nano-fertilizers can help plants utilise nutrients more efficiently by releasing nutrients slowly and sustainably. Plant physiology and nanomaterial features (such as size, shape, and charge) are important aspects influencing the impact on plant growth. Here, we discussed the most promising new opportunities and methodologies for using nanotechnology to increase the efficiency of critical inputs for crop agriculture, as well as to better manage biotic and abiotic stress. Potential development and implementation challenges are highlighted, emphasising the importance of designing suggested nanotechnologies using a systems approach. Finally, the strengths, flaws, possibilities, and risks of nanotechnology are assessed and analysed in order to present a comprehensive and clear picture of the nanotechnology potentials, as well as future paths for nano-based agri-food applications towards sustainability. Future research directions have been established in order to support research towards the long-term development of nano-enabled agriculture and evolution of pharmaceutical industry.
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- Safoora Mariyam
- Department of Botany, University of Delhi, New Delhi 110007, Delhi, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur 222003, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, 530007, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa 125055, Harayana, India
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- Department of Horticulture and Food Science, School of Aricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamil-Nadu, India
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- Laboratory of Phytopatholoy and Microbial Biotechnology, Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur 313001, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Han Z, Leng Y, Sun Z, Lin H, Wang J, Zou J. Machine learning-based estimation and mitigation of nitric oxide emissions from Chinese vegetable fields. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 343:123174. [PMID: 38123114 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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High fertilizer input and nitric oxide (NO) emissions characterize the intensive vegetable production system. However, the amount, geographic distribution, and effective mitigation strategies of NO emissions over Chinese vegetable fields remain largely uncertain. In this study, we developed a data-driven estimate of NO emissions and their spatial pattern in Chinese vegetable fields based on the Random Forest (RF) model. Additionally, we conducted a field experiment in a subtropical vegetable field to investigate the effect of climate-smart practices on NO emissions. The RF model results showed that soil NO emissions from Chinese vegetable fields were sensitive to nitrogen application amount, soil clay content, and pH. The total NO emission from Chinese vegetable fields in 2018 was estimated to be 75.9 Gg NO-N. The urgency to reduce NO emissions in vegetable fields was higher in northern than in southern China. Our meta-analysis and field experiment results suggested that biochar amendment and replacing chemical fertilizers with bio-organic fertilizers were win-win climate-smart management practices for mitigating NO emissions while improving vegetable production. Overall, our study provided new insights into NO emissions in vegetable soil ecosystems and can facilitate the development of regional NO emission inventories and effective mitigation strategies. These findings highlight the importance of adopting sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices to reduce NO emissions and mitigate their adverse environmental impacts.
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- Zhaoqiang Han
- Key Laboratory of Green and Low-carbon Agriculture in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Agriculture and GHGs Mitigation, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Low-carbon Agriculture in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Low-carbon Agriculture in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Low-carbon Agriculture in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Low-carbon Agriculture in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Agriculture and GHGs Mitigation, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, 210095, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Low-carbon Agriculture in Southeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Agriculture and GHGs Mitigation, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, 210095, China
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Hao Y, Zhang J, Liang Y, Song Y, Tang X. Effect of brackish water irrigation on cadmium migration in a soil-maize system. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:12995-13002. [PMID: 38236570 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32041-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Phytoremediation is an effective way to reduce heavy metal content in agricultural soil. The effects of brackish water irrigation on phytoremediation efficiency of plants have not yet been completely understood. In this study, the effects of brackish water irrigation on cadmium (Cd) uptake by maize as the phytoremediator were investigated. In a pot experiment, maize seedlings were grown in soil with exogenously added Cd (0, 5, 10, or 15 mg kg-1) and irrigated with deionized water (T1), natural brackish water (T2), or water with NaCl with salinity equal to that of natural brackish water (T3). Salt stress and cation antagonism caused by brackish water affected maize plant growth and Cd uptake. Under 5, 10, and 15 mg kg-1 Cd, Cd accumulation in maize shoots was 5.55, 7.08, and 5.71 μg plant-1; 4.08, 3.04, and 5.38 μg plant-1; and 2.48, 3.44, and 5.33 μg plant-1 under the T1, T2, and T3 treatments, respectively. Cd accumulation in the shoots was significantly lower under the T2 and T3 treatments than under the T1 treatment at 5 and 10 mg kg-1 Cd; however, no significant differences were observed among all treatments at 15 mg kg-1 Cd. These findings indicated that phytoremediation efficiency decreased in response to both salt stress and cation antagonism caused by brackish water under low soil-Cd concentrations; however, this effect was negligible under high soil-Cd concentration. Therefore, brackish water irrigation can be considered for the phytoremediation of soils contaminated with high Cd levels to save freshwater resources.
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- Yingjun Hao
- Hebei Engineering Research Center for Ecological Restoration of Seaward Rivers and Coastal Waters, Hebei University of Environmental Engineering, Qinhuangdao, 066102, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Agroecological Safety, Qinhuangdao, 066102, China
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- Hebei Engineering Research Center for Ecological Restoration of Seaward Rivers and Coastal Waters, Hebei University of Environmental Engineering, Qinhuangdao, 066102, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Agroecological Safety, Qinhuangdao, 066102, China
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- Hebei Engineering Research Center for Ecological Restoration of Seaward Rivers and Coastal Waters, Hebei University of Environmental Engineering, Qinhuangdao, 066102, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Agroecological Safety, Qinhuangdao, 066102, China
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- Hebei Engineering Research Center for Ecological Restoration of Seaward Rivers and Coastal Waters, Hebei University of Environmental Engineering, Qinhuangdao, 066102, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Agroecological Safety, Qinhuangdao, 066102, China
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- Hebei Engineering Research Center for Ecological Restoration of Seaward Rivers and Coastal Waters, Hebei University of Environmental Engineering, Qinhuangdao, 066102, China.
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Agroecological Safety, Qinhuangdao, 066102, China.
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Ma R, Xu X, Zhang Y, Zhang D, Xiang G, Chen Y, Qian J, Yi S. Synergistic effects of adsorption and chemical reduction towards the effective Cr(VI) removal in the presence of the sulfur-doped biochar material. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:8538-8551. [PMID: 38180663 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31654-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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In this study, the anaerobic sludge withdrawn from thickener in a sewage treatment plant served as the precursor for sludge-based biochar fabrication, which was further modified via sulfur (S) heteroatom doping (i.e., S-BC). The S atom doping resulted in the adjustment of the physicochemical properties towards the carbon material, endowment of abundant functional groups on biochar surface, and increasing the binding sites between biochar and Cr(VI). Compared to the primary biochar (i.e., biochar without heteroatomic doping, named BC), S-BC exhibited a rough surface and possessed remarkable advantages in ash content, specific surface area, and pore volume. The existence of graphene carbon crystal structure for S-BC was confirmed through S-BC by XRD and FTIR analysis. The studies of adsorption kinetics and isotherms showed that pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Langmuir model more fitted the Cr(VI) removal behavior in the presence of S-BC. Therefore, the chemisorption and monolayer adsorption were the primary mechanisms involved in the Cr(VI) removal process. Additionally, XPS analysis results illustrated the aqueous Cr(VI) was efficiently eliminated through the synergistic effect of chemisorption and reduction to Cr(III) in the presence of S-BC. Moreover, S-BC could still achieve the Cr(VI) eliminating efficiency of 85.31% undergoing five cycles with unchanged functional group and crystal structure via FTIR and XRD analysis. Thus, the results of this study may shed light on a new approach for simultaneous economical sludge disposal and the sustainable remediation of the Cr(VI)-contaminated wastewater.
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- Rui Ma
- Research & Development Institute in Shenzhen, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China
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- The 2nd Geological Brigade of Sichuan, Chengdu, China
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- Research & Development Institute in Shenzhen, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China
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- The 2nd Geological Brigade of Sichuan, Chengdu, China
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- The 2nd Geological Brigade of Sichuan, Chengdu, China
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- Research & Development Institute in Shenzhen, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China
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- Research & Development Institute in Shenzhen, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China.
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- US Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236-0940, USA
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Bansal M, Santhiya D, Sharma JG. Mechanistic understanding on the uptake of micro-nano plastics by plants and its phytoremediation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:8354-8368. [PMID: 38170356 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31680-5] [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: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Contaminated soil is one of today's most difficult environmental issues, posing serious hazards to human health and the environment. Contaminants, particularly micro-nano plastics, have become more prevalent around the world, eventually ending up in the soil. Numerous studies have been conducted to investigate the interactions of micro-nano plastics in plants and agroecosystems. However, viable remediation of micro-nano plastics in soil remains limited. In this review, a powerful in situ soil remediation technology known as phytoremediation is emphasized for addressing micro-nano-plastic contamination in soil and plants. It is based on the synergistic effects of plants and the microorganisms that live in their rhizosphere. As a result, the purpose of this review is to investigate the mechanism of micro-nano plastic (MNP) uptake by plants as well as the limitations of existing MNP removal methods. Different phytoremediation options for removing micro-nano plastics from soil are also described. Phytoremediation improvements (endophytic-bacteria, hyperaccumulator species, omics investigations, and CRISPR-Cas9) have been proposed to enhance MNP degradation in agroecosystems. Finally, the limitations and future prospects of phytoremediation strategies have been highlighted in order to provide a better understanding for effective MNP decontamination from soil.
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- Megha Bansal
- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University, Main Bawana Road, Delhi, 110042, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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Chen Z, Kattab NO. Silicon and titanium nanoparticles modulated drought and chromium toxicity by adjusting physio-biochemical attributes and fatty acid profiles of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:13563-13574. [PMID: 38253839 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32045-2] [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: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Drought and chromium (Cr) stress are the main environmental issues affecting plant performance. Although the positive effects of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) are used as a promising strategy to control abiotic stresses; their synergic effects on controlling drought and Cr toxicity are unknown. This study aimed to investigate the effects of foliar applications of SiO2 (200 mg L-1) and TiO2 (60 mg L-1) NPs on growth, chlorophyll (Chl) content, lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzyme, and fatty acid profile of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) under drought (soil moisture at 50% field capacity (FC) and Cr toxicity as K2Cr2O7 at 10 mg L-1. The results showed that drought and Cr stress significantly reduced growth and Chl a + b, but increased malondialdehyde (MDA), electrolyte leakage (EL), and the activity of antioxidant enzymes. The use of NPs particularly SiO2 NPs modulated drought and Cr stress through enhancing Chl content and alleviating MDA, EL, and antioxidant activities. Under drought stress, SiO2 NPs enhanced shoot weight (26%), root weight (25%), seed yield (36%), Chl content (26%), but lowered MDA (22%), EL (14%), catalase (CAT, 32%), and superoxide dismutase (SOD, 33%) activity relative to non-NP application. The main changes in fatty acid profile corresponded to abiotic stresses, where they increased polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) but decreased monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). Multivariate analysis showed that plant weight, seed yield, Cl content, and oleic acid negatively correlated with MDA, EL, antioxidant enzymes, and linoleic acid. In total, the use of SiO2 is recommended for modulating drought and Cr stress to reach the maximum seed yield of black cumin and a healthy fatty acid profile.
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- Zhen Chen
- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China.
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- Department of Radiology and Sonar Techniques, Al-Noor University College, Nineveh, Iraq
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Świsłowski P, Nowak A, Rajfur M. Significance of moss pretreatments in active biomonitoring surveys. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:304-313. [PMID: 37537866 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2241583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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The present study examines the impact of pretreatment procedures on the metal concentrations in bags that are to be exposed. We examine Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb amounts in Sphagnum fallax and Dicranum polysetum mosses using atomic absorption spectrometry. The concentration of Hg was also determined using a mercury analyzer. Two sample preparation ways were tested (with and without rinsing) and their influence was evaluated by determining the coefficient of variation (CV). Chlorophyll content was also determined in mosses collected from three habitats (deep woodland, forest road, and wood lot). The results indicate, that the concentration of elements deposited in mosses depends on the species and the habitat where they were collected (ANOVA, p < 0.001). Rinsing of mosses reduces the CV for Mn, Fe, Cu, and Zn and uniform the material prior to exposure (CV for the majority of metals <10%). Selected correlations were found for element concentrations with chlorophyll content. Photosynthetic activity of mosses decreased by about 80% during their one-month storage in the laboratory. Due to the varying concentration of metals in the collected samples, proper, and standardized preparation of mosses before exposure, they can be effectively used in active biomonitoring.
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- Botanical Garden - Centre for Biodiversity Conservation, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Botany and Nature Conservation, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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Ali MH, Muzaffar A, Khan MI, Farooq Q, Tanvir MA, Dawood M, Hussain MI. Microbes-assisted phytoremediation of lead and petroleum hydrocarbons contaminated water by water hyacinth. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:405-415. [PMID: 37578104 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2245905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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An experiment was carried out to explore the impact of petroleum hydrocarbons (PHs)-degrading microbial consortium (MC) on phytoremediation ability and growth of water hyacinth (WH) plants in water contaminated with lead (Pb) and PHs. Buckets (12-L capacity) were filled with water and WH plants, PHs (2,400 mg L-1) and Pb (10 mg L-1) in respective buckets. Plants were harvested after 30 days of transplanting and results showed that PHs and Pb substantially reduced the agronomic (up to 62%) and physiological (up to 49%) attributes of WH plants. However, the application of MC resulted in a substantial increase in growth (38%) and physiology (22%) of WH plants over uninoculated contaminated control. The WH + MC were able to accumulate 93% Pb and degrade/accumulate 72% of PHs as compared to initial concentration. Furthermore, combined use of WH plants and MC in co-contamination of PHs and Pb, reduced Pb and PHs contents in water by 74% and 68%, respectively, than that of initially applied concentration. Our findings suggest that the WH in combination with PHs-degrading MC could be a suitable nature-based water remediation technology for organic and inorganic contaminants and in future it can be used for decontamination of mix pollutants from water bodies.
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- Muhammad Hayder Ali
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Forestry and Range Management, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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Zhang L, Liu Z, Song Y, Sui J, Hua X. Advances in the Involvement of Metals and Metalloids in Plant Defense Response to External Stress. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:313. [PMID: 38276769 PMCID: PMC10820295 DOI: 10.3390/plants13020313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Plants, as sessile organisms, uptake nutrients from the soil. Throughout their whole life cycle, they confront various external biotic and abiotic threats, encompassing harmful element toxicity, pathogen infection, and herbivore attack, posing risks to plant growth and production. Plants have evolved multifaceted mechanisms to cope with exogenous stress. The element defense hypothesis (EDH) theory elucidates that plants employ elements within their tissues to withstand various natural enemies. Notably, essential and non-essential trace metals and metalloids have been identified as active participants in plant defense mechanisms, especially in nanoparticle form. In this review, we compiled and synthetized recent advancements and robust evidence regarding the involvement of trace metals and metalloids in plant element defense against external stresses that include biotic stressors (such as drought, salinity, and heavy metal toxicity) and abiotic environmental stressors (such as pathogen invasion and herbivore attack). We discuss the mechanisms underlying the metals and metalloids involved in plant defense enhancement from physiological, biochemical, and molecular perspectives. By consolidating this information, this review enhances our understanding of how metals and metalloids contribute to plant element defense. Drawing on the current advances in plant elemental defense, we propose an application prospect of metals and metalloids in agricultural products to solve current issues, including soil pollution and production, for the sustainable development of agriculture. Although the studies focused on plant elemental defense have advanced, the precise mechanism under the plant defense response still needs further investigation.
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- Lingxiao Zhang
- School of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China; (Z.L.); (J.S.)
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- School of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China; (Z.L.); (J.S.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China;
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- School of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China; (Z.L.); (J.S.)
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- School of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China; (Z.L.); (J.S.)
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Xu P, Shu L, Yang Y, Kumar S, Tripathi P, Mishra S, Qiu C, Li Y, Wu Y, Yang Z. Microbial agents obtained from tomato straw composting effectively promote tomato straw compost maturation and improve compost quality. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 270:115884. [PMID: 38154152 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Appropriate management of agricultural organic waste (AOW) presents a significant obstacle in the endeavor to attain sustainable agricultural development. The proper management of AOW is a necessity for sustainable agricultural development. This can be done skillfully by incorporating microbial agents in the composting procedure. In this study, we isolated relevant bacteria strains from tomato straw AOW, which demonstrated efficient degradation of lignocellulose without any antagonistic effects in them. These strains were then combined to create a composite microbial agent called Zyco Shield (ZS). The performance of ZS was compared with a commercially effective microorganism (EM) and a control CK. The results indicate that the ZS treatment significantly prolonged the elevated temperature phase of the tomato straw pile, showing considerable degradation of lignocellulosic material. This substantial degradation did not happen in the EM and CK treatments. Moreover, there was a temperature rise of 4-6 ℃ in 2 days of thermophilic phase, which was not the case in the EM and CK treatments. Furthermore, the inoculation of ZS substantially enhanced the degradation of organic waste derived from tomato straw. This method increased the nutrient content of the resulting compost and elevated the enzymatic activity of lignocellulose-degrading enzymes, while reducing the urease enzyme activity within the pile. The concentrations of NH4+-N and NO3--N showed increases of (2.13% and 47.51%), (14.81% and 32.17%) respectively, which is again very different from the results of the EM and CK treatments. To some extent, the alterations observed in the microbial community and the abundance of functional microorganisms provide indirect evidence supporting the fact that the addition of ZS microbial agent facilitates the composting process of tomato straw. Moreover, we confirmed the degradation process of tomato straw through X-ray diffraction, Fourier infrared spectroscopy, and by scanning electron microscopy to analyze the role of ZS microbial inoculum composting. Consequently, reinoculation compost strains improves agricultural waste composting efficiency and enhances product quality.
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- Peng Xu
- School of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- School of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- School of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Colleges of Sciences and Engineering, University of Tasmania, Launceston Campus, Private Bag 51, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia
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- Colleges of Sciences and Engineering, University of Tasmania, Launceston Campus, Private Bag 51, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia
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- Colleges of Sciences and Engineering, University of Tasmania, Launceston Campus, Private Bag 51, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia
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- School of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- School of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- School of Life Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- School of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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Xu P, Tripathi P, Mishra S, Shu L, Li X, Zhao S, Verma S, Verma R, Wu Y, Yang Z. Brown sugar as a carbon source can make agricultural organic waste compost enter the secondary thermophilic stage and promote compost decomposition. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:113. [PMID: 38180589 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-12292-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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To enhance the efficiency of composting agricultural organic waste (AOW), this study aimed to examine the impact of inoculating tomato straw compost with two distinct microbial agents: ZymoZone (ZZ), a composite microbial agent derived from the straw compost and Effective Microorganisms (EM), a commercial microbial agent. Furthermore, in order to reactivate the microorganisms within the compost during the initial high temperature phase, 10% brown sugar was introduced as a carbon source. The objective of this addition was to assess its influence on the composting process. The findings revealed that compared to the control (CK) group, the ZZ and EM treatments extended the first high-temperature phase by 2 and 1 day, respectively. Furthermore, with the addition of 10% brown sugar, the ZZ and EM treatments remained in the second high-temperature phase for 8 and 7 days, respectively, while the CK treatment had already entered the cooling stage by then. Notably, the inoculation of microbial agents and the addition of brown sugar substantially augmented the activity of lignocellulose-related hydrolases, thereby promoting the degradation of lignocellulose in the ZZ and EM treatment groups. This was confirmed by FTIR analysis, which demonstrated that the addition of microbial agents facilitated the degradation of specific substances, leading to reduced absorbance in the corresponding spectra. XRD analysis further indicated a notable reduction in cellulose crystallinity for both the ZZ (8.00%) and EM (7.73%) treatments. Hence, the incorporation of microbial agents and brown sugar in tomato straw compost effectively enhances the composting process and improves the quality of compost products.
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- Peng Xu
- School of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Chemistry, Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa, India, 485001
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- School of Botany, Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa, India, 485001
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- School of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Food Technology, Amicable Knowledge Solution University, Satna, India, 485001
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- School of Agriculture Engineering, Amicable Knowledge Solution University, Satna, India, 485001
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- School of Life Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- School of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Hasanuzzaman M, Nowroz F, Raihan MRH, Siddika A, Alam MM, Prasad PVV. Application of biochar and humic acid improves the physiological and biochemical processes of rice (Oryza sativa L.) in conferring plant tolerance to arsenic-induced oxidative stress. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:1562-1575. [PMID: 38047999 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31119-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Biochar (BC) and humic acid (HA) are well-documented in metal/metalloid detoxification, but their regulatory role in conferring plant oxidative stress under arsenic (As) stress is poorly understood. Therefore, we aimed at investigating the role of BC and HA (0.2 and 0.4 g kg-1 soil) in the detoxification of As (0.25 mM sodium arsenate) toxicity in rice (Oryza sativa L. cv. BRRI dhan75). Arsenic exhibited an increased lipid peroxidation, hydrogen peroxide, electrolyte leakage, and proline content which were 32, 30, 9, and 89% higher compared to control. In addition, the antioxidant defense system of rice consisting of non-enzyme antioxidants (18 and 43% decrease in ascorbate and glutathione content) and enzyme activities (23-50% reduction over control) was decreased as a result of As toxicity. The damaging effect of As was prominent in plant height, biomass acquisition, tiller number, and relative water content. Furthermore, chlorophyll and leaf area also exhibited a decreasing trend due to toxicity. Arsenic exposure also disrupted the glyoxalase system (23 and 33% decrease in glyoxalase I and glyoxalase II activities). However, the application of BC and HA recovered the reactive oxygen species-induced damages in plants, upregulated the effectiveness of the ascorbate-glutathione pool, and accelerated the activities of antioxidant defense and glyoxalase enzymes. These positive roles of BC and HA ultimately resulted in improved plant characteristics with better plant-water status and regulated proline content that conferred As stress tolerance in rice. So, it can be concluded that BC and HA effectively mitigated As-induced physiology and oxidative damage in rice plants. Therefore, BC and HA could be used as potential soil amendments in As-contaminated rice fields.
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- Mirza Hasanuzzaman
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Bioclimatology, Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Piątkowska 94, 60-649, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 66506, USA
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Sembada AA, Fukuhara T, Suzuki T, Lenggoro IW. Stem cutting: A novel introduction site for transporting water-insoluble particles into tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) seedlings. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 206:108297. [PMID: 38154295 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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The introduction of exogenous particles into plants has promising applications in agriculture and biotechnology. Nanoparticles can be transported into plants through foliar application or root uptake. However, both methods have limitations in terms of the size of the particles (<40 nm) that can be transported due to the barriers of the cell wall and cuticle. In the present study, we proposed a novel method to deliver particles of up to 110 nm into plants by cutting the stem of tomato seedlings. We demonstrated for the first time, using water-insoluble silica colloids, that not only nanoparticles but also submicron particles can be transported toward the leaves when the plant stem is used as the entry point of particles. Thirty-five-day-old tomato seedlings were used as the target plants. When the cut stem seedlings were immersed in the colloidal particle suspension for up to 24 h, significant particle accumulation was observed in the nodes and leaves. The relatively low particle concentrations (10 mg/L) allowed effective transport throughout the plants. Silica particles with average diameters of 10 nm and 110 nm were both well transported and moved through the stem. Even after the particles entered the plant, adventitious roots were formed, resulting in the formation of whole plants with roots, stems, and leaves. This method can be applied not only to tomatoes but also to other food crops for various applications in plant biotechnology.
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- Anca Awal Sembada
- Chemical Engineering Program, Graduate School of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), 2-24-16 Nakacho, Koganei, Tokyo, 184-8588, Japan; School of Life Sciences and Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Jalan Ganeca 10, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
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- Department of Applied Biological Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, TUAT, 3-5-8 Saiwaicho, Fuchu, Tokyo, 183-8509, Japan
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- Graduate School of Bio-Applications & Systems Engineering, TUAT, 2-24-16 Nakacho, Koganei, Tokyo, 184-8588, Japan
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Graduate School of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), 2-24-16 Nakacho, Koganei, Tokyo, 184-8588, Japan; Graduate School of Bio-Applications & Systems Engineering, TUAT, 2-24-16 Nakacho, Koganei, Tokyo, 184-8588, Japan; Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, TUAT, 2-24-16 Nakacho, Koganei, Tokyo, 184-8588, Japan.
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Üstündağ Ü, Macar O, Kalefetoğlu Macar T, Yalçın E, Çavuşoğlu K. Effect of Melissa officinalis L. leaf extract on manganese-induced cyto-genotoxicity on Allium cepa L. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22110. [PMID: 38092949 PMCID: PMC10719243 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49699-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Although the antioxidant properties of Melissa officinalis extract (Mox) are widely known, little work has focused on its protective capacity against heavy metal stress. The primary objective of this study was to determine the potential of Mox to mitigate manganese (II) chloride (MnCI2)-induced cyto-genotoxicity using the Allium and comet assays. Physiological, genotoxic, biochemical and anatomical parameters as well as the phenolic composition of Mox were examined in Allium cepa (L.). Application of 1000 µM MnCl2 reduced the rooting percentage, root elongation, weight gain, mitotic index and levels of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b pigments compared to the control group. However, it increased micronuclei formation, chromosomal abnormality frequencies, tail DNA percentage, proline amount, lipid peroxidation level and meristematic damage severity. The activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase also increased. Chromosomal aberrations induced by MnCl2 were fragment, sticky chromosome, vagrant chromosome, unequal distribution of chromatin and bridge. Application of 250 mg/L Mox and 500 mg/L Mox along with MnCl2 significantly alleviated adverse effects dose dependently. The antioxidant activity bestowed by the phenolic compounds in Mox assisted the organism to combat MnCl2 toxicity. Consequently, Mox exerted remarkable protection against MnCl2 toxicity and it needs to be investigated further as a potential therapeutic option.
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- Ünal Üstündağ
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Art, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey
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- Department of Food Technology, Şebinkarahisar School of Applied Sciences, Giresun University, 28400, Giresun, Turkey.
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- Department of Food Technology, Şebinkarahisar School of Applied Sciences, Giresun University, 28400, Giresun, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Art, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Art, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey
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Huang M, Nhung NTH, Dodbiba G, Fujita T. Mitigation of arsenic accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa L.) seedlings by oxygen nanobubbles in hydroponic cultures. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 268:115700. [PMID: 37976934 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Arsenic (As) is a toxic non-essential metal. Its accumulation in rice has not only seriously affected the growth of rice, but also poses a significant threat to human health. Many reports have been published to decrease the arsenic accumulation in the rice plant by various additives such as chemicals, fertilizers, adsorbents, microorganisms and analyzing the mechanism. Nanobubble is a new technology widely used in agriculture because of its long existence time and high mass transfer efficiency. However, a few studies have investigated the effect of nanobubbles on arsenic uptake in rice. This study investigated the effect of oxygen nanobubbles on the growth and uptake of As in rice. The oxygen nanobubbles could rupture the salinity of nutrients and produce the hydroxyl radical. The hydroxyl radical caused the oxidation of arsenic As(III) to As (V) and the oxidation of ferrous ions. At the same time, the oxidized iron adsorbing As (V) created the iron plaque on the rice roots to stop arsenic introduction into the rice plant. The results indicated that the treatment of oxygen nanobubbles increased rice biomass under As stress, while they increased the chlorophyll content and promoted plant photosynthesis. Oxygen nanobubbles reduced the As content in rice roots to 12.5% and shoots to 46.4%. In other words, it significantly decreased As accumulation in rice. Overall, oxygen nanobubbles mitigated the toxic effects of arsenic on rice and had the potential to reduce the accumulation of arsenic in rice.
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- Minyi Huang
- College of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 755414, Viet Nam
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- Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo 113-8656, Japan
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- College of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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Dey N, Bhattacharjee S. Comparative transcriptomic data confirm the findings of dehydration stress-induced redox biology of indigenous aromatic rice cultivars. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:392. [PMID: 37953831 PMCID: PMC10635969 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03829-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
Abstract
The present work compares the transcriptome data sets of post-imbibitional dehydration stress-raised seedlings of two contrasting indigenous aromatic rice cultivars (Oryza sativa L., Cultivars Jamainadu and Badshabhog) for unfolding genetic regulation of dehydration stress. The result of RNA-seq analysis in Illumina platform in general revealed significant cultivar-specific expression of genes under dehydration stress that substantiate the data of redox metabolic fingerprints (assessed in terms of differential efficacy of ascorbate-glutathione pathway, ROS-antioxidant interaction dynamics and sensitive biomarkers of oxidative stress). Both the cultivars showed a diverse global transcriptomic response under water-deficit condition. Transcripts selected for heatmap generation with proper annotation revealed genes that are significantly expressed and mainly involved in redox functions, signaling, membrane trafficking, replication, protein synthesis, etc. Gene ontology (GO) analysis proposed that dehydration stress in the drought-tolerant cultivar Badshabhog was attributable to the enhanced expression of genes associated with carbon dioxide-concentrating mechanism, peroxysomal biogenesis, protein modification, protein synthesis, mitochondrial electron transport chain functioning, intercellular protein transport, histone demethylation associated with developmental process, regulation of apoptosis, etc. The redox genes that got significantly over-expressed in the IARC Badshabhog vis-à-vis Jamainadu include l-ascorbate oxidase/peroxidase, monothiol glutaredoxin-S1, thioredoxin-like protein AAED1 (chloroplastic), thioredoxin-like protein CXXS1, NADH-dehydrogenase (ubiquinone)-1-beta subcomplex subunit 3-B, NADH-dehydrogenase subunit 6 and K, lipoxygenase 6 isoform-XI, etc. Overall, the results of the RNA-seq analysis led to the identification of cultivar-specific genes, with the cultivar Badshabhog exhibiting significantly greater molecular reprogramming for redox regulation and signaling necessary for combating dehydration stress. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-023-03829-z.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nivedita Dey
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, UGC Centre for Advanced Study, Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal 713104 India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, UGC Centre for Advanced Study, Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal 713104 India
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