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Shukla K, Mishra V, Singh J, Varshney V, Verma R, Srivastava S. Nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture: A double-edged sword. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:5675-5688. [PMID: 38285130 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13342] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
Abstract
Nanotechnology is a rapidly developing discipline that has the potential to transform the way we approach problems in a variety of fields, including agriculture. The use of nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture has gained popularity in recent years. It has various applications in agriculture, such as the development of nanoscale materials and devices to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food quality and safety, improve the efficiency of water and nutrient usage, and reduce environmental pollution. Nanotechnology has proven to be very beneficial in this field, particularly in the development of nanoscale delivery systems for agrochemicals such as pesticides, fertilizers, and growth regulators. These nanoscale delivery technologies offer various benefits over conventional delivery systems, including better penetration and distribution, enhanced efficacy, and lower environmental impact. Encapsulating agrochemicals in nanoscale particles enables direct delivery to the targeted site in the plant, thereby reducing waste and minimizing off-target effects. Plants are fundamental building blocks of all ecosystems and evaluating the interaction between nanoparticles (NPs) and plants is a crucial aspect of risk assessment. This critical review therefore aims to provide an overview of the latest advances regarding the positive and negative effects of nanotechnology in agriculture. It also explores potential future research directions focused on ensuring the safe utilization of NPs in this field, which could lead to sustainable development. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Kavita Shukla
- Plant Stress Biology Laboratory, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Delaware Biotechnology Institute, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India
- University of Cambridge, Sainsbury Laboratory (SLCU), Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Botany, Govt. Shaheed GendSingh College, Charama, Chattisgarh, India
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- Plant Stress Biology Laboratory, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Plant Stress Biology Laboratory, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Chen Z, Han M, Guo Z, Feng Y, Guo Y, Yan X. An integration of physiology, transcriptomics, and proteomics reveals carbon and nitrogen metabolism responses in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) exposed to titanium dioxide nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 474:134851. [PMID: 38852253 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134851] [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: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
Abstract
Nanoparticle (NP) pollution has negative impacts and is a major global environmental problem. However, the molecular response of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) to titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) is limited. Herein, the dual effects of TiO2 NPs (0-1000 mg L-1) on carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) metabolisms in alfalfa were investigated. The results showed that 500 mg L-1 TiO2 NPs (Ti-500) had the highest phytotoxicity in the C/N metabolizing enzymes; and it significantly increased total soluble sugar, starch, sucrose, and sucrose-phosphate synthase. Furthermore, obvious photosynthesis responses were found in alfalfa exposed to Ti-500. By contrast, 100 mg L-1 TiO2 NPs (Ti-100) enhanced N metabolizing enzymes. RNA-seq analyses showed 4265 and 2121 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in Ti-100 and Ti-500, respectively. A total of 904 and 844 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified in Ti-100 and Ti-500, respectively. Through the physiological, transcriptional, and proteomic analyses, the DEGs and DEPs related to C/N metabolism, photosynthesis, chlorophyll synthesis, starch and sucrose metabolism, and C fixation in photosynthetic organisms were observed. Overall, TiO2 NPs at low doses improve photosynthesis and C/N regulation, but high doses can cause toxicity. It is valuable for the safe application of NPs in agriculture.
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- Zhao Chen
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China.
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Chowardhara B, Saha B, Awasthi JP, Deori BB, Nath R, Roy S, Sarkar S, Santra SC, Hossain A, Moulick D. An assessment of nanotechnology-based interventions for cleaning up toxic heavy metal/metalloid-contaminated agroecosystems: Potentials and issues. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 359:142178. [PMID: 38704049 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Heavy metals (HMs) are among the most dangerous environmental variables for a variety of life forms, including crops. Accumulation of HMs in consumables and their subsequent transmission to the food web are serious concerns for scientific communities and policy makers. The function of essential plant cellular macromolecules is substantially hampered by HMs, which eventually have a detrimental effect on agricultural yield. Among these HMs, three were considered, i.e., arsenic, cadmium, and chromium, in this review, from agro-ecosystem perspective. Compared with conventional plant growth regulators, the use of nanoparticles (NPs) is a relatively recent, successful, and promising method among the many methods employed to address or alleviate the toxicity of HMs. The ability of NPs to reduce HM mobility in soil, reduce HM availability, enhance the ability of the apoplastic barrier to prevent HM translocation inside the plant, strengthen the plant's antioxidant system by significantly enhancing the activities of many enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidants, and increase the generation of specialized metabolites together support the effectiveness of NPs as stress relievers. In this review article, to assess the efficacy of various NP types in ameliorating HM toxicity in plants, we adopted a 'fusion approach', in which a machine learning-based analysis was used to systematically highlight current research trends based on which an extensive literature survey is planned. A holistic assessment of HMs and NMs was subsequently carried out to highlight the future course of action(s).
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- Bhaben Chowardhara
- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science and Technology, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh-792103, India.
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- Plant Pathology and Weed Research Department, Newe Ya'ar Research Centre, Agricultural Research Organization, Ramat Yishay-3009500, Israel.
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- Department of Botany, Government College Lamta, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh 481551, India.
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh 792103, India.
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- Department of Life-Science, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam-786004, India.
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- Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, P.O.- NBU, Dist- Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734013, India.
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- Division of Agronomy, School of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Narendrapur Campus, Kolkata, India.
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, 741235, India.
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- Division of Soil Science, Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, 741235, India.
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Wang Z, Wang Y, Lü J, Li T, Li S, Nie M, Shi G, Zhao X. Silicon and selenium alleviate cadmium toxicity in Artemisia selengensis Turcz by regulating the plant-rhizosphere. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 252:119064. [PMID: 38710427 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119064] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Soil cadmium (Cd) pollution has emerged as a pressing concern due to its deleterious impacts on both plant physiology and human well-being. Silicon (Si) is renowned for its ability to mitigate excessive Cd accumulation within plant cells and reduce the mobility of Cd in soil, whereas Selenium (Se) augments plant antioxidant capabilities and promotes rhizosphere microbial activity. However, research focusing on the simultaneous utilization of Si and Se to ameliorate plant Cd toxicity through multiple mechanisms within the plant-rhizosphere remains comparatively limited. This study combined hydroponic and pot experiments to investigate the effects of the combined application of Si and Se on Cd absorption and accumulation, as well as the growth and rhizosphere of A. selengensis Turcz under Cd stress. The results revealed that a strong synergistic effect was observed between both Si and Se. The combination of Si and Se significantly increased the activity and content of enzymes and non-enzyme antioxidants within A. selengensis Turcz, reduced Cd accumulation and inhibiting its translocation from roots to shoots. Moreover, Si and Se application improved the levels of reducing sugar, soluble protein, and vitamin C, while reducing nitrite content and Cd bioavailability. Furthermore, the experimental results showed that the combination of Si and Se not only increased the abundance of core rhizosphere microorganisms, but also stimulated the activity of soil enzymes, which effectively limited the migration of Cd in the soil. These findings provided valuable insights into the effective mitigation of soil Cd toxicity to plants and also the potential applications in improving plant quality and safety.
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- Zhen Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering / Hubei Key Laboratory of Mine Environmental Pollution Control & Remediation, Huei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering / Hubei Key Laboratory of Mine Environmental Pollution Control & Remediation, Huei Polytechnic University, Huangshi 435003, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Fujian Universities and Colleges Engineering Research Center of Modern Facility Agriculture, Fuqing 350300, China; Fujian Provincial Key Lab of Coastal Basin Environment (Fujian Polytechnic Normal Univeristy), Fuqing, 350300, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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Rajput P, Singh A, Agrawal S, Ghazaryan K, Rajput VD, Movsesyan H, Mandzhieva S, Minkina T, Alexiou A. Effects of environmental metal and metalloid pollutants on plants and human health: exploring nano-remediation approach. STRESS BIOLOGY 2024; 4:27. [PMID: 38777953 PMCID: PMC11111642 DOI: 10.1007/s44154-024-00156-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Metal and metalloid pollutants severely threatens environmental ecosystems and human health, necessitating effective remediation strategies. Nanoparticle (NPs)-based approaches have gained significant attention as promising solutions for efficient removing heavy metals from various environmental matrices. The present review is focused on green synthesized NPs-mediated remediation such as the implementation of iron, carbon-based nanomaterials, metal oxides, and bio-based NPs. The review also explores the mechanisms of NPs interactions with heavy metals, including adsorption, precipitation, and redox reactions. Critical factors influencing the remediation efficiency, such as NPs size, surface charge, and composition, are systematically examined. Furthermore, the environmental fate, transport, and potential risks associated with the application of NPs are critically evaluated. The review also highlights various sources of metal and metalloid pollutants and their impact on human health and translocation in plant tissues. Prospects and challenges in translating NPs-based remediation from laboratory research to real-world applications are proposed. The current work will be helpful to direct future research endeavors and promote the sustainable implementation of metal and metalloid elimination.
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- Priyadarshani Rajput
- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-On-Don, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University, 0025, Yerevan, Armenia.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Science, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University, 0025, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-On-Don, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University, 0025, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-On-Don, Russia
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-On-Don, Russia
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- Department of Science and Engineering, Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, Hebersham, NSW, 2770, Australia
- AFNP Med, 1030, Vienna, Austria
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Chen Z, Feng Y, Guo Z, Han M, Yan X. Zinc oxide nanoparticles alleviate cadmium toxicity and promote tolerance by modulating programmed cell death in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:133917. [PMID: 38432092 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133917] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Cadmium (Cd) can induce programmed cell death (PCD) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) effectively alleviate Cd stress. However, the mechanisms of ZnO NPs-mediated Cd detoxification in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) are limited. The pot experiment was conducted with Cd soil (19.2 mg kg-1) and foliar ZnO NPs (100 mg L-1) on alfalfa. The results showed that Cd reduced shoot height and biomass, and accumulated reactive oxygen species (ROS), resulting in oxidative stress and further PCD (plasmolysis, cytosolic and nuclear condensation, subcellular organelle swelling, and cell death). ZnO NPs positively regulated the antioxidant system, cell membrane stability, ultrastructure, osmotic homeostasis, and reduced PCD, indicating a multi-level coordination for the increased Cd tolerance. ZnO NPs up-regulated the activity and expression of antioxidant enzymes and regulated PCD-related genes to scavenge ROS and mitigate PCD caused by Cd. The genes related to ZnO NPs-mediated Cd detoxification were significantly enriched in cell death and porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism. Overall, it elucidates the molecular basis of ZnO NPs-mediated Cd-tolerance by promoting redox and osmotic homeostasis, maintaining cellular ultrastructure, reducing Cd content, and attenuating Cd-induced PCD. it provides a promising application of ZnO NPs to mitigate Cd phytotoxicity and the related cellular and biochemical mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION: Cd, one of the most toxic heavy metals, has caused serious environmental pollution. ZnO NPs can effectively alleviate Cd stress on plants and the environment. This study revealed that foliar-applied ZnO NPs alleviate Cd toxicity by mitigating the oxidative damage and regulating Cd-induced PCD via morphological, physiological, and transcriptomic levels. The findings elucidated the molecular basis of ZnO NPs-mediated Cd tolerance by promoting osmotic and redox homeostasis, reducing Cd content and lipid peroxidation, attenuating Cd-induced PCD features, and altering PCD-related genes in alfalfa. The study laid a theoretical foundation for the safe production of alfalfa under Cd pollution.
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- Zhao Chen
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Animal science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Animal science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Animal science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China.
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Liu J, He T, Yang Z, Peng S, Zhu Y, Li H, Lu D, Li Q, Feng Y, Chen K, Wei Y. Insight into the mechanism of nano-TiO 2-doped biochar in mitigating cadmium mobility in soil-pak choi system. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 916:169996. [PMID: 38224887 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.169996] [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: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Soil cadmium (Cd) pollution poses severe threats to food security and human health. Previous studies have reported that both nanoparticles (NPs) and biochar have potential for soil Cd remediation. In this study, a composite material (BN) was synthesized using low-dose TiO2 NPs and silkworm excrement-based biochar, and the mechanism of its effect on the Cd-contaminated soil-pak choi system was investigated. The application of 0.5 % BN to the soil effectively reduced 24.8 % of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) Cd in the soil and promoted the conversion of Cd from leaching and HOAc-extractive to reducible forms. BN could improve the adsorption capacity of soil for Cd by promoting the formation of humic acid (HA) and increasing the cation exchange capacity (CEC), as well as activating the oxygen-containing functional groups such as CO and CO. BN also increased soil urease and catalase activities and improved the synergistic network among soil bacterial communities to promote soil microbial carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycling, thus enhancing Cd passivation. Moreover, BN increased soil biological activity-associated metabolites like T-2 Triol and altered lipid metabolism-related fatty acids, especially hexadecanoic acid and dodecanoic acid, crucial for bacterial Cd tolerance. In addition, BN inhibited Cd uptake and root-to-shoot translocation in pak choi, which ultimately decreased Cd accumulation in shoots by 51.0 %. BN significantly increased the phosphorus (P) uptake in shoots by 59.4 % by improving the soil microbial P cycling. This may serve as a beneficial strategy for pak choi to counteract Cd toxicity. These findings provide new insights into nanomaterial-doped biochar for remediation of heavy metal contamination in soil-plant systems.
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- Jing Liu
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agri-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Products Safety, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530005, China; State Key Laboratory of Plant Genomics, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Agricultural Resources and Environmental Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangxi Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation, Nanning 530007, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agri-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Products Safety, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530005, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agri-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Products Safety, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530005, China
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- Sino-Danish College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment of Three Gorges Region, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agri-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Products Safety, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agri-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Products Safety, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agri-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Products Safety, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agri-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Products Safety, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agri-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Products Safety, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530005, China.
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Babangida AA, Uddin A, Stephen KT, Yusuf BA, Zhang L, Ge D. A Roadmap from Functional Materials to Plant Health Monitoring (PHM). Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300283. [PMID: 37815087 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300283] [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: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Soft bioelectronics have great potential for the early diagnosis of plant diseases and the mitigation of adverse outcomes such as reduced crop yields and stunted growth. Over the past decade, bioelectronic interfaces have evolved into miniaturized conformal electronic devices that integrate flexible monitoring systems with advanced electronic functionality. This development is largely attributable to advances in materials science, and micro/nanofabrication technology. The approach uses the mechanical and electronic properties of functional materials (polymer substrates and sensing elements) to create interfaces for plant monitoring. In addition to ensuring biocompatibility, several other factors need to be considered when developing these interfaces. These include the choice of materials, fabrication techniques, precision, electrical performance, and mechanical stability. In this review, some of the benefits plants can derive from several of the materials used to develop soft bioelectronic interfaces are discussed. The article describes how they can be used to create biocompatible monitoring devices that can enhance plant growth and health. Evaluation of these devices also takes into account features that ensure their long-term durability, sensitivity, and reliability. This article concludes with a discussion of the development of reliable soft bioelectronic systems for plants, which has the potential to advance the field of bioelectronics.
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- Abubakar A Babangida
- Institute of Intelligent Flexible Mechatronics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute for Composites Science Innovation (InCSI), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Institute of Intelligent Flexible Mechatronics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute of Intelligent Flexible Mechatronics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210093, China
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214126, China
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- Institute of Intelligent Flexible Mechatronics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, P. R. China
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Bano N, Khan S, Hamid Y, Bano F, Khan AG, Asmat Ullah M, Li T, Ullah H, Bolan N, Rinklebe J, Shaheen SM. Seed nano-priming with multiple nanoparticles enhanced the growth parameters of lettuce and mitigated cadmium (Cd) bio-toxicity: An advanced technique for remediation of Cd contaminated environments. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 344:123300. [PMID: 38199483 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123300] [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: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Seed nano-priming can be used as an advanced technology for enhancing seed germination, plant growth, and crop productivity; however, the potential role of seed nano-priming in ameliorative cadmium (Cd) bio-toxicity under Cd stress has not yet been sufficiently investigated. Therefore, in this study we investigated the beneficial impacts of seed priming with low (L) and high (H) concentrations of nanoparticles including nSiO2 (50/100 mg L-1), nTiO2 (20/60 mg L-1), nZnO (50/100 mg L-1), nFe3O4 (100/200 mg L-1), nCuO (50/100 mg L-1), and nCeO2 (50/100 mg L-1) on lettuce growth and antioxidant enzyme activities aiming to assess their efficacy for enhancing plant growth and reducing Cd phytotoxicity. The results showed a significant increase in plant growth, biomass production, antioxidant enzyme activities, and photosynthetic efficiency in lettuce treated with nano-primed nSiH + Cd (100 mg L-1), nTiH + Cd (60 mg L-1), and nZnL + Cd (50 mg L-1) under Cd stress. Moreover, nano-priming effectively reduced the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in lettuce shoots. Interestingly, nano-primed nSiH + Cd, nTiH + Cd, and nZnL + Cd demonstrated efficient reduction of Cd uptake, less translocation factor of Cd with high tolerance index, ultimately reducing toxicity by stabilizing the root morphology and superior accumulation of critical nutrients (K, Mg, Ca, Fe, and Zn). Thus, this study provides the first evidence of alleviating Cd toxicity in lettuce by using multiple nanoparticles via priming strategy. The findings highlight the potential of nanoparticles (Si, Zn, and Ti) as stress mitigation agents for improved crop growth and yield in Cd contaminated areas, thereby offering a promising and advanced approach for remediation of Cd contaminated environments.
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- Nabila Bano
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China; Pakistan Tobacco Board, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Pakistan
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- Department of Geography and Spatial Information Techniques, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Pakistan Tobacco Board, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Pakistan
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311400, China
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285, Wuppertal, Germany
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285, Wuppertal, Germany
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Mutalik C, Nivedita, Sneka C, Krisnawati DI, Yougbaré S, Hsu CC, Kuo TR. Zebrafish Insights into Nanomaterial Toxicity: A Focused Exploration on Metallic, Metal Oxide, Semiconductor, and Mixed-Metal Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1926. [PMID: 38339204 PMCID: PMC10856345 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031926] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Nanomaterials are widely used in various fields, and ongoing research is focused on developing safe and sustainable nanomaterials. Using zebrafish as a model organism for studying the potentially toxic effects of nanomaterials highlights the importance of developing safe and sustainable nanomaterials. Studies conducted on nanomaterials and their toxicity and potential risks to human and environmental health are vital in biomedical sciences. In the present review, we discuss the potential toxicity of nanomaterials (inorganic and organic) and exposure risks based on size, shape, and concentration. The review further explores various types of nanomaterials and their impacts on zebrafish at different levels, indicating that exposure to nanomaterials can lead to developmental defects, changes in gene expressions, and various toxicities. The review also covers the importance of considering natural organic matter and chorion membranes in standardized nanotoxicity testing. While some nanomaterials are biologically compatible, metal and semiconductor nanomaterials that enter the water environment can increase toxicity to aquatic creatures and can potentially accumulate in the human body. Further investigations are necessary to assess the safety of nanomaterials and their impacts on the environment and human health.
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- Chinmaya Mutalik
- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (N.); (C.S.)
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- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (N.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Surabaya 60237, East Java, Indonesia;
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- Institut de Recherche en Sciences de La Santé/Direction Régionale du Centre Ouest (IRSS/DRCO), Nanoro BP 218, 11, Burkina Faso;
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (N.); (C.S.)
- Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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Abd-Elhakim YM, Hashem MMM, Abo-El-Sooud K, Mousa MR, Soliman AM, Mouneir SM, Ismail SH, Hassan BA, El-Nour HHM. Interactive effects of cadmium and titanium dioxide nanoparticles on hepatic tissue in rats: Ameliorative role of coenzyme 10 via modulation of the NF-κB and TNFα pathway. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 182:114191. [PMID: 37980978 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.114191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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This study investigated the effect of oral dosing of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TNPs) and cadmium (Cd2+) on rat liver and the potential protective role of coenzyme Q10 (CQ10) against TNPs and Cd2+-induced hepatic injury. Seventy male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into seven groups and orally given distilled water, corn oil, CQ10 (10 mg/kg b.wt), TNPs (50 mg/kg b.wt), Cd2+ (5 mg/kg b.wt), TNPs + Cd2+, or TNPs + Cd2++CQ10 by gastric gavage for 60 successive days. The results showed that individual or mutual exposure to TNPs and Cd2+ significantly increased the serum levels of various hepatic enzymes and lipids, depleted the hepatic content of antioxidant enzymes, and increased malondialdehyde. Moreover, the hepatic titanium and Cd2+ content were increased considerably in TNPs and/or Cd2+-exposed rats. Furthermore, marked histopathological perturbations with increased immunoexpression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and nuclear factor kappa B were evident in TNPs and/or Cd2+-exposed rats. However, CQ10 significantly counteracted the damaging effect of combined exposure of TNPs and Cd2+ on the liver. The study concluded that TNPs and Cd2+ exposure harm hepatic function and its architecture, particularly at their mutual exposure, but CQ10 could be a candidate protective agent against TNPs and Cd2+ hepatotoxic impacts.
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- Yasmina M Abd-Elhakim
- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Faculty of Nanotechnology for Postgraduate Studies, Cairo University, Sheikh Zayed Campus, 6th October City, Giza, 12588, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Biology of Reproduction Department, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Giza 3514805, Egypt
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Lai M, Ghouri F, Sarwar S, Alomrani SO, Riaz M, Haider FU, Liu J, Imran M, Ali S, Liu X, Shahid MQ. Modulation of metal transporters, oxidative stress and cell abnormalities by synergistic application of silicon and titanium oxide nanoparticles: A strategy for cadmium tolerance in rice. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 345:140439. [PMID: 37838027 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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Heavy metals, especially cadmium (Cd), cause severe toxicity symptoms in crop plants. Applying nanoparticles (NPs) as nano-fertilizers is a novel approach to mitigating plants' Cd stress. However, knowledge about the combinational use of silicon (Si) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) NPs to mitigate Cd stress, especially in rice, must be highlighted. TiO2-NPs (15 mg L-1) and Si-NPs (2.5 mM) were applied alone and in combination to rice plants grown without (control; no Cd stress) and with (100 μM) Cd concentration. Results revealed that compared to the control plants, root length, shoot length, shoot fresh weight, and root dry weight of rice seedlings were significantly decreased by 25.43%, 26.64%, 34.13%, and 29.87% under Cd exposure. However, the synergistic effect of TiO2- and Si-NPs increased rice plants' shoot length, root length, root dry weight, and shoot fresh weight by 24.62%, 29.81%, 36.16%, and 33.07%, respectively, under the Cd-toxicity. The concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA) and H2O2 were amplified due to Cd stress, which leads to damage to the subcellular structures. Si and TiO2-NPs co-application improved the anti-oxidative enzymatic activities (catalase, peroxidase, superoxide dismutase) and an elevated concentration of non-enzymatic glutathione in Cd-exposed rice. The Cd accumulation was condensed by 21.37% and 19.7% in the shoot, while 48.31% and 45.65% in root tissues under Si-NPs + Cd and TiO2-NPs + Cd treatments compared to Cd-alone treated seedlings, respectively. The expression patterns of metal transporters, such as OsNramp1 and OsHMA3, were the highest when rice plants were cultivated under Cd stress and significantly reduced when treated with sole and combined Si- and TiO2-NPs treatments. In conclusion, combining Si- and TiO2-NPs significantly improved the antioxidant enzymatic activities, chlorophyll contents, biomass production, and reduced cellular damage. Despite limitations, our findings guide future research, addressing risks, optimizing concentrations, and assessing long-term effects that can balance agricultural progress with environmental sustainability.
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- Mingyu Lai
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Arts, Najran University, Najran 66252, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Vegetation Restoration and Management of Degraded Ecosystems, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan; Department of Biological Sciences and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan.
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China; College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Jalil S, Nazir MM, Al-Huqail AA, Ali B, Al-Qthanin RN, Asad MAU, Eweda MA, Zulfiqar F, Onursal N, Masood HA, Yong JWH, Jin X. Silicon nanoparticles alleviate cadmium toxicity in rice (Oryza sativa L.) by modulating the nutritional profile and triggering stress-responsive genetic mechanisms. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 268:115699. [PMID: 37979353 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115699] [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: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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This study investigated the physiological and molecular responses of rice genotype '9311' to Cd stress and the mitigating effects of silicon oxide nanoparticles (SiO NPs). Cd exposure severely hindered plant growth, chlorophyll content, photosynthesis, and Cd accumulation. However, SiO NPs supplementation, particularly the SiONP100 treatment, significantly alleviated Cd-induced toxicity, mitigating the adverse effects on plant growth while maintaining chlorophyll content and photosynthetic attributes. The SiONP100 treatment also reduced Cd accumulation, indicating a preference for Si uptake in genotype 9311. Complex interactions among Cd, Si, Mg, Ca, and K were uncovered, with fluctuations in MDA and H2O2 contents. Distinct morphological changes in stomatal aperture and mesophyll cell structures were observed, including changes in starch granules, grana thylakoids, and osmophilic plastoglobuli. Moreover, following SiONP100 supplementation, genotype 9311 increased peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase activities by 56%, 44%, and 53% in shoots and 62%, 49%, and 65% in roots, respectively, indicating a robust defense mechanism against Cd stress. Notably, OsNramp5, OsHMA3, OsSOD-Cu/Zn, OsCATA, OsCATB, and OsAPX1 showed significant expression after SiO NPs treatment, suggesting potential Cd translocation within rice tissues. Overall, SiO NPs supplementation holds promise for enhancing Cd tolerance in rice plants while maintaining essential physiological functions.
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- Sanaullah Jalil
- The Advanced Seed Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia; Prince Sultan Bin Abdelaziz for Environmental Research and Natural Resources Sustainability Center, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- The Advanced Seed Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- The Advanced Seed Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Plant Production Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, The City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, SRTA-City, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Education, Department of Science Education, Siirt University, Siirt, Turkey
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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 Biosystems and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 23456 Alnarp, Sweden.
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- The Advanced Seed Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Rai PK, Song H, Kim KH. Nanoparticles modulate heavy-metal and arsenic stress in food crops: Hormesis for food security/safety and public health. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 902:166064. [PMID: 37544460 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Heavy metal and arsenic (HM-As) contamination at the soil-food crop interface is a threat to food security/safety and public health worldwide. The potential ecotoxicological effects of HM-As on food crops can perturb normal physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes. To protect food safety and human health, nanoparticles (NPs) can be applied to seed priming and soil amendment, as 'manifestation of hormesis' to modulate HM-As-induced oxidative stress in edible crops. This review provides a comprehensive overview of NPs-mediated alleviation of HM-As stress in food crops and resulting hormetic effects. The underlying biochemical and molecular mechanisms in the amelioration of HM-As-induced oxidative stress is delineated by covering the various aspects of the interaction of NPs (e.g., magnetic particles, silicon, metal oxides, selenium, and carbon nanotubes) with plant microbes, phytohormone, signaling molecules, and plant-growth bioregulators (e.g., salicylic acid and melatonin). With biotechnical advances (such as clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) gene editing and omics), the efficacy of NPs and associated hormesis has been augmented to produce "pollution-safe designer cultivars" in HM-As-stressed agriculture systems. Future research into nanoscale technological innovations should thus be directed toward achieving food security, sustainable development goals, and human well-being, with the aid of HM-As stress resilient food crops.
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- Prabhat Kumar Rai
- Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl 796004, India
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- Department of Earth Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea; Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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Ding Y, Zhao W, Zhu G, Wang Q, Zhang P, Rui Y. Recent Trends in Foliar Nanofertilizers: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2906. [PMID: 37947750 PMCID: PMC10650792 DOI: 10.3390/nano13212906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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It is estimated that 40-70%, 80-90% and 50-90% of the conventional macronutrients N, P and K applied to the soil are lost, respectively, resulting in considerable loss of resources. Compared to conventional fertilizers, nanofertilizers have the advantages of controlled release, high nutrient utilization, low cost and relatively low environmental pollution due to their small size (1-100 nm) and high specific surface area. The application of nanofertilizers is an up-and-coming field of agricultural research and is an attractive and economical substitute for common fertilizers which can boost global food productivity sustainably. Foliar fertilization is a popular way to satisfy the needs of higher plants. Because of its small application dose, faster nutrient uptake than soil application and relatively less environmental pollution, foliar fertilization is more popular among plants. It can be seen that nanofertilizers and foliar fertilization are the hotspots of attention at present and that current research on the foliar application of nanofertilizers is not as extensive as that on soil application. Based on this background, this paper provides an overview of various applications of foliar spraying of nanofertilizers in agriculture, including applications in improving crop yield and quality as well as mitigating heavy metal stress, salt stress and drought stress.
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- Yanru Ding
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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Jalil S, Nazir MM, Ali Q, Zulfiqar F, Moosa A, Altaf MA, Zaid A, Nafees M, Yong JWH, Jin X. Zinc and nano zinc mediated alleviation of heavy metals and metalloids in plants: an overview. FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY : FPB 2023; 50:870-888. [PMID: 37598713 DOI: 10.1071/fp23021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Heavy metals and metalloids (HMs) contamination in the environment has heightened recently due to increasing global concern for food safety and human livability. Zinc (Zn2+ ) is an important nutrient required for the normal development of plants. It is an essential cofactor for the vital enzymes involved in various biological mechanisms of plants. Interestingly, Zn2+ has an additional role in the detoxification of HMs in plants due to its unique biochemical-mediating role in several soil and plant processes. During any exposure to high levels of HMs, the application of Zn2+ would confer greater plant resilience by decreasing oxidative stress, maintaining uptake of nutrients, photosynthesis productivity and optimising osmolytes concentration. Zn2+ also has an important role in ameliorating HMs toxicity by regulating metal uptake through the expression of certain metal transporter genes, targeted chelation and translocation from roots to shoots. This review examined the vital roles of Zn2+ and nano Zn in plants and described their involvement in alleviating HMs toxicity in plants. Moving forward, a broad understanding of uptake, transport, signalling and tolerance mechanisms of Zn2+ /zinc and its nanoparticles in alleviating HMs toxicity of plants will be the first step towards a wider incorporation of Zn2+ into agricultural practices.
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- Sanaullah Jalil
- The Key Laboratory for Crop Germplasm Resource of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Punjab University, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agricultural and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu, India
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosystems and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp 23456, Sweden
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- The Key Laboratory for Crop Germplasm Resource of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
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Bhattacharya S, Gupta S, Saha J. Nanoparticles regulate redox metabolism in plants during abiotic stress within hormetic boundaries. FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY : FPB 2023; 50:850-869. [PMID: 37757867 DOI: 10.1071/fp23068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Abiotic stress management remains under scrutiny because of the unpredictable nature of climate, which undergoes abrupt alterations. Population pressure, loss of cultivable lands, environmental pollution and other anthropogenic disturbances add to the problem and grossly hinder ongoing management strategies. This has driven increasing effort to find better performing, eco-friendly and reliable alternatives that can contribute to sustainable agricultural practices to manage abiotic stress. Nanotechnology and its implementation in agriculture have emerged as a promising option to cater to the problem of abiotic stress. Induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is an inevitable phenomenon linked to stress. Nanoparticles (NPs) perform dual actions in regulating ROS biology. The bidirectional roles of NPs in modulating ROS generation and/or ROS detoxification is tightly coupled within the hormetic boundaries. Nonetheless, how these NPs control the ROS metabolism within hormetic limits demands extensive investigation. This review focuses on the details of ROS metabolism under normal versus stressed conditions. It shall elaborate on the types, modes and process of uptake and translocation of NPs. The molecular dissection of the role of NPs in controlling transcriptomic expressions and modulating molecular crosstalks with other growth regulators, ions, reactive nitrogen species and other signalling molecules shall also be detailed. Throughout, this review aims to summarise the potential roles and regulation of NPs and consider how they can be used for green synthesis within a sustainable agricultural industry.
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- Saswati Bhattacharya
- Department of Botany, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, New Town, Rajarhat, India
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- Department of Botany, Rabindra Mahavidyalaya, Champadanga, Hooghly, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Botany, Rabindra Mahavidyalaya, Champadanga, Hooghly, West Bengal, India
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Goyal V, Rani D, Ritika, Mehrotra S, Deng C, Wang Y. Unlocking the Potential of Nano-Enabled Precision Agriculture for Efficient and Sustainable Farming. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3744. [PMID: 37960100 PMCID: PMC10649170 DOI: 10.3390/plants12213744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Nanotechnology has attracted remarkable attention due to its unique features and potential uses in multiple domains. Nanotechnology is a novel strategy to boost production from agriculture along with superior efficiency, ecological security, biological safety, and monetary security. Modern farming processes increasingly rely on environmentally sustainable techniques, providing substitutes for conventional fertilizers and pesticides. The drawbacks inherent in traditional agriculture can be addressed with the implementation of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology can uplift the global economy, so it becomes essential to explore the application of nanoparticles in agriculture. In-depth descriptions of the microbial synthesis of nanoparticles, the site and mode of action of nanoparticles in living cells and plants, the synthesis of nano-fertilizers and their effects on nutrient enhancement, the alleviation of abiotic stresses and plant diseases, and the interplay of nanoparticles with the metabolic processes of both plants and microbes are featured in this review. The antimicrobial activity, ROS-induced toxicity to cells, genetic damage, and growth promotion of plants are among the most often described mechanisms of operation of nanoparticles. The size, shape, and dosage of nanoparticles determine their ability to respond. Nevertheless, the mode of action of nano-enabled agri-chemicals has not been fully elucidated. The information provided in our review paper serves as an essential viewpoint when assessing the constraints and potential applications of employing nanomaterials in place of traditional fertilizers.
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- Vinod Goyal
- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, USA; (C.D.); (Y.W.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, USA; (C.D.); (Y.W.)
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Jalil S, Alghanem SMS, Al-Huqail AA, Nazir MM, Zulfiqar F, Ahmed T, Ali S, H A Abeed A, Siddique KHM, Jin X. Zinc oxide nanoparticles mitigated the arsenic induced oxidative stress through modulation of physio-biochemical aspects and nutritional ions homeostasis in rice (Oryza sativa L.). CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 338:139566. [PMID: 37474036 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (nZn) have emerged as vital agents in combating arsenic (As) stress in plants. However, their role in mitigation of As induced oxidative stress is less studied. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the comparative role of nZn and ZnO in alleviating As toxicity in rice genotype "9311". The results of this study revealed that nZn demonstrated superior efficacy compared to ZnO in mitigating As toxicity. This superiority can be attributed to the unique size and structure of nZn, which enhances its ability to alleviate As toxicity. Exposure to As at a concentration of 25 μM L-1 led to significant reductions in shoot length, root length, shoot dry weight, and root dry weight by 39%, 51%, 30%, and 46%, respectively, while the accumulation of essential nutrients such as magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and zinc (Zn) decreased by 25%-47% compared to the control plants. Additionally, As exposure resulted in stomatal closure and structural damage to vital cellular components such as grana thylakoids (GT), starch granules (SG), and the nucleolus. However, the application of nZn at a concentration of 30 mg L-1 exhibited significant alleviation of As toxicity, resulting in a reduction of As accumulation by 54% in shoots and 62% in roots of rice seedlings. Furthermore, nZn demonstrated the ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) like hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and superoxide anion (O2.-), while significantly promoted the gas exchange parameters, chlorophyll content (SPAD value), fluorescence efficiency (Fv/m) and antioxidant enzyme activities under As-induced stress. These findings highlight the potential of nZn in mitigating the adverse impacts of As contamination in rice plants. However, further research is necessary to fully comprehend the underlying mechanisms responsible for the protective effects of nZn and to determine the optimal conditions for their application in real-world agricultural settings.
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- Sanaullah Jalil
- The Advanced Seed Institute, The Key Laboratory for Crop Germplasm Resource of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Qassim University, Burydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O.Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Xianghu Laboratory, Hangzhou, 311231, PR China; Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, 310058, Hangzhou, China
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- The Advanced Seed Institute, The Key Laboratory for Crop Germplasm Resource of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, 71516, Egypt
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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Petrth, WA, 6001, Australia
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- The Advanced Seed Institute, The Key Laboratory for Crop Germplasm Resource of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Panahirad S, Gohari G, Mahdavinia G, Jafari H, Kulak M, Fotopoulos V, Alcázar R, Dadpour M. Foliar application of chitosan-putrescine nanoparticles (CTS-Put NPs) alleviates cadmium toxicity in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) cv. Sultana: modulation of antioxidant and photosynthetic status. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 23:411. [PMID: 37667189 PMCID: PMC10478426 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-023-04420-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cadmium (Cd) stress displays critical damage to the plant growth and health. Uptake and accumulation of Cd in plant tissues cause detrimental effects on crop productivity and ultimately impose threats to human beings. For this reason, a quite number of attempts have been made to buffer the adverse effects or to reduce the uptake of Cd. Of those strategies, the application of functionalized nanoparticles has lately attracted increasing attention. Former reports clearly noted that putrescine (Put) displayed promising effects on alleviating different stress conditions like Cd and similarly chitosan (CTS), as well as its nano form, demonstrated parallel properties in this regard besides acting as a carrier for many loads with different applications in the agriculture industry. Herein, we, for the first time, assayed the potential effects of nano-conjugate form of Put and CTS (CTS-Put NP) on grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) cv. Sultana suffering from Cd stress. We hypothesized that their nano conjugate combination (CTS-Put NPs) could potentially enhance Put proficiency, above all at lower doses under stress conditions via CTS as a carrier for Put. In this regard, Put (50 mg L- 1), CTS (0.5%), Put 50 mg L- 1 + CTS 0.5%" and CTS-Put NPs (0.1 and 0.5%) were applied on grapevines under Cd-stress conditions (0 and 10 mg kg- 1). The interactive effects of CTS-Put NP were investigated through a series of physiological and biochemical assays. RESULTS The findings of present study clearly revealed that CTS-Put NPs as optimal treatments alleviated adverse effects of Cd-stress condition by enhancing chlorophyll (chl) a, b, carotenoids, Fv/Fm, Y(II), proline, total phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, antioxidant enzymatic activities and decreasing Y (NO), leaf and root Cd content, EL, MDA and H2O2. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, CTS-Put NPs could be applied as a stress protection treatment on plants under diverse heavy metal toxicity conditions to promote plant health, potentially highlighting new avenues for sustainable crop production in the agricultural sector under the threat of climate change.
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- Sima Panahirad
- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Department of Herbal and Animal Production, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Igdir University, Igdir, Turkey
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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- Department of Biology, Healthcare and Environment, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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Bano N, Khan S, Hamid Y, Ullah MA, Khan AG, Bano F, Luo J, Li T. Effect of foliar application of nanoparticles on growth, physiology, and antioxidant enzyme activities of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) plants under cadmium toxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:99310-99325. [PMID: 37610540 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29241-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: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Nanotechnology has attracted the interest of scientists due to its wide range of application specifically in agriculture. Nanoparticles (NPs) may act as a promising materials to alleviate cadmium (Cd) stress in plants. This study aims to assess the impact of multiple nanoparticles including nSiO2 (50 mg L-1:100 mg L-1), nTiO2 (20 mg L-1:60 mg L-1), nZnO (50 mg L-1:100 mg L-1), nFe3O4 (100 mg L-1:200 mg L-1), nCuO (50 mg L-1:100 mg L-1), and nCeO2 (50 mg L-1:100 mg L-1) in combination with CdCl2 (5 µM) to mitigate Cd toxicity in lettuce through foliar application in hydroponic solution. Current findings indicate that foliar application of nSiL + Cd (50 mg L-1), nZnL + Cd (50 mg L-1), and nTiL + Cd (20 mg L-1) is more effective in improving growth, biomass, root architecture, and elevated photosynthetic efficiency, which might be attributed to the increasing uptake of essential micronutrient (K, Mg, Ca, Fe, Zn) under Cd stress. Similarly, treatment with nanoparticles leads to reduced accumulation of ROS and MDA in lettuce, while enhancing the SOD, POD, CAT, and APX activities. The results showed that nanoparticles have high tolerance against Cd as depicted by the inhibition in Cd accumulation by 3.2-58% and 10-72% in roots as well as edible parts of lettuce, respectively. In addition, Cd alone reduces the morphological traits, antioxidant enzyme activity, and photosynthetic activity, while increasing the ROS, MDA, and Cd accumulation in lettuce. This comprehensive study suggests the role of nanoparticles in reducing Cd toxicity in lettuce, signifying their importance as stress mitigation agents. However, long-term pot, priming, and field trials are needed to identify the optimal nanoparticle for the lettuce under variable environmental conditions.
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- Nabila Bano
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Pakistan Tobacco Board, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Geography and Spatial Information Techniques, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, People's Republic of China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Pakistan Tobacco Board, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Upadhyay DD, Goyal AK, Maji S, Dwivedi A, Pandey G. Biosynthesis of ZnO and TiO 2 nanoparticles using Ipomoea carnea leaf extract and its effect on black carrot (Daucus carota L.) cv. Pusa Asita. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 202:107908. [PMID: 37549572 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107908] [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: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Nano fertilizers (NFs) are now becoming an important tool for plant nutrient management having capabilities to improve soil fertility, crop productivity and quality of agricultural products. Since, they are needed in very small amount, thus, reduces cost of crop production. Among different essential or beneficial plant nutrients, Zn and Ti are important micro nutrients having number of beneficial effect on crop growth, yield, quality and post harvest life. Present experiment was carried out to prepare ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) through green technology by using aqueous extract of Ipomoea carnea (morning glory) leaves. In order to investigate size, morphology, composition, and stability of selected NPs, the detailed characterization was carried out using UV-visible spectroscopy, FTIR, HRTEM, EDX, BET, X-ray diffraction, XPS and particle size distribution studies. Subsequently, the effect of foliar spray of ZnO and TiO2 NPs was evaluated in respect of vegetative growth, yield and quality of black carrot (Daucus carota L.) cv. Pusa Asita in presence of 50% Recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) to assess their effect on fertilizer use efficiency also. There were 8 treatments viz. Control (no fertilizer), recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF), TiO2 (5, 10 and 15 ppm along with 50% RDF), ZnO (50, 75 and 100 ppm along with 50% RDF)] with 3 replications following Randomised Block Design having 24 plots (1 m × 1 m). The observations were taken for vegetative growth, edible root yield and root quality parameters. Although, the growth, yield and quality parameters were found superior (root yield 43.84 g/plant) under conventional system of recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF) of NPK, however, TiO2 NPs also showed very promising result close to RDF as compared to ZnO NPs. Among them, 5 ppm TiO2 foliar application along with 50% NPK was found to be the best in terms of vegetative growth, root yield (38.73 g/plant) and quality of black carrot. It was also found that higher concentration of TiO2 and ZnO NPs had adverse effect on the plant performance. Therefore, it can be concluded that 5 ppm TiO2 NPs along with 50% RDF was good for black carrot production.
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- Deen Dayal Upadhyay
- Department of Chemistry, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, U.P, 226 025, India
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- Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, U.P, 226 025, India
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- Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, U.P, 226 025, India
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, U.P, 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, U.P, 226 025, India.
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Pramanik B, Sar P, Bharti R, Gupta RK, Purkayastha S, Sinha S, Chattaraj S, Mitra D. Multifactorial role of nanoparticles in alleviating environmental stresses for sustainable crop production and protection. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 201:107831. [PMID: 37418817 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107831] [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: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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In the era of dire environmental fluctuations, plants undergo several stressors during their life span, which severely impact their development and overall growth in negative aspects. Abiotic stress factors, especially moisture stress i.e shortage (drought) or excess (flooding), salinity, temperature divergence (i.e. heat and cold stress), heavy metal toxicity, etc. create osmotic and ionic imbalance inside the plant cells, which ultimately lead to devastating crop yield, sometimes crop failure. Apart from the array of abiotic stresses, various biotic stress caused by pathogens, insects, and nematodes also affect production. Therefore, to combat these major challenges in order to increase production, several novel strategies have been adapted, among which the use of nanoparticles (NPs) i.e. nanotechnology is becoming an emerging tool in various facets of the current agriculture system, nowadays. This present review will elaborately depict the deployment and mechanisms of different NPs to withstand these biotic and abiotic stresses, along with a brief overview and indication of the future research works to be oriented based on the steps provided for future research in advance NPs application through the sustainable way.
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- Biswajit Pramanik
- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture), Visva-Bharati, 731236, Sriniketan, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture), Visva-Bharati, 731236, Sriniketan, West Bengal, India.
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- Department of Agronomy, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture), Visva-Bharati, 731236, Sriniketan, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Agronomy, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture), Visva-Bharati, 731236, Sriniketan, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding and Seed Science and Technology, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralekhamundi, 761211, Odisha, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, 248 002, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Raiganj University, Raiganj, 733134, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Raiganj University, Raiganj, 733134, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India.
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Qiang L, Zhao N, Liao K, Sun X, Wang Q, Jin H. Metabolomics and transcriptomics reveal the toxic mechanism of Cd and nano TiO 2 coexposure on rice (Oryza sativa L.). JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 453:131411. [PMID: 37062093 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) can resist heavy metal toxicity in plants, but their coexposure still exhibits toxicity to plants compared to plants without exposure to ENPs and heavy metals. There have been few studies on the toxic mechanism of nano TiO2-heavy metal coexposure and the effect mechanism of nano TiO2 in plants. Thus, transcriptomics and metabolomics were used to study the toxic mechanism of rutile nano TiO2 or TiO2-Cd (rutile nano TiO2 and CdCl2 mixture) on rice (Oryza sativa L.). After 40 days of exposure, the plant height and root dry weight of rice were significantly decreased in the nano TiO2-Cd group compared to the blank group (nano TiO2 and CdCl2 free). After Cd treatment, 423 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 16 differential metabolites were identified. Nano TiO2 exposure induced significant regulation of 299 DEGs and 6 metabolites. After nano TiO2-Cd coexposure, 1660 DEGs and 181 differential metabolites were identified. Notably, the EDGs (e.g., chalcone isomerase and hydroxycinnamoyl transferase) and differential metabolites (e.g., chrysin and galangin) demonstrated the disruption of flavonoid biosynthesis in Cd-treated rice. After rice was exposed to nano TiO2, the DEGs were related to ribosome, whereas the differential metabolites were associated with pyruvate metabolism and valine, leucine, and isoleucine biosynthesis. Furthermore, 14 DEGs (e.g., asparaginyl-tRNA synthetase and methionyl-tRNA formyltransferase) involved in aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthetic pathways were significantly upregulated in rice treated with nano TiO2-Cd, in line with the changes in related metabolites (e.g., L-asparagine and 10-formyltetrahydrofolate). Our results show that it is necessary to pay close attention to the toxicity of nano TiO2-Cd coexposure in paddy ecosystems and use ENPs with caution to combat the phytotoxicity of heavy metals.
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- Liwen Qiang
- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, PR China
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- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, PR China
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- Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, PR China.
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Iqbal A, Mo Z, Pan SG, Qi JY, Hua T, Imran M, Duan M, Gu Q, Yao XB, Tang X. Exogenous TiO 2 Nanoparticles Alleviate Cd Toxicity by Reducing Cd Uptake and Regulating Plant Physiological Activity and Antioxidant Defense Systems in Rice ( Oryza sativa L.). Metabolites 2023; 13:765. [PMID: 37367921 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13060765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is a potentially hazardous element with significant biological toxicity, negatively affecting plant growth and physio-biochemical metabolism. Thus, it is necessary to examine practical and eco-friendly approaches to reduce Cd toxicity. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) are growth regulators that help in nutrient uptake and improve plant defense systems against abiotic and biological stress. A pot experiment was performed in the late rice-growing season (July-November) 2022 to explore the role of TiO2-NPs in relieving Cd toxicity on leaf physiological activity, biochemical attributes, and plant antioxidant defense systems of two different fragrant rice cultivars, i.e., Xiangyaxiangzhan (XGZ) and Meixiangzhan-2 (MXZ-2). Both cultivars were cultivated under normal and Cd-stress conditions. Different doses of TiO2-NPs with and without Cd-stress conditions were studied. The treatment combinations were: Cd-, 0 mg/kg CdCl2·2.5 H2O; Cd+, 50 mg/kg CdCl2·2.5 H2O; Cd + NP1, 50 mg/kg Cd + 50 TiO2-NPs mg/L; Cd + NP2, 50 mg/kg Cd + 100 TiO2-NPs mg/L; Cd + NP3, 50 mg/kg Cd + 200 TiO2-NPs mg/L; Cd + NP4, 50 mg/kg Cd + 400 TiO2-NPs mg/L. Our results showed that the Cd stress significantly (p < 0.05) decreased leaf photosynthetic efficiency, stomatal traits, antioxidant enzyme activities, and the expression of their encoding genes and protein content. Moreover, Cd toxicity destabilized plant metabolism owing to greater accretion of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels at vegetative and reproductive stages. However, TiO2-NPs application improved leaf photosynthetic efficacy, stomatal traits, and protein and antioxidant enzyme activities under Cd toxicity. Application of TiO2-NPs decreased the uptake and accumulation of Cd in plants and levels of H2O2 and MDA, thereby helping to relieve Cd-induced peroxidation damage of leaf membrane lipids by enhancing the activities of different enzymes like ascorbate peroxidase (APX), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POS), and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Average increases in SOD, APX, CAT, and POS activities of 120.5 and 110.4%, 116.2 and 123.4%, 41.4 and 43.8%, and 36.6 and 34.2% in MXZ-2 and XGZ, respectively, were noted in Cd + NP3 treatment across the growth stages as compared with Cd-stressed plants without NPs. Moreover, the correlation analysis revealed that the leaf net photosynthetic rate is strongly associated with leaf proline and soluble protein content, suggesting that a higher net photosynthetic rate results in higher leaf proline and soluble protein content. Of the treatments, the Cd + NP3 (50 mg/kg Cd + 200 mg/L TiO2-NPs) performed the best for both fragrant rice cultivars under Cd toxicity. Our results showed that TiO2-NPs strengthened rice metabolism through an enhanced antioxidant defense system across the growth stages, thereby improving plant physiological activity and biochemical characteristics under Cd toxicity.
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- Anas Iqbal
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Panahirad S, Dadpour M, Gohari G, Akbari A, Mahdavinia G, Jafari H, Kulak M, Alcázar R, Fotopoulos V. Putrescine-functionalized carbon quantum dot (put-CQD) nanoparticle: A promising stress-protecting agent against cadmium stress in grapevine (Vitis vinifera cv. Sultana). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 197:107653. [PMID: 36965321 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Due to their sessile nature, plant cannot escape from stress factors in their growing environment, in either biotic or abiotic nature. Amid the abiotic stress factors; high levels of soil cadmium (Cd) impose heavy metal stress on plants, resulting in critical injuries and reduced agronomic performance. In order to buffer the adverse effects of Cd stress, novel nanoparticles (NP) have been applied and notable improvements have been reported. According to the literature, the protective roles of polyamines (e.g., Putrescine; Put) and carbon quantum dots (CQD) have been reported with respect to the plant productivity under either stress or non-stress conditions. Those reports led us to hypothesize that the conjugation of Put and CQD (Put-CQD NPs) might lead to further augmented performance of plants under stress and non-stress conditions. In this regard, we successfully synthesized a novel nanomaterial Put-CQD NPs. In this respect, Put (50 mg L-1), CQD (50 mg L-1) and Put-CQD NPs (25 and 50 mg L-1) were sprayed in 'Sultana' grapevines under Cd stress (10 mg kg-1). As expected, upon stress, Cd content in leaf and root tissues increased by 103.40% and 65.15%, respectively (p < 0.05). The high uptake and accumulation of Cd in plant tissues were manifested in significant alterations of physiological and biochemical attributes of the plant. Concerning stress markers, Cd stress caused increases in content of induced MDA, H2O2, and proline as well as electrolyte leakage rate. As expected, Cd stress caused critical reductions in fresh and dry leaf weight by 21.31% and 42.34%, respectively (p < 0.05). On the other hand, both Put-CQD NPs increased fresh and dry leaf weigh up to approximately 30%. The Cd-mediated disturbances in photosynthetic pigments and chlorophyll fluorescence were buffered with Put-CQD NPs. Of the defence system, enzymatic (SOD, APX, GP) as well as anthocyanin and phenolics were induced by both Cd stress and Put-CQD NPs (p < 0.05). On the other hand, Cd stress reduced content of polyamines (putrescine (Put), spermine (Spm) and spermidine (Spd) by 39.28%, 53.36%, and 39.26%, respectively (p < 0.05). However, the reduction levels were buffered by the treatments. Considering the effectiveness of both NP concentrations, the lower dose (25 mg L-1) could be considered as an optimal concentration. To our knowledge, this is the first report of its kind as a potential agent to reduce the adverse effects of Cd stress in grapevines.
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- Sima Panahirad
- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran; Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science, Cyprus University of Technology Limassol, Cyprus
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- Solid Tumor Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Department of Herbal and Animal Production, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Igdir University, Turkiye
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- Department of Biology, Healthcare and Environment, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science, Cyprus University of Technology Limassol, Cyprus
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Zhang J, Xie X, Li Q, Wang J, Zhang S. Combined toxic effects of TiO 2 nanoparticles and organochlorines on Chlorella pyrenoidosa in karst area natural waters. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 257:106442. [PMID: 36863153 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106442] [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: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With the discharge of nanoparticles (NPs) into the environment, NPs can interact with coexisting organic pollutants, resulting in combined toxic effects. In order to more realistically evaluate the potential toxic effects of NPs and coexisting pollutants on aquatic organisms. We evaluated the combined toxicities of TiO2 nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) and three different organochlorines(OCs)-pentachlorobenzene (PeCB), 3,3',4,4'-tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB-77) and atrazine to algae (Chlorella pyrenoidosa) in three karst natural waters. The results indicate that the individual toxicities of TiO2 NPs and OCs in natural waters were less than those of OECD medium, and the combined toxicities were different from but generally similar to those of OECD medium. The individual and combined toxicities were the largest in UW. The correlation analysis showed that the toxicities of TiO2 NPs and OCs were mainly related to TOC, ionic strength, Ca2+ and Mg2+ in natural water. The binary combined toxicities of PeCB and atrazine with TiO2 NPs to algae were synergistic. The binary combined toxicity of TiO2 NPs and PCB-77 to algae was antagonistic. The presence of TiO2 NPs increased the algae-accumulations of OCs. PeCB and atrazine all increased the algae-accumulations of TiO2 NPs, while PCB-77 showed the opposite result. The above results indicated that due to the influence of different hydrochemical properties in karst natural waters, there were differences between TiO2 NPs and OCs in their toxic effects, structural and functional damage, and bioaccumulation.
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- Jun Zhang
- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; Cultivation Base of Guizhou State Key Laboratory of Karst Mountain Ecological Environment, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; Cultivation Base of Guizhou State Key Laboratory of Karst Mountain Ecological Environment, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; Cultivation Base of Guizhou State Key Laboratory of Karst Mountain Ecological Environment, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; Cultivation Base of Guizhou State Key Laboratory of Karst Mountain Ecological Environment, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; Cultivation Base of Guizhou State Key Laboratory of Karst Mountain Ecological Environment, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Yan H, Zhang W, Li C, Wang Y. Uptake of TiO 2 Nanoparticles was Linked to Variation in net Cation flux in Wheat Seedlings. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2023; 110:71. [PMID: 36991215 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-022-03665-6] [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: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) are ubiquitous in the environment and enter the terrestrial food chain via plant uptake. However, plant uptake behaviors of TiO2 NPs remain elusive. Here, the uptake kinetics of TiO2 NPs by wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings and the effects on cation flux in roots were examined in a hydroponic system. Uptake rate of TiO2 NPs ranged from 119.0 to 604.2 mg kg- 1 h- 1 within 8 h exposure. NP uptake decreased by 83% and 47%, respectively, in the presence of sodium azide (NaN3) and carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP), indicating an energy-dependent uptake of TiO2 NPs. Moreover, accompanied with TiO2 NP uptake, net influx of Cd2+ decreased by 81%, while Na+ flux shifted from inflow to outflow at the meristematic zone of root. These findings provide valuable information for understanding plant uptake of TiO2 NPs.
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- Huijun Yan
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences, Shanghai, 200233, China
- State Environmental Protection Engineering Center for Urban Soil Contamination Control and Remediation, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China.
- National Innovation Institute of Defense Technology, AMS, Beijing, 100071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Zhou P, Zhang P, He M, Cao Y, Adeel M, Shakoor N, Jiang Y, Zhao W, Li Y, Li M, Azeem I, Jia L, Rui Y, Ma X, Lynch I. Iron-based nanomaterials reduce cadmium toxicity in rice (Oryza sativa L.) by modulating phytohormones, phytochelatin, cadmium transport genes and iron plaque formation. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 320:121063. [PMID: 36639045 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Rice is known to accumulate cadmium (Cd) in its grains, causing a severe threat to billions of people worldwide. The possible phytotoxicity and mechanism of 50-200 mg/L hydroxyapatite NPs (nHA), iron oxide NPs (nFe2O3) or nano zero valent iron (nZVI) co-exposed with Cd (100 μM) in rice seedlings were investigated. Three types of nanoparticles significantly reduced the bioaccumulation of Cd in rice shoots by 16-63%, with nZVI showing the greatest effect, followed by nHA and nFe2O3. A decrease in Cd content in the roots was observed only in the nZVI treatment, with values ranging from 8 to 19%. Correspondingly, nZVI showed the best results in promoting plant growth, increasing rice plant height, shoot and root biomass by 13%, 29% and 42%. In vitro studies showed that nZVI reduced the content of Cd in the solution by 20-52% through adsorption, which might have contributed to the immobilization of Cd in root. Importantly, the nZVI treatment resulted in 267% more iron plaques on the root surface, which acted as a barrier to hinder the entry of Cd. Moreover, all three nanoparticles significantly reduced the oxidative stress induced by Cd by regulating phytohormones, phytochelatin, inorganic homeostasis and the expression of genes associated with Cd uptake and transport. Overall, this study elucidates for the first time the multiple complementing mechanisms for some nanoparticles to reduce Cd uptake and transport in rice and provides theoretical basis for applying nanoparticles for reducing Cd accumulation in edible plants.
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- Pingfan Zhou
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China; School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- BNU-HKUST Laboratory of Green Innovation, Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University, TAMU 3136, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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Xu M, Zhang Q, Lin X, Shang Y, Cui X, Guo L, Huang Y, Wu M, Song K. Potential Effects of Metal Oxides on Agricultural Production of Rice: A Mini Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:778. [PMID: 36840126 PMCID: PMC9966375 DOI: 10.3390/plants12040778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The extensive usage of metal oxide nanoparticles has aided in the spread and accumulation of these nanoparticles in the environment, potentially endangering both human health and the agroecological system. This research describes in detail the hazardous and advantageous impacts of common metal oxide nanomaterials, such as iron oxide, copper oxide, and zinc oxide, on the life cycle of rice. In-depth analyses are conducted on the transport patterns of nanoparticles in rice, the plant's reaction to stress, the reduction of heavy metal stress, and the improvement of rice quality by metal oxide nanoparticles, all of which are of significant interest in this subject. It is emphasized that from the perspective of advancing the field of nanoagriculture, the next stage of research should focus more on the molecular mechanisms of the effects of metal oxide nanoparticles on rice and the effects of combined use with other biological media. The limitations of the lack of existing studies on the effects of metal oxide nanomaterials on the entire life cycle of rice have been clearly pointed out.
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- Miao Xu
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Rice Research Institute, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- School of Life Science, Changchun Normal University, Changchun 130032, China
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Zheng Y, Tang J, Liu C, Liu X, Luo Z, Zou D, Xiang G, Bai J, Meng G, Liu X, Duan R. Alleviation of metal stress in rape seedlings (Brassica napus L.) using the antimony-resistant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria Cupriavidus sp. S-8-2. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:159955. [PMID: 36372176 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study investigated an effective strategy for remediating antimony (Sb)-contaminated soil using the bacterial strain screened from Sb-contaminated fern rhizospheres due to its superior growth-promoting, heavy-metal(loid) resistant, and antibiotic-tolerant characteristics. The strain that belongs to Cupriavidus sp. was determined by 16S rRNA sequencing and showed no morphological changes when grown with high concentrations of Sb (608.8 mg/L). The strain showed prominent indole acetic acid (IAA), phosphate-solubilizing abilities, and ACC deaminase activity under Sb stress. Moreover, IAA and soluble phosphate levels increased in the presence of 608.8 mg/L Sb. Inoculation of rape seedlings with Cupriavidus sp. S-8-2 enhanced several morphological and biochemical growth features compared to untreated seedlings grown under Sb stress. Inoculation of Cupriavidus sp. S-8-2 increased root weight by more than four-fold for fresh weight and over two-fold for dry weight, despite high environmental Sb. The strain also reduced Sb-mediated oxidative stress and malondialdehyde contents by reducing Sb absorption, thus alleviating Sb-induced toxicity. Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM) imaging and dilution plating technique revealed Cupriavidus sp. S-8-2 is localized on the surface of roots. Identifying the Sb-resistant plant growth-promoting bacterium suggested its usefulness in the remediation of contaminated agricultural soil and for the promotion of crop growth. We highly recommend the strain for further implementation in field experiments.
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- Yu Zheng
- Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China; Hunan Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Field Weeds Control, Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China.
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- Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China; Hunan Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Field Weeds Control, Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China
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- Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China; Hunan Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Field Weeds Control, Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China
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- Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China
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- Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China; Hunan Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Field Weeds Control, Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China
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- Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China
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- Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China
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- Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China
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- Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China
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- Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China
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- Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, PR China.
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Silva S, Dias MC, Pinto DCGA, Silva AMS. Metabolomics as a Tool to Understand Nano-Plant Interactions: The Case Study of Metal-Based Nanoparticles. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:491. [PMID: 36771576 PMCID: PMC9921902 DOI: 10.3390/plants12030491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Metabolomics is a powerful tool in diverse research areas, enabling an understanding of the response of organisms, such as plants, to external factors, their resistance and tolerance mechanisms against stressors, the biochemical changes and signals during plant development, and the role of specialized metabolites. Despite its advantages, metabolomics is still underused in areas such as nano-plant interactions. Nanoparticles (NPs) are all around us and have a great potential to improve and revolutionize the agri-food sector and modernize agriculture. They can drive precision and sustainability in agriculture as they can act as fertilizers, improve plant performance, protect or defend, mitigate environmental stresses, and/or remediate soil contaminants. Given their high applicability, an in-depth understanding of NPs' impact on plants and their mechanistic action is crucial. Being aware that, in nano-plant interaction work, metabolomics is much less addressed than physiology, and that it is lacking a comprehensive review focusing on metabolomics, this review gathers the information available concerning the metabolomic tools used in studies focused on NP-plant interactions, highlighting the impact of metal-based NPs on plant metabolome, metabolite reconfiguration, and the reprogramming of metabolic pathways.
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- Sónia Silva
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Centre for Functional Ecology, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Calçada Martim de Freitas, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Thanwisai L, Kim Tran HT, Siripornadulsil W, Siripornadulsil S. A cadmium-tolerant endophytic bacterium reduces oxidative stress and Cd uptake in KDML105 rice seedlings by inducing glutathione reductase-related activity and increasing the proline content. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2022; 192:72-86. [PMID: 36208600 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The effect of the endophytic Cupriavidus taiwanensis KKU2500-3 on the Cd toxicity of KDML105 rice seedlings was investigated in a 10 μM CdCl2 hydroponic system. As demonstrated after bacterial inoculation of germinating rice seeds, KKU2500-3 colonized all rice plant parts. In RB (Rice + KKU2500-3) and RBC (Rice + KKU2500-3+Cd), KKU2500-3 effectively colonized and was detected at a markedly higher number in the root surface and interior than in shoots and leaves. The activities of antioxidant enzymes ascorbate peroxidase (APOX), glutathione reductase (GR), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the proline content in inoculated rice were higher in roots and aboveground tissues. RBC exhibited a higher reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio in roots and leaves (3-55%) but a lower malondialdehyde content (8-78%). Phytochelatins (PCs) were detected in all rice tissues, but their levels in RBC were 13-70% lower than those in RC (Rice + Cd), demonstrating that the induction of PCs in rice was unrelated to KKU2500-3. The Cd levels in roots and shoots were lower in RBC than RC, and the root-to-shoot Cd translocation factor was 0.6-62.2% lower. At 30 DAT, the Cd levels in RBC roots and shoots were 30.2% and 73.7% lower, respectively, than those in RC. Colonized KKU2500-3 activated GR and increased the proline content to overcome rice Cd toxicity. These effects may trap Cd in plant cells and reduce its translocation. Hence, KKU2500-3 synergistically interacts with rice to detoxify Cd at early growth stages, and KDML105 rice grains with low Cd accumulation could be produced if this interaction is maintained until late growth stages.
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- Lalita Thanwisai
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; Research Center for Environmental and Hazardous Substance Management, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; Research Center for Environmental and Hazardous Substance Management, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand.
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Wang W, Zhu S, Li N, Xie S, Wen C, Luo X. Enhanced Cd 2+ adsorption and toxicity for microbial biofilms in the presence of TiO 2 nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 314:120239. [PMID: 36152717 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) easily combine with other pollutants such as heavy metals because of their excellent physiochemical properties. However, how such an interaction may affect the binding behavior of metals onto biofilms remains largely unclear. This study, examined the effects of TiO2 NPs on Cd2+ accumulation and toxicity for natural periphytic biofilms were examined. The adsorption kinetics showed that adding 0.1 and 1 mg/L TiO2-NPs increased the Cd2+ adsorption of biofilms at equilibrium by 23.5% and 35.8%, respectively. However, adding 10 mg/L TiO2 NPs increased the Cd2+ adsorption of biofilms at equilibrium by only 1.9%. The adsorption isotherms indicate that the presence of TiO2 NPs considerably increased the Cd2+ adsorption capacity of the biofilms; however, this effect became less prominent at high TiO2 NP concentrations. The optimum pH for Cd2+ adsorption increased with increasing Cd2+ and TiO2 NP contents. At low concentrations, the coexistence of Cd2+ and TiO2 NPs may facilitate their respective accumulation by stimulating the secretion of extracellular polymeric substances and enhancing the microbial activity of the biofilm. The presence of TiO2 NPs increases the surface binding energy between Cd2+ and functional groups such as carboxyl groups, enhancing the Cd2+ accumulation on the biofilm.
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- Wenwen Wang
- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-Security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Transboundary Eco-Security, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-Security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Transboundary Eco-Security, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-Security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Transboundary Eco-Security, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-Security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Transboundary Eco-Security, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-Security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Transboundary Eco-Security, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Institute of International Rivers and Eco-Security, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650500, China; Yunnan Key Laboratory of International Rivers and Transboundary Eco-Security, Kunming, 650500, China.
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Li J, Yue L, Zhao Q, Cao X, Tang W, Chen F, Wang C, Wang Z. Prediction models on biomass and yield of rice affected by metal (oxide) nanoparticles using nano-specific descriptors. NANOIMPACT 2022; 28:100429. [PMID: 36130713 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2022.100429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The use of in silico tools to investigate the interactions between metal (oxide) nanoparticles (NPs) and plant biological responses is preferred because it allows us to understand molecular mechanisms and improve prediction efficiency by saving time, labor, and cost. In this study, four models (C5.0 decision tree, discriminant function analysis, random forest, and stepwise multiple linear regression analysis) were applied to predict the effect of NPs on rice biomass and yield. Nano-specific descriptors (size-dependent molecular descriptors and image-based descriptors) were introduced to estimate the behavior of NPs in plants to appropriately represent the wide space of NPs. The results showed that size-dependent molecular descriptors (e.g., E-state and connectivity indices) and image-based descriptors (e.g., extension, area, and minimum ferret diameter) were associated with the behavior of NPs in rice. The performance of the constructed models was within acceptable ranges (correlation coefficient ranged from 0.752 to 0.847 for biomass and from 0.803 to 0.905 for yield, while the accuracy ranged from 64% to 77% for biomass and 81% to 89% for yield). The developed model can be used to quickly and efficiently evaluate the impact of NPs under a wide range of experimental conditions and sufficient training data.
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- Jing Li
- Institute of Environmental Processotes and Pollution Control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processotes and Pollution Control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processotes and Pollution Control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processotes and Pollution Control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processotes and Pollution Control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Processotes and Pollution Control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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Rahman SU, Wang X, Shahzad M, Bashir O, Li Y, Cheng H. A review of the influence of nanoparticles on the physiological and biochemical attributes of plants with a focus on the absorption and translocation of toxic trace elements. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 310:119916. [PMID: 35944778 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Trace elements (TEs) from various natural and anthropogenic activities contaminate the agricultural water and soil environments. The use of nanoparticles (NPs) as nano-fertilizers or nano-pesticides is gaining popularity worldwide. The NPs-mediated fertilizers encourage the balanced availability of essential nutrients to plants compared to traditional fertilizers, especially in the presence of excessive amounts of TEs. Moreover, NPs could reduce and/or restrict the bioavailability of TEs to plants due to their high sorption ability. In this review, we summarize the potential influence of NPs on plant physiological attributes, mineral absorption, and TEs sorption, accumulation, and translocation. It also unveils the NPs-mediated TE scavenging-mechanisms at plant and soil interface. NPs immobilized TEs in soil solution effectively by altering the speciation of TEs and modifying the physiological, biochemical, and biological properties of soil. In plants, NPs inhibit the transfer of TEs from roots to shoots by inducing structural modifications, altering gene transcription, and strengthening antioxidant defense mechanisms. On the other hand, the mechanisms underpinning NPs-mediated TEs absorption and cytotoxicity mitigation differ depending on the NPs type, distribution strategy, duration of NP exposure, and plants (e.g., types, varieties, and growth rate). The review highlights that NPs may bring new possibilities for resolving the issue of TE cytotoxicity in crops, which may also assist in reducing the threats to the human dietary system. Although the potential ability of NPs in decontaminating soils is just beginning to be understood, further research is needed to uncover the sub-cellular-based mechanisms of NPs-induced TE scavenging in soils and absorption in plants.
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- Shafeeq Ur Rahman
- School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China; MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China; State Key Laboratory of Organic Geochemistry, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, 455000, Henan, China
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- Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, 190025, Kashmir, India
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- School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China.
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- MOE Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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Qing B, Jiang Y, Chen Y, Chen J, Xie H, Mo Z. Nitrogen modulates early growth and physio-biochemical attributes in fragrant rice grown under cadmium and multiwall carbon nanotubes stresses. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:67837-67855. [PMID: 35524851 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20432-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nitrogen (N) modulates plant growth, but its impact on the early growth and physio-biochemical characteristics of rice under cadmium (Cd) and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) toxicity has received little attention. In this study, a hydroponic experiment was conducted on two fragrant rice cultivars, e.g., Xiangyaxiangzhan (XYXZ) and Yuxiangyouzhan (YXYZ), grown under two N levels (N and 1/4 N) and various Cd and MWCNTs treatments (CK: without CdCl2 or MWCNTs; Cd: 100 μmol L-1 CdCl2; MWCNTs: 100 mg L-1 MWCNTs; and Cd-MWCNTs: 100 μmol L-1 CdCl2 + 100 mg L-1 MWCNTs). Results showed that when compared to CK, the total dry weight of the Cd and MWCNTs treatments did not change under 1/4 N for both varieties, whereas Cd and Cd-MWCNTs treatments resulted in a significant reduction in total dry weight by 18.78-37.85% for XYXZ and the Cd-MWCNTs treatment resulted in a significant reduction in the total dry weight by 20.24% for YXYZ. The changes in total dry weight were linked to changes in the dry weight of the different parts of the plant. Besides, the antioxidant parameters and the enzymes involved in the nitrogen metabolism changed in different varieties and different plant parts under two N levels and various Cd and MWCNTs treatments. In addition, differences in total dry weight changes at the N levels and various Cd and MWCNTs treatments were identified between the two varieties, and the relations between total dry weight and other investigated parameters indicated that the modulation processes varied between varieties. Overall, N modulates the early growth and physio-biochemical attributes in fragrant rice seedlings under Cd, MWCNTs, and their combined toxicity.
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- Bowen Qing
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Aromatic Rice, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Gupta N, Singh PM, Sagar V, Pandya A, Chinnappa M, Kumar R, Bahadur A. Seed Priming with ZnO and Fe 3O 4 Nanoparticles Alleviate the Lead Toxicity in Basella alba L. through Reduced Lead Uptake and Regulation of ROS. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11172227. [PMID: 36079609 PMCID: PMC9460373 DOI: 10.3390/plants11172227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The increased lead (Pb) content in the environment has an impact on all living beings, including plant growth and quality. The present study aims to investigate the protective roles of zinc (Zn)- and iron (Fe)- nanoparticles (NPs) in alleviating stress symptoms caused by lead (Pb) exposure in Basella alba seedlings. For this purpose, 15 different treatment combinations of seed priming with two NPs at 0 and 200 mg L−1, and five Pb levels (0, 4, 8, 15, 20 mM) were chosen. Pb stress (20 mM) was found to reduce seed germination by 72.8% and seedling growth, particularly root length, by 92% when compared to the control. Under different Pb concentrations, seed priming with ZnNPs (200 mg L−1) and FeNPs (200 mg L−1) increased seed germination by 34.7% and 54.9%, respectively, and root length by 152.9% and 252.9%, respectively. In 20 mM Pb stress, NPs primed seedling showed decrease in Pb content by 33.7% with ZnNPs and 32.6% with FeNPs. Increased Pb stress resulted in increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation (H2O2) and lipid peroxidation (MDA) compared to non-Pb stressed seedlings. However, increased antioxidants in the NPs treatments such as SOD, CAT, POD and proline content, scavenged these ROS. Considering all the parameters under study, priming alleviated Pb stress in the following order: FeNPs > ZnNPs > hydropriming > control. To summarise, seed priming with Zn- and Fe-NPs has the potential to alleviate Pb toxicity via reduced Pb uptake, ROS generation and lipid peroxidation as well as increased proline content and activation of antioxidant enzymatic system.
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- Nakul Gupta
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, PB-01, Po-Jakhini (Sahanshahpur), Varanasi 221305, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, PB-01, Po-Jakhini (Sahanshahpur), Varanasi 221305, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +91-9454089614
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, PB-01, Po-Jakhini (Sahanshahpur), Varanasi 221305, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Institute of Advanced Research, Koba Institutional Area, Gandhinagar 382426, Gujarat, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500030, Telangana, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, PB-01, Po-Jakhini (Sahanshahpur), Varanasi 221305, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, PB-01, Po-Jakhini (Sahanshahpur), Varanasi 221305, Uttar Pradesh, India
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He L, Wang B, Cui H, Yang S, Wang Y, Feng Y, Sun X, Feng Y. Clay-hydrochar composites return to cadmium contaminated paddy soil: Reduced Cd accumulation in rice seed and affected soil microbiome. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 835:155542. [PMID: 35489518 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Excess cadmium (Cd) in rice precipitated by Cd contamination in paddy soils is a global human health threat and rational response is urgently needed. In this study, attapulgite-modified hydrochar (CA) and the montmorillonite-modified hydrochar (CM) were utilized in Cd-contaminated paddy soils at 0.5% (w/w) and 1% (w/w) application rates to investigate the effects of these clay-hydrochar composites on rice growth and soil Cd availability. The results show that the utility of CA and CM resulted in a significant increase in rice yield, especially at 1% application rate, which extended rice yield by 46.7-50.0% compared to 0.5% application rate. This is related to the Cd fixation and nutrient sequestration of the acidic functional groups on the surface of CA and CM. Additionally, CA-1% and CM-1% reduced the Cd concentration in rice seeds by 26.9-28.1% relative to the control. Notably, CA-1% showed the capacity to passivate Cd at the early stage of rice transplanting, lowering the proportion of Cd in the ion exchange state by 41.6% compared to the control, and this passivation effect persisted until the late stage of transplanted rice. The soil microbial community consequences showed that CA and CM did not significantly change the horizontal composition of the soil bacterial phylum and species diversity, indicating that CA and CM had excessive soil microbial adaptability. Moreover, results of correlation and Canonical Correspondence Analysis confirm that microbial genera responded significantly to the soil Cd morphologies, revealing the importance of CA and CM in the remediation of Cd-contaminated soils by influencing microorganisms. Our findings provide clay-hydrochar composites as a low-cost approach to effectively mitigate soil Cd contamination and improve the security and quality of rice.
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- Lili He
- Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizer, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; Engineering Research Center of Biochar of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Earth and Environment, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China
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- Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizer, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; Engineering Research Center of Biochar of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizer, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; Engineering Research Center of Biochar of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory for Combined Farming and Raising, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Institute of Agricultural Product Quality, Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; Murdoch Applied Innovation Nanotechnology Research Group, Surface Analysis and Materials Engineering Research Group, College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Perth, WA 5150, Australia.
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- Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory for Combined Farming and Raising, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Institute of Agricultural Product Quality, Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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Rai P, Pratap Singh V, Sharma S, Tripathi DK, Sharma S. Iron oxide nanoparticles impart cross tolerance to arsenate stress in rice roots through involvement of nitric oxide. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 307:119320. [PMID: 35490999 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The growth and development patterns of crop plants are being seriously threatened by arsenic (As) contamination in the soil, and it also acts as a major hurdle in crop productivity. This study focuses on arsenate As(V) mediated toxicity in rice plants. Further, among the different type of NPs, iron oxide nanoparticles (FeO NPs) display a dose-dependent effect but their potential role in mitigating As(V) stress is still elusive. FeO NPs (500 μM) play a role in imparting cross-tolerance against As(V) induced toxicity in rice. Growth attributes, photosynthetic performance, nutrient contents and biochemical parameters were significantly altered by As(V). But FeO NPs rescued the negative consequences of As(V) by restricting its entry with the possible involvement of NO in rice roots. Moreover, results related with gene expression of NO(OsNoA1 and OsNIA1) and proline metabolism were greatly inhibited by As(V) toxicity. But, FeO NPs reversed the toxic effect of As(V) by improving proline metabolism and stimulating NO mediated up-regulation of antioxidant enzymes particularly glutathione-S-transferase which may be possible reasons for the reduction of As(V) toxicity in rice roots. Overall, it can be stated that FeO NPs may act as an As(V) barrier to restrict the As(V) uptake by roots and have the ability to confer cross tolerance by modulating various morphological, biochemical and molecular characteristics with possible intrinsic involvement of NO.
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- Padmaja Rai
- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211004, UP, India
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- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, C.M.P. Degree College, A Constituent Post Graduate College of University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211002, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211004, UP, India
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- Crop Nanobiology and Molecular Stress Physiology Lab, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida, 201313, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, 211004, UP, India.
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Leroy M, Pey B, Jassey VEJ, Liné C, Elger A, Probst A, Flahaut E, Silvestre J, Larue C. Interactive effects of metals and carbon nanotubes in a microcosm agrosystem. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 431:128613. [PMID: 35359102 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128613] [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: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Agricultural soils are exposed to multiple contaminants through the use of agrochemicals or sewage sludge, introducing metals, nanomaterials and others. Among nanomaterials, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are known for their large surface area and adsorption capabilities, possibly modifying other element behavior. However, to date, very little is known about the impacts of such interactions in agrosystems. In this study, we aimed at understanding the transfer and toxicity of contaminants (Cd, Pb, Zn and CNTs) in microcosms including native soil bacteria, earthworms and lettuce. After a 6 week exposure, no effect of the addition of CNTs to metal contaminated soils was detected on bacterial concentration or earthworm growth. However, in lettuce, an interactive effect between CNTs and metals was highlighted: in the soil containing the highest metal concentrations the addition of 0.1 mg kg-1 CNTs led to a biomass loss (-22%) and a flavonoid concentration increase (+27%). In parallel, the addition of CNTs led to differential impacts on elemental uptake in lettuce leaves possibly related to the soil organic matter content. For earthworms, the addition of 10 mg kg-1 CNTs resulted in an increased body elemental transfer in the soil with the higher organic matter content (Pb: + 34% and Zn: + 25%).
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- Mathieu Leroy
- Laboratoire Écologie Fonctionnelle Et Environnement, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, France; CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS, UMR CNRS-UPS-INP N°5085, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Bât. CIRIMAT, 118, route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Laboratoire Écologie Fonctionnelle Et Environnement, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire Écologie Fonctionnelle Et Environnement, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire Écologie Fonctionnelle Et Environnement, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, France; CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS, UMR CNRS-UPS-INP N°5085, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Bât. CIRIMAT, 118, route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Laboratoire Écologie Fonctionnelle Et Environnement, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire Écologie Fonctionnelle Et Environnement, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, France
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- CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS, UMR CNRS-UPS-INP N°5085, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Bât. CIRIMAT, 118, route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Laboratoire Écologie Fonctionnelle Et Environnement, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire Écologie Fonctionnelle Et Environnement, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse, France.
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Hu J, Chen G, Xu K, Wang J. Cadmium in Cereal Crops: Uptake and Transport Mechanisms and Minimizing Strategies. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:5961-5974. [PMID: 35576456 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c07896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) contamination in soils and accumulation in cereal grains have posed food security risks and serious health concerns worldwide. Understanding the Cd transport process and its management for minimizing Cd accumulation in cereals may help to improve crop growth and grain quality. In this review, we summarize Cd uptake, translocation, and accumulation mechanisms in cereal crops and discuss efficient measures to reduce Cd uptake as well as potential remediation strategies, including the applications of plant growth regulators, microbes, nanoparticles, and cropping systems and developing low-Cd grain cultivars by CRISPR/Cas9. In addition, miRNAs modulate Cd translocation, and accumulation in crops through the regulation of their target genes was revealed. Combined use of multiple remediation methods may successfully decrease Cd concentrations in cereals. The findings in this review provide some insights into innovative and applicable approaches for reducing Cd accumulation in cereal grains and sustainable management of Cd-contaminated paddy fields.
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- Jihong Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Agronomy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Institute of Eco-Environmental Research, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization, and Hubei Engineering Research Center of Special Wild Vegetables Breeding and Comprehensive Utilization Technology, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, China
- Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Institute of Eco-Environmental Research, Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning 530007, China
- Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Guangzhou 510006, China
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Verma KK, Song XP, Joshi A, Rajput VD, Singh M, Sharma A, Singh RK, Li DM, Arora J, Minkina T, Li YR. Nanofertilizer Possibilities for Healthy Soil, Water, and Food in Future: An Overview. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:865048. [PMID: 35677230 PMCID: PMC9168910 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.865048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Conventional fertilizers and pesticides are not sustainable for multiple reasons, including high delivery and usage inefficiency, considerable energy, and water inputs with adverse impact on the agroecosystem. Achieving and maintaining optimal food security is a global task that initiates agricultural approaches to be revolutionized effectively on time, as adversities in climate change, population growth, and loss of arable land may increase. Recent approaches based on nanotechnology may improve in vivo nutrient delivery to ensure the distribution of nutrients precisely, as nanoengineered particles may improve crop growth and productivity. The underlying mechanistic processes are yet to be unlayered because in coming years, the major task may be to develop novel and efficient nutrient uses in agriculture with nutrient use efficiency (NUE) to acquire optimal crop yield with ecological biodiversity, sustainable agricultural production, and agricultural socio-economy. This study highlights the potential of nanofertilizers in agricultural crops for improved plant performance productivity in case subjected to abiotic stress conditions.
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- Krishan K. Verma
- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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- Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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- Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Sugarcane Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biotechnology and Genetic Improvement (Guangxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Genetic Improvement, Nanning, China
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Silva S, Dias MC, Silva AMS. Titanium and Zinc Based Nanomaterials in Agriculture: A Promising Approach to Deal with (A)biotic Stresses? TOXICS 2022; 10:toxics10040172. [PMID: 35448432 PMCID: PMC9033035 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10040172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Abiotic stresses, such as those induced by climatic factors or contaminants, and biotic stresses prompted by phytopathogens and pests inflict tremendous losses in agriculture and are major threats to worldwide food security. In addition, climate changes will exacerbate these factors as well as their negative impact on crops. Drought, salinity, heavy metals, pesticides, and drugs are major environmental problems that need deep attention, and effective and sustainable strategies to mitigate their effects on the environment need to be developed. Besides, sustainable solutions for agrocontrol must be developed as alternatives to conventional agrochemicals. In this sense, nanotechnology offers promising solutions to mitigate environmental stress effects on plants, increasing plant tolerance to the stressor, for the remediation of environmental contaminants, and to protect plants against pathogens. In this review, nano-sized TiO2 (nTiO2) and ZnO (nZnO) are scrutinized, and their potential to ameliorate drought, salinity, and xenobiotics effects in plants are emphasized, in addition to their antimicrobial potential for plant disease management. Understanding the level of stress alleviation in plants by these nanomaterials (NM) and relating them with the application conditions/methods is imperative to define the most sustainable and effective approaches to be adopted. Although broad-spectrum reviews exist, this article provides focused information on nTiO2 and nZnO for improving our understanding of the ameliorative potential that these NM show, addressing the gaps in the literature.
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- Sónia Silva
- Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry of the Network of Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Campus Universitário de Santiago, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-234-370-766
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- Centre for Functional Ecology, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Calçada Martim de Freitas, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry of the Network of Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Campus Universitário de Santiago, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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Wang Y, Dimkpa C, Deng C, Elmer WH, Gardea-Torresdey J, White JC. Impact of engineered nanomaterials on rice (Oryza sativa L.): A critical review of current knowledge. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 297:118738. [PMID: 34971745 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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After use, a large number of engineered materials (ENMs) are directly or indirectly released into the environment. This may threaten the agricultural ecosystem, especially with crops under high demand for irrigation water, such as rice (Oryza sativa L.), a crop that feeds nearly half of the world's population. However, consistent and detailed information on the effects of nanoparticles in rice is limited. This review is a systematic exploration of the effects of ENMs on rice, with a critical evaluation of the mechanisms reported in the literature by which different nanomaterials cause toxicity in rice. The physiological and biochemical effects engendered by the nanoparticles are highlighted, focusing on rice growth and development, ENMs uptake and translocation, gene expression changes, enzyme activity modifications, and secondary metabolite alterations.
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- Yi Wang
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington St, New Haven, CT, 06504, USA
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington St, New Haven, CT, 06504, USA
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- Environmental Science and Engineering Ph.D. Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington St, New Haven, CT, 06504, USA
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- Environmental Science and Engineering Ph.D. Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX, 79968, USA; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West Univ. Ave., El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington St, New Haven, CT, 06504, USA.
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Aqeel U, Aftab T, Khan MMA, Naeem M, Khan MN. A comprehensive review of impacts of diverse nanoparticles on growth, development and physiological adjustments in plants under changing environment. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132672. [PMID: 34756946 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The application of nanotechnology in agriculture includes the use of nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nanoherbicides that enhance plant nutrition without disturbing the soil texture and protect it against microbial infections. Thus, nanotechnology maintains the plant's health by maintaining its soil health. The use of nanoparticles (NPs) in agriculture reduces the chemical spread and nutrient loss and boosts crop yield and productivity. Effect of NPs varies with their applied concentrations, physiochemical properties, and plant species. Various NPs have an impact on the plant to increase biomass productivity, germination rate and their physiology. Also, NPs change the plant molecular mechanisms by altering gene expression. Metal and non-metal oxides of NPs (Au, Ag, ZnO, Fe2O3, TiO2, SiO2, Al2O3, Se, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots) exert an important role in plant growth and development and perform an essential role in stress amelioration. On the other hand, other effects of NPs have also been well investigated by observing their role in growth suppression and inhibition of chlorophyll and photosynthetic efficiency. In this review, we addressed a description of studies that have been made to understand the effects of various kind of NPs, their translocation and interaction with the plants. Also, the phytoremediation approaches of contaminated soil with combined use of NPs for sustainable agriculture is covered.
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- Umra Aqeel
- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, College of Haql, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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Hou J, Hu C, Li P, Lin D. Multidimensional bioresponses in nematodes contribute to the antagonistic toxic interaction between pentachlorophenol and TiO 2 nanoparticles in soil. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127587. [PMID: 34740505 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Interactions between nanomaterials (NMs) and coexisting contaminants are important contributors to their joint biological effects, while the reverse actions of bioresponses in determining the toxic interaction between NMs and contaminants were rarely understood. Here, we investigated the toxic interaction and mechanism between TiO2 NMs (nTiO2) and pentachlorophenol (PCP) in soil using the model nematode (Caenorhabditis elegans). PCP (0.5-50 mg/kg) and nTiO2 (50-5000 mg/kg) co-exposures induced antagonistic effects on the survival, growth, and locomotion of nematodes, and the levels of ultrastructural damage and oxidative stress exhibited consistent alterations. Soil PCP concentrations changed insignificantly after the single or combined exposures, indicating a negligible direct interaction between PCP and nTiO2 under the soil condition. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that after 50 mg/kg PCP exposure, half of differentially expressed genes were involved in epidermal collagen synthesis, while the PCP-nTiO2 co-exposure particularly activated genes related to antistress responses and the positive regulation of physiological functions. Further biochemical analysis demonstrated the antagonistic interactions were derived from two aspects: 1) PCP-induced epidermal collagen incrassation lowered the bioaccumulation and toxicity of nTiO2; 2) nTiO2-activated glutathione detoxification pathway alleviated PCP-induced toxicity. These findings highlight the key role of bioresponses in determining toxic interactions between NMs and co-contaminants.
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- Jie Hou
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Ecological Civilization Academy, Anji 313300, China.
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Photoactivated TiO2 Nanocomposite Delays the Postharvest Ripening Phenomenon through Ethylene Metabolism and Related Physiological Changes in Capsicum Fruit. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11040513. [PMID: 35214848 PMCID: PMC8876699 DOI: 10.3390/plants11040513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Capsicum is one of the most perishable fruit which undergo rapid loss of commercial value during postharvest storage. In this experiment our aim is to evaluate the effect of photoactivated TiO2 nano-particle complexed with chitosan or TiO2-nanocomposite (TiO2-NC) on extension self-life of Capsicum fruit and its effect on related morphological, physiological and molecular attributes at room temperature (25 °C). Initially, TiO2-NC coated fruits recorded superior maintenance of total soluble solids accumulation along with retention of firmness, cellular integrity, hydration, color etc. On the extended period of storage, fruit recorded a lower bioaccumulation of TiO2 in comparison to metallic silver over the control. On the level of gene expression for ethylene biosynthetic and signaling the TiO2-NC had more regulation, however, discretely to moderate the ripening. Thus, ACC synthase and oxidase recorded a significantly better downregulation as studied from fruit pulp under TiO2-NC than silver. On the signaling path, the transcripts for CaETR1 and CaETR2 were less abundant in fruit under both the treatment when studied against control for 7 d. The reactive oxygen species (ROS) was also correlated to retard the oxidative lysis of polyamine oxidation by diamine and polyamine oxidase activity. The gene expression for hydrolytic activity as non-specific esterase had corroborated the development of essential oil constituents with few of those recorded in significant abundance. Therefore, TiO2-NC would be reliable to induce those metabolites modulating ripening behavior in favor of delayed ripening. From gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis profile of all tested essential oil constituents suggesting positive impact of TiO2-NC on shelf-life extension of Capsicum fruit. Our results indicated the potentiality of TiO2-NC in postharvest storage those may connect ethylene signaling and ROS metabolism in suppression of specific ripening attributes.
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Azimi F, Oraei M, Gohari G, Panahirad S, Farmarzi A. Chitosan-selenium nanoparticles (Cs-Se NPs) modulate the photosynthesis parameters, antioxidant enzymes activities and essential oils in Dracocephalum moldavica L. under cadmium toxicity stress. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2021; 167:257-268. [PMID: 34391200 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In view of damaging impacts of cadmium (Cd) toxicity on various vital processes of plants and strategies for alleviating these effects, selenium (Se) application has been recently achieved great attention. In addition, chitosan (CS) and its nano-form, besides many positive effects on plants, could be considered as an excellent adsorption matrix and a carrier for a wide range of materials like Se with various applications in agricultural sector. For that point, the combination nano-form of Se and CS (CS-Se NPs), using CS as a carrier and control releaser for Se, could enhance Se efficiency particularly at lower doses under stress conditions. Therefore, Se (10 mg L-1), CS (0.1%) and CS-Se NPs (in two concentrations; 5 and 10 mg L-1) were applied on Moldavian balm plant under 0, 2.5 and 5 mg kg-1 Cd-stress conditions. The results demonstrated that mostly Se and CS-Se NPs treatments could lessen negative effects of Cd-stress conditions through enhancing agronomic traits, photosynthetic pigments, chlorophyll fluorescence parameters and SPAD, proline, phenols, antioxidant enzymes activities and some dominant constituents of essential oils and decreasing MDA and H2O2. These encouraging impacts were more significant at lower dose of CS-Se NPs (5 mg L-1) introducing it as the best treatment to ameliorate Moldavian balm performance under Cd-stress conditions. In conclusion, CS-Se NPs could be considered as a supportive approach in plant production mainly under different heavy metal stressful conditions and probably a potential plant growth promoting and stress protecting agent with new outlooks for applying in agricultural sector.
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- Fatemeh Azimi
- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Miyaneh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh, Iran
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Miyaneh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh, Iran
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran.
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Miyaneh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh, Iran
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Ahmed T, Noman M, Rizwan M, Ali S, Shahid MS, Li B. Recent progress on the heavy metals ameliorating potential of engineered nanomaterials in rice paddy: a comprehensive outlook on global food safety with nanotoxicitiy issues. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 63:2672-2686. [PMID: 34554039 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1979931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Soil contamination with toxic heavy metals (HMs) poses a serious threat to global food safety, soil ecosystem and human health. The rapid industrialization, urbanization and extensive application of agrochemicals on arable land have led to paddy soil pollution worldwide. Rice plants easily accumulate toxic HMs from contaminated agricultural soils, which ultimately accumulated in grains and enters the food chain. Although, physical and chemical remediation techniques have been used for the treatment of HMs-contaminated soils, however, they also have many drawbacks, such as toxicity, capital investment and environmental-associated hazards. Recently, engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have gained substantial attention owing to their promising environmental remediation applications. Numerous studies have revealed the use of ENMs for reclamation of toxic HMs from contaminated environment. This review mainly focuses on HMs toxicity in paddy soils along with potential health risks to humans. It also provides a critical outlook on the recent advances and future perspectives of nanoremediation strategies. Additionally, we will also propose the interacting mechanism of HMs-ENMs to counteract metal-associated phytotoxicities in rice plants to achieve global food security and environmental safety.
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- Temoor Ahmed
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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