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Berríos D, Fincheira P, González F, Santander C, Cornejo P, Ruiz A. Impact of Sodium Alginate-Encapsulated Iron Nanoparticles and Soil Yeasts on the Photosynthesis Performance of Lactuca sativa L. Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:2042. [PMID: 39124160 PMCID: PMC11314604 DOI: 10.3390/plants13152042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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In a scenario of accelerated global climate change, the continuous growth of the world population, and the excessive use of chemical fertiliser, the search for sustainable alternatives for agricultural production is crucial. The present study was conducted to evaluate the plant growth-promoting (PGP) characteristics of two yeast strains, Candida guilliermondii and Rhodotorula mucilaginosa, and the physicochemical characteristics of nanometric capsules and iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe2O3-NPs) for the formulation of nanobiofertilisers. The physiological and productive effects were evaluated in a greenhouse assay using lettuce plants. The results showed that C. guilliermondii exhibited higher tricalcium phosphate solubilisation capacity, and R. mucilaginosa had a greater indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) content. The encapsulation of C. guilliermondii in sodium alginate capsules significantly improved the growth, stomatal conductance, and photosynthetic rate of the lettuce plants. Physicochemical characterisation of the Fe2O3-NPs revealed a particle size of 304.1 nm and a negative Z-potential, which indicated their stability and suitability for agricultural applications. The incorporation of Fe2O3-NPs into the capsules was confirmed by SEM-EDX analysis, which showed the presence of Fe as the main element. In summary, this study highlights the potential of nanobiofertilisers containing yeast strains encapsulated in sodium alginate with Fe2O3-NPs to improve plant growth and photosynthetic efficiency as a path toward more sustainable agriculture.
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- Daniela Berríos
- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus BIOREN-UFRO, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Agroalimentarias y Medioambiente, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Medioambiente, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Nanobiotecnología Ambiental, Centro de Excelencia en Investigación Biotecnológica Aplicada al Medio Ambiente (CIBAMA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Av. Francisco Salazar 01145, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Mención Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Medioambiente, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus BIOREN-UFRO, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Escuela de Agronomía, Facultad de Ciencias Agronómica y de los Alimentos, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Quillota 2260000, Chile
- Centro Regional de Investigación e Innovación para la Sostenibilidad de la Agricultura y los Territorios Rurales, CERES, La Palma, Quillota 2260000, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus BIOREN-UFRO, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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Tiwari K, Tripathi S, Mahra S, Mathew S, Rana S, Tripathi DK, Sharma S. Carrier-based delivery system of phytohormones in plants: stepping outside of the ordinary. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2024; 176:e14387. [PMID: 38925551 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.14387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Climate change is increasing the stresses on crops, resulting in reduced productivity and further augmenting global food security issues. The dynamic climatic conditions are a severe threat to the sustainability of the ecosystems. The role of technology in enhancing agricultural produce with the minimum environmental impact is hence crucial. Active molecule/Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are molecules helping plants' growth, development, and tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses. However, their degradation, leaching in surrounding soil and ground water, as well as the assessment of the correct dose of application etc., are some of the technical disadvantages faced. They can be resolved by encapsulation/loading of PGRs on polymer matrices. Micro/nanoencapsulation is a revolutionary tool to deliver bioactive compounds in an economically affordable and environmentally friendly way. Carrier-based smart delivery systems could be a better alternative to PGRs application in the agriculture field than conventional methods (e.g., spraying). The physiochemical properties and release kinetics of PGRs from the encapsulating system are being explored. Therefore, the present review emphasizes the current status of PGRs encapsulation approach and their potential benefits to plants. This review also addressed the mechanistic action of carrier-based delivery systems for release, which may aid in developing smart delivery systems with specific tailored properties in future research.
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- Kavita Tiwari
- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, UP, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, UP, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, UP, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, UP, India
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- Department of Physical and Natural Sciences, FLAME University Pune, India
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- Crop Nanobiology and Molecular Stress Physiology Lab, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, UP, India
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Ferrer-Villasmil V, Fuentealba C, Reyes-Contreras P, Rubilar R, Cabrera-Barjas G, Bravo-Arrepol G, Escobar-Avello D. Extracted Eucalyptus globulus Bark Fiber as a Potential Substrate for Pinus radiata and Quillaja saponaria Germination. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:789. [PMID: 38592776 PMCID: PMC10975318 DOI: 10.3390/plants13060789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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This study aimed to explore alternative substrates for growing forest species using eucalyptus bark. It evaluated the potential of extracted Eucalyptus globulus fiber bark as a substitute for commercial growing media such as coconut fiber, moss, peat, and compost pine. We determined the physicochemical parameters of the growing media, the germination rate, and the mean fresh and dry weights of seedlings. We used the Munoo-Liisa Vitality Index (MLVI) test to evaluate the phytotoxicity of the bark alone and when mixed with commercial substrates. Generally, the best mixture for seed growth was 75% extracted eucalyptus bark fiber and 25% commercial substrates. In particular, the 75E-25P (peat) mixture is a promising substitute for seedling growth of Pinus radiata, achieving up to 3-times higher MLVI than the control peat alone. For Quillaja saponaria, the best growth substrate was the 50E-50C (coconut fiber) mixture, which had the most significant MLVI values (127%). We added chitosan and alginate-encapsulated fulvic acid phytostimulants to improve the performance of the substrate mixtures. The fulvic acid, encapsulated or not, significantly improved MLVI values in Q. saponaria species and P. radiata in concentrations between 0.05 and 0.1% w/v. This study suggests that mixtures with higher levels of extracted fiber are suitable for growing forest species, thus promoting the application of circular economy principles in forestry.
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- Víctor Ferrer-Villasmil
- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepción, Coronel 4191996, Chile; (V.F.-V.); (G.B.-A.)
- Centro Nacional de Excelencia para la Industria de la Madera (CENAMAD), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna, 4860, Santiago 7820436, Chile; (P.R.-C.); (R.R.)
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- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepción, Coronel 4191996, Chile; (V.F.-V.); (G.B.-A.)
- Centro Nacional de Excelencia para la Industria de la Madera (CENAMAD), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna, 4860, Santiago 7820436, Chile; (P.R.-C.); (R.R.)
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- Centro Nacional de Excelencia para la Industria de la Madera (CENAMAD), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna, 4860, Santiago 7820436, Chile; (P.R.-C.); (R.R.)
- Centro de Excelencia en Nanotecnología (CEN), LEITAT Chile, Santiago 7500618, Chile
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- Centro Nacional de Excelencia para la Industria de la Madera (CENAMAD), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna, 4860, Santiago 7820436, Chile; (P.R.-C.); (R.R.)
- Cooperativa de Productividad Forestal, Departamento de Silvicultura, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile
- Departamento de Silvicultura, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias para el Cuidado de la Salud, Universidad San Sebastián, Campus Las Tres Pascualas, Lientur 1457, Concepción 4080871, Chile;
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- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepción, Coronel 4191996, Chile; (V.F.-V.); (G.B.-A.)
- Centro Nacional de Excelencia para la Industria de la Madera (CENAMAD), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna, 4860, Santiago 7820436, Chile; (P.R.-C.); (R.R.)
- Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Campus Las Tres Pascualas, Lientur 1457, Concepción 4080871, Chile
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- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, Universidad de Concepción, Coronel 4191996, Chile; (V.F.-V.); (G.B.-A.)
- Centro Nacional de Excelencia para la Industria de la Madera (CENAMAD), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna, 4860, Santiago 7820436, Chile; (P.R.-C.); (R.R.)
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Campos EVR, Pereira ADES, Aleksieienko I, do Carmo GC, Gohari G, Santaella C, Fraceto LF, Oliveira HC. Encapsulated plant growth regulators and associative microorganisms: Nature-based solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change on plants. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 331:111688. [PMID: 36963636 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2023.111688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Over the past decades, the atmospheric CO2 concentration and global average temperature have been increasing, and this trend is projected to soon become more severe. This scenario of climate change intensifies abiotic stress factors (such as drought, flooding, salinity, and ultraviolet radiation) that threaten forest and associated ecosystems as well as crop production. These factors can negatively affect plant growth and development with a consequent reduction in plant biomass accumulation and yield, in addition to increasing plant susceptibility to biotic stresses. Recently, biostimulants have become a hotspot as an effective and sustainable alternative to alleviate the negative effects of stresses on plants. However, the majority of biostimulants have poor stability under environmental conditions, which leads to premature degradation, shortening their biological activity. To solve these bottlenecks, micro- and nano-based formulations containing biostimulant molecules and/or microorganisms are gaining attention, as they demonstrate several advantages over their conventional formulations. In this review, we focus on the encapsulation of plant growth regulators and plant associative microorganisms as a strategy to boost their application for plant protection against abiotic stresses. We also address the potential limitations and challenges faced for the implementation of this technology, as well as possibilities regarding future research.
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- Estefânia V R Campos
- Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Três de Março 511, 18087-180 Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil; B.Nano Soluções Tecnológicas Ltda, Rua Dr. Júlio Prestes, 355,18230-000 São Miguel Arcanjo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Três de Março 511, 18087-180 Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil; B.Nano Soluções Tecnológicas Ltda, Rua Dr. Júlio Prestes, 355,18230-000 São Miguel Arcanjo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Aix Marseille University, CEA, CNRS, BIAM, LEMiRE, Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere, ECCOREV FR 3098, F-13108 Saint Paul Lez Durance, France
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- Department of Animal and Plant Biology, State University of Londrina (UEL), PR 445, Km 380, 86057-970 Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Horticultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Aix Marseille University, CEA, CNRS, BIAM, LEMiRE, Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere, ECCOREV FR 3098, F-13108 Saint Paul Lez Durance, France
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- Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Três de Março 511, 18087-180 Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal and Plant Biology, State University of Londrina (UEL), PR 445, Km 380, 86057-970 Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
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Jiménez-Arias D, Bonardd S, Morales-Sierra S, Almeida
Pinheiro de Carvalho MÂ, Díaz Díaz D. Chitosan-Enclosed Menadione Sodium Bisulfite as an Environmentally Friendly Alternative to Enhance Biostimulant Properties against Drought. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:3192-3200. [PMID: 36758115 PMCID: PMC9951248 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Biostimulants are an interesting strategy to increase crop tolerance to water deficits, and there is an extensive bibliography on them. However, most of them need to be treated continuously to increase protection throughout the growth cycle. In this context, we chose menadione sodium bisulfite, whose protective effect against water deficit has been previously demonstrated but only for a short period of time. Nanoencapsulation seems to be an interesting way to improve the properties of biostimulants. Our results show that menadione sodium bisulfite (MSB) encapsulated in chitosan/tripolyphosphate nanoparticles can increase the system's tolerance against an imposed water deficit and delay the need for retreatment by at least 1 week, accelerating plant recovery after rehydration. This highlights the positive properties of nanoencapsulation and shows how a simple encapsulation process can significantly improve the biostimulant protective properties, opening up new possibilities to be explored under field conditions to cope with water-deficit stress.
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- David Jiménez-Arias
- ISOPlexis,
Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology, Madeira University, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Departamento
de Química Orgánica, Universidad
de la Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain
- Instituto
Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Universidad de la Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez
2, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain
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- Grupo
de Biología Vegetal Aplicada, Departamento de Botánica,
Ecología y Fisiología Vegetal-Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de la Laguna, Avenida. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez
s/n, La Laguna 38071, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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Pinheiro de Carvalho
- ISOPlexis,
Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology, Madeira University, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
- CiTAB,
Centre for the Research and Technology of Agroenvironmental and Biological
Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes
and Alto Douro, Quinta dos Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Departamento
de Química Orgánica, Universidad
de la Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain
- Instituto
Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Universidad de la Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez
2, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain
- Institute
of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Regensburg University, Regensburg 93053, Germany
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Jíménez-Arias D, Morales-Sierra S, Silva P, Carrêlo H, Gonçalves A, Ganança JFT, Nunes N, Gouveia CSS, Alves S, Borges JP, Pinheiro de Carvalho MÂA. Encapsulation with Natural Polymers to Improve the Properties of Biostimulants in Agriculture. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:plants12010055. [PMID: 36616183 PMCID: PMC9823467 DOI: 10.3390/plants12010055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
Encapsulation in agriculture today is practically focused on agrochemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or fertilizers to enhance the protective or nutritive aspects of the entrapped active ingredients. However, one of the most promising and environmentally friendly technologies, biostimulants, is hardly explored in this field. Encapsulation of biostimulants could indeed be an excellent means of counteracting the problems posed by their nature: they are easily biodegradable, and most of them run off through the soil, losing most of the compounds, thus becoming inaccessible to plants. In this respect, encapsulation seems to be a practical and profitable way to increase the stability and durability of biostimulants under field conditions. This review paper aims to provide researchers working on plant biostimulants with a quick overview of how to get started with encapsulation. Here we describe different techniques and offer protocols and suggestions for introduction to polymer science to improve the properties of biostimulants for future agricultural applications.
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- David Jíménez-Arias
- ISOPlexis, Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology, University of Madeira, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- Grupo de Biología Vegetal Aplicada, Departamento de Botánica, Ecología y Fisiología Vegetal-Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de La Laguna, Avenida, Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez s/n, 38071 La Laguna, Spain
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- ISOPlexis, Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology, University of Madeira, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
- Faculty of Exact Sciences and Engineering, University of Madeira, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- ISOPlexis, Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology, University of Madeira, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- ISOPlexis, Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology, University of Madeira, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
- CiTAB, Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- ISOPlexis, Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology, University of Madeira, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
- CiTAB, Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Madeira, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- ISOPlexis, Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology, University of Madeira, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- ISOPlexis, Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology, University of Madeira, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
- CiTAB, Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Madeira, Campus Universitário da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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Seabra AB, Silveira NM, Ribeiro RV, Pieretti JC, Barroso JB, Corpas FJ, Palma JM, Hancock JT, Petřivalský M, Gupta KJ, Wendehenne D, Loake GJ, Durner J, Lindermayr C, Molnár Á, Kolbert Z, Oliveira HC. Nitric oxide-releasing nanomaterials: from basic research to potential biotechnological applications in agriculture. THE NEW PHYTOLOGIST 2022; 234:1119-1125. [PMID: 35266146 DOI: 10.1111/nph.18073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
Abstract
Nitric oxide (NO) is a multifunctional gaseous signal that modulates the growth, development and stress tolerance of higher plants. NO donors have been used to boost plant endogenous NO levels and to activate NO-related responses, but this strategy is often hindered by the relative instability of donors. Alternatively, nanoscience offers a new, promising way to enhance NO delivery to plants, as NO-releasing nanomaterials (e.g. S-nitrosothiol-containing chitosan nanoparticles) have many beneficial physicochemical and biochemical properties compared to non-encapsulated NO donors. Nano NO donors are effective in increasing tissue NO levels and enhancing NO effects both in animal and human systems. The authors believe, and would like to emphasize, that new trends and technologies are essential for advancing plant NO research and nanotechnology may represent a breakthrough in traditional agriculture and environmental science. Herein, we aim to draw the attention of the scientific community to the potential of NO-releasing nanomaterials in both basic and applied plant research as alternatives to conventional NO donors, providing a brief overview of the current knowledge and identifying future research directions. We also express our opinion about the challenges for the application of nano NO donors, such as the environmental footprint and stakeholder's acceptance of these materials.
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- Amedea B Seabra
- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, SP, 09210-580, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology 'Coaracy M. Franco', Center R&D in Ecophysiology and Biophysics, Agronomic Institute (IAC), Campinas, SP, 13075-630, Brazil
- Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Department of Plant Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, 13083-970, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Department of Plant Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, 13083-970, Brazil
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, SP, 09210-580, Brazil
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- Group of Biochemistry and Cell Signaling in Nitric Oxide, Center for Advanced Studies in Olive Grove and Olive Oils, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, Department of Experimental Biology, Campus Universitario 'Las Lagunillas' s/n, University of Jaén, Jaén, 23071, Spain
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- Group of Antioxidants, Free Radicals and Nitric Oxide in Biotechnology, Food and Agriculture, Department of Biochemistry and Cell and Molecular Biology of Plants, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Profesor Albareda 1, Granada, 18008, Spain
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- Group of Antioxidants, Free Radicals and Nitric Oxide in Biotechnology, Food and Agriculture, Department of Biochemistry and Cell and Molecular Biology of Plants, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Profesor Albareda 1, Granada, 18008, Spain
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, BS16 1QY, UK
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, CZ-783 71, Czech Republic
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- National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Agroécologie, CNRS, INRA, Institut Agro Dijon, Univ. Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, 21000, France
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- Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3JH, UK
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- Institute of Biochemical Plant Pathology, Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health, München/Neuherberg, 85764, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemical Plant Pathology, Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health, München/Neuherberg, 85764, Germany
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- Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged, Szeged, 6726, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged, Szeged, 6726, Hungary
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- Department of Animal and Plant Biology, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina, PR, 86057-970, Brazil
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Nanotechnology Potential in Seed Priming for Sustainable Agriculture. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11020267. [PMID: 33498531 PMCID: PMC7909549 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/1970] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
Our agriculture is threatened by climate change and the depletion of resources and biodiversity. A new agriculture revolution is needed in order to increase the production of crops and ensure the quality and safety of food, in a sustainable way. Nanotechnology can contribute to the sustainability of agriculture. Seed nano-priming is an efficient process that can change seed metabolism and signaling pathways, affecting not only germination and seedling establishment but also the entire plant lifecycle. Studies have shown various benefits of using seed nano-priming, such as improved plant growth and development, increased productivity, and a better nutritional quality of food. Nano-priming modulates biochemical pathways and the balance between reactive oxygen species and plant growth hormones, resulting in the promotion of stress and diseases resistance outcoming in the reduction of pesticides and fertilizers. The present review provides an overview of advances in the field, showing the challenges and possibilities concerning the use of nanotechnology in seed nano-priming, as a contribution to sustainable agricultural practices.
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García-García AL, García-Machado FJ, Borges AA, Morales-Sierra S, Boto A, Jiménez-Arias D. Pure Organic Active Compounds Against Abiotic Stress: A Biostimulant Overview. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2020; 11:575829. [PMID: 33424879 PMCID: PMC7785943 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.575829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Biostimulants (BSs) are probably one of the most promising alternatives nowadays to cope with yield losses caused by plant stress, which are intensified by climate change. Biostimulants comprise many different compounds with positive effects on plants, excluding pesticides and chemical fertilisers. Usually mixtures such as lixiviates from proteins or algal extracts have been used, but currently companies are interested in more specific compounds that are capable of increasing tolerance against abiotic stress. Individual application of a pure active compound offers researchers the opportunity to better standarise formulations, learn more about the plant defence process itself and assist the agrochemical industry in the development of new products. This review attempts to summarise the state of the art regarding various families of organic compounds and their mode/mechanism of action as BSs, and how they can help maximise agricultural yields under stress conditions aggravated by climate change.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ana L. García-García
- Grupo de Agrobiotecnología, Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida y de la Tierra, Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain
- Grupo Síntesis de Fármacos y Compuestos Bioactivos, Departamento de Química de Productos Naturales y Sintéticos Bioactivos, Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain
- Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
| | - Francisco J. García-Machado
- Grupo de Agrobiotecnología, Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida y de la Tierra, Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain
- Grupo Síntesis de Fármacos y Compuestos Bioactivos, Departamento de Química de Productos Naturales y Sintéticos Bioactivos, Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain
- Universidad de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
| | - Andrés A. Borges
- Grupo de Agrobiotecnología, Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida y de la Tierra, Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain
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- Grupo Síntesis de Fármacos y Compuestos Bioactivos, Departamento de Química de Productos Naturales y Sintéticos Bioactivos, Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain
| | - David Jiménez-Arias
- Grupo de Agrobiotecnología, Departamento de Ciencias de la Vida y de la Tierra, Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain
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