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Wang T, Russo DP, Demokritou P, Jia X, Huang H, Yang X, Zhu H. An Online Nanoinformatics Platform Empowering Computational Modeling of Nanomaterials by Nanostructure Annotations and Machine Learning Toolkits. NANO LETTERS 2024. [PMID: 39120132 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c02568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Modern nanotechnology has generated numerous datasets from in vitro and in vivo studies on nanomaterials, with some available on nanoinformatics portals. However, these existing databases lack the digital data and tools suitable for machine learning studies. Here, we report a nanoinformatics platform that accurately annotates nanostructures into machine-readable data files and provides modeling toolkits. This platform, accessible to the public at https://vinas-toolbox.com/, has annotated nanostructures of 14 material types. The associated nanodescriptor data and assay test results are appropriate for modeling purposes. The modeling toolkits enable data standardization, data visualization, and machine learning model development to predict properties and bioactivities of new nanomaterials. Moreover, a library of virtual nanostructures with their predicted properties and bioactivities is available, directing the synthesis of new nanomaterials. This platform provides a data-driven computational modeling platform for the nanoscience community, significantly aiding in the development of safe and effective nanomaterials.
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- Tong Wang
- Tulane Center for Biomedical Informatics and Genomics, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, United States
- Division of Biomedical Informatics and Genomics, Deming Department of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, United States
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Environmental Health, T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, 655 Huntington Ave, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- Nanoscience and Advanced Materials Center, Environmental Occupational Health Sciences Institute, School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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- Tulane Center for Biomedical Informatics and Genomics, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, United States
- Division of Biomedical Informatics and Genomics, Deming Department of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, United States
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States
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- Tulane Center for Biomedical Informatics and Genomics, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, United States
- Division of Biomedical Informatics and Genomics, Deming Department of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, United States
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States
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Liu M, Cao Y, Li Z, Wang E, Ram RJ, Marelli B. Precise and High-Throughput Delivery of Micronutrients in Plants Enabled by Pollen-Inspired Spiny and Biodegradable Microcapsules. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2401192. [PMID: 38848578 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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Decarbonizing food production and mitigating agriculture's environmental impact require new technologies for precise delivery of fertilizers and pesticides to plants. The cuticle, a waxy barrier that protects the surface of leaves, causes 60%-90% runoff of fertilizers and pesticides, leading to the wastage of intensive resources, soil depletion, and water bodies pollution. Solutions to mitigate runoff include adding chemicals (e.g., surfactants) to decrease surface tension and enhance cuticles' permeability but have low efficacy. In this study, vapor-induced synergistic differentiation (VISDi) is used to nanomanufacture echinate pollen-like, high payload content (≈50 wt%) microcapsules decorated with robust spines that mechanically disrupt the cuticle and adhere to the leaf. VISDi induces a core-shell structure in the spines, enabling the release of agrochemicals from the microparticles' body into the leaf. As proof of concept, precise and highthroughput delivery of iron fertilizer in Fe-deficient spinach plants is demonstrated. Spray of spiny microparticles improves leaf adhesion by mechanical interlocking, reduces wash-off by an ≈12.5 fold, and enhances chlorophyll content by ≈7.3 times compared to the application of spherical counterparts. Together, these results show that spiny microparticles can mitigate agricultural runoff and provide a high-throughput tool for precise plant drug delivery.
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- Muchun Liu
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
- Research Laboratory of Electronics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
- Research Laboratory of Electronics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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Hu Y, Li T. Smart food packaging: Recent advancement and trends. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2024; 111:1-33. [PMID: 39103211 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2024.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Food packaging plays an important role in protecting the safety and quality of food products and enables communication with consumers. With the improved consumers' awareness of safety and quality of food products, the changes in consumers' lifestyle, and the growing demand for transparency of food products along the supply chain, food packaging technologies have evolved from only providing the four fundamental functions (i.e., protection and preservation, containment, communication and marketing, and convenience) to possessing additional functions including active modification of the inside microenvironment (i.e., active packaging) and monitoring the safety and quality of products in real-time (i.e., intelligent packaging). A variety of active and intelligent packaging systems have been developed to better protect and monitor the quality and safety of food products during the past several decades. Recently, advanced versions of smart packaging technologies, such as smart active packaging and smart intelligent packaging technologies have also been developed to enhance the effectiveness of conventional smart packaging systems. Additionally, smart packaging systems that harvest the advantages of both active packaging and intelligent packaging have also been developed. In this chapter, a brief overview of smart packaging technologies was provided. Specific technologies being covered include conventional smart packaging technologies and advanced smart packaging technologies, such as smart active packaging, smart intelligent packaging and dual-function smart packaging.
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- Yaxi Hu
- Food Science Program, Department of Chemistry, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
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- Food Science Program, Department of Chemistry, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Zuo J, Lan R, Lv N, Lin Y, Hao L, Zhou X, Zhou H. A Promising Plant-Based Eugenol-Loaded Nano Delivery System (EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS) for Enhanced Antibacterial and Insect Repellent Behavior. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:1643-1655. [PMID: 38366996 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Pathogens and pests pose significant threats to global crop productivity and plant immunity, necessitating urgent measures from researchers to prevent pathogen contamination and pest damage to crops. A natural plant-based antibacterial agent, eugenol (EUG), has demonstrated excellent antimicrobial and insect repellent capabilities, but the characteristics of volatilization and poor dissolution limit the practical application. The nanoization of pesticide formulations holds promise in the development of highly effective pesticides for antibacterial and insecticidal purposes. Herein, a eugenol-loaded nano delivery system (EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS) was synthesized using glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) as a functional monomer to connect carrier core structure carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) with shell structure chitosan (CS), and EUG was encapsulated within the carrier. EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS demonstrated excellent leaf affinity, with minimum contact angles (CAs) of 37.83 and 70.52° on hydrophilic and hydrophobic vegetable leaf surfaces, respectively. Moreover, the maximum liquid holding capacity (LHC) of EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS on both hydrophilic and hydrophobic vegetable leaf surfaces demonstrates a noteworthy 55.24% enhancement compared to the LHC of pure EUG. The in vitro release curve of EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS exhibited an initial burst followed by stable sustained release. It is with satisfaction that the nano delivery system demonstrated exceptional antibacterial properties against S. aureus and satisfactory insecticidal efficacy against Spodoptera litura. The development of this eugenol-loaded nano delivery system holds significant potential for enhanced antibacterial and insect repellents in agriculture, paving the way for the application of volatile bioactive substances.
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- Jihao Zuo
- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control on Fruits and Vegetables in South China of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Green Fine Chemicals of Guangdong Higher Education Institution, Innovative Institute for Plant Health, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, PR China
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Deng C, Protter CR, Wang Y, Borgatta J, Zhou J, Wang P, Goyal V, Brown HJ, Rodriguez-Otero K, Dimkpa CO, Hernandez R, Hamers RJ, White JC, Elmer WH. Nanoscale CuO charge and morphology control Fusarium suppression and nutrient biofortification in field-grown tomato and watermelon. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 905:167799. [PMID: 37838047 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167799] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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Limited data exist on how surface charge and morphology impact the effectiveness of nanoscale copper oxide (CuO) as an agricultural amendment under field conditions. This study investigated the impact of these factors on tomatoes and watermelons following foliar treatment with CuO nanosheets (NS-) or nanospikes (NP+ and NP-) exhibiting positive or negative surface charge. Results showed plant species-dependent benefits. Notably, tomatoes infected with Fusarium oxysporum had significantly reduced disease progression when treated with NS-. Watermelons benefited similarly from NP+. Although disease suppression was significant and trends indicated increased yield, the yield effects weren't statistically significant. However, several nanoscale treatments significantly enhanced the fruit's nutritional value, and this nano-enabled biofortification was a function of particle charge and morphology. Negatively charged nanospikes significantly increased the Fe content of healthy watermelon and tomato (20-28 %) and Ca in healthy tomato (66 %), compared to their positively charged counterpart. Negatively charged nanospikes also outperformed negatively charged nanosheets, leading to significant increases in the content of S and Mg in infected watermelon (37-38 %), Fe in healthy watermelon (58 %), and Ca (42 %) in healthy tomato. These findings highlight the potential of tuning nanoscale CuO chemistry for disease suppression and enhanced food quality under field conditions.
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- Chaoyi Deng
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, United States; Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, United States; Department of Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, United States
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- Department of Botany & Plant Physiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, India
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- Agronomy Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32603, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, United States.
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, United States
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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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Li W, Zhou H, Zhang X, Li Z, Zou Z, Shen Y, Wang G. Oxidation-Resistant Silicon Nanosystem for Intelligent Controlled Ferrous Foliar Delivery to Crops. ACS NANO 2023; 17:15199-15215. [PMID: 37486141 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c05120] [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] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Since ferrous (Fe(II)) is the main form of plant absorption, traditional ferrous foliar fertilizers (TFFF) are widely used in modern agriculture. However, TFFF suffer from the shortcomings of weak antioxidant capacity (AC), low foliar adhesion efficiency (FAE), poor fertilizer utilization efficiency (FUE), and noncontrollable slow-release behavior. To overcome these limitations, an oxidation-resistant silicon nanosystem for intelligent controlled ferrous foliar delivery to crops was first developed by using environmentally friendly micro/nano structured hollow silicon as carrier, and combining with vitamin C (in situ antioxidant) to synthesize an oxidation-resistant ferrous foliar fertilizer (ORFFF) for ameliorating Fe-deficiency in crops and increasing crop yield. Compared with TFFF, the ORFFF has excellent ferrous AC (only 11.5% of Fe(II) was oxidized in ORFFF within 72 h), ultrahigh FAE (∼84% of adhesion percentage (%) after two-times simulated rain rinsing), nutrient slow-release ability (720 h gradually release 100.6 mg·g-1), pH-controlled release ability (pH 3-8), and verified high biological safety (100% survival rate for zebrafish and earthworm). The pot experiments showed that ORFFF can correct the Fe-deficiency symptoms of tomato seedlings promptly compared with TFFF, and the FUE of ORFFF is 4.2 times that of TFFF. The specific pH responsiveness of ORFFF can control the slow-release rate of Fe(II) to satisfy the needs of Fe in varying crops and different growing periods of crops. This work provides a feasible way to achieve green and safe Fe supplementation for crops, reduce Fe fertilizer waste, avoid soil pollution caused by Fe fertilizer abuse, and promote the sustainable development of modern nanoagriculture.
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- Wenchao Li
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Centre for Environmental and Energy Nanomaterials, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Centre for Environmental and Energy Nanomaterials, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
- Lu'an Branch, Anhui Institute of Innovation for Industrial Technology, Lu'an 237100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Centre for Environmental and Energy Nanomaterials, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Centre for Environmental and Energy Nanomaterials, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Centre for Environmental and Energy Nanomaterials, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Centre for Environmental and Energy Nanomaterials, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Centre for Environmental and Energy Nanomaterials, Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, P. R. China
- Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
- Lu'an Branch, Anhui Institute of Innovation for Industrial Technology, Lu'an 237100, P. R. China
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Kusiak M, Sozoniuk M, Larue C, Grillo R, Kowalczyk K, Oleszczuk P, Jośko I. Transcriptional response of Cu-deficient barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) to foliar-applied nano-Cu: Molecular crosstalk between Cu loading into plants and changes in Cu homeostasis genes. NANOIMPACT 2023; 31:100472. [PMID: 37453617 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2023.100472] [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: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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For safe and effective nutrient management, the cutting-edge approaches to plant fertilization are continuously developed. The aim of the study was to analyze the transcriptional response of barley suffering from Cu deficiency to foliar application of nanoparticulate Cu (nano-Cu) and its ionic form (CuSO4) at 100 and 1000 mg L-1 for the examination of their supplementing effect. The initial interactions of Cu-compounds with barley leaves were analyzed with spectroscopic (ICP-OES) and microscopic (SEM-EDS) methods. To determine Cu cellular status, the impact of Cu-compounds on the expression of genes involved in regulating Cu homeostasis (PAA1, PAA2, RAN1, COPT5), aquaporins (NIP2.1, PIP1.1, TIP1.1, TIP1.2) and antioxidant defense response (SOD CuZn, SOD Fe, SOD Mn, CAT) after 1 and 7 days of exposure was analyzed. Although Cu accumulation in plant leaves was detected overtime, the Cu content in leaves exposed to nano-Cu for 7 days was 44.5% lower than in CuSO4 at 100 mg L-1. However, nano-Cu aggregates remaining on the leaf surface indicated a potential difference between measured Cu content and the real Cu pool present in the plant. Our study revealed significant changes in the pattern of gene expression overtime depending on Cu-compound type and dose. Despite the initial puzzling patterns of gene expression, after 7 days all Cu transporters showed significant down-regulation under Cu-compounds exposure to prevent Cu excess in plant cells. Conversely, aquaporin gene expression was induced after 7 days, especially by nano-Cu and CuSO4 at 100 mg L-1 due to the stimulatory effect of low Cu doses. Our study revealed that the gradual release of Cu ions from nano-Cu at a lower rate provided a milder molecular response than CuSO4. It might indicate that nano-Cu maintained better metal balance in plants than the conventional compounds, thus may be considered as a long-term supplier of Cu.
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- Magdalena Kusiak
- Institute of Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences, Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences, Lublin, Poland
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- Laboratoire Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Environnement, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, Toulouse 31062, France
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, School of Engineering, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, SP 15385-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Radiochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences, Lublin, Poland.
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Li M, Gao L, White JC, Haynes CL, O'Keefe TL, Rui Y, Ullah S, Guo Z, Lynch I, Zhang P. Nano-enabled strategies to enhance biological nitrogen fixation. NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 18:688-691. [PMID: 37165029 DOI: 10.1038/s41565-023-01392-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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- Mingshu Li
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Disease and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK.
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Couvillion SP, Danczak RE, Cao X, Yang Q, Keerthisinghe TP, McClure RS, Bitounis D, Burnet MC, Fansler SJ, Richardson RE, Fang M, Qian WJ, Demokritou P, Thrall BD. Graphene oxide exposure alters gut microbial community composition and metabolism in an in vitro human model. NANOIMPACT 2023; 30:100463. [PMID: 37060994 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2023.100463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) nanomaterials have unique physicochemical properties that make them highly promising for biomedical, environmental, and agricultural applications. There is growing interest in the use of GO and extensive in vitro and in vivo studies have been conducted to assess its nanotoxicity. Although it is known that GO can alter the composition of the gut microbiota in mice and zebrafish, studies on the potential impacts of GO on the human gut microbiome are largely lacking. This study addresses an important knowledge gap by investigating the impact of GO exposure- at low (25 mg/L) and high (250 mg/L) doses under both fed (nutrient rich) and fasted (nutrient deplete) conditions- on the gut microbial communitys' structure and function, using an in vitro model. This model includes simulated oral, gastric, small intestinal phase digestion of GO followed by incubation in a colon bioreactor. 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing revealed that GO exposure resulted in a restructuring of community composition. 25 mg/L GO induced a marked decrease in the Bacteroidota phylum and increased the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidota (F/B). Untargeted metabolomics on the supernatants indicated that 25 mg/L GO impaired microbial utilization and metabolism of substrates (amino acids, carbohydrate metabolites) and reduced production of beneficial microbial metabolites such as 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid and GABA. Exposure to 250 mg/L GO resulted in community composition and metabolome profiles that were very similar to the controls that lacked both GO and digestive enzymes. Differential abundance analyses revealed that 3 genera from the phylum Bacteroidota (Bacteroides, Dysgonomonas, and Parabacteroides) were more abundant after 250 mg/L GO exposure, irrespective of feed state. Integrative correlation network analysis indicated that the phylum Bacteroidota showed strong positive correlations to multiple microbial metabolites including GABA and 3-indoleacetic acid, are much larger number of correlations compared to other phyla. These results show that GO exposure has a significant impact on gut microbial community composition and metabolism at both low and high GO concentrations.
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- Sneha P Couvillion
- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA.
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- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 655 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore; Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore; Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 655 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore; Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 655 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Biological Sciences Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA
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Tang S, Liang J, Li O, Shao N, Jin Y, Ni J, Fei X, Li Z. Morphology-Tailored Hydroxyapatite Nanocarrier for Rhizosphere-Targeted Phosphorus Delivery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206954. [PMID: 36599675 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206954] [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: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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High hydrophilicity and soil fixation collectively hamper the delivery of phosphorus (P) released from conventional chemical phosphorus fertilizers (CPFs) to plant rhizosphere for efficient uptake. Here, a phosphorus nutrient nanocarrier (PNC) based on morphology-tailored nanohydroxyapatite (HAP) is constructed. By virtue of kinetic control of building blocks with designed calcium phosphate intermediates, rod-like and hexagonal prism-like PNCs are synthesized, both having satisfactory hydrophobicity (water contact angle of 105.4- 132.9°) and zeta potential (-17.43 to -58.4 mV at pH range from 3 to 13). Greenhouse experiments demonstrate that the P contents increase by up to 183% in maize rhizosphere and up to 16% in maize biomass when compared to the CPF. Due to the water potential gradient driven by photosynthesis and transpiration, both PNCs are stably transported to maize rhizosphere, and they are capable to counteract soil fixation prior to uptake by plant roots. Within the synergies of the HAP morphological characteristics and triggered phosphate starvation response, root anatomy confirms that two pathways are elucidated to enhance plant P replenishment from the PNCs. Together with structure tunability and facile synthesis, our results offer a new nanodelivery prototype to accommodate plant physiological traits by tailoring the morphology of HAP.
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- Siqi Tang
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Institute of Technology for Marine Civil Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology, Shenzhen, 518172, P. R. China
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- College of Bioscience and Resources Environment, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102208, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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Ding Y, Xiao Z, Chen F, Yue L, Wang C, Fan N, Ji H, Wang Z. A mesoporous silica nanocarrier pesticide delivery system for loading acetamiprid: Effectively manage aphids and reduce plant pesticide residue. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 863:160900. [PMID: 36526192 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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A multifunctional nanomaterials-based agrochemical delivery system could supply a powerful tool for the efficient use of pesticides. Redox-responsive carriers as novel delivery systems of pesticide application in agriculture could promote the pest control and reduce plant pesticide residues due to the controllable release of agrochemicals. Herein, neonicotinoid insecticide acetamiprid (Ace) was encapsulated with decanethiol in a mesoporous silica nanocarrier pesticide delivery system for a nanopesticide Ace@MSN-SS-C10. The Ace@MSN-SS-C10 had redox-responsive sustained release behavior triggered by glutathione (GSH). Moreover, the Ace@MSN-SS-C10 possessed excellent wettability, adhesion performance, stability, and biosafety. Greenhouse experiments showed that foliar spraying 1.5 mg Ace@MSN-SS-C10 per plant reduced the populations of adult and juvenile aphids (Aphis craccivora Koch) on Vicia faba L. after 5 days of aphid infestation by 98.7 % and 99.3 %, respectively. Notably, the leaf final Ace residue (0.32 ± 0.004 mg/kg) of Ace@MSN-SS-C10 application at the dose of 1.5 mg/plant after 5 days of aphid infestation was lower than the international Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) maximum residue limits (0.4 mg·kg-1) or much lower (24.87-folds decrease) than those treated with conventional Ace (40 % acetamiprid water dispersible granule). Altogether, this GSH-dependent redox-responsive delivery system for loading acetamiprid can develop as an efficient and environmentally-friendly nanopesticide to control aphids in sustainable agriculture.
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- Ying Ding
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Zhang Y, Fu L, Martinez MR, Sun H, Nava V, Yan J, Ristroph K, Averick SE, Marelli B, Giraldo JP, Matyjaszewski K, Tilton RD, Lowry GV. Temperature-Responsive Bottlebrush Polymers Deliver a Stress-Regulating Agent In Vivo for Prolonged Plant Heat Stress Mitigation. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2023; 11:3346-3358. [PMID: 36874196 PMCID: PMC9976702 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c06461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Anticipated increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme temperatures will damage crops. Methods that efficiently deliver stress-regulating agents to crops can mitigate these effects. Here, we describe high aspect ratio polymer bottlebrushes for temperature-controlled agent delivery in plants. The foliar-applied bottlebrush polymers had near complete uptake into the leaf and resided in both the apoplastic regions of the leaf mesophyll and in cells surrounding the vasculature. Elevated temperature enhanced the in vivo release of spermidine (a stress-regulating agent) from the bottlebrushes, promoting tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) photosynthesis under heat and light stress. The bottlebrushes continued to provide protection against heat stress for at least 15 days after foliar application, whereas free spermidine did not. About 30% of the ∼80 nm short and ∼300 nm long bottlebrushes entered the phloem and moved to other plant organs, enabling heat-activated release of plant protection agents in phloem. These results indicate the ability of the polymer bottlebrushes to release encapsulated stress relief agents when triggered by heat to provide long-term protection to plants and the potential to manage plant phloem pathogens. Overall, this temperature-responsive delivery platform provides a new tool for protecting plants against climate-induced damage and yield loss.
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- Yilin Zhang
- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Implications
of Nano Technology (CEINT), Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Implications
of Nano Technology (CEINT), Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Implications
of Nano Technology (CEINT), Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Implications
of Nano Technology (CEINT), Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Implications
of Nano Technology (CEINT), Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Implications
of Nano Technology (CEINT), Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Neuroscience
Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Allegheny
General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department
of Botany and Plant Sciences, University
of California, Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Implications
of Nano Technology (CEINT), Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Implications
of Nano Technology (CEINT), Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Center for Environmental Implications
of Nano Technology (CEINT), Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Biomedical
Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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Pagano L, Rossi R, White JC, Marmiroli N, Marmiroli M. Nanomaterials biotransformation: In planta mechanisms of action. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 318:120834. [PMID: 36493932 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Research on engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) exposure has continued to expand rapidly, with a focus on uncovering the underlying mechanisms. The EU largely limits the number and the type of organisms that can be used for experimental testing through the 3R normative. There are different routes through which ENMs can enter the soil-plant system: this includes the agricultural application of sewage sludges, and the distribution of nano-enabled agrochemicals. However, a thorough understanding of the physiological and molecular implications of ENMs dispersion and chronic low-dose exposure remains elusive, thus requiring new evidence and a more mechanistic overview of pathways and major effectors involved in plants. Plants can offer a reliable alternative to conventional model systems to elucidate the concept of ENM biotransformation within tissues and organs, as a crucial step in understanding the mechanisms of ENM-organism interaction. To facilitate the understanding of the physico-chemical forms involved in plant response, synchrotron-based techniques have added new potential perspectives in studying the interactions between ENMs and biota. These techniques are providing new insights on the interactions between ENMs and biomolecules. The present review discusses the principal outcomes for ENMs after intake by plants, including possible routes of biotransformation which make their final fate less uncertain, and therefore require further investigation.
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- Luca Pagano
- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, 43124, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, 43124, Parma, Italy; Centro Interdipartimentale per L'Energia e L'Ambiente (CIDEA), University of Parma, 43124, Parma, Italy
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT, 06504, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, 43124, Parma, Italy; Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per le Scienze Ambientali (CINSA), University of Parma, 43124, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, 43124, Parma, Italy; Interdepartmental Centre for Food Safety, Technologies and Innovation for Agri-food (SITEIA.PARMA), 43124, Parma, Italy.
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Wang T, Russo DP, Bitounis D, Demokritou P, Jia X, Huang H, Zhu H. Integrating structure annotation and machine learning approaches to develop graphene toxicity models. CARBON 2023; 204:484-494. [PMID: 36845527 PMCID: PMC9957041 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2022.12.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Modern nanotechnology provides efficient and cost-effective nanomaterials (NMs). The increasing usage of NMs arises great concerns regarding nanotoxicity in humans. Traditional animal testing of nanotoxicity is expensive and time-consuming. Modeling studies using machine learning (ML) approaches are promising alternatives to direct evaluation of nanotoxicity based on nanostructure features. However, NMs, including two-dimensional nanomaterials (2DNMs) such as graphenes, have complex structures making them difficult to annotate and quantify the nanostructures for modeling purposes. To address this issue, we constructed a virtual graphenes library using nanostructure annotation techniques. The irregular graphene structures were generated by modifying virtual nanosheets. The nanostructures were digitalized from the annotated graphenes. Based on the annotated nanostructures, geometrical nanodescriptors were computed using Delaunay tessellation approach for ML modeling. The partial least square regression (PLSR) models for the graphenes were built and validated using a leave-one-out cross-validation (LOOCV) procedure. The resulted models showed good predictivity in four toxicity-related endpoints with the coefficient of determination (R2) ranging from 0.558 to 0.822. This study provides a novel nanostructure annotation strategy that can be applied to generate high-quality nanodescriptors for ML model developments, which can be widely applied to nanoinformatics studies of graphenes and other NMs.
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- Tong Wang
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Environmental Health, T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, 655 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Nanoscience and Advanced Materials Center, Environmental Occupational Health Sciences Institute, School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, USA
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- Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology, Department of Environmental Health, T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, 655 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Nanoscience and Advanced Materials Center, Environmental Occupational Health Sciences Institute, School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Pittsburgh, 5607 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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Kandhol N, Singh VP, White JC, Tran LSP, Tripathi DK. Plant Growth Hormones and Nanomaterial Interface: Exploring the connection from development to defense. PLANT & CELL PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 63:1840-1847. [PMID: 36255098 DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcac147] [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: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The global increase in nanotechnology applications has been unprecedented and has now moved into the area of agriculture and food production. Applications with promising potential in sustainable agriculture include nanobiosensors, nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, nano-mediated remediation strategies for contaminated soils and nanoscale strategies to increase crop production and protection. Given this, the impact of nanomaterials/nanoparticles (NPs) on plant species needs to be thoroughly evaluated as this represents a critical interface between the biosphere and the environment. Importantly, phytohormones represent a critical class of biomolecules to plant health and productivity; however, the impact of NPs on these molecules is poorly understood. In addition, phytohormones, and associated pathways, are widely explored in agriculture to influence several biological processes for the improvement of plant growth and productivity under natural as well as stressed conditions. However, the impact of exogenous applications of phytohormones on NP-treated plants has not been explored. The importance of hormone signaling and cross-talk with other metabolic systems makes these biomolecules ideal candidates for a thorough assessment of NP impacts on plant species. This article presents a critical evaluation of the existing yet limited literature available on NP-phytohormone interactions in plants. In addition, the developing strategy of nano-enabled precision delivery of phytohormones via nanocarriers will be explored. Finally, directions for future research and critical knowledge gaps will be identified for this important aspect of nano-enabled agriculture.
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- Nidhi Kandhol
- 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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- 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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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, 03 Quang Trung, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Department of Plant and Soil Science, Institute of Genomics for Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance, Texas Tech University, TX 79409, USA
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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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- Dengjun Wang
- School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA.
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- Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT, USA
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Su Y, Zhou X, Meng H, Xia T, Liu H, Rolshausen P, Roper C, McLean JE, Zhang Y, Keller AA, Jassby D. Cost-benefit analysis of nanofertilizers and nanopesticides emphasizes the need to improve the efficiency of nanoformulations for widescale adoption. NATURE FOOD 2022; 3:1020-1030. [PMID: 37118298 DOI: 10.1038/s43016-022-00647-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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Nanotechnology-based approaches have demonstrated encouraging results for sustainable agriculture production, particularly in the field of fertilizers and pesticide innovation. It is essential to evaluate the economic and environmental benefits of these nanoformulations. Here we estimate the potential revenue gain/loss associated with nanofertilizer and/or nanopesticide use, calculate the greenhouse gas emissions change from the use of nanofertilizer and identify feasible applications and critical issues. The cost-benefit analysis demonstrates that, while current nanoformulations show promise in increasing the net revenue from crops and lowering the environmental impact, further improving the efficiency of nanoformulations is necessary for their widescale adoption. Innovating nanoformulation for targeted delivery, lowering the greenhouse gas emissions associated with nanomaterials and minimizing the content of nanomaterials in the derived nanofertilizers or pesticides can substantially improve both economic and environmental benefits.
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- Yiming Su
- Utah Water Research Laboratory, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, National Facility Agriculture Engineering Technology Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, China
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- Division of NanoMedicine, Department of Medicine, California NanoSystems Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Utah Water Research Laboratory, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, National Facility Agriculture Engineering Technology Research Center, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Wang Y, Deng C, Shen Y, Borgatta J, Dimkpa CO, Xing B, Dhankher OP, Wang Z, White JC, Elmer WH. Surface Coated Sulfur Nanoparticles Suppress Fusarium Disease in Field Grown Tomato: Increased Yield and Nutrient Biofortification. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:14377-14385. [PMID: 36331134 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c05255] [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] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Little is known about the effect of nano sulfur (NS) under field conditions as a multifunctional agricultural amendment. Pristine and surface coated NS (CS) were amended in soil at 200 mg/kg that was planted with tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and infested with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici. Foliar exposure of CS (200 μg/mL) was also included. In healthy plants, CS increased tomato marketable yield up to 3.3∼3.4-fold compared to controls. In infested treatments, CS significantly reduced disease severity compared to the other treatments. Foliar and soil treatment with CS increased yield by 107 and 192% over diseased controls, respectively, and significantly increased fruit Ca, Cu, Fe, and Mg contents. A $33/acre investment in CS led to an increase in marketable yield from 4920 to 11,980 kg/acre for healthy plants and from 1135 to 2180 kg/acre for infested plants, demonstrating the significant potential of this nanoenabled strategy to increase food production.
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- Yi Wang
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, Connecticut06504, United States
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- Environmental Science and Engineering Ph.D. Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, Texas79968, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, Connecticut06504, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, Connecticut06504, United States
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, Connecticut06504, United States
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts01003, United States
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts01003, United States
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi214122, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, Connecticut06504, United States
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, Connecticut06504, United States
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Wang H, Tian W, Li Y, Yuan Y, Lv M, Cao Y, Xiao J. Intervention effects of multilayer core-shell particles on colitis amelioration mechanisms of capsaicin. J Control Release 2022; 351:324-340. [PMID: 36155206 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.09.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
The intervention effects of delivery systems on the digestion and adsorption profiles and, thus, the pharmacological effects of bioactive compounds represent an intriguing scientific hypothesis that can be proven with research case studies. Delivery systems with tailor-made structures fabricating from the same building materials offer a new research strategy for deciphering the modulating effects of the digestive fate on the therapeutic efficacy of encapsulated bioactive compounds. Herein, we developed capsaicin-loaded core-shell nanoparticles (Cap NPs), microparticles (Cap MPs) and nano-in-micro particles (Cap NPs in MPs) and investigated their regulatory effects on the digestive fate and colitis-alleviating mechanisms of capsaicin. Results suggested that the small intestine dominant absorption of Cap NPs differed significantly with the colorectal dominated accumulation of Cap MPs and Cap NPs in MPs in terms of the colitis alleviating mechanisms. Cap NPs alleviated colitis mainly through promoting the colonization of short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, maintaining intestinal barrier homeostasis and partially inhibiting the activation of the NF-κB pro-inflammatory pathway. Whereas, better dietary intervention effects were achieved from Cap NPs in MPs via promoting the proliferation of mucus-related bacteria and enhanced triggering efficiency on the TRPV1-mucus-microbiotas cyclic cascade. This work confirmed that rationally designed biomaterial-based delivery vehicles can flexibly interfere with the therapeutic mechanisms of encapsulated cargos, representing a new horizon in the field of precise nutrition.
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- Haonan Wang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China.
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