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Yadav N, Bora S, Devi B, Upadhyay C, Singh P. Nanoparticle-mediated defense priming: A review of strategies for enhancing plant resilience against biotic and abiotic stresses. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 213:108796. [PMID: 38901229 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising field with the potential to revolutionize agriculture, particularly in enhancing plant defense mechanisms. Nanoparticles (NPs) are instrumental in plant defense priming, where plants are pre-exposed to controlled levels of stress to heighten their alertness and responsiveness to subsequent stressors. This process improves overall plant performance by enabling quicker and more effective responses to secondary stimuli. This review explores the application of NPs as priming agents, utilizing their unique physicochemical properties to bolster plants' innate defense mechanisms. It discusses key findings in NP-based plant defense priming, including various NP types such as metallic, metal oxide, and carbon-based NPs. The review also investigates the intricate mechanisms by which NPs interact with plants, including uptake, translocation, and their effects on plant physiology, morphology, and molecular processes. Additionally, the review examines how NPs can enhance plant responses to a range of stressors, from pathogen attacks and herbivore infestations to environmental stresses. It also discusses NPs' ability to improve plants' tolerance to abiotic stresses like drought, salinity, and heavy metals. Safety and regulatory aspects of NP use in agriculture are thoroughly addressed, emphasizing responsible and ethical deployment for environmental and human health safety. By harnessing the potential of NPs, this approach shows promise in reducing crop losses, increasing yields, and enhancing global food security while minimizing the environmental impact of traditional agricultural practices. The review concludes by emphasizing the importance of ongoing research to optimize NP formulations, dosages, and delivery methods for practical application in diverse agricultural settings.
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- Nidhi Yadav
- Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India
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- School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India
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- School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India.
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Barjasteh A, Kaushik N, Choi EH, Kaushik NK. Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Solutions for Sustainable Food Packaging. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6638. [PMID: 38928343 PMCID: PMC11203612 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25126638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Increasing the number of resistant bacteria resistant to treatment is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. These bacteria are created in wounds and injuries and can be transferred through hospital equipment. Various attempts have been made to treat these bacteria in recent years, such as using different drugs and new sterilization methods. However, some bacteria resist drugs, and other traditional methods cannot destroy them. In the meantime, various studies have shown that cold atmospheric plasma can kill these bacteria through different mechanisms, making cold plasma a promising tool to deactivate bacteria. This new technology can be effectively used in the food industry because it has the potential to inactivate microorganisms such as spores and microbial toxins and increase the wettability and printability of polymers to pack fresh and dried food. It can also increase the shelf life of food without leaving any residue or chemical effluent. This paper investigates cold plasma's potential, advantages, and disadvantages in the food industry and sterilization.
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- Azadeh Barjasteh
- Department of Physics, Lorestan University, Khorramabad 68151-44316, Iran;
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Engineering, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong 18323, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea;
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Prakash Guragain R, Bahadur Baniya H, Prakash Guragain D, Prasad Subedi D. Exploring the effects of non-thermal plasma pre-treatment on coriander ( Coriander sativum L.) seed germination efficiency. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28763. [PMID: 38596042 PMCID: PMC11002590 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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This study investigates the effects of non-thermal plasma (NTP) treatment on the germination characteristics of coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum L.). Different germination factors, water imbibition rate and changes in mass, were analyzed. The results indicate that a suitable duration of NTP treatment (180 s and 300 s) enhances seed germination characteristics, whereas prolonged exposure (420 s) leads to adverse effects. Furthermore, shorter NTP exposures (180 s) improved water absorption and surface properties of seeds, while longer exposures (420 s) caused mass loss and compromised seed vigor. Overall, the findings demonstrate the significance of optimizing NTP treatment conditions for enhancing seed germination characteristics.
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- Department of Physics, Amrit Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Electronics and Communication, Nepal Engineering College, Pokhara University, Changunarayan, Bhaktapur, Nepal
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- Department of Physics, School of Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
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Kalachova T, Jindřichová B, Pospíchalová R, Fujera J, Artemenko A, Jančík J, Antonova A, Kylián O, Prukner V, Burketová L, Šimek M, Homola T. Plasma Treatment Modifies Element Distribution in Seed Coating and Affects Further Germination and Plant Growth through Interaction with Soil Microbiome. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:5609-5624. [PMID: 38467054 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c07160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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This study investigates the impact of plasma-seed interaction on germination and early plant development, focusing on Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica napus. The investigation delves into changes in chemical composition, water absorption, and surface morphology induced by plasma filaments generated in synthetic air. These analyses were conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Although plasma treatment enhanced water absorption and modified surface chemistry, its impact on germination demonstrated species- and context-dependent variations. Notably, the accelerated germination and morphogenesis of seedlings in microbiome-enriched (MB+) soil could be achieved also in microbiome-deprived (MB-) soil by short-term plasma treatment of seeds. Remarkably, the positive effects of plasma treatment on early developmental events (germination, morphogenesis) and later events (formation of inflorescences) were more pronounced in the context of MB- soil but were accompanied by a slight decrease in disease resistance, which was not detected in MB+ soil. The results underscore the intricate dynamics of plasma-plant interactions and stress the significance of accounting for the soil microbiome while designing experiments with potential field application.
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- Tetiana Kalachova
- Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 313, 165 00 Prague 6, Lysolaje, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 313, 165 00 Prague 6, Lysolaje, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 313, 165 00 Prague 6, Lysolaje, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, U Slovanky 2525/1a, 182 00 Praha 8, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Cukrovarnická 10, 162 00 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 313, 165 00 Prague 6, Lysolaje, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 313, 165 00 Prague 6, Lysolaje, Czech Republic
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- Department of Macromolecular Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, V Holešovičkách 2, 180 00 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, U Slovanky 2525/1a, 182 00 Praha 8, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 313, 165 00 Prague 6, Lysolaje, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, U Slovanky 2525/1a, 182 00 Praha 8, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, U Slovanky 2525/1a, 182 00 Praha 8, Czech Republic
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Sayahi K, Sari AH, Hamidi A, Nowruzi B, Hassani F. Application of cold argon plasma on germination, root length, and decontamination of soybean cultivars. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:59. [PMID: 38247007 PMCID: PMC10801988 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-04730-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Applying cold discharge plasma can potentially alter plants' germination characteristics by triggering their physiological activities. As a main crop in many countries, soybean was examined in the present study using cultivars such as Arian, Katoul, Saba, Sari, and Williams in a cold argon plasma. This study has been motivated by the importance of plant production worldwide, considering climate change and the increasing needs of human populations for food. This study was performed to inspect the effect of cold plasma treatment on seed germination and the impact of argon plasma on microbial decontamination was investigated on soybeans. Also, the employed cultivars have not been studied until now the radicals generated from argon were detected by optical emission spectrometry (OES), and a collisional radiative model was used to describe electron density. The germination properties, including final germination percentage (FGP), mean germination time (MGT), root length, and electrical conductivity of biomolecules released from the seeds, were investigated after the plasma treatments for 30, 60, 180, 300, and 420 s. The decontamination effect of the plasma on Aspergillus flavus (A.flavus) and Fusarium solani (F.solani) was also examined. The plasma for 60 s induced a maximum FGP change of 23.12 ± 0.34% and a lowest MGT value of 1.40 ± 0.007 days. Moreover, the ultimate root length was 56.12 ± 2.89%, in the seeds treated for 60 s. The plasma exposure, however, failed to yield a significant enhancement in electrical conductivity, even when the discharge duration was extended to 180 s or longer. Therefore, the plasma duration of 180 s was selected for the blotter technique. Both fungi showed successful sterilization; their infectivity inhibition was 67 ± 4 and 65 ± 3.1%, respectively. In general, the cold plasma used for soybeans in the present study preserved their healthy qualities and reduced the degree of fungal contamination.
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- Khadijeh Sayahi
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Converging Sciences and Technologies, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Converging Sciences and Technologies, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Seed and Plant Certification and Registration Research Institute (SPCRI), Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Converging Sciences and Technologies, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Seed and Plant Certification and Registration Research Institute (SPCRI), Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran
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Li C, Li W, Zhang X, Wang G, Liu X, Wang Y, Sun L. The changed structures of Cyperus esculentus protein decide its modified physicochemical characters: Effects of ball-milling, high pressure homogenization and cold plasma treatments on structural and functional properties of the protein. Food Chem 2024; 430:137042. [PMID: 37527578 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Three physical treatments, including ball-milling (BM), high pressure homogenization (HPH) and cold plasma (CP) were applied to modify structural and functional properties of Cyperus esculentus protein (CEP). The results showed that three treatments significantly altered morphology and reduced particle size of CEP. Both primary and secondary structures of CEP were hardly changed, while disulfide bonds and hydrophobic forces between amino acid residues of CEP were interrupted by three treatments, releasing free sulfhydryls and hydrophobic groups. With the free moiety accumulation, the reformed interactions between them enhanced the crystallinity and thermostability of CEP. Besides, solubility and emulsifying properties of CEP were significantly improved within a certain range of treatment duration and intensity, and three treatments decreased water but increased oil holding capacity of CEP. Conclusively, the modified physicochemical properties of CEP were decided by the changed molecular structures of CEP, and different treatments may satisfy different processing requirements for the protein.
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- Caixia Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A & F University, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A & F University, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A & F University, China; Shaanxi Jiangwo Runfeng Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A & F University, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A & F University, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A & F University, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A & F University, China.
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Barjasteh A, Kaushik N, Choi EH, Kaushik NK. Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma: A Growing Paradigm in Diabetic Wound Healing-Mechanism and Clinical Significance. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16657. [PMID: 38068979 PMCID: PMC10706109 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Diabetes is one of the most significant causes of death all over the world. This illness, due to abnormal blood glucose levels, leads to impaired wound healing and, as a result, foot ulcers. These ulcers cannot heal quickly in diabetic patients and may finally result in amputation. In recent years, different research has been conducted to heal diabetic foot ulcers: one of them is using cold atmospheric pressure plasma. Nowadays, cold atmospheric pressure plasma is highly regarded in medicine because of its positive effects and lack of side effects. These conditions have caused plasma to be considered a promising technology in medicine and especially diabetic wound healing because studies show that it can heal chronic wounds that are resistant to standard treatments. The positive effects of plasma are due to different reactive species, UV radiation, and electromagnetic fields. This work reviews ongoing cold atmospheric pressure plasma improvements in diabetic wound healing. It shows that plasma can be a promising tool in treating chronic wounds, including ones resulting from diabetes.
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- Azadeh Barjasteh
- Department of Physics, Lorestan University, Khorramabad 68151-44316, Iran;
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Engineering, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong 18323, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Electrical and Biological Physics/Plasma, Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Electrical and Biological Physics/Plasma, Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea;
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Perea-Brenes A, Garcia JL, Cantos M, Cotrino J, Gonzalez-Elipe AR, Gomez-Ramirez A, Lopez-Santos C. Germination and First Stages of Growth in Drought, Salinity, and Cold Stress Conditions of Plasma-Treated Barley Seeds. ACS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 3:760-770. [PMID: 37766795 PMCID: PMC10520973 DOI: 10.1021/acsagscitech.3c00121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Numerous works have demonstrated that cold plasma treatments constitute an effective procedure to accelerate seed germination under nonstress conditions. Evidence also exists about a positive effect of plasmas for germination under environmental stress conditions. For barley seeds, this work studies the influence of cold plasma treatments on the germination rate and initial stages of plant growth in common stress environments, such as drought, salinity, and low-temperature conditions. As a general result, it has been found that the germination rate was higher for plasma-treated than for untreated seeds. Plasma also induced favorable changes in plant and radicle dimensions, which depended on the environment. The obtained results demonstrate that plasma affects the biochemical metabolic chains of seeds and plants, resulting in changes in the concentration of biochemical growing factors, a faster germination, and an initially more robust plant growth, even under stress conditions. These changes in phenotype are accompanied by differences in the concentration of biomarkers such as photosynthetic pigments (chlorophylls a and b and carotenoids), reactive oxygen species, and, particularly, the amino acid proline in the leaves of young plants, with changes that depend on environmental conditions and the application of a plasma treatment. This supports the idea that, rather than an increase in seed water imbibition capacity, there are clear beneficial effects on seedling of plasma treatments.
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- Alvaro Perea-Brenes
- Nanotechnology
on Surfaces and Plasma Laboratory, Institute of Materials Science
of Seville, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas-Universidad de Sevilla, Seville 41092, Spain
- Department
of Plant Biotechnology, Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology
of Seville, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Seville 41012, Spain
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- Department
of Plant Biotechnology, Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology
of Seville, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Seville 41012, Spain
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- Department
of Plant Biotechnology, Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology
of Seville, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas, Seville 41012, Spain
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- Nanotechnology
on Surfaces and Plasma Laboratory, Institute of Materials Science
of Seville, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas-Universidad de Sevilla, Seville 41092, Spain
- Departamento
de Física Atómica, Molecular y Nuclear, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville 41012, Spain
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- Nanotechnology
on Surfaces and Plasma Laboratory, Institute of Materials Science
of Seville, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas-Universidad de Sevilla, Seville 41092, Spain
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- Nanotechnology
on Surfaces and Plasma Laboratory, Institute of Materials Science
of Seville, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas-Universidad de Sevilla, Seville 41092, Spain
- Departamento
de Física Atómica, Molecular y Nuclear, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville 41012, Spain
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- Nanotechnology
on Surfaces and Plasma Laboratory, Institute of Materials Science
of Seville, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones
Científicas-Universidad de Sevilla, Seville 41092, Spain
- Departamento
de Física Aplicada I, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville 41011, Spain
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Starič P, Kolmanič A, Junkar I, Vogel-Mikuš K. Chemical alterations of grain surface by cold plasma technology: Comparison of buckwheat and wheat grain responses to oxygen low-pressure plasma. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20215. [PMID: 37809366 PMCID: PMC10559984 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Cold plasma (CP) has a great potential for decontamination or improvement of grain germination. However, disputing results have been reported, as plasma treatment can affect species and varieties of grains in different ways. The differences may be due to the chemical composition of grain pericarps, the structure of the grains and metabolic response mechanisms. CP treatment decreased grain germination rate, speed and activity of α-amylase of buckwheat grains. Such effects on both varieties of wheat grains were present after longer exposure to plasma. Lipid peroxidation was highest in buckwheat grains, whereas wheat grains were less affected. Plasma-treated Gorolka variety exhibited a low level of lipid peroxidation, no different to untreated grains, compared to Primorka grains, where longer treatment triggered higher levels of lipid peroxidation. The response of grains to CP treatment depends on the chemical and structural properties of grains pericarp, as well as plant tolerance to certain abiotic conditions.
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- Pia Starič
- Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute Jožef Stefan, Jamova cesta 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Agricultural Institute of Slovenia, Hacquetova ulica 17, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute Jožef Stefan, Jamova cesta 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute Jožef Stefan, Jamova cesta 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Esquivel-Castro TA, Oliva J, Rodríguez-González V, Rosu HC. Immobilized mesoporous materials for carvacrol delivery to the germination and early growth of tomato plants (Solanum Lycopersicum). ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 228:115860. [PMID: 37030405 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The immobilization of TiO2-SiO2 (TSO) materials on seed mats stands as a practical way to help the germination and early growth of tomato plants (Solanum Lycopersicum). Mesoporous materials are functionalized with triethanolamine (TEA) and loaded with the biocide molecule of carvacrol (CAR). The effect of CAR on the parameters of germination percentage, germination time, root, shoot length, and chlorophyll content of seeds and/or tomato seedlings are investigated. The germination experiments were carried out using seed mats coated with the TSO materials, also TSO powdered materials were put directly on the tomato seeds to study their effect on germination. Direct deposition of TSO composites achieved the complete germination and longer shoots due to the cooperative interactions among nanomaterials, carvacrol, and the tomato seed. However, the handling of the seeds and the detrimental effect of powder in the germination system made difficult the application with agricultural purposes. The plastic seed mats provide a practical system with lower germination, but more homogenous growth of root/shoot is possible. Surprisingly, in this methodology the carvacrol presents a detrimental effect on germination due to less interaction with the seeds. The handling of seeds and recover of the nanomaterials and its reuse are advantages of the plastic seed mats, which together with less wastage of seeds suggest a potential use in agriculture. The as-synthetized TSO NPs, together with the functionalization of triethanolamine and carvacrol used to promote the health germination of the seeds, allows the control of the time for seed germination, germination %, and length for the root/shoot of seed tomato germination. The immobilization of mesoporous materials results in an alternative to help the germination and early growth of agricultural plants searching to avoid the lixiviation of nanomaterials to the environment.
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- Tzipatly A Esquivel-Castro
- Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IPICyT), División de Materiales Avanzados, Camino a la presa San José 2055, Col. Lomas 4a sección, 78216, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IPICyT), División de Materiales Avanzados, Camino a la presa San José 2055, Col. Lomas 4a sección, 78216, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IPICyT), División de Materiales Avanzados, Camino a la presa San José 2055, Col. Lomas 4a sección, 78216, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico.
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- Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IPICyT), División de Materiales Avanzados, Camino a la presa San José 2055, Col. Lomas 4a sección, 78216, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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Singh AV, Bansod G, Mahajan M, Dietrich P, Singh SP, Rav K, Thissen A, Bharde AM, Rothenstein D, Kulkarni S, Bill J. Digital Transformation in Toxicology: Improving Communication and Efficiency in Risk Assessment. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:21377-21390. [PMID: 37360489 PMCID: PMC10286258 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Toxicology is undergoing a digital revolution, with mobile apps, sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning enabling better record-keeping, data analysis, and risk assessment. Additionally, computational toxicology and digital risk assessment have led to more accurate predictions of chemical hazards, reducing the burden of laboratory studies. Blockchain technology is emerging as a promising approach to increase transparency, particularly in the management and processing of genomic data related with food safety. Robotics, smart agriculture, and smart food and feedstock offer new opportunities for collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data, while wearable devices can predict toxicity and monitor health-related issues. The review article focuses on the potential of digital technologies to improve risk assessment and public health in the field of toxicology. By examining key topics such as blockchain technology, smoking toxicology, wearable sensors, and food security, this article provides an overview of how digitalization is influencing toxicology. As well as highlighting future directions for research, this article demonstrates how emerging technologies can enhance risk assessment communication and efficiency. The integration of digital technologies has revolutionized toxicology and has great potential for improving risk assessment and promoting public health.
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- Ajay Vikram Singh
- Department
of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal
Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Rajiv
Gandhi Institute of IT and Biotechnology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (deemed to be) University, Pune 411045, India
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- Department
of Informatics, Technical University of
Munich, 85758 Garching, Germany
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- SPECS
Surface Nano Analysis GmbH, Voltastrasse 5, 13355 Berlin, Germany
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- School
of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University
of Greenwich, London SE10 9LS, U.K.
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- Delta
Biopharmaceutical, Andhra Pradesh 524126, India
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- SPECS
Surface Nano Analysis GmbH, Voltastrasse 5, 13355 Berlin, Germany
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- Guru
Nanak Khalsa College of Arts Science and Commerce, Mumbai 400 037, India
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- Institute
for Materials Science, Department of Bioinspired Materials, University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Seeta
Nursing Home, Shivaji
Nagar, Nashik, Maharashtra 422002, India
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- Institute
for Materials Science, Department of Bioinspired Materials, University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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Bennett C, Ngamrung S, Ano V, Umongno C, Mahatheeranont S, Jakmunee J, Nisoa M, Leksakul K, Sawangrat C, Boonyawan D. Comparison of plasma technology for the study of herbicide degradation. RSC Adv 2023; 13:14078-14088. [PMID: 37197673 PMCID: PMC10184135 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00459g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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The study aimed to investigate the effects of two different plasma systems, including pinhole plasma jet and gliding arc (GA) plasma, for the degradation of herbicide, diuron, in plasma activated solutions (PAS). In the GA plasma system, air was used to generate plasma, however, Ar, oxygen and nitrogen at different gas compositions were compared in the pinhole plasma jet system. The Taguchi design model was used to study the effects of gas compositions. Results revealed that the pinhole plasma jet system was able to degrade over 50% of the diuron in 60 minutes. The optimal plasma generation condition for the highest degradation of diuron used pure Ar gas. The highest degradation percentage of herbicide in PAS corresponded to the lowest hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) content, nitrite concentration and electrical conductivity (EC) of the PAS. The diuron degradation products were identified as 3,4-dichloro-benzenamine, 1-chloro-3-isocyanato-benzene and 1-chloro-4-isocyanato-benzene via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The GA plasma system was not adequate for the degradation of herbicide in PAS.
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- Chonlada Bennett
- Agriculture and Bio Plasma Technology Center (ABPlas), Science and Technology Park, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand
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- Agriculture and Bio Plasma Technology Center (ABPlas), Science and Technology Park, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand
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- Agriculture and Bio Plasma Technology Center (ABPlas), Science and Technology Park, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand
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- Plasma and Beam Physics Research, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
- Research Center on Chemistry for Development of Health Promoting Products from Northern Resources, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
- Center of Advanced Materials of Printed Electronics and Sensors, Materials Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- School of Science, Walailak University Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160 Thailand
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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- Plasma and Beam Physics Research, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
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Carvalho MEA, Agathokleous E, Nogueira ML, Brunetto G, Brown PH, Azevedo RA. Neutral-to-positive cadmium effects on germination and seedling vigor, with and without seed priming. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 448:130813. [PMID: 36706487 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This review gathered and analyzed data about (i) the Cd-induced impacts on seed germination and seedling vigor, and (ii) the use of different priming agents to mitigate Cd-induced impacts on the early plant development. Critical evaluation of the obtained data revealed intriguing results. First, seeds of diverse species can endure exposures to Cd. Such endurance is exhibited as maintenance of or even improvement in the seed germination and vigor (up to 15% and 70%, respectively). Second, the main factors influencing seed tolerance to Cd toxicity are related to temporal variations in anatomical, physiological, and/or biochemical features. Third, Cd can trigger diverse transgenerational effects on plants by shaping seed endophytes, by modulating seed provisioning with resources and regulatory elements, and/or by altering seed (epi)genomics. Fourth, different chemical, biological and physical priming agents can mitigate Cd-induced impacts on seeds, sometimes enhancing their performance over the control (reference) values. Overall, this review shows that the impacts of Cd on seed germination and vigor encompass not only negative outcomes but also neutral and positive ones, depending upon the Cd dose, media properties, plant species and genotypes, plant developmental stage and organ, and management approaches. Increasing our understanding of plant tolerance mechanisms against the growing background Cd pollution is relevant to support breeding programs, agricultural practices, and health-environmental policies.
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- Marcia E A Carvalho
- Department of Genetics, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture/ University of São Paulo, Avenida Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- School of Applied Meteorology, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Department of Genetics, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture/ University of São Paulo, Avenida Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Soil Science Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Sciences, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture/ University of São Paulo, Avenida Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil.
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Shelar A, Nile SH, Singh AV, Rothenstein D, Bill J, Xiao J, Chaskar M, Kai G, Patil R. Recent Advances in Nano-Enabled Seed Treatment Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture: Challenges, Risk Assessment, and Future Perspectives. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:54. [PMID: 36795339 PMCID: PMC9935810 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01025-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Agro seeds are vulnerable to environmental stressors, adversely affecting seed vigor, crop growth, and crop productivity. Different agrochemical-based seed treatments enhance seed germination, but they can also cause damage to the environment; therefore, sustainable technologies such as nano-based agrochemicals are urgently needed. Nanoagrochemicals can reduce the dose-dependent toxicity of seed treatment, thereby improving seed viability and ensuring the controlled release of nanoagrochemical active ingredients However, the applications of nanoagrochemicals to plants in the field raise concerns about nanomaterial safety, exposure levels, and toxicological implications to the environment and human health. In the present comprehensive review, the development, scope, challenges, and risk assessments of nanoagrochemicals on seed treatment are discussed. Moreover, the implementation obstacles for nanoagrochemicals use in seed treatments, their commercialization potential, and the need for policy regulations to assess possible risks are also discussed. Based on our knowledge, this is the first time that we have presented legendary literature to readers in order to help them gain a deeper understanding of upcoming nanotechnologies that may enable the development of future generation seed treatment agrochemical formulations, their scope, and potential risks associated with seed treatment.
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- Amruta Shelar
- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
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- Zhejiang Provincial International S&T Cooperation Base for Active Ingredients of Medicinal and Edible Plants and Health, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jinhua Academy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Strasse, 10589, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Materials Science, University of Stuttgart, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute for Materials Science, University of Stuttgart, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India.
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- Zhejiang Provincial International S&T Cooperation Base for Active Ingredients of Medicinal and Edible Plants and Health, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jinhua Academy, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India.
- Department of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India.
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Gupta A, Sharma T, Singh SP, Bhardwaj A, Srivastava D, Kumar R. Prospects of microgreens as budding living functional food: Breeding and biofortification through OMICS and other approaches for nutritional security. Front Genet 2023; 14:1053810. [PMID: 36760994 PMCID: PMC9905132 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1053810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Nutrient deficiency has resulted in impaired growth and development of the population globally. Microgreens are considered immature greens (required light for photosynthesis and growing medium) and developed from the seeds of vegetables, legumes, herbs, and cereals. These are considered "living superfood/functional food" due to the presence of chlorophyll, beta carotene, lutein, and minerals like magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), Phosphorus (P), and Calcium (Ca). Microgreens are rich at the nutritional level and contain several phytoactive compounds (carotenoids, phenols, glucosinolates, polysterols) that are helpful for human health on Earth and in space due to their anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-carcinogenic properties. Microgreens can be used as plant-based nutritive vegetarian foods that will be fruitful as a nourishing constituent in the food industryfor garnish purposes, complement flavor, texture, and color to salads, soups, flat-breads, pizzas, and sandwiches (substitute to lettuce in tacos, sandwich, burger). Good handling practices may enhance microgreens'stability, storage, and shelf-life under appropriate conditions, including light, temperature, nutrients, humidity, and substrate. Moreover, the substrate may be a nutritive liquid solution (hydroponic system) or solid medium (coco peat, coconut fiber, coir dust and husks, sand, vermicompost, sugarcane filter cake, etc.) based on a variety of microgreens. However integrated multiomics approaches alongwith nutriomics and foodomics may be explored and utilized to identify and breed most potential microgreen genotypes, biofortify including increasing the nutritional content (macro-elements:K, Ca and Mg; oligo-elements: Fe and Zn and antioxidant activity) and microgreens related other traits viz., fast growth, good nutritional values, high germination percentage, and appropriate shelf-life through the implementation of integrated approaches includes genomics, transcriptomics, sequencing-based approaches, molecular breeding, machine learning, nanoparticles, and seed priming strategiesetc.
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- Astha Gupta
- Sharda School of Agricultural Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India,*Correspondence: Astha Gupta, ; Rajendra Kumar,
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- Sharda School of Agricultural Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India
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- Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Dayanand Anglo-Vedic (PG) College, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University,, Kanpur, India
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- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Agriculture, Integral Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India,*Correspondence: Astha Gupta, ; Rajendra Kumar,
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Ghodsimaab SP, Makarian H, Ghasimi Hagh Z, Gholipoor M. Scanning electron microscopy, biochemical and enzymatic studies to evaluate hydro-priming and cold plasma treatment effects on the germination of Salvia leriifolia Benth. seeds. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 13:1035296. [PMID: 36743554 PMCID: PMC9895828 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1035296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Finding a suitable method to increase seed germination rates of medicinal plants is critical to saving them from extinction. The effects of cold plasma (CP) treatments (using surface power densities of 80 and 100 W, with exposure times of 0, 120, 180, and 240 s) and incorporating hydropriming (carried out for 24 and 2 h on normal and uncovered seeds, respectively) to enhance the seed germination of Salvia leriifolia Benth a native endangered Iranian medicinal plant, were evaluated in this study. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images identified more destroyed mesh-like structures in hydro-primed and uncovered seeds than in normal and dry seeds. In comparison to the control, and other treatments, employing 100 W of CP for 240 s produced the maximum germination percentage and rate, as well as a seedling vigor of I and II in hydro-primed and uncovered seeds. The levels of α-amylase activity increased when the power and exposure times of CP were increased. The uncovering and hydropriming of S. leriifolia seeds resulted in increased enzyme activity. Malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) contents were enhanced by increasing the power and exposure time of CP, especially in uncovered and hydro-primed seeds. The activity of antioxidant enzymes, including catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), was correlated to changes in MDA and H2O2 levels. Finally, direct contact of CP with uncovered seeds in a short exposure time can improve the germination of S. leriifolia seeds via microscopic etching and activation of enzymes.
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- Seyedeh Parisa Ghodsimaab
- Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran
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- Department of Horticulture Science and Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran
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The Application of Cold Plasma Technology in Low-Moisture Foods. FOOD ENGINEERING REVIEWS 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12393-022-09329-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Potential of nanobiosensor in sustainable agriculture: the state-of-art. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12207. [PMID: 36578430 PMCID: PMC9791828 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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A rapid surge in world population leads to an increase in worldwide demand for agricultural products. Nanotechnology and its applications in agriculture have appeared as a boon to civilization with enormous potential in transforming conventional farming practices into redefined farming activities. Low-cost portable nanobiosensors are the most effective diagnostic tool for the rapid on-site assessment of plant and soil health including plant biotic and abiotic stress level, nutritional status, presence of hazardous chemicals in soil, etc. to maintain proper farming and crop productivity. Nanobiosensors detect physiological signals and convert them into standardized detectable signals. In order to achieve a reliable sensing analysis, nanoparticles can aid in signal amplification and sensor sensitivity by lowering the detection limit. The high selectivity and sensitivity of nanobiosensors enable early detection and management of targeted abnormalities. This study identifies the types of nanobiosensors according to the target application in agriculture sector.
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Nonthermal Plasma Effects on Fungi: Applications, Fungal Responses, and Future Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911592. [PMID: 36232892 PMCID: PMC9569944 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The kingdom of Fungi is rich in species that live in various environments and exhibit different lifestyles. Many are beneficial and indispensable for the environment and industries, but some can threaten plants, animals, and humans as pathogens. Various strategies have been applied to eliminate fungal pathogens by relying on chemical and nonchemical antifungal agents and tools. Nonthermal plasma (NTP) is a potential tool to inactivate pathogenic and food-contaminating fungi and genetically improve fungal strains used in industry as enzyme and metabolite producers. The NTP mode of action is due to many highly reactive species and their interactions with biological molecules. The interaction of the NTP with living cells is believed to be synergistic yet not well understood. This review aims to summarize the current NTP designs, applications, and challenges that involve fungi, as well as provide brief descriptions of underlying mechanisms employed by fungi in interactions with the NTP components.
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Leti LI, Gerber IC, Mihaila I, Galan PM, Strajeru S, Petrescu DE, Cimpeanu MM, Topala I, Gorgan DL. The Modulatory Effects of Non-Thermal Plasma on Seed’s Morphology, Germination and Genetics—A Review. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11162181. [PMID: 36015483 PMCID: PMC9415020 DOI: 10.3390/plants11162181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Non-thermal plasma (NTP) is a novel and promising technique in the agricultural field that has the potential to improve vegetal material by modulating the expression of various genes involved in seed germination, plant immune response to abiotic stress, resistance to pathogens, and growth. Seeds are most frequently treated, in order to improve their ability to growth and evolve, but the whole plant can also be treated for a fast adaptive response to stress factors (heat, cold, pathogens). This review focuses mainly on the application of NTP on seeds. Non-thermal plasma treated seeds present both external and internal changes. The external ones include the alterations of seed coat to improve hydrophilicity and the internal ones refer to interfere with cellular processes that are later visible in metabolic and plant biology modifications. The usage of plasma aims to decrease the usage of fertilizers and pesticides in order to reduce the negative impact on natural ecosystem and to reduce the costs of production.
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- Livia-Ioana Leti
- Plant Genetic Resources Bank, 720224 Suceava, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700505 Iasi, Romania
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- Integrated Center of Environmental Science Studies in the North-Eastern Development Region, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Integrated Center of Environmental Science Studies in the North-Eastern Development Region, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Plant Genetic Resources Bank, 720224 Suceava, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700505 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700505 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (I.T.); (D.-L.G.)
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- Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700505 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (I.T.); (D.-L.G.)
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Khan MN, Li Y, Fu C, Hu J, Chen L, Yan J, Khan Z, Wu H, Li Z. CeO 2 Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2022; 6:2200025. [PMID: 35860396 PMCID: PMC9284644 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202200025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Soil salinity is a major issue limiting efficient crop production. Seed priming with nanomaterials (nanopriming) is a cost-effective technology to improve seed germination under salinity; however, the underlying mechanisms still need to be explored. Here, polyacrylic acid coated nanoceria (cerium oxide nanoparticles) (PNC, 9.2 nm, -38.7 mV) are synthesized and characterized. The results show that under salinity, PNC priming significantly increases rapeseed shoot length (41.5%), root length (93%), and seedling dry weight (78%) compared to the no-nanoparticle (NNP) priming group. Confocal imaging results show that compared with NNP group, PNC priming significantly reduces reactive oxygen species (ROS) level in leaf (94.3% of H2O2, 56.4% of •O2 -) and root (38.4% of H2O2, 41.3% of •O2 -) of salt stressed rapeseed seedlings. Further, the results show that compared with the NNP group, PNC priming not only increases salicylic acid (SA) content in shoot (51.3%) and root (78.4%), but also upregulates the expression of SA biosynthesis related genes in salt stressed rapeseed. Overall, PNC nanopriming improved rapeseed salt tolerance is associated with both the increase of ROS scavenging ability and the increase of salicylic acid. The results add more information to understand the complexity of mechanisms behind nanoceria priming improved plant salt tolerance.
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- Mohammad Nauman Khan
- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze RiverCollege of Plant Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze RiverCollege of Plant Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze RiverCollege of Plant Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze RiverCollege of Plant Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze RiverCollege of Plant Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze RiverCollege of Plant Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze RiverCollege of Plant Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze RiverCollege of Plant Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
- Hongshan LaboratoryWuhanHubei430070China
- College of Agronomy and BiotechnologyChina Agricultural UniversityBeijing100083China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze RiverCollege of Plant Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
- Hongshan LaboratoryWuhanHubei430070China
- College of Agronomy and BiotechnologyChina Agricultural UniversityBeijing100083China
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Wei G, Gu Y, Lin N, Ning X, Lu Y, Zhao G, Guang S, Feng J, Xu H. Autonomous Bionanorobots via a Cage-Shaped Silsesquioxane Vehicle for In Vivo Heavy Metal Detoxification. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:29238-29249. [PMID: 35714363 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c05736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanorobots hold great promise for integrated drug delivery systems that are responsive to molecular triggers. Herein, we successfully developed an automatic smart bionanorobot that has transport capability and recognizes and removes zinc ions from poisoned cells based on nanoscale polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane molecules. This intelligent bionanorobot can easily move inside and outside the cell and find zinc ions owing to its highly selective recognition to zinc ions and high cell permeability, especially the well-combined high penetration and strong binding energy. More importantly, it was also found that this intelligent bionanorobot can restore round HeLa cells to a normal fusiform cell morphology following high-concentration zinc treatment and does not interfere with cell proliferation and division. It was also shown by in vivo experiments that the bionanorobot can inhibit persistent enlargement of the liver caused by zinc ion poisoning.
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- Gang Wei
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, and College of Materials Science and Engineering & Research Center for Analysis and Measurement, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Hematology Oncology, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, No. 381, Zhongshan East Road, Jiaojiang District, Taizhou 318000, Zhejiang, China
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- Research Institution for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Key Provincial Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, College of Materials, Xiamen University, 422 Siming Nan Road, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, and College of Materials Science and Engineering & Research Center for Analysis and Measurement, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Oncology, Lishui People's Hospital, Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, and College of Materials Science and Engineering & Research Center for Analysis and Measurement, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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