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Naseem Z, Naveed M, Asif M, Alamri S, Nawaz S, Siddiqui MH, Mustafa A. Enhancing chromium resistance and bulb quality in onion (Allium cepa L.) through copper nanoparticles and possible health risk. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:777. [PMID: 39143569 PMCID: PMC11325661 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05460-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Chromium (Cr) is a toxic metal in soil-plant system, hence causing possible health risks prominently in the areas with forgoing industrial activities. Copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) have been reported as an excellent adsorbent for pollutants. Therefore, this study investigates how copper nanoparticles enhance onion growth while decreasing chromium uptake in onion plants. Additionally, it examines the potential health risks of consuming onion plants with elevated chromium levels. The results demonstrated that the addition of CuNPs at 15 mg kg-1 significantly improved the plant height (48%), leaf length (37%), fresh weight of root (61%), root dry weight (70%), fresh weight of bulb (52%), bulb dry weight (59%), leaves fresh weight (52%) and dry weight of leaves (59%), leaf area (72%), number of onion leaves per plant (60%), Chl. a (42%), chl. b (36%), carotenoids (40%), total chlorophyll (40%), chlorophyll contents SPAD value (56%), relative water contents (35%), membrane stability index (16%), total sugars (25%), crude protein (21%), ascorbic acid (19%) and ash contents (64%) at 10 mg kg-1 Cr. Whereas, maximum decline of Cr by 46% in roots, 68% in leaves and 92% in bulb was found with application of 15 mg kg-1 of Cu NPs in onion plants under 10 mg kg-1 Cr toxicity. The health risk assessment parameters of onion plants showed minimum values 0.0028 for average daily intake (ADI), 0.001911 for Non-cancer risk (NCR), and 0.001433 for cancer risk (CR) in plants treated with Cu NPs at 15 mg kg-1 concentration grown in soil spiked with 10 mg kg-1 chromium. It is concluded that Cu NPs at 15 mg kg-1 concentration improved growth of plants in control as well as Cr contaminated soil. Therefore, use of Cu NPs at 15 mg kg-1 concentration is recommended for improving growth of plants under normal and metal contaminated soils.
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- Zainab Naseem
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Key Laboratory of Vegetation Restoration and Management of Degraded Ecosystems, South China, Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences Guangzhou, Guangzhou, 510650, China.
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Francis DV, Abdalla AK, Mahakham W, Sarmah AK, Ahmed ZFR. Interaction of plants and metal nanoparticles: Exploring its molecular mechanisms for sustainable agriculture and crop improvement. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2024; 190:108859. [PMID: 38970982 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108859] [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: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Metal nanoparticles offer promising prospects in agriculture, enhancing plant growth and ensuring food security. Silver, gold, copper, and zinc nanoparticles possess unique properties making them attractive for plant applications. Understanding molecular interactions between metal nanoparticles and plants is crucial for unlocking their potential to boost crop productivity and sustainability. This review explores metal nanoparticles in agriculture, emphasizing the need to understand these interactions. By elucidating mechanisms, it highlights the potential for enhancing crop productivity, stress tolerance, and nutrient-use efficiency, contributing to sustainable agriculture and food security. Quantifying benefits and risks reveal significant advantages. Metal nanoparticles enhance crop productivity by 20% on average and reduce disease incidence by up to 50% when used as antimicrobial agents. They also reduce nutrient leaching by 30% and enhance soil carbon sequestration by 15%, but concerns about toxicity, adverse effects on non-target organisms, and nanoparticle accumulation in the food chain must be addressed. Metal nanoparticles influence cellular processes including sensing, signaling, transcription, translation, and post-translational modifications. They act as signaling molecules, activate stress-responsive genes, enhance defense mechanisms, and improve nutrient uptake. The review explores their catalytic role in nutrient management, disease control, precision agriculture, nano-fertilizers, and nano-remediation. A bibliometric analysis offers insights into the current research landscape, highlighting trends, gaps, and future directions. In conclusion, metal nanoparticles hold potential for revolutionizing agriculture, enhancing productivity, mitigating environmental stressors, and promoting sustainability. Addressing risks and gaps is crucial for their safe integration into agricultural practices.
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- Dali V Francis
- Department of Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Food Science and Technology Department, College of Agriculture, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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- Department of Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates.
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Kulasza M, Sielska A, Szenejko M, Soroka M, Skuza L. Effects of copper, and aluminium in ionic, and nanoparticulate form on growth rate and gene expression of Setaria italica seedlings. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15897. [PMID: 38987627 PMCID: PMC11237061 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66921-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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This study aims to determine the effects of copper, copper oxide nanoparticles, aluminium, and aluminium oxide nanoparticles on the growth rate and expression of ACT-1, CDPK, LIP, NFC, P5CR, P5CS, GR, and SiZIP1 genes in five days old seedling of Setaria italica ssp. maxima, cultivated in hydroponic culture. Depending on their concentration (ranging from 0.1 to 1.8 mg L-1), all tested substances had both stimulating and inhibiting effects on the growth rate of the seedlings. Copper and copper oxide-NPs had generally a stimulating effect whereas aluminium and aluminium oxide-NPs at first had a positive effect but in higher concentrations they inhibited the growth. Treating the seedlings with 0.4 mg L-1 of each tested toxicant was mostly stimulating to the expression of the genes and reduced the differences between the transcript levels of the coleoptiles and roots. Increasing concentrations of the tested substances had both stimulating and inhibiting effects on the expression levels of the genes. The highest expression levels were usually noted at concentrations between 0.4 and 1.0 mg/L of each metal and metal nanoparticle, except for SiZIP1, which had the highest transcript amount at 1.6 mg L-1 of Cu2+ and at 0.1-0.8 mg L-1 of CuO-NPs, and LIP and GR from the seedling treated with Al2O3-NPs at concentrations of 0.1 and 1.6 mg L-1, respectively.
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- Mateusz Kulasza
- Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, 71415, Szczecin, Poland.
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- Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, 71415, Szczecin, Poland.
- Centre for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, 71415, Szczecin, Poland.
- Doctoral School, University of Szczecin, 70383, Szczecin, Poland.
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- Institute of Marine and Environmental Sciences, University of Szczecin, 71412, Szczecin, Poland
- Centre for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, 71415, Szczecin, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, 71415, Szczecin, Poland
- Department of Genetics and Genomics, Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, 71412, Szczecin, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, 71415, Szczecin, Poland
- Centre for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Institute of Biology, University of Szczecin, 71415, Szczecin, Poland
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Elbanna HM, Ahmed OK, Fayed SAK, Hammam KAM, Yousef RS. Enhancing french basil growth through synergistic Foliar treatment with copper nanoparticles and Spirulina sp. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:512. [PMID: 38849727 PMCID: PMC11157815 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05153-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study investigates a novel idea about the foliar application of nanoparticles as nanofertilizer combined with a natural stimulant, blue-green algae Spirulina platensis L. extract, as a bio-fertilizer to achieve safety from using nanoparticles for enhancement of the growth and production of the plant. Thus, this experiment aimed to chemically synthesize copper nanoparticles via copper sulfate in addition to evaluate the impact of CuNPs at 500, 1000, and 1500 mg/L and the combination of CuNPs with or without microalgae extract at 0.5, 1, and 1.5 g/L on the morphological parameters, photosynthetic pigments accumulation, essential oil production, and antioxidant activity of French basil. RESULTS The results revealed that foliar application of CuNPs and its interaction with spirulina extract significantly increased growth and yield compared with control, the treatments of 1000 and 1500 mg/L had less impact than 500 mg/L CuNPs. Plants treated with 500 mg/L CuNPs and 1.5 g/L spirulina extract showed the best growth and oil production, as well as the highest accumulation of chlorophylls and carotenoids. The application of CuNPs nanofertilizer caused a significant increase in the antioxidant activity of the French basil plant, but the combination of CuNPs with spirulina extract caused a decrease in antioxidant activity. CONCULOSION Therefore, foliar application of natural bio-fertilizer with CuNPsis necessary for obtaining the best growth and highest oil production from the French basil plant with the least damage to the plant and the environment.
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- Heba Mahmoud Elbanna
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Department, Horticulture Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Department, Horticulture Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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Shaikhaldein HO, Al-Qurainy F, Nadeem M, Khan S, Tarroum M, Salih AM, Al-Hashimi A. Biosynthesis of copper nanoparticles using Solenostemma argel and their effect on enhancing salt tolerance in barley plants. Sci Rep 2024; 14:12701. [PMID: 38831069 PMCID: PMC11148141 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63641-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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The distinctive characteristics of nanoparticles and their potential applications have been given considerable attention by scientists across different fields, particularly agriculture. However, there has been limited effort to assess the impact of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) in modulating physiological and biochemical processes in response to salt-induced stress. This study aimed to synthesize CuNPs biologically using Solenostemma argel extract and determine their effects on morphophysiological parameters and antioxidant defense system of barley (Hordeum vulgare) under salt stress. The biosynthesized CuNPs were characterized by (UV-vis spectroscopy with Surface Plasmon Resonance at 320 nm, the crystalline nature of the formed NPs was verified via XRD, the FTIR recorded the presence of the functional groups, while TEM was confirmed the shape (spherical) and the sizes (9 to 18 nm) of biosynthesized CuNPs. Seeds of barley plants were grown in plastic pots and exposed to different levels of salt (0, 100 and 200 mM NaCl). Our findings revealed that the supplementation of CuNPs (0, 25 and 50 mg/L) to salinized barley significantly mitigate the negative impacts of salt stress and enhanced the plant growth-related parameters. High salinity level enhanced the oxidative damage by raising the concentrations of osmolytes (soluble protein, soluble sugar, and proline), malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). In addition, increasing the activities of enzymatic antioxidants, total phenol, and flavonoids. Interestingly, exposing CuNPs on salt-stressed plants enhanced the plant-growth characteristics, photosynthetic pigments, and gas exchange parameters. Furthermore, CuNPs counteracted oxidative damage by lowering the accumulation of osmolytes, H2O2, MDA, total phenol, and flavonoids, while simultaneously enhancing the activities of antioxidant enzymes. In conclusion, the application of biosynthesized CuNPs presents a promising approach and sustainable strategy to enhance plant resistance to salinity stress, surpassing conventional methods in terms of environmental balance.
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- Hassan O Shaikhaldein
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Javed R, Khan B, Sharafat U, Bilal M, Galagedara L, Abbey L, Cheema M. Dynamic interplay of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles with plants: Influencing factors, action mechanisms, and assessment of stimulatory and inhibitory effects. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 271:115992. [PMID: 38262092 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.115992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) of metals and metal oxides have received increasing attention regarding their characteristic behavior in plant systems. The fate and transport of metal NPs and metal oxide NPs in plants is of emerging concern for researchers because they ultimately become part of the food chain. The widespread use of metal-based NPs (MBNPs) in plants has revealed their beneficial and harmful effects. This review addresses the main factors affecting the uptake, translocation, absorption, bioavailability, toxicity, and accumulation of MBNPs in different plant species. It appraises the mechanism of nanoparticle-plant interaction in detail and provides understanding of the estimation strategies for the associated pros and cons with this interplay. Critical parameters of NPs include, but are not limited to, particle size and shape, surface chemistry, surface charge, concentration, solubility, and exposure route. On exposure to MBNPs, the molecular, physiological, and biochemical reactions of plants have been assessed. We have filled knowledge gaps and answered research questions regarding the positive and negative effects of metal and metal oxide NPs on seed germination, callus induction, growth and yield of plant, nutritional content, antioxidants, and enzymes. Besides, the phytotoxicity, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and detoxification studies of MBNPs in plants have been outlined. Furthermore, the recent developments and future perspectives of the two-way traffic of interplay of MBNPs and plants have been provided in this comprehensive review.
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- Rabia Javed
- School of Science and the Environment, Memorial University of Newfoundland, NL, Canada.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 54320, Pakistan
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- School of Science and the Environment, Memorial University of Newfoundland, NL, Canada.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 54320, Pakistan
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- School of Science and the Environment, Memorial University of Newfoundland, NL, Canada.
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- Department of Plant, Food and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, NS, Canada.
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- School of Science and the Environment, Memorial University of Newfoundland, NL, Canada.
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Dorjee L, Gogoi R, Kamil D, Kumar R, Mondal TK, Pattanayak S, Gurung B. Essential oil-grafted copper nanoparticles as a potential next-generation fungicide for holistic disease management in maize. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1204512. [PMID: 37485521 PMCID: PMC10361667 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1204512] [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: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Sustainable food production is necessary to meet the demand of the incessantly growing human population. Phytopathogens pose a major constraint in food production, and the use of conventional fungicides to manage them is under the purview of criticism due to their numerous setbacks. In the present study, essential oil-grafted copper nanoparticles (EGC) were generated, characterized, and evaluated against the maize fungal pathogens, viz., Bipolaris maydis, Rhizoctonia solani f. sp. sasakii, Macrophomina phaseolina, Fusarium verticillioides, and Sclerotium rolfsii. The ED50 for the fungi under study ranged from 43 to 56 μg ml-1, and a significant inhibition was observed at a low dose of 20 μg ml-1 under in vitro conditions. Under net house conditions, seed treatment + foliar spray at 250 and 500 mg L-1 of EGC performed remarkably against maydis leaf blight (MLB), with reduced percent disease index (PDI) by 27.116 and 25.292%, respectively, in two Kharif seasons (May-Sep, 2021, 2022). The activity of enzymatic antioxidants, viz., β-1, 3-glucanase, PAL, POX, and PPO, and a non-enzymatic antioxidant (total phenolics) was increased in treated maize plants, indicating host defense was triggered. The optimum concentrations of EGC (250 mg L-1 and 500 mg L-1) exhibited improved physiological characteristics such as photosynthetic activity, shoot biomass, plant height, germination percentage, vigor index, and root system traits. However, higher concentrations of 1,000 mg L-1 rendered phytotoxicity, reducing growth, biomass, and copper bioaccumulation to high toxic levels, mainly in the foliar-sprayed maize leaves. In addition, EGC and copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) at 1,000 mg L-1 reduced the absorption and concentration of manganese and zinc indicating a negative correlation between Cu and Mn/Zn. Our study proposes that the CuNPs combined with EO (Clove oil) exhibit astounding synergistic efficacy against maize fungal pathogens and optimized concentrations can be used as an alternative to commercial fungicides without any serious impact on environmental health.
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- Lham Dorjee
- Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Forecasting and Agricultural Systems Modelling, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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Noman M, Ahmed T, White JC, Nazir MM, Li D, Song F. Bacillus altitudinis-Stabilized Multifarious Copper Nanoparticles Prevent Bacterial Fruit Blotch in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.): Direct Pathogen Inhibition, In Planta Particles Accumulation, and Host Stomatal Immunity Modulation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207136. [PMID: 36599658 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The nano-enabled crop protecting agents have been emerging as a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and sustainable alternative to conventional chemical pesticides. Here, the antibacterial activity and disease-suppressive potential of biogenic copper nanoparticles (bio-CuNPs) against bacterial fruit blotch (BFB), caused by Acidovorax citrulli (Ac), in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) is discussed. CuNPs are extracellularly biosynthesized using a locally isolated bacterial strain Bacillus altitudinis WM-2/2, and have spherical shapes of 29.11-78.56 nm. Various metabolites, such as alcoholic compounds, carboxylic acids, alkenes, aromatic amines, and halo compounds, stabilize bio-CuNPs. Foliar application of bio-CuNPs increases the Cu accumulation in shoots/roots (66%/27%), and promotes the growth performance of watermelon plants by improving fresh/dry weight (36%/39%), through triggering various imperative physiological and biochemical processes. Importantly, bio-CuNPs at 100 µg mL-1 significantly suppress watermelon BFB through balancing reactive oxygen species system, improving photosynthesis capacity, and modulating stomatal immunity. Bio-CuNPs show obvious antibacterial activity against Ac by inducing oxidative stress, biofilm inhibition, and cellular integrity disruption. These findings demonstrate that bio-CuNPs can suppress watermelon BFB through direct antibacterial activity and induction of active immune response in watermelon plants, and highlight the value of this approach as a powerful tool to increase agricultural production and alleviate food insecurity.
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- Muhammad Noman
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT, 06504, USA
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- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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Gao M, Chang J, Wang Z, Zhang H, Wang T. Advances in transport and toxicity of nanoparticles in plants. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:75. [PMID: 36864504 PMCID: PMC9983278 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01830-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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In recent years, the rapid development of nanotechnology has made significant impacts on the industry. With the wide application of nanotechnology, nanoparticles (NPs) are inevitably released into the environment, and their fate, behavior and toxicity are indeterminate. Studies have indicated that NPs can be absorbed, transported and accumulated by terrestrial plants. The presence of NPs in certain edible plants may decrease harvests and threaten human health. Understanding the transport and toxicity of NPs in plants is the basis for risk assessment. In this review, we summarize the transportation of four types of NPs in terrestrial plants, and the phytotoxicity induced by NPs, including their impacts on plant growth and cell structure, and the underlying mechanisms such as inducing oxidative stress response, and causing genotoxic damage. We expect to provide reference for future research on the effects of NPs on plants.
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- Mingyang Gao
- grid.410585.d0000 0001 0495 1805Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety of Shandong Normal University, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.410585.d0000 0001 0495 1805Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety of Shandong Normal University, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.410585.d0000 0001 0495 1805Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety of Shandong Normal University, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014 People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety of Shandong Normal University, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety of Shandong Normal University, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, People's Republic of China.
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Tarakanov R, Shagdarova B, Lyalina T, Zhuikova Y, Il’ina A, Dzhalilov F, Varlamov V. Protective Properties of Copper-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles against Soybean Pathogens Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. glycinea and Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051100. [PMID: 36904341 PMCID: PMC10007554 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Soybeans are a valuable food product, containing 40% protein and a large percentage of unsaturated fatty acids ranging from 17 to 23%. Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. glycinea (Psg) and Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens (Cff) are harmful bacterial pathogens of soybean. The bacterial resistance of soybean pathogens to existing pesticides and environmental concerns requires new approaches to control bacterial diseases. Chitosan is a biodegradable, biocompatible and low-toxicity biopolymer with antimicrobial activity that is promising for use in agriculture. In this work, a chitosan hydrolysate and its nanoparticles with copper were obtained and characterized. The antimicrobial activity of the samples against Psg and Cff was studied using the agar diffusion method, and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined. The samples of chitosan and copper-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (Cu2+ChiNPs) significantly inhibited bacterial growth and were not phytotoxic at the concentrations of the MIC and MBC values. The protective properties of chitosan hydrolysate and copper-loaded chitosan nanoparticles against soybean bacterial diseases were tested on plants in an artificial infection. It was demonstrated that the Cu2+ChiNPs were the most effective against Psg and Cff. Treatment of pre-infected leaves and seeds demonstrated that the biological efficiencies of (Cu2+ChiNPs) were 71% and 51% for Psg and Cff, respectively. Copper-loaded chitosan nanoparticles are promising as an alternative treatment for bacterial blight and bacterial tan spot and wilt in soybean.
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- Rashit Tarakanov
- Department of Plant Protection, Russian State Agrarian University—Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, 127434 Moscow, Russia
- Correspondence: (R.T.); (V.V.)
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- Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119071 Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119071 Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119071 Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119071 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Plant Protection, Russian State Agrarian University—Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, 127434 Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 119071 Moscow, Russia
- Correspondence: (R.T.); (V.V.)
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Bairwa P, Kumar N, Devra V, Abd-Elsalam KA. Nano-Biofertilizers Synthesis and Applications in Agroecosystems. AGROCHEMICALS 2023; 2:118-134. [DOI: 10.3390/agrochemicals2010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Green chemistry and nanobiotechnology have great potential for generating new and significant products that are favorable to the environment, industry, and consumers. The nanoforms of metals and nanocomposites are more effective and efficient agents than their bulkier counterparts because of their distinctive physical, chemical, and optical properties. Green technology is a rapidly growing scientific field that has recently received attention due to its many applications. Different nanoparticle dimensions, sizes, and bioactivities will develop as a consequence of changes in the biomaterials employed for synthesis. The existing understanding of several green synthesis methods, that depend on different plant components and microorganisms for the production of nanoparticles, is summarized in the current review. Employing these materials minimizes synthesis costs while minimizing the use of hazardous chemicals and promoting “biosynthesis.” To produce metal nanoparticles efficiently, bio-reduction is influenced by the abundance of essential enzymes, proteins, and biomolecules. Rapid biosynthetic regeneration makes this characteristic sufficient for their employment in a range of situations. In this review, we explore the biosynthesis of nanomaterials and their potential in sustainable agriculture. Biosynthesized nanofertilizers, or bionanofertilizers, are a revolutionary new class of fertilizer that has been developed with the help of nanotechnology. These fertilizers offer many advantages over traditional fertilization methods and can be used to increase crop yields while reducing the environmental impact of fertilizers. Bionanofertilizer are an inexpensive way to increase plant growth and production, and to improve the use of nutrients by plants and the health of the soil. According to our survey, nanotechnology presents a wide range of prospects by offering a cutting-edge and environmentally friendly alternative in the agricultural sector.
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- Preeti Bairwa
- Janki Devi Bajaj Government Girls College, Kota 324001, Rajasthan, India
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- Janki Devi Bajaj Government Girls College, Kota 324001, Rajasthan, India
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- Janki Devi Bajaj Government Girls College, Kota 324001, Rajasthan, India
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- Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza 12619, Egypt
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Rajamohan R, Raorane CJ, Kim SC, Ashokkumar S, Lee YR. Novel Microwave Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles and Appraisal of the Antibacterial Application. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:456. [PMID: 36838156 PMCID: PMC9960782 DOI: 10.3390/mi14020456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The exceptional characteristics of bio-synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs), including high surface-to-volume ratio and high-profit strength, are of tremendous interest. CuO NPs have cytotoxic, catalytic, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. Fruit peel extract has been recommended as a valuable alternative method due to the advantages of economic prospects, environment-friendliness, improved biocompatibility, and high biological activities, such as antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, as many physical and chemical methods have been applied to synthesize metal oxide NPs. In the presence of apple peel extract and microwave (MW) irradiation, CuO NPs are produced from the precursor CuCl2. 2H2O. With the help of TEM analysis, and BET surface area, the average sizes of the obtained NPs are found to be 25-40 nm. For use in antimicrobial applications, CuO NPs are appropriate. Disk diffusion tests were used to study the bactericidal impact in relation to the diameter of the inhibition zone, and an intriguing antibacterial activity was confirmed on both the Gram-positive bacterial pathogen Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative bacterial pathogen Escherichia coli. Moreover, CuO NPs did not have any toxic effect on seed germination. Thus, this study provides an environmentally friendly material and provides a variety of advantages for biomedical applications and environmental applications.
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- Rajaram Rajamohan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Faraz A, Faizan M, D. Rajput V, Minkina T, Hayat S, Faisal M, Alatar AA, Abdel-Salam EM. CuO Nanoparticle-Mediated Seed Priming Improves Physio-Biochemical and Enzymatic Activities of Brassica juncea. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:803. [PMID: 36840152 PMCID: PMC9959013 DOI: 10.3390/plants12040803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The use of nanoparticles (NPs) in agricultural fields has risen to a level where people are considering NPs as an alternative to commercial fertilizers. The input of copper oxide NPs (CuO NPs) as seed primers was investigated in this study, and the growth indices of Brassica juncea such as phenotypic parameters, photosynthetic attributes, and biochemical parameters were measured during maximum vegetative growth stage, i.e., at 45 days after sowing. Surface sterilized seeds were soaked in varying concentrations (0, 2, 4, 8 and 16 mg/L) of CuO NPs for 15, 30, and/or 45 min. After those priming periods, the seeds were planted in pots and allowed to grow naturally. Among the different tested concentrations of CuO NPs, 4 mg/L of CuO NPs for 30 min seed priming proved to be best, and considerably increased the, shoot length (30%), root length (27%), net photosynthetic rate (30%), internal CO2 concentration (28%), and proline content (41%). Besides, the performance of the antioxidant enzymes, viz, superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase, and biochemical parameters such as nitrate reductase and carbonic anhydrase were also increased by several folds after the application of CuO NPs in B. juncea. The present study suggests that CuO NPs can be effectively used to increase the performance of B. juncea and may also be suitable for testing on other crop species.
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- Ahmad Faraz
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Glocal University, Saharanpur 247121, India
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- Botany Section, School of Sciences, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad 500032, India
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, 344006 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, 344006 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Botany & Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany & Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Plant Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, 82152 Planegg, Germany
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Francis DV, Sood N, Gokhale T. Biogenic CuO and ZnO Nanoparticles as Nanofertilizers for Sustainable Growth of Amaranthus hybridus. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:2776. [PMID: 36297798 PMCID: PMC9610597 DOI: 10.3390/plants11202776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The biogenic synthesis of CuO and ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) was carried out by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. The shape, size, and chemical identity of the CuO and ZnO NPs were determined using FTIR, XRD, SEM, EDX, and TEM analysis. The study aimed to investigate the effects of the CuO and ZnO NPs on Amaranthus hybridus seed germination and plant growth. Two different fertilizer application modes (hydroponics and foliar) were studied with varying concentrations of CuO (0.06 µM, 0.12 µM) and ZnO (0.12 µM, 0.24 µM) nanoparticles with water control and Hoagland's media control. The hydroponic system of fertilizer application demonstrated better efficiency in terms of plant growth as compared to the foliar application. The agronomic traits, SPAD value, total reducing sugars, antioxidant activity, amount of copper, and zinc ions in root and shoot were analyzed for all experimental plants and found better with the nanoparticle application. The highlight of the study is the application of extremely low concentrations of CuO and ZnO nanoparticles, almost 70% lower than the copper and zinc salts in the Hoagland's medium for improved plant growth. The use of lower concentrations of nanoparticles can prevent their accumulation in the environment and also lower the production cost. The high antioxidant concentration exhibited by the plants treated with CuO and ZnO nanoparticles ensures the enhanced plant's resistance to infections and pests while promoting plant growth.
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Guilger-Casagrande M, Bilesky-José N, Sousa BT, Oliveira HC, Fraceto LF, Lima R. Effects of biogenic silver and iron nanoparticles on soybean seedlings (Glycine max). BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2022; 22:255. [PMID: 35606722 PMCID: PMC9128269 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-022-03638-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Biogenic metallic nanoparticles have been emerging as a promising alternative for the control of phytopathogens and as nanofertilizers. In this way, it is essential to investigate the possible impacts of these new nanomaterials on plants. In this study, the effects of soil contamination with biogenic silver (AgNPs) and iron (FeNPs) with known antifungal potential were investigated on morphological, physiological and biochemical parameters of soybean seedlings. RESULTS The exposure of plants/seedlings to AgNPs induced the reduction of root dry weight followed by oxidative stress in this organ, however, adaptive responses such as a decrease in stomatal conductance without impacts on photosynthesis and an increase in intrinsic water use efficiency were also observed. The seedlings exposed to FeNPs had shown an increase in the levels of oxygen peroxide in the leaves not accompanied by lipid peroxidation, and an increase in the expression of POD2 and POD7 genes, indicating a defense mechanism by root lignification. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated that different metal biogenic nanoparticles cause different effects on soybean seedlings and these findings highlight the importance of investigating possible phytotoxic effects of these nanomaterials for the control of phytopathogens or as nanofertilizers.
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- Mariana Guilger-Casagrande
- Laboratory for Evaluation of the Bioactivity and Toxicology of Nanomaterials, University of Sorocaba (UNISO), Rod. Raposo Tavares, km 92.5 – Vila Artura, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18023-000 Brazil
- Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Três de Março 511, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18087-180 Brazil
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- Laboratory for Evaluation of the Bioactivity and Toxicology of Nanomaterials, University of Sorocaba (UNISO), Rod. Raposo Tavares, km 92.5 – Vila Artura, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18023-000 Brazil
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- Departament of Animal and Plant Biology, University of Londrina (UEL), Rod. Celso Garcia Cid km 380, Londrina, Paraná, 86057-970 Brazil
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- Departament of Animal and Plant Biology, University of Londrina (UEL), Rod. Celso Garcia Cid km 380, Londrina, Paraná, 86057-970 Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Três de Março 511, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18087-180 Brazil
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- Laboratory for Evaluation of the Bioactivity and Toxicology of Nanomaterials, University of Sorocaba (UNISO), Rod. Raposo Tavares, km 92.5 – Vila Artura, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18023-000 Brazil
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Babu S, Singh R, Yadav D, Rathore SS, Raj R, Avasthe R, Yadav SK, Das A, Yadav V, Yadav B, Shekhawat K, Upadhyay PK, Yadav DK, Singh VK. Nanofertilizers for agricultural and environmental sustainability. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 292:133451. [PMID: 34973251 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers in the agricultural production systems to keep pace with the food and nutritional demand of the galloping population had an adverse impact on ecosystem services and environmental quality. Hence, an alternative mechanism is to be developed to enhance farm production and environmental sustainability. A nanohybrid construct like nanofertilizers (NFs) is an excellent alternative to overcome the negative impact of traditional chemical fertilizers. The NFs provide smart nutrient delivery to the plants and proves their efficacy in terms of crop productivity and environmental sustainability over bulky chemical fertilizers. Plants can absorb NFs by foliage or roots depending upon the application methods and properties of the particles. NFs enhance the biotic and abiotic stresses tolerance in plants. It reduces the production cost and mitigates the environmental footprint. Multitude benefits of the NFs open new vistas towards sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation. Although supra-optimal doses of NFs have a detrimental effect on crop growth, soil health, and environmental outcomes. The extensive release of NFs into the environment and food chain may pose a risk to human health, hence, need careful assessment. Thus, a thorough review on the role of different NFs and their impact on crop growth, productivity, soil, and environmental quality is required, which would be helpful for the research of sustainable agriculture.
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- Subhash Babu
- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208 024, India
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- ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248 195, India
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India.
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Sikkim Centre, Sikkim, 737 102, India
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- ICAR- Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226 002, India
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- ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Tripura Centre, Tripura, 799 210, India
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology in Arid Areas, College of Horticulture, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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- ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research, Chambaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173213, India
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110 012, India
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- ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462038, India
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- ICAR-Central Research Institute on Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 059, India
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Foliar Application of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Increases the Photosynthetic Efficiency and Antioxidant Activity in Brassica juncea. J FOOD QUALITY 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/5535100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In the last few decades, use of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) has been increased significantly that eventually included as a growth stimulator. This makes it essential to examine their impact on several plants. In the study detailed here, we investigated the effects of CuO NPs on the growth, physiological efficiency, biochemical assays, and antioxidant system in the mustard plant. Varying concentrations (0, 2, 4, 8, and 16 mg/L) of CuO NPs were applied at 25 days after sowing (DAS), and sampling took place at 30 and 45 DAS. The results indicate that CuO NPs-treated plants registered an increase in the growth and biomass over their respective control. Among different concentrations of CuO NPs (0, 2, 4, 8, and 16 mg/L), 8 mg/L proved to be the optimum foliar spray treatment and increase the chlorophyll content, net photosynthetic rate, leaf proline content, and antioxidant enzymes activity. We concluded that CuO NPs interact with meristematic cells triggering biochemical pathways conductive to an enhancement of the growth attributes. Further studies are needed to investigate the mechanisms of CuO NPs in mustard.
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Lyalina TS, Lunkov AP, Varlamov VP. Obtaining of Metal Nanoparticles Using Reducing Agents and Chitosan. APPL BIOCHEM MICRO+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0003683822020132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Wang C, Liu X, Li J, Yue L, Yang H, Zou H, Wang Z, Xing B. Copper nanoclusters promote tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) yield and quality through improving photosynthesis and roots growth. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 289:117912. [PMID: 34365243 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The innovative and sustainable technologies are highly needed to decrease serious environmental problems from current agriculture. Herein, the green and biosafe copper-based nano-agriculture was described for tomato production. Prepared Cu nanoclusters (NCs) showed small size (3.0 ± 0.5 nm) and high bioavailability. At low concentration (1 mg kg-1) in soil, Cu NCs improved the activities of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase and peroxidase) in the tomato plants, which could help to slow down leaf aging, increase photosynthesis and carbohydrates content by 19.4 % and 14.9 %, respectively. Cu NCs promoted the roots' growth, especially increasing the root tip' number, which might contribute to the increase in absorption of macronutrients (K, Mg and P) and micronutrients (B, Mn, Cu and Zn). The Cu NCs (1 mg kg-1) promoted tomato growth and increased the tomato fruit yields by 12.2 % compared to the control. Moreover, the tomato fruit qualities had been improved meanwhile the accumulation of Cu in fruits was not observed. These findings indicate that the Cu NCs have potential to be safely applied for tomato production.
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- Chuanxi Wang
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, And School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, And School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, And School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, And School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, And School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, And School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, And School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China.
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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Shende S, Rajput VD, Gade A, Minkina T, Fedorov Y, Sushkova S, Mandzhieva S, Burachevskaya M, Boldyreva V. Metal-based Green Synthesized Nanoparticles: Boon for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. IEEE Trans Nanobioscience 2021; 21:44-54. [PMID: 34133281 DOI: 10.1109/tnb.2021.3089773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The applications of metal-based nanoparticles (MNPs) in the sustainable development of agriculture and food security have received greater attention in recent years in the science community. Different biological resources have been employed to replace harmful chemicals to reduce metal salts and stabilize MNPs, i.e., green methods for the synthesis have paid attention to the nanobiotechnological advances. This review mainly focused on the applications of green synthesized MNPs for the agriculture sector and food security. Because of the novel domains, the green synthesized MNPs could be helpful in the different areas of agriculture like plant growth promotion, plant disease, and insect/pest management, fungicidal agent, in food security for food packaging, for increasing the shelf life and protection from spoilage, and other purposes. In the present review, the global scenario of the recent studies on the applications of green synthesized MNPs, particularly in sustainable agriculture and food security, is comprehensively discussed.
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Shende S, Bhagat R, Raut R, Rai M, Gade A. Myco-Fabrication of Copper Nanoparticles and Its Effect on Crop Pathogenic Fungi. IEEE Trans Nanobioscience 2021; 20:146-153. [PMID: 33523815 DOI: 10.1109/tnb.2021.3056100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Phytopathogens are responsible for huge losses in the agriculture sector. Amongst them, fungal phytopathogen is quite difficult to control. Many chemicals are available in the market, claiming the high activity against them. However, the development of resistance by the fungal pathogen is the main concern to overcome their menace. Nanotechnology-based products can be a potential alternative to conventional fungicides. Amongst various nanoparticles, Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) are appearing to be a promising antifungal candidate. It can be synthesized by various methods, but the myco-fabrication appears to be an environmental-friendly approach. Hence, the present study is an attempt to synthesize CuNPs using Aspergillus flavus. The myco-fabricated CuNPs were characterized by UV spectrophotometer, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Nanoparticles tracking and analysis system (NTA), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Zeta potential measurement. Myco-fabricated CuNPs showed maximum absorbance at 602 nm and particle size ranging 5-12 nm with the least average size of 8 nm with spherical shape and moderate stability. Myco-fabricated CuNPs tested against selected fungal crop pathogens viz. Aspergillus niger, Fusariumoxysporum, and Alternaria alternata reveal a significant effect. Besides these we have given the hypothetical mechanism depicting the antifungal action of myco-fabricated CuNPs.
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Rai M, Bonde S, Golinska P, Trzcińska-Wencel J, Gade A, Abd-Elsalam KA, Shende S, Gaikwad S, Ingle AP. Fusarium as a Novel Fungus for the Synthesis of Nanoparticles: Mechanism and Applications. J Fungi (Basel) 2021; 7:139. [PMID: 33672011 PMCID: PMC7919287 DOI: 10.3390/jof7020139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology is a new and developing branch that has revolutionized the world by its applications in various fields including medicine and agriculture. In nanotechnology, nanoparticles play an important role in diagnostics, drug delivery, and therapy. The synthesis of nanoparticles by fungi is a novel, cost-effective and eco-friendly approach. Among fungi, Fusarium spp. play an important role in the synthesis of nanoparticles and can be considered as a nanofactory for the fabrication of nanoparticles. The synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Fusarium, its mechanism and applications are discussed in this review. The synthesis of nanoparticles from Fusarium is the biogenic and green approach. Fusaria are found to be a versatile biological system with the ability to synthesize nanoparticles extracellularly. Different species of Fusaria have the potential to synthesise nanoparticles. Among these, F. oxysporum has demonstrated a high potential for the synthesis of AgNPs. It is hypothesised that NADH-dependent nitrate reductase enzyme secreted by F. oxysporum is responsible for the reduction of aqueous silver ions into AgNPs. The toxicity of nanoparticles depends upon the shape, size, surface charge, and the concentration used. The nanoparticles synthesised by different species of Fusaria can be used in medicine and agriculture.
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- Mahendra Rai
- Department of Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602, India; (S.B.); (A.G.); (S.S.)
- Department of Microbiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Lwowska, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (P.G.); (J.T.-W.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602, India; (S.B.); (A.G.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Lwowska, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (P.G.); (J.T.-W.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Lwowska, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (P.G.); (J.T.-W.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602, India; (S.B.); (A.G.); (S.S.)
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- Agricultural Research Center, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Giza 12619, Egypt;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444602, India; (S.B.); (A.G.); (S.S.)
- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, 344006 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Microbial Diversity Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Tathawade, Pune 411033, India;
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- Biotechnology Centre, Department of Agricultural Botany, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra 444104, India;
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Santos-Espinoza AM, González-Mendoza D, Ruiz-Valdiviezo VM, Luján-Hidalgo MC, Jonapa-Hernández F, Valdez-Salas B, Gutiérrez-Miceli FA. Changes in the physiological and biochemical state of peanut plants ( Arachis hypogaea L.) induced by exposure to green metallic nanoparticles. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2020; 23:747-754. [PMID: 33284665 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2020.1856037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Different types of nanoparticles (NPs) are increasingly used in multiple sectors such as industry, medicine and agriculture. This application has increased the possibility of NPs accumulating and contaminating the environment. Plants are one of the essential building blocks of all ecosystems and the interaction between NPs and plants is an indispensable aspect of risk assessment. To understand the effects of NPs in agricultural systems, in the present study we investigated the effects of exposure of Ag, Cu and Cu/Ag phytonanoparticles in Arachis hypogaea L. plants at a physiological and biochemical level, for which NPs solutions were applied foliarly at concentrations of 250, 500, 750 and 1000 ppm for 48 days. Parameters such as leaf length, chlorophyll and concentration of phytohormones showed that phytonanoparticles could cause serious damage to plant growth and development. Plants exposed to phytonanoparticles showed an increase in total phenols, proline, PAL activity and antioxidant enzymes, this to mitigate the stress caused. The alteration in the composition and content of fatty acids in the peanut kernels after exposure to different NPs indicated that they could affect the yield and quality of crop. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate its potential impact on food quality. Statement of noveltyIn this manuscript, we report for the first time that green nanoparticles induced a lower degree of toxicity in plants compared to commercial nanoparticles.Our results indicate that the mechanisms by which peanut plants respond to the application of nanoparticles were an increase in the activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase and antioxidant enzymes. So far there are few studies on the effect of nanoparticles on plant hormones, our results revealed a significant decrease in indole-3 acetic acid and induced the synthesis of gibberellins. The modification in the composition and content of fatty acids in the peanut kernels indicated that the nanoparticles could affect the quality of the crop.
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Affiliation(s)
| | - Daniel González-Mendoza
- Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexicali, Mexico
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- National Technology of Mexico, Technology Institute of Tuxtla Gutierrez, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico
| | - Benjamin Valdez-Salas
- Institute of Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexicali, Mexico
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Jadhao AD, Shende S, Ingle P, Gade A, Hajare SW, Ingole RS. Biogenic Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Bryophyllum pinnatum and its Acute Oral Toxicity Evaluation in Wistar Rats. IEEE Trans Nanobioscience 2020; 19:633-639. [PMID: 32746333 DOI: 10.1109/tnb.2020.3014023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
The evaluation of toxic effects of nanoparticles (NPs) has become an important aspect of Nanotechnology research in the 21st century. The present investigation deals with the green synthesis of biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using Bryophyllum pinnatum leaves, their characterization and evaluation of acute oral toxicity in Wistar rats. The characterization of synthesized ZnO-NPs revealed maximum absorbance at 307 nm on UV-Vis spectrophotometric analysis, NTA showed mean size of particles and mode of the particles distribution as 128.2 nm and 12.6 nm, respectively. Zeta potential was found to be -0.369 mV. The absorbance shown by FTIR at 3469, 1644, 1355 and 887 cm-1 indicates the involvement of biomolecules that are accountable for capping and stabilization of ZnO-NPs. The XRD assessment further demonstrated the crystalline nature of the ZnO-NP. The TEM analysis of the synthesized ZnO-NPs revealed the presence of spherical NPs with the mean size of 3.7 nm. The acute oral toxicity evaluation in rat showed an approximate median lethal dose to be more than 2000 mg/kg body weight. It is thus concluded that biogenic ZnO-NPs showed absence of acute oral toxicity symptoms at the doses employed in the present study.
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