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Jiang T, Wang Y, Yu Z, Du L. Synthesis, characterization of chitosan/tripolyphosphate nanoparticles loaded with 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetate sodium salt and its herbicidal activity against Bidens pilosa L. Sci Rep 2024; 14:18754. [PMID: 39138325 PMCID: PMC11322333 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-69438-9] [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: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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Herbicides are widely used to control weeds in agriculture filed, however, the excessive use of the conventional formulation causes harmful side effects on the environment. To relieve this problem, natural polymer nanoparticles as herbicide carrier were rapidly developed and applied in recent years. In the present study, chitosan/tripolyphosphate (CS/TPP) nanoparticles were synthesized as nanocarrier to load herbicide 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetate sodium salt (MCPA-Na). The encapsulation efficiency (EE) of 51.32% was obtained through measuring indirectly by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The free and MCPA-Na-loaded CS/TPP nanoparticles were characterized by using dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The encapsulation of MCPA-Na in CS/TPP nanoparticles resulted in the change of MCPA-Na release profile in different pH media and displayed effective sustained-release under neutral condition. The evaluation of herbicidal activity against Bidens pilosa L. showed that the efficacy enhancement of MCPA-Na was realized after encapsulation in CS/TPP nanoparticles. The proposed herbicide nanoformulation presented a good potential as a sustainable alternative for weed control in agriculture.
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- Tianying Jiang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Biology for Crop Diseases and Insect Pests, Plant Protection Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, 530007, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
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Agnusdei A, Maurelli AM, Gerin D, Monopoli D, Pollastro S, Catucci L, Faretra F, De Leo V. Fungicide-Loaded Liposomes for the Treatment of Fungal Diseases in Agriculture: An Assessment of Botrytis cinerea. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8359. [PMID: 39125929 PMCID: PMC11313257 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158359] [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: 07/02/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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In this work, liposomes loaded with the fungicide, Fludioxonil (FLUD), for the containment of fungal diseases in agriculture were developed. Three types of vesicles with different compositions were compared: (I) plain vesicles, composed of soy phosphatidylcholine and cholesterol; (II) PEG-coated vesicles, with an additional polyethylene glycol coating; and (III) cationic vesicles, containing didodecyldimethylammonium bromide. Nanometric-sized vesicles were obtained both by the micelle-to-vesicle transition method and by the extrusion technique, and encapsulation efficiency, drug loading content, and Zeta potential were determined for all the samples. The extruded and PEGylated liposomes were the most stable over time and together with the cationic ones showed a significant prolonged FLUD release capacity. The liposomes' biological activity was evaluated on conidial germination, germ tube elongation and colony radial growth of the ascomycete Botrytis cinerea, a phytopathogenic fungus affecting worldwide many important agricultural crops in the field as well as in the postharvest phase. The extruded and PEGylated liposomes showed greater effectiveness in inhibiting germ tube elongation and colony radial growth of the fungal pathogen, even at 0.01 µg·mL-1, the lowest concentration assessed.
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- Angelo Agnusdei
- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.A.); (D.G.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.M.M.); (D.M.); (V.D.L.)
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.A.); (D.G.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.M.M.); (D.M.); (V.D.L.)
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.A.); (D.G.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.M.M.); (D.M.); (V.D.L.)
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.A.); (D.G.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy; (A.M.M.); (D.M.); (V.D.L.)
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Wu F, Yan L, Zhao X, Lv C, Jin W. Development of an RNA Nanostructure for Effective Botrytis cinerea Control through Spray-Induced Gene Silencing without an Extra Nanocarrier. J Fungi (Basel) 2024; 10:483. [PMID: 39057368 PMCID: PMC11277573 DOI: 10.3390/jof10070483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Spray-induced gene silencing represents an eco-friendly approach for crop protection through the use of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) to activate the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway, thereby silencing crucial genes in pathogens. The major challenges associated with dsRNA are its limited stability and poor cellular uptake, necessitating repeated applications for effective crop protection. In this study, RNA nanoparticles (NPs) were proposed as effectors in plants and pathogens by inducing the RNAi pathway and silencing gene expression. RNA structural motifs, such as hairpin-loop, kissing-loop, and tetra-U motifs, were used to link multiple siRNAs into a long, single-stranded RNA (lssRNA). The lssRNA, synthesized in Escherichia coli, self-assembled into stable RNA nanostructures via local base pairing. Comparative analyses between dsRNA and RNA NPs revealed that the latter displayed superior efficacy in inhibiting spore germination and mycelial growth of Botrytis cinerea. Moreover, RNA NPs had a more robust protective effect on plants against B. cinerea than did dsRNA. In addition, RNA squares are processed into expected siRNA in plants, thereby inhibiting the expression of the target gene. These findings suggest the potential of RNA NPs for use in plant disease control by providing a more efficient and specific alternative to dsRNA without requiring nanocarriers.
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- Fangli Wu
- Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (F.W.); (L.Y.); (X.Z.); (C.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (F.W.); (L.Y.); (X.Z.); (C.L.)
- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Shaoxing Academy of Biomedicine, Shaoxing 312366, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (F.W.); (L.Y.); (X.Z.); (C.L.)
- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Shaoxing Academy of Biomedicine, Shaoxing 312366, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (F.W.); (L.Y.); (X.Z.); (C.L.)
- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Shaoxing Academy of Biomedicine, Shaoxing 312366, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (F.W.); (L.Y.); (X.Z.); (C.L.)
- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Shaoxing Academy of Biomedicine, Shaoxing 312366, China
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Yadav A, Sohlot M, Sahu SR, Banerjee T, Bhattacharya J, Bandyopadhyay K, Das S, Debnath N. Determination of antifungal efficacy and phytotoxicity of a unique silica coated porous zinc oxide nanocomposite medium for slow-release agrochemicals. J Appl Microbiol 2024; 135:lxae153. [PMID: 38925655 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxae153] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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AIMS In this study, the antifungal efficacy and phytotoxicity of silica coated porous zinc oxide nanoparticle (SZNP) were analyzed as this nanocomposite was observed to be a suitable platform for slow release fungicides and has the promise to bring down the dosage of other agrochemicals as well. METHODS AND RESULTS Loading and release kinetics of tricyclazole, a potent fungicide, were analyzed by measuring surface area (SBET) using Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) isotherm and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), respectively. The antifungal efficacy of ZnO nanoparticle (ZNP) and SZNP was investigated on two phytopathogenic fungi (Alternaria solani and Aspergillus niger). The morphological changes to the fungal structure due to ZNP and SZNP treatment were studied by field emission-scanning electron microscopy. Nanoparticle mediated elevation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in fungal samples was detected by analyzing the levels of superoxide dismutase, catalase, thiol content, lipid peroxidation, and by 2,7-dichlorofluorescin diacetate assay. The phytotoxicity of these two nanostructures was assessed in rice plants by measuring primary plant growth parameters. Further, the translocation of the nanocomposite in the same plant model system was examined by checking the presence of fluorescein isothiocyanate tagged SZNP within the plant tissue. CONCLUSIONS ZNP had superior antifungal efficacy than SZNP and caused the generation of more ROS in the fungal samples. Even then, SZNP was preferred as an agrochemical delivery vehicle because, unlike ZNP alone, it was not toxic to plant system. Moreover, as silica in nanoform is entomotoxic in nature and nano ZnO has antifungal property, both the cargo (agrochemical) and the carrier system (silica coated porous nano zinc oxide) will have a synergistic effect in crop protection.
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- Annu Yadav
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram 122413, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram 122413, India
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- Division of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India
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- Division of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram 122413, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram 122413, India
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Kumari A, Tapwal A, Thakur N. Ganoderma lucidum: Insights on host range, diagnosis, and management strategies. J Basic Microbiol 2024; 64:e2300769. [PMID: 38686908 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202300769] [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: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Forest ecosystems play an important role in upholding life on our planet. However, the onslaught of fungal pathogens like Ganoderma lucidum, poses a threat by decimating numerous tree species. G. lucidum identified as a root pathogen, causing root rot in numerous tree species of horticulture and forestry importance. The fungus initiates infection through basidiospores, which germinate and penetrate within roots and start to degrade lignocellulosic components of plant cells. Early-stage detection of G. lucidum, is challenging, while in advance stages, the wood undergoes softening and a loss of tensile strength, rendering the disease incurable. Hence, effective management of G. lucidum necessitates a pivotal role of disease diagnostic techniques, which are currently underutilized or inadequately accessible. Subsequent implementation of suitable control measures becomes imperative to thwart disease occurrence and mitigate its impact in early stages, thus preserving the vitality of forest ecosystems. This study provides comprehensive overview of G. lucidum, covering taxonomy, pathogenicity, disease cycle, diagnosis and effective control measures, which will be helpful in formulating effective diagnostic techniques for early management of root rot disease.
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- Ashwani Kumari
- Forest Protection Division, ICFRE-Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Forest Protection Division, ICFRE-Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Forest Protection Division, ICFRE-Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Hussain MA, Parveen G, Bhat AH, Reshi ZA, Ataya FS, Handoo ZA. Harnessing Walnut-Based Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Sustainable Approach to Combat the Disease Complex of Meloidogyne arenaria and Macrophomina phaseolina in Cowpea. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1743. [PMID: 38999583 PMCID: PMC11244520 DOI: 10.3390/plants13131743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) exhibit diverse applications, including antimicrobial, UV-blocking, and catalytic properties, due to their unique structure and properties. This study focused on the characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) synthesized from Juglans regia leaves and their application in mitigating the impact of simultaneous infection by Meloidogyne arenaria (root-knot nematode) and Macrophomina phaseolina (root-rot fungus) in cowpea plants. The characterization of ZnO NPs was carried out through various analytical techniques, including UV-visible spectrophotometry, Powder-XRD analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, and SEM-EDX analysis. The study confirmed the successful synthesis of ZnO NPs with a hexagonal wurtzite structure and exceptional purity. Under in vitro conditions, ZnO NPs exhibited significant nematicidal and antifungal activities. The mortality of M. arenaria juveniles increased with rising ZnO NP concentrations, and a similar trend was observed in the inhibition of M. phaseolina mycelial growth. SEM studies revealed physical damage to nematodes and structural distortions in fungal hyphae due to ZnO NP treatment. In infected cowpea plants, ZnO NPs significantly improved plant growth parameters, including plant length, fresh mass, and dry mass, especially at higher concentrations. Leghemoglobin content and the number of root nodules also increased after ZnO NP treatment. Additionally, ZnO NPs reduced gall formation and egg mass production by M. arenaria nematodes and effectively inhibited the growth of M. phaseolina in the roots. Furthermore, histochemical analyses demonstrated a reduction in oxidative stress, as indicated by decreased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation in ZnO NP-treated plants. These findings highlight the potential of green-synthesized ZnO NPs as an eco-friendly and effective solution to manage disease complex in cowpea caused by simultaneous nematode and fungal infections.
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- Mir Akhtar Hussain
- Section of Plant Pathology and Nematology, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India;
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- Section of Plant Pathology and Nematology, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India;
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- Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India;
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- Plant Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India;
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Mycology & Nematology Genetic Diversity & Biology Laboratory, USDA, ARS, Bldg. 010A, Rm. 111, 118, BARC-West 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA;
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Ouandaogo HS, Diallo S, Odari E, Kinyu J. Silver nanoparticle biosynthesis utilizing Ocimum kilimandscharicum leaf extract and assessment of its antibacterial activity against certain chosen bacteria. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0295463. [PMID: 38809950 PMCID: PMC11135695 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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The use of plants in the biological production of silver nanoparticles for antibacterial applications is a growing field of research. In the current work, we formulated Ocimum kilimandscharicum extracts using silver nanoparticles, and evaluated its potential antibacterial activity. Aqueous and methanol plant extracts were used to reduce silver nitrate at different time intervals (30 to 150 minutes) and pH (2 to 11). The UV-visible absorption spectrum recorded for methanol and aqueous extracts revealed a successful synthesis of AgNPs for methanol and aqueous extracts. The antimicrobial activity of the AgNPs was evaluated against Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Salmonella choleraesuius ATCC 10708, and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 The best inhibition zone for the methanol and aqueous-mediated AgNPs, ranging from 12 ± 1 to 16 ± 1mm. Additionally, the methanol and aqueous extract silver nanoparticles had the same Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (6.25 ± 0.00 mg/ml), whereas the Minimum Bactericidal Concentrations were 12.5 ± 0.00 and 25 ± 0.00 mg/ml, respectively. The highest inhibition zone of 16 ± 1 mm was observed against Salmonella choleraesuius with 50 ± 0.00 mg/ml aqueous silver nanoparticles. The results show that the silver nanoparticles made with Ocimum kilimandscharicum have antibacterial action against those microorganisms.
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- Horyomba Siaka Ouandaogo
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Pan African University of Basic Science, Technology and Innovation, Juja, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Kenya
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Zhao X, Liu Z, Liu Y, Lu M, Xu J, Wu F, Jin W. Development and application of an RNA nanostructure to induce transient RNAi in difficult transgenic plants. Biotechnol J 2024; 19:e2400024. [PMID: 38797726 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202400024] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The development of RNA interference (RNAi) is crucial for studying plant gene function. Its use, is limited to a few plants with well-established transgenic techniques. Spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) introduces exogenous double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) into plants by spraying, injection, or irrigation, triggering the RNAi pathway to instantly silence target genes. As is a transient RNAi technology that does not rely on transgenic methods, SIGS has significant potential for studying gene function in plants lacking advanced transgenic technology. In this study, to enhance their stability and delivery efficiency, siRNAs were used as structural motifs to construct RNA nanoparticles (NPs) of four shapes: triangle, square, pentagon, and hexagon. These NPs, when synthesized by Escherichia coli, showed that triangular and square shapes accumulated more efficiently than pentagon and hexagon shapes. Bioassays revealed that RNA squares had the highest RNAi efficiency, followed by RNA triangles, with GFP-dsRNA showing the lowest efficiency at 4 and 7 days post-spray. We further explored the use of RNA squares in inducing transient RNAi in plants that are difficult to transform genetically. The results indicated that Panax notoginseng-derived MYB2 (PnMYB2) and Camellia oleifera-derived GUT (CoGUT) were significantly suppressed in P. notoginseng and C. oleifera, respectively, following the application of PnMYB2- and CoGUT-specific RNA squares. These findings suggest that RNA squares are highly effective in SIGS and can be utilized for gene function research in plants.
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- Xiayang Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Shaoxing Academy of Biomedicine Co. Ltd., Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Shaoxing Academy of Biomedicine Co. Ltd., Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Shaoxing Academy of Biomedicine Co. Ltd., Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Shaoxing Academy of Biomedicine Co. Ltd., Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Secondary Metabolism and Regulation of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Shaoxing Academy of Biomedicine Co. Ltd., Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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Perfileva AI, Krutovsky KV. Manganese Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Mechanisms of Influence on Plant Resistance to Stress, and Prospects for Application in Agricultural Chemistry. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:7564-7585. [PMID: 38536968 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c07350] [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: 04/11/2024]
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Manganese (Mn) is an important microelement for the mineral nutrition of plants, but it is not effectively absorbed from the soil and mineral salts added thereto and can also be toxic in high concentrations. Mn nanoparticles (NPs) are less toxic, more effective, and economical than Mn salts due to their nanosize. This article critically reviews the current publications on Mn NPs, focusing on their effects on plant health, growth, and stress tolerance, and explaining possible mechanisms of their effects. This review also provides basic information and examples of chemical, physical, and ecological ("green") methods for the synthesis of Mn NPs. It has been shown that the protective effect of Mn NPs is associated with their antioxidant activity, activation of systemic acquired resistance (SAR), and pronounced antimicrobial activity against phytopathogens. In conclusion, Mn NPs are promising agents for agriculture, but their effects on gene expression and plant microbiome require further research.
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- Alla I Perfileva
- Laboratory of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Siberian Institute of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 664033 Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Forest Genetics and Forest Tree Breeding, Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology, Georg-August University of Göttingen, Büsgenweg 2, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
- Center for Integrated Breeding Research (CiBreed), Georg-August University of Göttingen, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 3, 37075 Göttingen, Germany
- Laboratory of Population Genetics, N.I. Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Gubkin Street 3, 119333 Moscow, Russia
- Genome Research and Education Center, Laboratory of Forest Genomics, Department of Genomics and Bioinformatics, Institute of Fundamental Biology and Biotechnology, Siberian Federal University, 660036 Krasnoyarsk, Russia
- Scientific and Methodological Center, G.F. Morozov Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies, Timiryazeva Street 8, 394036 Voronezh, Russia
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Warghane A, Saini R, Shri M, Andankar I, Ghosh DK, Chopade BA. Application of nanoparticles for management of plant viral pathogen: Current status and future prospects. Virology 2024; 592:109998. [PMID: 38301447 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2024.109998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Plant viruses are responsible for nearly 47 % of all crop losses brought by plant diseases, which have a considerable negative impact on agricultural output. Nanoparticles have the potential to greatly raise agricultural output due to their wonderful applications in the fields of highly sensitive biomolecular detection, disease diagnostics, antimicrobials, and therapeutic compounds. The application of nanotechnology in plant virology is known as nanophytovirology, and it involves biostimulation, drug transport, genetic manipulation, therapeutic agents, and induction of plant defenses. The inactivation and denaturation of capsid protein, nucleic acids (RNA or DNA), and other protein constituents are involved in the underlying mechanism. To determine the precise mechanism by which nanoparticles affect viral mobility, reproduction, encapsidation, and transmission, more research is however required. Nanoparticles can be used to precisely detect plant viruses using nanobiosensors or as biostimulants. The varieties of nanoparticles employed in plant virus control and their methods of virus suppression are highlighted in this review.
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- Ashish Warghane
- School of Applied Sciences and Technology (SAST), Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Gargi College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.
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- School of Applied Sciences and Technology (SAST), Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Shahbaz M, Seelan JSS, Abasi F, Fatima N, Mehak A, Raza MU, Raja NI, Proćków J. Nanotechnology for controlling mango malformation: a promising approach. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024:1-21. [PMID: 38344816 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2024.2312449] [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: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the most important fruit crops in the world with yields of approximately 40 million tons annually and its production continues to decrease every year as a result of the attack of certain pathogens i.e. Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Erythricium salmonicolor, Amritodus atkinsoni, Idioscopus clypealis, Idioscopus nitidulus, Bactrocera obliqua, Bactrocera frauenfeldi, Xanthomonas campestris, and Fusarium mangiferae. So F. mangiferae is the most harmful pathogen that causes mango malformation disease in mango which decreases its 90% yield. Nanotechnology is an eco-friendly and has a promising effect over traditional methods to cure fungal diseases. Different nanoparticles possess antifungal potential in terms of controlling the fungal diseases in plants but applications of nanotechnology in plant disease managements is minimal. The main focus of this review is to highlight the previous and current strategies to control mango malformation and highlights the promising applications of nanomaterials in combating mango malformation. Hence, the present review aims to provide brief information on the disease and effective management strategies.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Muhammad Shahbaz
- Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ITBC), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ITBC), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Department of Botany, P MAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, P MAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, P MAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, P MAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Biology, Institute of Environmental Biology, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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Lee JHJ, Kasote DM. Nano-Priming for Inducing Salinity Tolerance, Disease Resistance, Yield Attributes, and Alleviating Heavy Metal Toxicity in Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:446. [PMID: 38337979 PMCID: PMC10857146 DOI: 10.3390/plants13030446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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In today's time, agricultural productivity is severely affected by climate change and increasing pollution. Hence, several biotechnological approaches, including genetic and non-genetic strategies, have been developed and adapted to increase agricultural productivity. One of them is nano-priming, i.e., seed priming with nanomaterials. Thus far, nano-priming methods have been successfully used to mount desired physiological responses and productivity attributes in crops. In this review, the literature about the utility of nano-priming methods for increasing seed vigor, germination, photosynthetic output, biomass, early growth, and crop yield has been summarized. Moreover, the available knowledge about the use of nano-priming methods in modulating plant antioxidant defenses and hormonal networks, inducing salinity tolerance and disease resistance, as well as alleviating heavy metal toxicity in plants, is reviewed. The significance of nano-priming methods in the context of phytotoxicity and environmental safety has also been discussed. For future perspectives, knowledge gaps in the present literature are highlighted, and the need for optimization and validation of nano-priming methods and their plant physiological outcomes, from lab to field, is emphasized.
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- Jisun H. J. Lee
- Department of Plant Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Agricultural Research Station, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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Ma Z, Fu J, Zhang Y, Wang L, Luo Y. Toxicity and Behavior-Altering Effects of Three Nanomaterials on Red Imported Fire Ants and Their Effectiveness in Combination with Indoxacarb. INSECTS 2024; 15:96. [PMID: 38392515 PMCID: PMC10889533 DOI: 10.3390/insects15020096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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The red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta Buren) is one of the 100 worst invasive alien species in the world. At present, the control of red imported fire ants is still mainly based on chemical control, and the most commonly used is indoxacarb bait. In this study, the contact and feeding toxicity of 16 kinds of nanomaterials to workers, larvae, and reproductive ants were evaluated after 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h. The results showed that the mortality of diatomite, Silica (raspberry-shaped), and multi-walled carbon nanotubes among workers reached 98.67%, 97.33%, and 68%, respectively, after contact treatment of 72 h. The mortality of both larval and reproductive ants was less than 20% after 72 h of treatment. All mortality rates in the fed treatment group were below 20% after 72 h. Subsequently, we evaluated the digging, corpse-removal, and foraging behaviors of workers after feeding with diatomite, Silica (raspberry-shaped), and multi-walled carbon nanotubes for 24 h, which yielded inhibitory effects on the behavior of red imported fire ants. The most effective was diatomite, which dramatically decreased the number of workers that dug, extended the time needed for worker ant corpse removal and foraging activities, decreased the number of workers that foraged, and decreased the weight of the food carried by the workers. In addition, we also evaluated the contact and feeding toxicity of these three nanomaterials in combination with indoxacarb on red imported fire ants. According to contact toxicity, after 12 h of contact treatment, the death rate among the red imported fire ants exposed to the three materials combined with indoxacarb reached more than 97%. After 72 h of exposure treatment, the mortality rate of larvae was more than 73% when the nanomaterial content was above 1% and 83% when the diatomite content was 0.5%, which was significantly higher than the 50% recorded in the indoxacarb control group. After 72 h of feeding treatment, the mortality of diatomite, Silica (raspberry-shaped), and multi-walled carbon nanotubes combined with indoxacarb reached 92%, 87%, and 98%, respectively. The death rates of the three kinds of composite ants reached 97%, 67%, and 87%, respectively. The three kinds of composite food had significant inhibitory effects on the behavior of workers, and the trend was largely consistent with the effect of nanomaterials alone. This study provides technical support for the application of nanomaterials in red imported fire ant control.
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- Zewen Ma
- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Institute of Nanfan & Seed Industry, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510316, China
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- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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Mawale K, Nandini B, Giridhar P. Copper and Silver Nanoparticle Seed Priming and Foliar Spray Modulate Plant Growth and Thrips Infestation in Capsicum spp. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:3430-3444. [PMID: 38284086 PMCID: PMC10809252 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) have the potential to improve plant health and secondary metabolite production. In the present study, three different NPs, i.e., Ag, Cu, and Cu-Ag NPs were produced in the range from 25 to 86 nm, with zeta potentials ranging from -28.8 to -38.5 mV. The synthesized NPs were used for seed priming and foliar spray on three varieties of Capsicum annuum. L, i.e., Arka Sweta (AS), Arka Meghana (AM), and Arka Harita (AH) plants grown under greenhouse conditions. Seed priming at various concentrations of NPs (1, 10, 20 ppm) enhanced the seed germination (96%), seedling vigor index (2494-3112.66), seedling length (6-49%), and biomass (46%) of 45 days old Arka Meghana seedlings. Additionally, all plant tissues accumulated significantly higher amounts of chlorophyll (51-142%), carotenoids (23-94.2%), total phenolic content (73%), and total flavonoid content (57%), compared with the control (p ≤ 0.05). The foliar spray of NPs (20-100 ppm) has a protective effect on the chili plants against thrips infestation (30-76%). The foliar spray enhanced chlorophyll (15-62%), carotenoids (15-50%), total phenolic content (20-62%), total flavonoid content (64-99%), reducing sugars (15-97%), total antioxidant activity (15-142%), ferric reducing antioxidant power assay (15-109%), DPPH (129-54 mg mL-1), and capsaicinoids (capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin) (82-128%). This study illustrates that Ag, Cu, and Cu-Ag NPs suppress thrips infestation and proliferation with enhanced plant growth and biochemical activity, which is inversely proportional to the NP size. Chemical NPs play a crucial role in the economic significance of chili plants, offering a promising avenue for developing pesticides to effectively combat thrips infestation. This advancement holds great potential in enhancing the overall agronomic productivity of the chili crops.
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- Kiran
Suresh Mawale
- Plant
Cell Biotechnology Department, CSIR-Central
Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru 570020, India
- Academy
of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Plant
Cell Biotechnology Department, CSIR-Central
Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru 570020, India
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- Plant
Cell Biotechnology Department, CSIR-Central
Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru 570020, India
- Academy
of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Mohammadi S, Jabbari F, Cidonio G, Babaeipour V. Revolutionizing agriculture: Harnessing nano-innovations for sustainable farming and environmental preservation. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 198:105722. [PMID: 38225077 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105722] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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The agricultural sector is currently confronted with a significant crisis stemming from the rapid changes in climate patterns, declining soil fertility, insufficient availability of essential macro and micronutrients, excessive reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and the presence of heavy metals in soil. These numerous challenges pose a considerable threat to the agriculture industry. Furthermore, the exponential growth of the global population has led to a substantial increase in food consumption, further straining agricultural systems worldwide. Nanotechnology holds great promise in revolutionizing the food and agriculture industry, decreasing the harmful effects of agricultural practices on the environment, and improving productivity. Nanomaterials such as inorganic, lipid, and polymeric nanoparticles have been developed for increasing productivity due to their unique properties. Various strategies can enhance product quality, such as the use of nano-clays, nano zeolites, and hydrogel-based materials to regulate water absorption and release, effectively mitigating water scarcity. The production of nanoparticles can be achieved through various methods, each of which has its own unique benefits and limitations. Among these methods, chemical synthesis is widely favored due to the impact that various factors such as concentration, particle size, and shape have on product quality and efficiency. This review provides a detailed examination of the roles of nanotechnology and nanoparticles in sustainable agriculture, including their synthetic methods, and presents an analysis of their associated advantages and disadvantages. To date, there are serious concerns and awareness about healthy agriculture and the production of healthy products, therefore the development of nanotech-enabled devices that act as preventive and early warning systems to identify health issues, offering remedial measures is necessary.
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- Sajad Mohammadi
- Center for Life Nano & Neuro-Science (CLN(2)S), Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), 00161 Rome, Italy; Department of Basic and Applied Science for Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Department, Materials and Energy Research Center, Tehran 14155-4777, Iran
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- Center for Life Nano & Neuro-Science (CLN(2)S), Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran 14155-4777, Iran.
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Victoria J, Tripathi S, Prakash V, Tiwari K, Mahra S, Sharma A, Rana S, Kandhol N, Sahi S, Tripathi DK, Sharma S. Encapsulated nanopesticides application in plant protection: Quo vadis? PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 206:108225. [PMID: 38147708 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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The increased global food insecurity due to the growing population can be addressed with precision and sustainable agricultural practices. To tackle the issues regarding food insecurity, farmers used different agrochemicals that improved plant growth and protection. Among these agrochemicals, synthetic pesticides used for plant protection in the agricultural field have various disadvantages. Conventional applications of synthetic pesticides have drawbacks such as rapid degradation, poor solubility, and non-target effects, as well as increased pesticide runoff that pollutes the environment. Nanotechnology has evolved as a potential solution to increase agricultural productivity through the development of different nanoforms of agrochemicals such as nanopesticides, nano-fabricated fertilizers, nanocapsules, nanospheres, nanogels, nanofibers, nanomicelles, and nano-based growth promoters. Encapsulation of these pesticides inside the nanomaterials has provided good biocompatibility over conventional application by inhibiting the early degradation of active ingredients (AI), increasing the uptake and adhesion of pesticides, improving the stability, solubility, and permeability of the pesticides, and decreasing the environmental impacts due to the pesticide runoff. In this review, different nanoforms of encapsulated pesticides and their smart delivery systems; nanocarriers in RNA interference (RNAi) based pesticides; environmental fate, practical implications, management of nanopesticides; and future perspectives are discussed.
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- J Victoria
- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
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- Department of Physical and Natural Sciences, FLAME University, Pune, India
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- Crop Nanobiology and Molecular Stress Physiology Lab, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida, 201313, India
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- Department of Biology, Saint Joseph's University, University City Campus, 600 S. 43rd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Crop Nanobiology and Molecular Stress Physiology Lab, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida, 201313, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India.
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Goyal V, Rani D, Ritika, Mehrotra S, Deng C, Wang Y. Unlocking the Potential of Nano-Enabled Precision Agriculture for Efficient and Sustainable Farming. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3744. [PMID: 37960100 PMCID: PMC10649170 DOI: 10.3390/plants12213744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Nanotechnology has attracted remarkable attention due to its unique features and potential uses in multiple domains. Nanotechnology is a novel strategy to boost production from agriculture along with superior efficiency, ecological security, biological safety, and monetary security. Modern farming processes increasingly rely on environmentally sustainable techniques, providing substitutes for conventional fertilizers and pesticides. The drawbacks inherent in traditional agriculture can be addressed with the implementation of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology can uplift the global economy, so it becomes essential to explore the application of nanoparticles in agriculture. In-depth descriptions of the microbial synthesis of nanoparticles, the site and mode of action of nanoparticles in living cells and plants, the synthesis of nano-fertilizers and their effects on nutrient enhancement, the alleviation of abiotic stresses and plant diseases, and the interplay of nanoparticles with the metabolic processes of both plants and microbes are featured in this review. The antimicrobial activity, ROS-induced toxicity to cells, genetic damage, and growth promotion of plants are among the most often described mechanisms of operation of nanoparticles. The size, shape, and dosage of nanoparticles determine their ability to respond. Nevertheless, the mode of action of nano-enabled agri-chemicals has not been fully elucidated. The information provided in our review paper serves as an essential viewpoint when assessing the constraints and potential applications of employing nanomaterials in place of traditional fertilizers.
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- Vinod Goyal
- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, USA; (C.D.); (Y.W.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, USA; (C.D.); (Y.W.)
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Miteu GD, Emmanuel AA, Addeh I, Ojeokun O, Olayinka T, Godwin JS, Adeyemo OI, Benneth EO. Nanoscience and technology as a pivot for sustainable agriculture and its One Health approach awareness. SCIENCE IN ONE HEALTH 2023; 2:100020. [PMID: 39077037 PMCID: PMC11262274 DOI: 10.1016/j.soh.2023.100020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Nanoscience and technology have shown promise in revitalizing the agricultural sector and industries. This tool has gained the interest of many researchers as it can be utilized to drive sustainable agriculture by suggesting long-lasting solutions to different problems in the agricultural space. However, there is a paucity of data on its health implications for the environment, plants, animals, and humans. This review evaluated the cost-effectiveness and productivity of nanoscience and technologies. The review highlighted the underlying health implications of nanoscience and technology from a One Health perspective.
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- Goshen David Miteu
- Food and Agricultural Technology Unit, Pan African Research Group, FAT-PARG, Nigeria
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- Food and Agricultural Technology Unit, Pan African Research Group, FAT-PARG, Nigeria
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- Food and Agricultural Technology Unit, Pan African Research Group, FAT-PARG, Nigeria
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- Food and Agricultural Technology Unit, Pan African Research Group, FAT-PARG, Nigeria
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- Food and Agricultural Technology Unit, Pan African Research Group, FAT-PARG, Nigeria
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Hazra RS, Roy J, Jiang L, Webster DC, Rahman MM, Quadir M. Biobased, Macro-, and Nanoscale Fungicide Delivery Approaches for Plant Fungi Control. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023. [PMID: 37405899 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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In this report, two polymeric matrix systems at macro and nanoscales were prepared for efficacious fungicide delivery. The macroscale delivery systems used millimeter-scale, spherical beads composed of cellulose nanocrystals and poly(lactic acid). The nanoscale delivery system involved micelle-type nanoparticles, composed of methoxylated sucrose soyate polyols. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.), a destructive fungus affecting high-value industrial crops, was used as a model pathogen against which the efficacy of these polymeric formulations was demonstrated. Commercial fungicides are applied on plants frequently to overcome the transmission of fungal infection. However, fungicides alone do not persist on the plants for a prolonged period due to environmental factors such as rain and airflow. There is a need to apply fungicides multiple times. As such, standard application practices generate a significant environmental footprint due to fungicide accumulation in soil and runoff in surface water. Thus, approaches are needed that can either increase the efficacy of commercially active fungicides or prolong their residence time on plants for sustained antifungal coverage. Using azoxystrobin (AZ) as a model fungicide and canola as a model crop host, we hypothesized that the AZ-loaded macroscale beads, when placed in contact with plants, will act as a depot to release the fungicide at a controlled rate to protect plants against fungal infection. The nanoparticle-based fungicide delivery approach, on the other hand, can be realized via spray or foliar applications. The release rate of AZ from macro- and nanoscale systems was evaluated and analyzed using different kinetic models to understand the mechanism of AZ delivery. We observed that, for macroscopic beads, porosity, tortuosity, and surface roughness governed the efficiency of AZ delivery, and for nanoparticles, contact angle and surface adhesion energy were directing the efficacy of the encapsulated fungicide. The technology reported here can also be translated to a wide variety of industrial crops for fungal protection. The strength of this study is the possibility of using completely plant-derived, biodegradable/compostable additive materials for controlled agrochemical delivery formulations, which will contribute to reducing the frequency of fungicide applications and the potential accumulation of formulation components in soil and water.
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- Raj Shankar Hazra
- Materials and Nanotechnology Program, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, United States
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, United States
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- Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, United States
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- Materials and Nanotechnology Program, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, United States
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, United States
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- Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, United States
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- Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, United States
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- Materials and Nanotechnology Program, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, United States
- Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58108, United States
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Ghosh S, Patra S, Ray S. A Combinatorial Nanobased Spray-Induced Gene Silencing Technique for Crop Protection and Improvement. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:22345-22351. [PMID: 37396279 PMCID: PMC10308407 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Recent research reports have shown that plant pests and pathogens have depleted the crop yield widely, which has led to an increased dependence on commercial pesticides and fungicides. Increased usage of these pesticides has also shown adverse effects on the environment, therefore many techniques have been implemented for solving the issue, some of which include using nanobioconjugates, RNA(i), which put into use double-stranded RNAs to inhibit gene expression. A more innovative and eco-friendly strategy includes spray induced gene silencing, which is being increasingly implemented. This review delves into the eco-friendly approach of spray induced gene silencing (SIGS) in combination with nanobioconjugates, which have been used concerning various plant hosts and their pathogens to provide improved protection. Furthermore, nanotechnological advancements have been understood by addressing the scientific gaps to provide a rationale for the development of updated techniques in crop protection.
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- Snigdha Ghosh
- Amity
Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University,
Kolkata, Plot No: 36, 37, and 38 Major Arterial Road, Action Area II, Kadampukur
Village, Rajarhat, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal-700135, India
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- Amity
Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University,
Kolkata, Plot No: 36, 37, and 38 Major Arterial Road, Action Area II, Kadampukur
Village, Rajarhat, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal-700135, India
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- Amity
Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University,
Kolkata, Plot No: 36, 37, and 38 Major Arterial Road, Action Area II, Kadampukur
Village, Rajarhat, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal-700135, India
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Ogunyemi SO, Abdallah Y, Ibrahim E, Zhang Y, Bi J, Wang F, Ahmed T, Alkhalifah DHM, Hozzein WN, Yan C, Li B, Xu L. Bacteriophage-mediated biosynthesis of MnO 2NPs and MgONPs and their role in the protection of plants from bacterial pathogens. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1193206. [PMID: 37396367 PMCID: PMC10308383 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1193206] [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: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Introduction Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) is the plant pathogen of Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB), which causes yield loss in rice. Methods In this study, the lysate of Xoo bacteriophage X3 was used to mediate the bio-synthesis of MgO and MnO2. The physiochemical features of MgONPs and MnO2NPs were observed via Ultraviolet - Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission/Scanning electron microscopy (TEM/SEM), Energy dispersive spectrum (EDS), and Fourier-transform infrared spectrum (FTIR). The impact of nanoparticles on plant growth and bacterial leaf blight disease were evaluated. Chlorophyll fluorescence was used to determine whether the nanoparticles application were toxic to the plants. Results An absorption peak of 215 and 230 nm for MgO and MnO2, respectively, confirmed nanoparticle formation via UV-Vis. The crystalline nature of the nanoparticles was detected by the analysis of XRD. Bacteriological tests indicated that MgONPs and MnO2NPs sized 12.5 and 9.8 nm, respectively, had strong in vitro antibacterial effects on rice bacterial blight pathogen, Xoo. MnO2NPs were found to have the most significant antagonist effect on nutrient agar plates, while MgONPs had the most significant impact on bacterial growth in nutrient broth and on cellular efflux. Furthermore, no toxicity to plants was observed for MgONPs and MnO2NPs, indeed, MgONPs at 200 μg/mL significantly increased the quantum efficiency of PSII photochemistry on the model plant, Arabidopsis, in light (ΦPSII) compared to other interactions. Additionally, significant suppression of BLB was noted in rice seedlings amended with the synthesized MgONPs and MnO2NPs. MnO2NPs showed promotion of plant growth in the presence of Xoo compared to MgONPs. Conclusion An effective alternative for the biological production of MgONPs and MnO2NPs was reported, which serves as an effective substitute to control plant bacterial disease with no phytotoxic effect.
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- Solabomi Olaitan Ogunyemi
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Plant Pathology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Minia University, Elminya, Egypt
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Ningbo Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Ningbo Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Ningbo Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ningbo, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Lab of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Eco-Environmental Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China
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Divya S, Anusree AR, Vigi S, Jiji SG, Das PA, Dev ASR, Thara SS, Varghese EM, Gopinath PP, Anith KN. Silver nanoparticles green synthesized with leaf extract of disease-resistant amaranthus genotypes effectively suppress leaf blight ( Rhizoctonia solani Kühn) disease in a susceptible red amaranthus cultivar. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:196. [PMID: 37215371 PMCID: PMC10192493 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03614-y] [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: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were green synthesized using leaf extract of the leaf blight disease (Rhizoctonia solani) susceptible red amaranthus (Amaranthus tricolor L.) and the disease-resistant green (A. dubius) and the wild amaranthus (A. viridis) genotypes, physically characterized, and assessed for their anti-fungal effects against R. solani. The green synthesized nanostructures showed an absorption maximum typical of silver nanoparticles in spectroscopy, and face-centered cubic structures in X-ray diffraction. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopic analysis and High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy revealed the size range to be 35-45 nm for all the samples. In vitro mycelial growth inhibition of the pathogen occurred with 500 and 750 ppm concentrations of the nanoparticles in a poisoned-food assay. Further, detached leaves of red amaranthus variety were sprayed with the nanoparticles, and then challenged with the pathogen. There was significant difference in lesion development on leaves sprayed with Ad-AgNPs and Av-AgNPs compared to those treated with At-AgNPs. In the in vivo assay, challenging with the pathogen after spraying the foliage of the leaf blight susceptible red amaranthus variety with Ad-AgNPs at 750 ppm concentration recorded the lowest disease index (7.40) followed by that received Av-AgNPs spray at the same concentration (17.69), five days after inoculation. At-AgNPs treated plants had a disease index of 49.38. Our findings suggest that application of AgNPs green synthesized with leaf extract of disease-resistant genotypes of amaranthus effectively suppressed leaf blight disease incidence in a susceptible amaranthus genotype. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the improved plant pathogen-suppressive activity of any metal nanoparticle when biogenically synthesized using extracts from a disease-resistant plant genotype.
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- S. Divya
- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695522 India
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695522 India
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695522 India
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- Department of Physics, St. John’s College, University of Kerala, Anchal, Kollam, Kerala India
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695522 India
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695522 India
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695522 India
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- School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560 India
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- Department of Agricultural Statistics, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695522 India
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695522 India
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El-Sayed ESR, Mohamed SS, Mousa SA, El-Seoud MAA, Elmehlawy AA, Abdou DAM. Bifunctional role of some biogenic nanoparticles in controlling wilt disease and promoting growth of common bean. AMB Express 2023; 13:41. [PMID: 37119397 PMCID: PMC10148937 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-023-01546-7] [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: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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In the present era, nanomaterials are emerging as a powerful tool for management of plant disease and improving crop production to meet the growing global need for food. Thus, this paper was conducted to explore the effectiveness of five different types of nanoparticles (NPs) viz., Co3O4NPs, CuONPs, Fe3O4NPs, NiONPs, and ZnONPs as treatments for Fusarium wilt as well as their role in promoting growth of the common bean plant. The five types of NPs were applied as a treatment for wilt in two ways, therapeutic and protective plans under greenhouse conditions. In vivo experiments showed that all types of NPs significantly increased disease control and diminished the symptoms of Fusarium wilt for both incidence and severity. The recorded values for disease control using the respective NPs during the protective plan were 82.77, 60.17, 49.67, 38.23, and 70.59%. Meanwhile these values were 92.84, 64.67, 51.33, 45.61, 73.84% during the therapeutic plan. Moreover, CuONPs during the protective plan were the best among the five types of NPs employed in terms of wilt disease management. Regarding the use of these NPs as growth promoters, the obtained results confirmed the effectiveness of the five types of NPs in enhancing vegetative growth of the plant under greenhouse conditions, in comparison with control. Among the five NPs, CuONPs improved the plant vegetative growth and particularly increased the content of the photosynthetic pigments; chlorophyll-a (2.96 mg/g), -b (1.93 mg/g), and total carotenoids (1.16 mg/g). These findings suggest the successful and potential exploitation of nanomaterials in agriculture deployed as nano-based products including nano-fungicides and nano-fertilizers. In terms of sustainability, this promising and exceptional multifunctional role of these nanomaterials will surely exert positive impacts on both the environment and sustainable agriculture.
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- El-Sayed R El-Sayed
- Plant Research Department, Nuclear Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Plant Research Department, Nuclear Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Plant Research Department, Nuclear Research Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Mathur P, Chakraborty R, Aftab T, Roy S. Engineered nanoparticles in plant growth: Phytotoxicity concerns and the strategies for their attenuation. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 199:107721. [PMID: 37156069 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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In the agricultural sector, the use of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) has been acclaimed as the next big thing for sustaining and increasing crop productivity. A vast amount of literature is available regarding the growth-promoting attributes of different ENPs. In this context, it has been emphasized that the ENPs can bolster vegetative growth, leaf development, and seed setting and also help in mitigating the effects of abiotic and biotic stresses. At the same time, there have been a lot of speculations and concerns regarding the phytotoxicity of ENPs off-late. In this connection, many research articles have presented the negative effects of ENPs on plant systems. These studies have highlighted that almost all the ENPs impart a certain degree of phytotoxicity in terms of reduction in growth, biomass, impairment of photosynthesis, oxidative status of plant cells, etc. Mostly, the ENPs based on metal or metal oxides (Cd, Cr, Pb, Ag, Ce, etc.) and nonmetals (C) that are introduced into the environment are known to incite inhibitory effects. However, the phytotoxicity of ENPs are known to be determined mostly by the chemical nature of the element, size, surface charge, coating molecules, and abiotic factors like pH and light. This review article, therefore, elucidates the phytotoxic properties of different ENPs and the plant responses induced at the molecular level subjected to nanoparticle exposure. Moreover, the article highlights the probable strategies that may be adopted for the suppression of the phytotoxicity of ENPs to ensure the safe and sustainable application of ENPs in crop fields.
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- Piyush Mathur
- Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, P.O. Raja Rammohumpur, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Botany, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College, P.O. Matigara, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Plant Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, P.O. Raja Rammohumpur, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
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Ogunyemi SO, Xu X, Xu L, Abdallah Y, Rizwan M, Lv L, Ahmed T, Ali HM, Khan F, Yan C, Chen J, Li B. Cobalt oxide nanoparticles: An effective growth promoter of Arabidopsis plants and nano-pesticide against bacterial leaf blight pathogen in rice. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 257:114935. [PMID: 37086623 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Recently, the application of cobalt oxide nanoparticles (Co3O4NPs) has gained popularity owing to its magnetic, catalytic, optical, antimicrobial, and biomedical properties. However, studies on its use as a crop protection agent and its effect on photosynthetic apparatus are yet to be reported. Here, Co3O4NPs were first green synthesized using Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract and were characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission/scanning electron microscopy methods. Formation of the Co3O4NPs was attested based on surface plasmon resonance at 210 nm. XRD assay showed that the samples were crystalline having a mean size of 34.9 nm. The Co3O4NPs at 200 µg/ml inhibited the growth (OD600 = 1.28) and biofilm formation (OD570 = 1.37) of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) respectively, by 72.87% and 79.65%. Rice plants inoculated with Xoo had disease leaf area percentage (DLA %) of 57.25% which was significantly reduced to 11.09% on infected plants treated with 200 µg/ml Co3O4NPs. Also, plants treated with 200 µg/ml Co3O4NPs only had significant increment in shoot length, root length, fresh weight, and dry weight in comparison to plants treated with double distilled water. The application of 200 µg/ml Co3O4NPs on the Arabidopsis plant significantly increased the photochemical efficacy of PSII (ΦPSII) and photochemical quenching (qP) respectively, by 149.10% and 125.00% compared to the control while the non-photochemical energy dissipation (ΦNPQ) was significantly lowered in comparison to control. In summary, it can be inferred that Co3O4NPs can be a useful agent in the management of bacterial phytopathogen diseases.
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- Solabomi Olaitan Ogunyemi
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Eco-Environmental Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Plant Pathology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Minia University, 61519, Elminya, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Prospect, TAS 7250, Australia
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Ningbo Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ningbo 315040, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection of Ministry of Agriculture and Zhejiang Province, Institute of Plant Virology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Gaurav I, Thakur A, Kumar G, Long Q, Zhang K, Sidu RK, Thakur S, Sarkar RK, Kumar A, Iyaswamy A, Yang Z. Delivery of Apoplastic Extracellular Vesicles Encapsulating Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles to Treat Citrus Canker. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1306. [PMID: 37110891 PMCID: PMC10146377 DOI: 10.3390/nano13081306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The citrus canker pathogen Xanthomonas axonopodis has caused severe damage to citrus crops worldwide, resulting in significant economic losses for the citrus industry. To address this, a green synthesis method was used to develop silver nanoparticles with the leaf extract of Phyllanthus niruri (GS-AgNP-LEPN). This method replaces the need for toxic reagents, as the LEPN acts as a reducing and capping agent. To further enhance their effectiveness, the GS-AgNP-LEPN were encapsulated in extracellular vesicles (EVs), nanovesicles with a diameter of approximately 30-1000 nm naturally released from different sources, including plant and mammalian cells, and found in the apoplastic fluid (APF) of leaves. When compared to a regular antibiotic (ampicillin), the delivery of APF-EV-GS-AgNP-LEPN and GS-AgNP-LEPN to X. axonopodis pv. was shown to have more significant antimicrobial activity. Our analysis showed the presence of phyllanthin and nirurinetin in the LEPN and found evidence that both could be responsible for antimicrobial activity against X. axonopodis pv. Ferredoxin-NADP+ reductase (FAD-FNR) and the effector protein XopAI play a crucial role in the survival and virulence of X. axonopodis pv. Our molecular docking studies showed that nirurinetin could bind to FAD-FNR and XopAI with high binding energies (-10.32 kcal/mol and -6.13 kcal/mol, respectively) as compared to phyllanthin (-6.42 kcal/mol and -2.93 kcal/mol, respectively), which was also supported by the western blot experiment. We conclude that (a) the hybrid of APF-EV and GS-NP could be an effective treatment for citrus canker, and (b) it works via the nirurinetin-dependent inhibition of FAD-FNR and XopAI in X. axonopodis pv.
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- Isha Gaurav
- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Ben May Department for Cancer Research, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Clinical Research Division, Department of Biosciences, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida 203201, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Chongqing 400712, China
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- Ben May Department for Cancer Research, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan), Kolkata 700090, India
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Biological Sciences, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi 110017, India
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Mr. & Mrs. Ko Chi-Ming Centre for Parkinson’s Disease Research, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore 641021, India
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Changshu Research Institute, Hong Kong Baptist University, Changshu Economic and Technological Development (CETD) Zone, Changshu 215500, China
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Dilbar S, Sher H, Binjawhar DN, Ali A, Ali I. A Novel Based Synthesis of Silver/Silver Chloride Nanoparticles from Stachys emodi Efficiently Controls Erwinia carotovora, the Causal Agent of Blackleg and Soft Rot of Potato. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062500. [PMID: 36985472 PMCID: PMC10058436 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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In recent years, the biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles has captured researchers’ attention due to their unique chemical, physical and biological properties. In this study, we report an efficient, nonhazardous, and eco-friendly method for the production of antibacterial silver/silver chloride nanoparticles utilizing the leaf extract of Stachys emodi. The synthesis of se-Ag/AgClNPs was confirmed using UV-visible spectroscopy, DPPH free radical scavenging activity, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). An intense peak absorbance was observed at 437 nm from the UV-visible analysis. The Stachys emodi extract showed the highest DPPH scavenging activity (89.4%). FTIR analysis detected various bands that indicated the presence of important functional groups. The SEM morphological study revealed spherical-shaped nanoparticles having a size ranging from 20 to 70 nm. The XRD pattern showed the formation of a spherical crystal of NPs. The antibacterial activity performed against Erwinia carotovora showed the maximum inhibition by centrifuged silver nanoparticles alone (se-Ag/AgClNPs) and in combination with leaf extract (se-Ag/AgClNPs + LE) and leaf extract (LE) of 98%, 93%, and 62% respectively. These findings suggested that biosynthesized NPs can be used to control plant pathogens effectively.
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- Shazia Dilbar
- Centre for Plant Sciences and Biodiversity, University of Swat, Charbagh 19120, Pakistan
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- Centre for Plant Sciences and Biodiversity, University of Swat, Charbagh 19120, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence:
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- Centre for Plant Sciences and Biodiversity, University of Swat, Charbagh 19120, Pakistan
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- Centre for Plant Sciences and Biodiversity, University of Swat, Charbagh 19120, Pakistan
- Department of Genetics and Development, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Haris M, Hussain T, Mohamed HI, Khan A, Ansari MS, Tauseef A, Khan AA, Akhtar N. Nanotechnology - A new frontier of nano-farming in agricultural and food production and its development. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 857:159639. [PMID: 36283520 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The potential of nanotechnology for the development of sustainable agriculture has been promising. The initiatives to meet the rising food needs of the rapidly growing world population are mainly powered by sustainable agriculture. Nanoparticles are used in agriculture due to their distinct physicochemical characteristics. The interaction of nanomaterials with soil components is strongly determined in terms of soil quality and plant growth. Numerous research has been carried out to investigate how nanoparticles affect the growth and development of plants. Nanotechnology has been applied to improve the quality and reduce post-harvest loss of agricultural products by extending their shelf life, particularly for fruits and vegetables. This review assesses the latest literature on nanotechnology, which is used as a nano-biofertilizer as seen in the agricultural field for high productivity and better growth of plants, an important source of balanced nutrition for the crop, seed germination, and quality enrichment. Additionally, post-harvest food processing and packaging can benefit greatly from the use of nanotechnology to cut down on food waste and contamination. It also critically discusses the mechanisms involved in nanoparticle absorption and translocation within the plants and the synthesis of green nanoparticles.
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- Mohammad Haris
- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India; Division. of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India.
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- Biological and Geological Sciences Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Buraydah Private Colleges, Buraydah, Qassim 51418, Saudi Arabia
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Nematicidal activity of sweet annie and garden cress nano-formulations and their impact on the vegetative growth and fruit quality of tomato plants. Sci Rep 2022; 12:22302. [PMID: 36566273 PMCID: PMC9789970 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26819-2] [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: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Root-knot nematode is one of the major problems that face the agricultural production of several vegetable crops. Chemical nematicides have been banned because of their healthy and environmental undesirable attributes. So, this study aimed to evaluate the potential use of sweet annie (Artimisia annua) and garden cress (Lepidium sativum) as green routes for the development of effective and eco-friendly alternative nematicides. Nematicidal activity of sweet annie and garden cress aqueous extracts (500 g/L) in the original and nano-forms were evaluated against Meloidogyne incognita in tomato planted in infected soil under greenhouse conditions. Nineteen phenolic compounds were identified in A. annua extract, which was dominated by chlorogenic acid (5059 µg/100 mL), while 11 compounds were identified in L. sativum extract, that dominated by p-hydroxybenzoic acid (3206 μg/100 mL). Nano-particles were characterized with smooth surface, spherical shape and small size (50-100 nm). Under laboratory, the nano-formulations showed mortality percentage of M. incognita J2 greater than the original extract from. Vegetative growth parameters of tomato plants treated with A. annua and L. sativum extracts significantly improved compared to the control plants. Also, biochemical analysis revealed that the extracts were able to induce tomato plants towards the accumulation of phenolic compounds and increasing the activity of defensive enzymes (protease, polyphenol oxidase and chitinase) resulting in systemic resistance. Regarding tomato fruits yield and quality, the studied treatments significantly improved the yield and physicochemical parameters of tomato fruits in terms of fruit weight, diameter, TSS, pH, lycopene content and color attributes gaining higher sensorial acceptance by the panelist. Generally, both extracts represent promising nematicide alternatives and have potential use in crop management. The nano-form of A. annua extract outperformed the nematicidal activity of other studied treatments.
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Helal SH, Abdel-Aziz HMM, El-Zayat MM, Hasaneen MNA. Preparation, characterization and properties of three different nanomaterials either alone or loaded with nystatin or fluconazole antifungals. Sci Rep 2022; 12:22110. [PMID: 36543853 PMCID: PMC9772394 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26523-1] [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: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Engineered nanoparticles have enabled the development of novel uses, particularly in disease management. In this investigation, we synthesized and studied three distinct nanomaterials: solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNPs), chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs), and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), either alone or loaded with two antifungals, nystatin, and fluconazole. The purpose of this study is to investigate the different properties of the produced nanomaterials, either alone or in combination with antifungals. Drug release studies revealed that about 55% from SLNPs, 43% from CSNPs and 97% from CNTs of nystatin drug were released at the longest time point assessed (12 h). In addition, about 89% from SLNPs, 84% from CSNPs and 81% from CNTs of fluconazole drug were released at the longest time point assessed (12 h). This research will expand the understanding of nanomaterials as a viable technique for the management of different fungal diseases that harm several agricultural crops.
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- Sara H. Helal
- grid.10251.370000000103426662Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- grid.10251.370000000103426662Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- grid.10251.370000000103426662Unit of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- grid.10251.370000000103426662Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Reveglia P, Billones-Baaijens R, Savocchia S. Phytotoxic Metabolites Produced by Fungi Involved in Grapevine Trunk Diseases: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:3382. [PMID: 36501420 PMCID: PMC9736528 DOI: 10.3390/plants11233382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs), caused by fungal pathogens, are a serious threat to vineyards worldwide, causing significant yield and economic loss. To date, curative methods are not available for GTDs, and the relationship between the pathogen and symptom expression is poorly understood. Several plant pathologists, molecular biologists, and chemists have been investigating different aspects of the pathogenicity, biochemistry, and chemical ecology of the fungal species involved in GTDs. Many studies have been conducted to investigate virulence factors, including the chemical characterization of phytotoxic metabolites (PMs) that assist fungi in invading and colonizing crops such as grapevines. Moreover, multidisciplinary studies on their role in pathogenicity, symptom development, and plant-pathogen interactions have also been carried out. The aim of the present review is to provide an illustrative overview of the biological and chemical characterization of PMs produced by fungi involved in Eutypa dieback, Esca complex, and Botryosphaeria dieback. Moreover, multidisciplinary investigations on host-pathogen interactions, including those using cutting-edge Omics techniques, will also be reviewed and discussed. Finally, challenges and opportunities in the role of PMs for reliable field diagnosis and control of GTDs in vineyards will also be explored.
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- Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia
- School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia
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Phytofabrication of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Potent Antifungal Activity against Phytopathogenic Fungi. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10122558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Fungal plant pathogens cause huge losses in agricultural production by decreasing crop yield and quality. To reduce crop loss from fungal damage, various synthetic fungicides are applied indiscriminately in agricultural practice. The majority of synthetic fungicides are non-biodegradable, and several critical human health risks are associated with them. Green synthesis nanotechnology offers an effectual, cost-effective, ecofriendly, and innocuous method for the synthesis of green nanofungicides, an excellent replacement for synthetic chemical fungicides. Origanum majorana is an aromatic herb with immense pharmacological and medicinal properties. In this context, the present study used the leaves of O. majorana to synthesize silver nanoparticles. The biosynthesized particles showed an absorption peak at 441 nm with ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry (UV-Vis). The spectra obtained from Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) of O. majorana extract and AgNPs showed a myriad of functional groups corresponding to vital biomolecules that act as capping and reducing agents. The synthesized silver nanoparticles were spheroidal, and their size measured between 8 nm and 42 nm, as depicted by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The energy-dispersive X-ray spectrum (EDX) showed a silver peak at 3 keV. The phytofabricated silver NPs demonstrated robust inhibitory activity on the mycelial growth of A. alternata f sp. lycopersici (87%), followed by Pestalotiopsis mangiferae (85%), Macrophomina phaseolina (78%), and Colletotrichum musae (75%). The minimum inhibitory concentration value for A. alternata. f sp. lycopersici and Pestalotiopsis mangiferae was 2 μg/mL, while the minimum fungicidal concentrations were 4 and 8 μg/mL, respectively. Additionally, the fabricated AgNPs induced severe damaging and destructive effects to the morphology of hyphae and conidia, as witnessed by scanning electron microscopy studies.
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Kumar R, Kumar N, Rajput VD, Mandzhieva S, Minkina T, Saharan BS, Kumar D, Sadh PK, Duhan JS. Advances in Biopolymeric Nanopesticides: A New Eco-Friendly/Eco-Protective Perspective in Precision Agriculture. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12223964. [PMID: 36432250 PMCID: PMC9692690 DOI: 10.3390/nano12223964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Pesticides are essential to contemporary agriculture and are required to safeguard plants from hazardous pests, diseases, and weeds. In addition to harming the environment, overusing these pesticides causes pests to become resistant over time. Alternative methods and agrochemicals are therefore required to combat resistance. A potential solution to pesticide resistance and other issues may be found in nanotechnology. Due to their small size, high surface-area-to-volume ratio, and ability to offer novel crop protection techniques, nanoformulations, primarily biopolymer-based ones, can address specific agricultural concerns. Several biopolymers can be employed to load pesticides, including starch, cellulose, chitosan, pectin, agar, and alginate. Other biopolymeric nanomaterials can load pesticides for targeted delivery, including gums, carrageenan, galactomannans, and tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP). Aside from presenting other benefits, such as reduced toxicity, increased stability/shelf life, and improved pesticide solubility, biopolymeric systems are also cost-effective; readily available; biocompatible; biodegradable; and biosafe (i.e., releasing associated active compounds gradually, without endangering the environment) and have a low carbon footprint. Additionally, biopolymeric nanoformulations support plant growth while improving soil aeration and microbial activity, which may favor the environment. The present review provides a thorough analysis of the toxicity and release behavior of biopolymeric nanopesticides for targeted delivery in precision crop protection.
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- Ravinder Kumar
- Department of Biotechnology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa 125055, India
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- Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Mandi 175002, India
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- Academy of Biology, and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Academy of Biology, and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Academy of Biology, and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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- Department of Microbiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa 125055, India
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Maity D, Gupta U, Saha S. Biosynthesized metal oxide nanoparticles for sustainable agriculture: next-generation nanotechnology for crop production, protection and management. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:13950-13989. [PMID: 36124943 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03944c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The current agricultural sector is not only in its most vulnerable state but is also becoming a threat to our environment due to expanding population and growing food demands along with worsening climatic conditions. In addition, numerous agrochemicals presently being used as fertilizers and pesticides have low efficiency and high toxicity. However, the rapid growth of nanotechnology has shown great promise to tackle these issues replacing conventional agriculture industries. Since the last decade, nanomaterials especially metal oxide nanoparticles (MONPs) have been attractive for improving agricultural outcomes due to their large surface area, higher chemical/thermal stability and tunable unique physicochemical characteristics. Further, to achieve sustainability, researchers have been extensively working on ecological and cost-effective biological approaches to synthesize MONPs. Hereby, we have elaborated on recent successful biosynthesis methods using various plants/microbes. Furthermore, we have elucidated different mechanisms for the interaction of MONPs with plants, including their uptake/translocation/internalization, photosynthesis, antioxidant activity, and gene alteration, which could revolutionize crop productivity/yield through increased nutrient amount, photosynthesis rate, antioxidative enzyme level, and gene upregulations. Besides, we have briefly discussed about functionalization of MONPs and their application in agricultural-waste-management. We have further illuminated recent developments of various MONPs (Fe2O3/ZnO/CuO/Al2O3/TiO2/MnO2) as nanofertilizers, nanopesticides and antimicrobial agents and their implications for enhanced plant growth and pest/disease management. Moreover, the potential use of MONPs as nanobiosensors for detecting nutrients/pathogens/toxins and safeguarding plant/soil health is also illuminated. Overall, this review attempts to provide a clear insight into the latest advances in biosynthesized MONPs for sustainable crop production, protection and management and their scope in the upcoming future of eco-friendly agricultural nanotechnology.
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- Dipak Maity
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India.
- School of Health Sciences & Technology, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India.
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- Materials Chemistry Department, CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751013, India.
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Nanotechnology for Nanophytopathogens: From Detection to the Management of Plant Viruses. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:8688584. [PMID: 36225980 PMCID: PMC9550482 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8688584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Plant viruses are the most destructive pathogens which cause devastating losses to crops due to their diversity in the genome, rapid evolution, mutation or recombination in the genome, and lack of management options. It is important to develop a reliable remedy to improve the management of plant viral diseases in economically important crops. Some reports show the efficiency of metal nanoparticles and engineered nanomaterials and their wide range of applications in nanoagriculture. Currently, there are reports for the use of nanoparticles as an antibacterial and antifungal agent in plants and animals too, but few reports as plant antiviral. “Nanophytovirology” has been emerged as a new branch that covers nanobased management approaches to deal with devastating plant viruses. Varied nanoparticles have specific physicochemical properties that help them to interact in various unique and useful ways with viruses and their vectors along with the host plants. To explore the antiviral role of nanoparticles and for the effective management of plant viruses, it is imperative to understand all minute details such as the concentration/dosage of nanoparticles, time of application, application interval, and their mechanism of action. This review focused on different aspects of metal nanoparticles and metal oxides such as their interaction with plant viruses to explore the antiviral role and the multidimensional perspective of nanotechnology in plant viral disease detection, treatment, and management.
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Maximiano MR, Rios TB, Campos ML, Prado GS, Dias SC, Franco OL. Nanoparticles in association with antimicrobial peptides (NanoAMPs) as a promising combination for agriculture development. Front Mol Biosci 2022; 9:890654. [PMID: 36081849 PMCID: PMC9447862 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.890654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Antimicrobial peptides are small molecules, up to 10 kDa, present in all kingdoms of life, including in plants. Several studies report that these molecules have a broad spectrum of activity, including antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and insecticidal activity. Thus, they can be employed in agriculture as alternative tools for phytopathogen and pest control. However, the application of peptides in agriculture can present challenges, such as loss of activity due to degradation of these molecules, off-target effects, and others. In this context, nanotechnology can offer versatile structures, including metallic nanoparticles, liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, nanofibers, and others, which might act both in protection and in release of AMPs. Several polymers and biomaterials can be employed for the development of nanostructures, such as inorganic metals, natural or synthetic lipids, synthetic and hybrid polymers, and others. This review addresses the versatility of NanoAMPs (Nanoparticles in association with antimicrobial peptides), and their potential applications in agribusiness, as an alternative for the control of phytopathogens in crops.
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- Mariana Rocha Maximiano
- S-Inova Biotech, Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, Campo Grande, Brazil
- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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- S-Inova Biotech, Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, Campo Grande, Brazil
- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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- Integrative Plant Research Laboratory, Departamento de Botânica e Ecologia, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Federal de MT, Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
- Pós-graduação em Biologia Animal, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- S-Inova Biotech, Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, Campo Grande, Brazil
- Centro de Análises Proteômicas e Bioquímicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Genômicas e Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Octávio Luiz Franco,
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Bonser CAR, Astete CE, Sabliov CM, Davis JA. Life History of Chrysodeixis includens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Positively Charged Zein Nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY 2022; 51:763-771. [PMID: 35727137 DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvac042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Research indicates that nanoparticles can be an effective agricultural pest management tool, though unintended effects on the insect must be evaluated before their use in agroecosystems. Chrysodeixis includens (Walker) was used as a model to evaluate chronic parental and generational exposure to empty, positively charged zein nanoparticles ((+)ZNP) and methoxyfenozide-loaded zein nanoparticles (+)ZNP(MFZ) at low-lethal concentrations. To determine concentration limits, an acute toxic response test on meridic diet evaluated (+)ZNP(MFZ) and technical grade methoxyfenozide using two diet assay techniques. No differences in acute toxicity were observed between the two treatments within their respective bioassays. With these results, population dynamics following chronic exposure to low-lethal concentrations were evaluated. Parental lifetables evaluated cohorts of C. includens reared on diet treated with LC5 equivalents of (+)ZNP, (+)ZNP(MFZ), or technical grade methoxyfenozide. Compared to technical grade methoxyfenozide, (+)ZNP(MFZ) lowered both the net reproductive rate and intrinsic rate of increase, and was more deleterious to C. includens throughout its lifespan. This was contrasted to (+)ZNP, which showed no differences in population dynamics when compared with the control. To evaluate chronic exposure to (+)ZNP, generational lifetables reared cohorts of C. includens on LC5 equivalent values of (+)ZNP and then took the resulting offspring to be reared on either (+)ZNP or untreated diet. No differences in lifetable statistics were observed between the two treatments, suggesting that (+)ZNP at low ppm do not induce toxic generational effects. This study provides evidence into the effects of nanodelivered methoxyfenozide and the generational impact of (+)ZNP.
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- Colin A R Bonser
- Department of Entomology, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Department of Entomology, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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Hazarika A, Yadav M, Yadav DK, Yadav HS. An overview of the role of nanoparticles in sustainable agriculture. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Biological Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Prospects in Plant Disease Management. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27154754. [PMID: 35897928 PMCID: PMC9330430 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Exploration of nanoparticles (NPs) for various biological and environmental applications has become one of the most important attributes of nanotechnology. Due to remarkable physicochemical properties, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are the most explored and used NPs in wide-ranging applications. Also, they have proven to be of high commercial use since they possess great chemical stability, conductivity, catalytic activity, and antimicrobial potential. Though several methods including chemical and physical methods have been devised, biological approaches using organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and plants have emerged as economical, safe, and effective alternatives for the biosynthesis of AgNPs. Recent studies highlight the potential of AgNPs in modern agricultural practices to control the growth and spread of infectious pathogenic microorganisms since the introduction of AgNPs effectively reduces plant diseases caused by a spectrum of bacteria and fungi. In this review, we highlight the biosynthesis of AgNPs and discuss their applications in plant disease management with recent examples. It is proposed that AgNPs are prospective NPs for the successful inhibition of pathogen growth and plant disease management. This review gives a better understanding of new biological approaches for AgNP synthesis and modes of their optimized applications that could contribute to sustainable agriculture.
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Basit F, Asghar S, Ahmed T, Ijaz U, Noman M, Hu J, Liang X, Guan Y. Facile synthesis of nanomaterials as nanofertilizers: a novel way for sustainable crop production. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:51281-51297. [PMID: 35614352 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20950-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Nutrient fertilization plays a major role in improving crop productivity and maintaining soil fertility. In the last few decades, the productivity of current agricultural practices highly depends on the use of chemical fertilizers. Major drawback of traditional fertilizers is their low crop nutrient use efficiency and high loss into water. Nanomaterial in agriculture is a multipurpose tool for increasing growth, development, and yield of plants. Nanotechnology facilitates the amplifying of agriculture production by reducing relevant losses and improving the input efficiency. Nanotechnology has emerged as an attractive field of research and has various agriculture applications, especially the use of nano-agrochemicals to increase nutrient use efficiency and agricultural yield. Nanofertilizers are more effective as compared to chemical fertilizers due to their cost-efficient, eco-friendly, non-toxic, and more stable in nature. Overall, this chapter focuses on synthesis of nanofertilizers through physical, chemical, and biological methods. This chapter will also explore the use of nano-enabled fertilizers to enhance the nutrient use efficiency for sustainable crop production, and global food safety.
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- Farwa Basit
- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya, 572025, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya, 572025, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Watershed Non-Point Source Pollution Control and Water Eco-Security of Ministry of Water Resources, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Crop Sciences, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya, 572025, People's Republic of China.
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Dutta P, Kumari A, Mahanta M, Biswas KK, Dudkiewicz A, Thakuria D, Abdelrhim AS, Singh SB, Muthukrishnan G, Sabarinathan KG, Mandal MK, Mazumdar N. Advances in Nanotechnology as a Potential Alternative for Plant Viral Disease Management. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:935193. [PMID: 35847105 PMCID: PMC9279558 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.935193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Plant viruses cause enormous losses in agricultural production accounting for about 47% of the total overall crop losses caused by plant pathogens. More than 50% of the emerging plant diseases are reported to be caused by viruses, which are inevitable or unmanageable. Therefore, it is essential to devise novel and effective management strategies to combat the losses caused by the plant virus in economically important crops. Nanotechnology presents a new tendency against the increasing challenges in the diagnosis and management of plant viruses as well as plant health. The application of nanotechnology in plant virology, known as nanophytovirology, includes disease diagnostics, drug delivery, genetic transformation, therapeutants, plant defense induction, and bio-stimulation; however, it is still in the nascent stage. The unique physicochemical properties of particles in the nanoscale allow greater interaction and it may knock out the virus particles. Thus, it opens up a novel arena for the management of plant viral diseases. The main objective of this review is to focus on the mounting collection of tools and techniques involved in the viral disease diagnosis and management and to elucidate their mode of action along with toxicological concerns.
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Khan MR, Siddiqui ZA, Fang X. Potential of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in plant disease diagnostics and management: Recent advances and challenges. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 297:134114. [PMID: 35240149 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Plant diseases caused by phytopathogens are a severe threat to global food production. Management of plant diseases mostly rely on the application of pesticides which have several adverse effects on the ecosystem. Innovative and high-performance diagnostic tools are useful for the early detection of phytopathogens. Emerging role of metal and metal oxides nanoparticles (NPs) in plant disease diagnostics to combat crop diseases has been described. These NPs constitute new weapons against plant pathogens and facilitate the early diagnosis/management of crop diseases specifically in resource-poor conditions. The interactions between NPs, phytopathogens and plants showed great diversity and multiplicity which reduces chances of the development of resistant pathogen strains. The present article discusses the available literature as well as challenges and research gaps that are essential in the successful utilization of metal and metal oxide NPs for precise and timely detection and management of plant diseases.
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- Manzoor R Khan
- Plant Pathology & Nematology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India; Department of Botany, Government Degree College Kupwara, Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, 193222, India
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- Plant Pathology & Nematology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India.
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730020, China
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Shah IH, Ashraf M, Khan AR, Manzoor MA, Hayat K, Arif S, Sabir IA, Abdullah M, Niu Q, Zhang Y. Controllable synthesis and stabilization of Tamarix aphylla-mediated copper oxide nanoparticles for the management of Fusarium wilt on musk melon. 3 Biotech 2022; 12:128. [PMID: 35601642 PMCID: PMC9120281 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-022-03189-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Excessive use of pesticides and mineral fertilizers poses a serious threat to ecoenvironment sustainability and human health. Nano pesticides or Nano fungicides have attained great attention in the field of agriculture due to their unique characteristics, by improving crop growth with enhancing pathogenesis-related defense system. However, there is a need to develop a sustainable mechanism for the synthesis of fungicides which replace the chemical pesticides to avoid their hazardous impact. Here in, Tamarix aphylla mediated CuO-Nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized, characterized and their activity was evaluated under in-vitro and in-vivo conditions. The structural and elemental analysis of NPs were carried out by using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-visible spectrophotometer, Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Transmission electron microscope (TEM). In the greenhouse, at an optimum concentration of 50 mg/L reduced disease severity very effectively and enhanced plant growth. Application of NPs also assisted in the induction of systemic response of defense-related genes in melon. Under In vitro condition at 100 mg/L significantly reduced mycelial growth (84.5%) by directly acting on the pathogenic cell wall. Our work confirmed that dosedependent concentration of T. aphylla extract based biological CuO-NPs enhance plant growth and help to effectively resist against F. oxysporum infection. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-022-03189-0.
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- Iftikhar Hussain Shah
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240 People’s Republic of China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic and Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 People’s Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Key Lab of Crop Germplasm, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036 People’s Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240 People’s Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240 People’s Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240 People’s Republic of China
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- Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072 Australia
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240 People’s Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240 People’s Republic of China
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Mahmud NU, Gupta DR, Paul SK, Chakraborty M, Mehebub MS, Surovy MZ, Rabby SF, Rahat AAM, Roy PC, Sohrawardy H, Amin MA, Masud MK, Ide Y, Yamauchi Y, Hossain MS, Islam T. Daylight-Driven Rechargeable TiO 2 Nanocatalysts Suppress Wheat Blast Caused by Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2022. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20220010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Nur Uddin Mahmud
- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072 Australia
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science, Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science, Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072 Australia
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science, Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072 Australia
- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh
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Kumar A, Choudhary A, Kaur H, Guha S, Mehta S, Husen A. Potential Applications of Engineered Nanoparticles in Plant Disease Management: A Critical Update. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 295:133798. [PMID: 35122813 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Plant diseases caused by pathogenic entities pose severe issues to global food security. Effective sensory applications and tools for the effective determination of plant diseases become crucial to the assurance of food supply and agricultural sustainability. Antibody-mediated molecular assays and nucleic acid are gold-standard approaches for plant disease diagnosis, but the evaluating methodologies are liable, complex, and laborious. With the rise in global food demand, escalating the food production in threats of diverse pathogen ranges, and climate change is a major challenge. Engineered nanoparticles (NPs) have been inserted into conventional laboratory sequence technologies or molecular assays that provide a remarkable increment in selectivity and sensitivity. In the present scenario, they are useful in plant disease management as well as in plant health monitoring. The use of NPs could sustainably mitigate numerous food security issues and or threats in disease management by decreasing the risk of chemical inputs and alleviating supra detection of pathogens. Overall, this review paper discusses the role of NPs in plant diseases management, available commercial products. Additionally, the future directions and their regulatory laws in the usage of the nano-diagnostic approach for plant health monitoring have been explained.
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- Antul Kumar
- Department of Botany, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 141004, India
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- Department of Botany, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 141004, India
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- Department of Botany, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, 141004, India
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- Department of Botany, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India
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- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110067, India; School of Agricultural Sciences, K.R. Mangalam University, Sohna Rural, Haryana, 122103, India
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- Wolaita Sodo University, P.O. Box: 138, Wolaita, Ethiopia.
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Pereira KDC, Quintela ED, do Nascimento VA, da Silva DJ, Rocha DVM, Silva JFA, Arthurs SP, Forim MR, Silva FG, Cazal CDM. Characterization of Zanthoxylum rhoifolium (Sapindales: Rutaceae) Essential Oil Nanospheres and Insecticidal Effects to Bemisia tabaci (Sternorrhyncha: Aleyrodidae). PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11091135. [PMID: 35567136 PMCID: PMC9101351 DOI: 10.3390/plants11091135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Encapsulation via nanotechnology offers a potential method to overcome limited thermal and photo-stability of botanical pesticides. In this study, nanospheres of essential oils (NSEO) derived from Zanthoxylum rhoifolium Lam. fruit were characterized and evaluated for their photostability and insecticidal activity against Bemisia tabaci. Three major compounds of Z. rhoifolium fruits were detected by CG-MS: β-phellandrene (76.8%), β-myrcene (9.6%), and germacrene D (8.3%). The nanoprecipitation method was used to obtain homogeneous spherical NSEO, with ≥98% encapsulation efficiency. Tests with UV/Vis spectrophotometry showed significantly reduced photodegradation from exposed NSEO samples when compared with essential oil (EO) controls. Whitefly screenhouses bioassays with bean plants treated with 0.25, 0.5, 1 and 1.5% suspensions showed EO treatments in both free and nanoencapsulated forms reduced adult whitefly oviposition by up to 71%. In further tests, applications at 1.5% caused ≥64% mortality of second instar nymphs. When the test was conducted under high temperature and light radiation conditions, the insecticidal effect of NSEO treatments was improved (i.e., 84.3% mortality) when compared to the free form (64.8%). Our results indicate the insecticidal potential of EO-derived from Z. rhoifolium fruits with further formulation as nanospheres providing greater photostability and enhanced insecticidal activity against B. tabaci under adverse environmental conditions.
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- Karla de Castro Pereira
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Goiano—Campus Rio Verde, Rod. Sul Goiana Km 01, Rio Verde 75901-970, GO, Brazil; (K.d.C.P.); (F.G.S.)
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- Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária—Embrapa Arroz e Feijão, Rodovia GO-462, Km 12, Fazenda Capivara, Zona Rural, CP 179, Santo Antônio de Goiás 75375-000, GO, Brazil; (E.D.Q.); (D.V.M.R.); (J.F.A.S.)
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Sudeste de Minas Gerais—Campus Barbacena, Rua Monsenhor José Augusto, n 204, Bairro São José, Barbacena 36205-018, MG, Brazil; (V.A.d.N.); (D.J.d.S.)
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Sudeste de Minas Gerais—Campus Barbacena, Rua Monsenhor José Augusto, n 204, Bairro São José, Barbacena 36205-018, MG, Brazil; (V.A.d.N.); (D.J.d.S.)
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- Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária—Embrapa Arroz e Feijão, Rodovia GO-462, Km 12, Fazenda Capivara, Zona Rural, CP 179, Santo Antônio de Goiás 75375-000, GO, Brazil; (E.D.Q.); (D.V.M.R.); (J.F.A.S.)
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- Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária—Embrapa Arroz e Feijão, Rodovia GO-462, Km 12, Fazenda Capivara, Zona Rural, CP 179, Santo Antônio de Goiás 75375-000, GO, Brazil; (E.D.Q.); (D.V.M.R.); (J.F.A.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luiz, Km 235, CP 676, São Carlos 13565-905, SP, Brazil;
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Goiano—Campus Rio Verde, Rod. Sul Goiana Km 01, Rio Verde 75901-970, GO, Brazil; (K.d.C.P.); (F.G.S.)
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Sudeste de Minas Gerais—Campus Barbacena, Rua Monsenhor José Augusto, n 204, Bairro São José, Barbacena 36205-018, MG, Brazil; (V.A.d.N.); (D.J.d.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-32-36938600
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Particularities of Fungicides and Factors Affecting Their Fate and Removal Efficacy: A Review. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14074056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Systemic fungicide use has increased over the last decades, despite the susceptibility of resistance development and the side effects to human health and the environment. Although herbicides and insecticides are detected more frequently in environmental samples, there are many fungicides that have the ability to enter water bodies due to their physicochemical properties and their increasing use. Key factors affecting fungicide fate in the environment have been discussed, including the non-target effects of fungicides. For instance, fungicides are associated with the steep decline in bumblebee populations. Secondary actions of certain fungicides on plants have also been reported recently. In addition, the use of alternative eco-friendly disease management approaches has been described. Constructed Wetlands (CWs) comprise an environmentally friendly, low cost, and efficient fungicide remediation technique. Fungicide removal within CWs is dependent on plant uptake and metabolism, absorption in porous media and soil, hydrolysis, photodegradation, and biodegradation. Factors related to the efficacy of CWs on the removal of fungicides, such as the type of CW, plant species, and the physicochemical parameters of fungicides, are also discussed in this paper. There are low-environmental-risk fungicides, phytohormones and other compounds, which could improve the removal performance of CW vegetation. In addition, specific parameters such as the multiple modes of action of fungicides, side effects on substrate microbial communities and endophytes, and plant physiological response were also studied. Prospects and challenges for future research are suggested under the prism of reducing the risk related to fungicides and enhancing CW performance.
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pH and Redox Dual-Responsive Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle as Nanovehicle for Improving Fungicidal Efficiency. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15062207. [PMID: 35329659 PMCID: PMC8948809 DOI: 10.3390/ma15062207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Prochloraz (Pro) controlled-release nanoparticles (NPs) based on bimodal mesoporous silica (BMMs) with redox and pH dual responses were successfully prepared in this study. BMMs was modified by a silane coupling agent containing a disulfide bond, and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) was grafted on the surface of the NPs through host–guest interaction. Pro was encapsulated into the pores of nanoparticles by physical adsorption. NPs had a spherical structure, and their average diameter was 546.4 ± 3.0 nm as measured by dynamic light scattering. The loading rate of Pro was 28.3%, and it achieved excellent pH/redox dual-responsive release performance under acidic conditions. Foliage adhesion tests on tomato leaves showed that the NPs had good adhesion properties compared to the commercial formulation. Owing to the protection of the nanocarrier, NPs became more stable under ultraviolet light and high temperature, which improves the efficient utilization of Pro. Biological activity tests showed that the NPs exhibited effective antifungal activity, and the benign biosafety of the nanocarrier was also observed through toxicology tests on cell viability and the growth of Escherichiacoli (E. coli). This work provides a promising approach to improving the efficient utilization of pesticides and reducing environmental pollution.
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Ranjan A, Rajput VD, Kumari A, Mandzhieva SS, Sushkova S, Prazdnova EV, Zargar SM, Raza A, Minkina T, Chung G. Nanobionics in Crop Production: An Emerging Approach to Modulate Plant Functionalities. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11050692. [PMID: 35270162 PMCID: PMC8912566 DOI: 10.3390/plants11050692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The "Zero Hunger" goal is one of the key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Therefore, improvements in crop production have always been a prime objective to meet the demands of an ever-growing population. In the last decade, studies have acknowledged the role of photosynthesis augmentation and enhancing nutrient use efficiency (NUE) in improving crop production. Recently, the applications of nanobionics in crop production have given hope with their lucrative properties to interact with the biological system. Nanobionics have significantly been effective in modulating the photosynthesis capacity of plants. It is documented that nanobionics could assist plants by acting as an artificial photosynthetic system to improve photosynthetic capacity, electron transfer in the photosystems, and pigment content, and enhance the absorption of light across the UV-visible spectrum. Smart nanocarriers, such as nanobionics, are capable of delivering the active ingredient nanocarrier upon receiving external stimuli. This can markedly improve NUE, reduce wastage, and improve cost effectiveness. Thus, this review emphasizes the application of nanobionics for improving crop yield by the two above-mentioned approaches. Major concerns and future prospects associated with the use of nanobionics are also deliberated concisely.
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- Anuj Ranjan
- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Stachki 194/1, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (V.D.R.); (A.K.); (S.S.M.); (S.S.); (E.V.P.); (T.M.)
- Correspondence: or (A.R.); (G.C.)
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Stachki 194/1, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (V.D.R.); (A.K.); (S.S.M.); (S.S.); (E.V.P.); (T.M.)
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Stachki 194/1, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (V.D.R.); (A.K.); (S.S.M.); (S.S.); (E.V.P.); (T.M.)
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Stachki 194/1, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (V.D.R.); (A.K.); (S.S.M.); (S.S.); (E.V.P.); (T.M.)
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Stachki 194/1, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (V.D.R.); (A.K.); (S.S.M.); (S.S.); (E.V.P.); (T.M.)
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Stachki 194/1, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (V.D.R.); (A.K.); (S.S.M.); (S.S.); (E.V.P.); (T.M.)
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- Proteomics Laboratory, Division of Plant Biotechnology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar 190025, India;
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Genetics, Breeding and Multiple Utilization of Crops, Center of Legume Crop Genetics and Systems Biology/College of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU), Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Stachki 194/1, 344090 Rostov-on-Don, Russia; (V.D.R.); (A.K.); (S.S.M.); (S.S.); (E.V.P.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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Morad MY, El-Sayed H, Elhenawy AA, Korany SM, Aloufi AS, Ibrahim AM. Myco-Synthesized Molluscicidal and Larvicidal Selenium Nanoparticles: A New Strategy to Control Biomphalaria alexandrina Snails and Larvae of Schistosoma mansoni with an In Silico Study on Induced Oxidative Stress. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8:jof8030262. [PMID: 35330264 PMCID: PMC8952376 DOI: 10.3390/jof8030262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Schistosomiasis is a tropical disease with socioeconomic problems. The goal of this study was to determine the influence of myco-synthesized nano-selenium (SeNPs) as a molluscicide on Biomphlaria alexandrina snails, with the goal of reducing disease spread via non-toxic routes. In this study, Penicillium chrysogenum culture filtrate metabolites were used as a reductant for selenium ions to form nano-selenium. The SeNPs were characterized via UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Myco-synthesized SeNPs had a significant molluscicidal effect on B. alexandrina snails after 96 h of exposure at a concentration of 5.96 mg/L. SeNPs also had miracidicidal and cercaricidal properties against S. mansoni. Some alterations were observed in the hemocytes of snails exposed to SeNPs, including the formation of pseudopodia and an increasing number of granules. Furthermore, lipid peroxide, nitric oxide (NO), malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione s-transferase (GST) increased significantly in a dose-dependent manner, while superoxide dismutase (SOD) decreased. The comet assay revealed that myco-synthesized SeNPs could cause breaks in the DNA levels. In silico study revealed that SeNPs had promising antioxidant properties. In conclusion, myco-synthesized SeNPs have the potential to be used as molluscicides and larvicides.
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- Mostafa Y. Morad
- Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Helwan 11795, Egypt;
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Helwan 11795, Egypt;
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo 11884, Egypt;
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Art, Al Baha University, Mukhwah, Al Baha 6531, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
- Correspondence:
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- Medical Malacology Department, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Giza 12411, Egypt;
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