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Wang Q, Zhou Q, Feng Y, Yang X. Foliar application protected vegetable against poisonous element cadmium and mitigated human health risks. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 926:171915. [PMID: 38522551 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171915] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Foliar application has been reported as an effective method to facilitate plant growth and mitigate cadmium (Cd) accumulation. However, the application of foliar fertilizers on plant production, Cd uptake and health risks of Solanaceae family remains unknown. In this study, four foliar fertilizers were applied to investigate their effects on the production, Cd accumulation and human health risk assessment of two varieties of pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), respectively. Compared with CK, the foliar application increased vegetable production to 104.16 %-123.70 % in peppers, and 100.83 %-105.17 % in eggplants, accordingly. The application of foliar fertilizers largely decreased Cd TF (transportation factor) by up to 23.32 % in JY, 18.37 % in GJ of pepper varieties, and up to 14.47 % in ZL, 15.24 % in HGR of eggplant varieties. Moreover, Cd BAF (bioaccumulation factor) also declined to different extents after the application of foliar fertilizers. As for human health risk assessments, foliar application diminished the hazard index (HI) and carcinogenic risk (CR) of both pepper and eggplant varieties. The results concluded that the application of composed foliar fertilizers was most effective, and could be a promising alternative for the improvement of vegetable production and mitigation of vegetable Cd accumulation and human health risks as well. The results further highlighted the understanding of foliar fertilizer application on vegetable production and health risks, which benefited better vegetable safe production and further guaranteed human health.
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- Qiong Wang
- College of Ecology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, People's Republic of China.
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- Management Committee of Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone, Yancheng 224000, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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Berríos D, Nahuelcura J, González F, Peña F, Cornejo P, Pérez-Navarro J, Gómez-Alonso S, Ruiz A. The Biosynthesis, Accumulation of Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Response in Lactuca sativa L. Plants Inoculated with a Biofertilizer Based on Soil Yeast and Iron Nanoparticles. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:388. [PMID: 38337921 PMCID: PMC10856853 DOI: 10.3390/plants13030388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Lettuce is a vegetable that contributes vitamins, minerals, fibre, phenolic compounds and antioxidants to the human diet. In the search for improving production conditions and crop health, the use of microorganisms with plant growth-promoting capabilities, such as soil yeasts (PGPY), in conjunction with nanotechnology could offer sustainable development of agroecosystems. This study evaluated the synthesis of health-promoting bioactive compounds in lettuce under the application of soil yeast and an iron nanoparticle (NP-Fe2O3) encapsulated in alginate beads. Two yeast strains, Candida guillermondii and Rhodotorula mucilaginosa, and a consortium of both yeasts were used in the presence and absence of Fe2O3-NPs. Phenolic compounds were identified and quantified via HPLC-ESI-Q-ToF and antioxidant activity. Ten phenolic compounds were identified, highlighting the chicoric acid isomer and two quercetin glycosides with high concentrations of up to 100 µg g-1 in treatments with C. guillermondii. Treatments with R. mucilaginosa and NPs-Fe2O3 presented an increase in antioxidant activity, mainly in TEAC, CUPRAC and DPPH activities in leaves, with significant differences between treatments. Therefore, the use of encapsulated soil yeasts is a viable alternative for application in vegetables to improve the biosynthesis and accumulation of phenolic compounds in lettuce and other crops.
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- Daniela Berríos
- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus BIOREN-UFRO, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Agroalimentarias y Medioambiente, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus BIOREN-UFRO, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Mención Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus BIOREN-UFRO, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Agroalimentarias y Medioambiente, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Escuela de Agronomía, Facultad de Ciencias Agronómica y de los Alimentos, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Quillota 2260000, Chile
- Centro Regional de Investigación e Innovación para la Sostenibilidad de la Agricultura y los Territorios Rurales, CERES, La Palma, Quillota 2260000, Chile
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- Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13001 Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Instituto Regional de Investigación Científica Aplicada, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13001 Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus BIOREN-UFRO, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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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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Hussain M, Kaousar R, Haq SIU, Shan C, Wang G, Rafique N, Shizhou W, Lan Y. Zinc-oxide nanoparticles ameliorated the phytotoxic hazards of cadmium toxicity in maize plants by regulating primary metabolites and antioxidants activity. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1346427. [PMID: 38304740 PMCID: PMC10830903 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1346427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Cadmium stress is a major threat to plant growth and survival worldwide. The current study aims to green synthesis, characterization, and application of zinc-oxide nanoparticles to alleviate cadmium stress in maize (Zea mays L.) plants. In this experiment, two cadmium levels (0, 0.6 mM) were applied to check the impact on plant growth attributes, chlorophyll contents, and concentration of various primary metabolites and antioxidants under exogenous treatment of zinc-oxide nanoparticles (25 and 50 mg L-1) in maize seedlings. Tissue sampling was made 21 days after the zinc-oxide nanoparticles application. Our results showed that applying cadmium significantly reduced total chlorophyll and carotenoid contents by 52.87% and 23.31% compared to non-stress. In comparison, it was increased by 53.23%, 68.49% and 9.73%, 37.53% with zinc-oxide nanoparticles 25, 50 mg L-1 application compared with cadmium stress conditions, respectively. At the same time, proline, superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, catalase, and ascorbate peroxidase contents were enhanced in plants treated with cadmium compared to non-treated plants with no foliar application, while it was increased by 12.99 and 23.09%, 23.52 and 35.12%, 27.53 and 36.43%, 14.19 and 24.46%, 14.64 and 37.68% by applying 25 and 50 mg L-1 of zinc-oxide nanoparticles dosages, respectively. In addition, cadmium toxicity also enhanced stress indicators such as malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and non-enzymatic antioxidants in plant leaves. Overall, the exogenous application of zinc-oxide nanoparticles (25 and 50 mg L-1) significantly alleviated cadmium toxicity in maize. It provides the first evidence that zinc-oxide nanoparticles 25 ~ 50 mg L-1 can be a candidate agricultural strategy for mitigating cadmium stress in cadmium-polluted soils for safe agriculture practice.
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- Mujahid Hussain
- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, China
- National Center for International Collaboration Research on Precision Agricultural Aviation Pesticides Spraying Technology (NPAAC), Ministry of Science and Technology, College of Electronics Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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Nekoukhou M, Fallah S, Pokhrel LR, Abbasi-Surki A, Rostamnejadi A. Foliar co-application of zinc oxide and copper oxide nanoparticles promotes phytochemicals and essential oil production in dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 906:167519. [PMID: 37804977 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167519] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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Individual nanoparticle application has been documented to promote plant production; however, whether co-application of two nanoparticles (NPs) is more sustainable and significantly promotes plant production is unclear. Herein, foliar co-applications of two NPs or their conventional fertilizer forms on the growth, micronutrient (copper and zinc) enrichment, primary productivity, and essential oil (EO) production in a medicinal annual, dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica L.), were investigated. Treatments included 1:1 ratio of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs):copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) (40-400 mg/L), and compared with individual NPs, individual zinc suspension (ZnS) and chelated copper (chelated-Cu), and their combination, at equivalent concentrations. Results showed that the highest bioenrichment of Zn and Cu was observed with 80-160 mg/L ZnS+chelated-Cu, 400 mg/L ZnONPs+CuONPs, or ionic combination treatments. A dose-dependent increase in hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde was observed with co-treatment of NPs or ions, and oxidative stress responses were higher with NPs or ions co-treatment than individual treatment. With 160 mg/L ZnONPs+CuONPs treatment, total chlorophyll, aboveground biomass, and essential oil production increased significantly compared to control, 160 mg/L CuONPs, and 160 mg/L ZnONPs (227, 157 and 823 %; 58, 79, and 51 %; and 46, 80, and 3 %, respectively). Flavonoid and anthocyanin content also increased significantly (58 and 50 %, respectively) with ZnONPs+CuONPs compared to ZnS+chelated-Cu and were higher than ZnONPs or CuONPs alone by 10 and 25 %, and 37 and 36 %, respectively. More importantly, EO production and quality improved with 160 mg/L ZnONPs+CuONPs treatment compared to control. Taken together, our findings showed that foliar co-treatment of 160 mg/L ZnONPs+CuONPs could significantly improve primary productivity, aboveground biomass, and EO quality and yield in dragonhead grown in semi-arid field conditions; and thus, 160 mg/L ZnONPs+CuONPs is recommended as an optimal foliar co-treatment strategy for promoting sustainable plant production in semi-arid regions where soil nutrients and water are limiting factors inhibiting crop yield.
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- Marjan Nekoukhou
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
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- Department of Public Health, The Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Electroceramics and Electrical Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Iran
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Ding Y, Zhao W, Zhu G, Wang Q, Zhang P, Rui Y. Recent Trends in Foliar Nanofertilizers: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2906. [PMID: 37947750 PMCID: PMC10650792 DOI: 10.3390/nano13212906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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It is estimated that 40-70%, 80-90% and 50-90% of the conventional macronutrients N, P and K applied to the soil are lost, respectively, resulting in considerable loss of resources. Compared to conventional fertilizers, nanofertilizers have the advantages of controlled release, high nutrient utilization, low cost and relatively low environmental pollution due to their small size (1-100 nm) and high specific surface area. The application of nanofertilizers is an up-and-coming field of agricultural research and is an attractive and economical substitute for common fertilizers which can boost global food productivity sustainably. Foliar fertilization is a popular way to satisfy the needs of higher plants. Because of its small application dose, faster nutrient uptake than soil application and relatively less environmental pollution, foliar fertilization is more popular among plants. It can be seen that nanofertilizers and foliar fertilization are the hotspots of attention at present and that current research on the foliar application of nanofertilizers is not as extensive as that on soil application. Based on this background, this paper provides an overview of various applications of foliar spraying of nanofertilizers in agriculture, including applications in improving crop yield and quality as well as mitigating heavy metal stress, salt stress and drought stress.
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- Yanru Ding
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; (Y.D.); (W.Z.); (G.Z.); (Q.W.)
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Sun M, Cai Z, Li C, Hao Y, Xu X, Qian K, Li H, Guo Y, Liang A, Han L, Shang H, Jia W, Cao Y, Wang C, Ma C, White JC, Xing B. Nanoscale ZnO Improves the Amino Acids and Lipids in Tomato Fruits and the Subsequent Assimilation in a Simulated Human Gastrointestinal Tract Model. ACS NANO 2023; 17:19938-19951. [PMID: 37782568 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c04990] [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: 10/04/2023]
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With the widespread use of nanoenabled agrochemicals, it is essential to evaluate the food safety of nanomaterials (NMs)-treated vegetable crops in full life cycle studies as well as their potential impacts on human health. Tomato seedlings were foliarly sprayed with 50 mg/L ZnO NMs, including ZnO quantum dots (QDs) and ZnO nanoparticles once per week over 11 weeks. The foliar sprayed ZnO QDs increased fruit dry weight and yield per plant by 39.1% and 24.9, respectively. It also significantly increased the lycopene, amino acids, Zn, B, and Fe in tomato fruits by 40.5%, 15.1%, 44.5%, 76.2%, and 12.8%, respectively. The tomato fruit metabolome of tomatoes showed that ZnO NMs upregulated the biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids and sphingolipid metabolism and elevated the levels of linoleic and arachidonic acids. The ZnO NMs-treated tomato fruits were then digested in a human gastrointestinal tract model. The results of essential mineral release suggested that the ZnO QDs treatment increased the bioaccessibility of K, Zn, and Cu by 14.8-35.1% relative to the control. Additionally, both types of ZnO NMs had no negative impact on the α-amylase, pepsin, and trypsin activities. The digested fruit metabolome in the intestinal fluid demonstrated that ZnO NMs did not interfere with the normal process of human digestion. Importantly, ZnO NMs treatments increased the glycerophospholipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, and peptides in the intestinal fluids of tomato fruits. This study suggests that nanoscale Zn can be potentially used to increase the nutritional value of vegetable crops and can be an important tool to sustainably increase food quality and security.
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- Min Sun
- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environmental and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environmental and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environmental and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environmental and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environmental and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environmental and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environmental and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environmental and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environmental and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environmental and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- SCNU Environmental Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, School of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Ministry of Education,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environmental and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven 06511, Connecticut, United States
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst 01003, Massachusetts, United States
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Guardiola-Márquez CE, López-Mena ER, Segura-Jiménez ME, Gutierrez-Marmolejo I, Flores-Matzumiya MA, Mora-Godínez S, Hernández-Brenes C, Jacobo-Velázquez DA. Development and Evaluation of Zinc and Iron Nanoparticles Functionalized with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Microalgae for Their Application as Bio-Nanofertilizers. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3657. [PMID: 37896120 PMCID: PMC10609697 DOI: 10.3390/plants12203657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Micronutrient deficiencies are widespread and growing global concerns. Nanoscale nutrients present higher absorption rates and improved nutrient availability and nutrient use efficiency. Co-application of nanofertilizers (NFs) with biological agents or organic compounds increases NF biocompatibility, stability, and efficacy. This study aimed to develop and evaluate zinc and iron bio-nanofertilizers formulated with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and microalgae. Nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized with the co-precipitation method and functionalized with Pseudomonas species and Spirulina platensis preparation. NPs were characterized and evaluated on seed germination, soil microbial growth, and early plant response under seedbed conditions. NPs corresponded to zinc oxide (ZnO; 77 nm) and maghemite (γ-Fe2O3; 68 nm). Functionalized nanoparticles showed larger sizes, around 145-233 nm. The seedling vigor index of tomato and maize was significantly increased (32.9-46.1%) by bacteria-functionalized ZnO- and γ-Fe2O3-NPs at 75 ppm. NFs at 250 and 75 ppm significantly increased bacterial growth. NFs also improved early plant growth by increasing plant height (14-44%), leaf diameter (22-47%), and fresh weight (46-119%) in broccoli and radish, which were mainly influenced by bacteria capped ZnO- and γ-Fe2O3-NPs at 250 ppm. Beneficial effects on plant growth can be attributed to the synergistic interaction of the biological components and the zinc and iron NPs in the bio-nanofertilizers.
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- Carlos Esteban Guardiola-Márquez
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Monterrey, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Monterrey, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45201, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Monterrey, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45201, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45138, Mexico; (C.E.G.-M.)
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, Ave. General Ramon Corona 2514, Zapopan 45201, Mexico
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Balusamy SR, Joshi AS, Perumalsamy H, Mijakovic I, Singh P. Advancing sustainable agriculture: a critical review of smart and eco-friendly nanomaterial applications. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:372. [PMID: 37821961 PMCID: PMC10568898 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02135-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Undoubtedly, nanoparticles are one of the ideal choices for achieving challenges related to bio sensing, drug delivery, and biotechnological tools. After gaining success in biomedical research, scientists are exploring various types of nanoparticles for achieving sustainable agriculture. The active nanoparticles can be used as a direct source of micronutrients or as a delivery platform for delivering the bioactive agrochemicals to improve crop growth, crop yield, and crop quality. Till date, several reports have been published showing applications of nanotechnology in agriculture. For instance, several methods have been employed for application of nanoparticles; especially metal nanoparticles to improve agriculture. The physicochemical properties of nanoparticles such as core metal used to synthesize the nanoparticles, their size, shape, surface chemistry, and surface coatings affect crops, soil health, and crop-associated ecosystem. Therefore, selecting nanoparticles with appropriate physicochemical properties and applying them to agriculture via suitable method stands as smart option to achieve sustainable agriculture and improved plant performance. In presented review, we have compared various methods of nanoparticle application in plants and critically interpreted the significant differences to find out relatively safe and specific method for sustainable agricultural practice. Further, we have critically analyzed and discussed the different physicochemical properties of nanoparticles that have direct influence on plants in terms of nano safety and nanotoxicity. From literature review, we would like to point out that the implementation of smaller sized metal nanoparticles in low concentration via seed priming and foliar spray methods could be safer method for minimizing nanotoxicity, and for exhibiting better plant performance during stress and non-stressed conditions. Moreover, using nanomaterials for delivery of bioactive agrochemicals could pose as a smart alternative for conventional chemical fertilizers for achieving the safer and cleaner technology in sustainable agriculture. While reviewing all the available literature, we came across some serious drawbacks such as the lack of proper regulatory bodies to control the usage of nanomaterials and poor knowledge of the long-term impact on the ecosystem which need to be addressed in near future for comprehensive knowledge of applicability of green nanotechnology in agriculture.
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- Sri Renukadevi Balusamy
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Sejong University, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul, 05006 Republic of Korea
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- The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- Institute for Next Generation Material Design, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for Creative Convergence Education, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
- Systems and Synthetic Biology Division, Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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Parra-Torrejón B, Cáceres A, Sánchez M, Sainz L, Guzmán M, Bermúdez-Perez FJ, Ramírez-Rodríguez GB, Delgado-López JM. Multifunctional Nanomaterials for Biofortification and Protection of Tomato Plants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:14950-14960. [PMID: 37753594 PMCID: PMC10569043 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c02559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
Abstract
Calcium phosphate nanoparticles were doped with zinc ions to produce multifunctional nanomaterials for efficient agronomic fortification and protection of plants. The resulting round-shaped nanoparticles (nanoZn) were composed of 20.3 wt % Ca, 14.8 wt % P, and 13.4 wt % Zn and showed a pH-controlled solubility. NanoZn were stable in aqueous solutions at neutral pH but dissolved in citric acid at pH 4.5 (i.e., the pH inside tomato fruits), producing a pH-responsive delivery of the essential nutrients Ca, P, and Zn. In fact, the foliar application of nanoZn on tomato plants provided tomatoes with the highest Zn, Ca, and P contents (causing, respectively, a 65, 65, and 15% increase with respect to a conventional treatment with ZnSO4) and the highest yields. Additionally, nanoZn (100 ppm of Zn) inhibited in vitro the growth of Pseudomonas syringae (Ps), the main cause of bacterial speck, and significantly reduced Ps incidence and mortality in tomato seeds, previously inoculated with the pathogen. Therefore, nanoZn present dual agricultural applicability, enriching crops with nutrients with important metabolic functions in humans and simultaneously protecting the plants against important bacterial-based diseases, with considerable negative impact in crop production.
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- Belén Parra-Torrejón
- Department
of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, Av. de Fuente Nueva, s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department
of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, Av. de Fuente Nueva, s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department
of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, Av. de Fuente Nueva, s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Institute
of Nanoscience and Materials of Aragon, INMA-CSIC, C/Mariano
Esquillor, s/n, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department
of Agronomy, University of Almeria (RNM
151 PAIDI-UAL, ceiA3, CIAMBITAL), Carr. Sacramento, s/n, La Cañada, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department
of Agronomy, University of Almeria (RNM
151 PAIDI-UAL, ceiA3, CIAMBITAL), Carr. Sacramento, s/n, La Cañada, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department
of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, Av. de Fuente Nueva, s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department
of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, Av. de Fuente Nueva, s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain
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Timilsina A, Adhikari K, Chen H. Foliar application of green synthesized ZnO nanoparticles reduced Cd content in shoot of lettuce. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 338:139589. [PMID: 37478984 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139589] [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: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Though Zinc (Zn) supplementation can mitigate root-based Cadmium (Cd) uptake in plants, the impact of foliar-applied Zinc Oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on this process remains under-explored. This study investigates the influence of foliar-applied ZnO NPs on the growth of lettuce and its Cd uptake in Cd-contaminated soil in greenhouse setting. Green synthesized ZnO (G-ZnO) NPs (10 and 100 mg/L) using sweet potato leaf extracts were used, and compared with commercially available ZnO (C-ZnO) NPs (100 mg/L) for their efficacy. Scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy were used for G-ZnO NPs characterization. Shoot dry weight, antioxidant activity, and chlorophyll content were all negatively affected by Cd but positively affected by ZnO NPs application. ZnO NPs application resulted in a notable reduction in lettuce Cd uptake, with the highest reduction (43%) observed at 100 mg/L G-ZnO NPs. In the lettuce shoot, Zn and Cd concentration showed a significant inverse correlation (R2 = 0.79-0.9, P < 0.05). This study offers insights into the impact of chemical and green synthesized ZnO NPs on enhancing crop growth under stress conditions, and their role in modulating Cd uptake in plants, indicating potential implications for sustainable agricultural practices.
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- Anil Timilsina
- Department of Agriculture, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, AR, 71601, United States.
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Nakkaew A, Masjon T, Voravuthikunchai SP. Genomic and Transcriptional Profiling Analysis and Insights into Rhodomyrtone Yield in Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3156. [PMID: 37687402 PMCID: PMC10490526 DOI: 10.3390/plants12173156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Rhodomyrtus tomentosa is a source of a novel antibiotic, rhodomyrtone. Because of the increasing industrial demand for this compound, germplasm with a high rhodomyrtone content is the key to sustainable future cultivation. In this study, rhodomyrtone genotypes were verified using the plastid genomic region marker matK and nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer ITS. These two DNA barcodes proved to be useful tools for identifying different rhodomyrtone contents via the SNP haplotypes C569T and A561G, respectively. The results were correlated with rhodomyrtone content determined via HPLC. Subsequently, R. tomentosa samples with high- and low-rhodomyrtone genotypes were collected for de novo transcriptome and gene expression analyses. A total of 83,402 unigenes were classified into 25 KOG classifications, and 74,102 annotated unigenes were obtained. Analysis of differential gene expression between samples or groups using DESeq2 revealed highly expressed levels related to rhodomyrtone content in two genotypes. semiquantitative RT-PCR further revealed that the high rhodomyrtone content in these two genotypes correlated with expression of zinc transporter protein (RtZnT). In addition, we found that expression of RtZnT resulted in increased sensitivity of R. tomentosa under ZnSO4 stress. The findings provide useful information for selection of cultivation sites to achieve high rhodomyrtone yields in R. tomentosa.
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- Alisa Nakkaew
- Center for Genomic and Bioinformatics Research, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand;
- Division of Biological Science, Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Center for Genomic and Bioinformatics Research, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand;
- Division of Biological Science, Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Center of Antimicrobial Biomaterial Innovation-Southeast Asia, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand;
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Sanatombi K. Antioxidant potential and factors influencing the content of antioxidant compounds of pepper: A review with current knowledge. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:3011-3052. [PMID: 37184378 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The use of natural food items as antioxidants has gained increasing popularity and attention in recent times supported by scientific studies validating the antioxidant properties of natural food items. Peppers (Capsicum spp.) are also important sources of antioxidants and several studies published during the last few decades identified and quantified various groups of phytochemicals with antioxidant capacities as well as indicated the influence of several pre- and postharvest factors on the antioxidant capacity of pepper. Therefore, this review summarizes the research findings on the antioxidant activity of pepper published to date and discusses their potential health benefits as well as the factors influencing the antioxidant activity in pepper. The major antioxidant compounds in pepper include capsaicinoids, capsinoids, vitamins, carotenoids, phenols, and flavonoids, and these antioxidants potentially modulate oxidative stress related to aging and diseases by targeting reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, lipid peroxidation products, as well as genes for transcription factors that regulate antioxidant response elements genes. The review also provides a systematic understanding of the factors that maintain or improve the antioxidant capacity of peppers and the application of these strategies offers options to pepper growers and spices industries for maximizing the antioxidant activity of peppers and their health benefits to consumers. In addition, the efficacy of pepper antioxidants, safety aspects, and formulations of novel products with pepper antioxidants have also been covered with future perspectives on potential innovative uses of pepper antioxidants in the future.
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Abdul-Rahman Owied O, Muslim Guda MA, Imad Taher H, Ali Abdulhussein MA. Plants anatomically engineered by nanomaterials. BIONATURA 2023; 8:1-11. [DOI: 10.21931/rb/2023.08.02.44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Anatomical characteristics are essential in determining the stress that affects plants. In addition, they provided a piece of evidence for environmental pollution. The increasing use of nanomaterials (EnNos) in industries, medicine, agriculture, and all fields. Nanomaterials also have many uses as a new science; they have toxic effects that have not been studied well. Therefore, this research was interested in recording recent studies on (EnNos) and their impact on the anatomical characteristics of plants.
Moreover, the possibility of using anatomical characteristics as evidence of nano contamination (nanotoxicity) in plants comprises a crucial living component of the ecosystem. Studies on the effect of EnNos (carbon) on plant anatomy indicated that excess EnNos content affects the anatomical structure of the plant from the vital structures of the root, stem and leaves. Toxicological effect on xylem and phylum vessels from toxicological studies to date, Toxicological effects on EnNos of various kinds can be toxic if they are not bound to a substrate or freely circulating in living systems. Different types of EnNos, behavior, and plant capacity generate different paths. Moreover, different, or even conflicting, conclusions have been drawn from most studies on the interactions of EnNos with plants. Therefore, this paper comprehensively reviews studies on different types of carbon EnNos and their interactions with different plant species at the anatomical responses.
Keywords: Anatomical characteristics, nanomaterials, nanotoxicity, Fullerene and Carbon Nanotubes
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
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Islam K, Rawoof A, Kumar A, Momo J, Ahmed I, Dubey M, Ramchiary N. Genetic Regulation, Environmental Cues, and Extraction Methods for Higher Yield of Secondary Metabolites in Capsicum. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37289974 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Capsicum (chili pepper) is a widely popular and highly consumed fruit crop with beneficial secondary metabolites such as capsaicinoids, carotenoids, flavonoids, and polyphenols, among others. Interestingly, the secondary metabolite profile is a dynamic function of biosynthetic enzymes, regulatory transcription factors, developmental stage, abiotic and biotic environment, and extraction methods. We propose active manipulable genetic, environmental, and extraction controls for the modulation of quality and quantity of desired secondary metabolites in Capsicum species. Specific biosynthetic genes such as Pun (AT3) and AMT in the capsaicinoids pathway and PSY, LCY, and CCS in the carotenoid pathway can be genetically engineered for enhanced production of capsaicinoids and carotenoids, respectively. Generally, secondary metabolites increase with the ripening of the fruit; however, transcriptional regulators such as MYB, bHLH, and ERF control the extent of accumulation in specific tissues. The precise tuning of biotic and abiotic factors such as light, temperature, and chemical elicitors can maximize the accumulation and retention of secondary metabolites in pre- and postharvest settings. Finally, optimized extraction methods such as ultrasonication and supercritical fluid method can lead to a higher yield of secondary metabolites. Together, the integrated understanding of the genetic regulation of biosynthesis, elicitation treatments, and optimization of extraction methods can maximize the industrial production of secondary metabolites in Capsicum.
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- Khushbu Islam
- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- Department of Plant Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod 671316, Kerala, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi 110042, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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Khan S, Al-Qurainy F, Al-hashimi A, Nadeem M, Tarroum M, Shaikhaldein HO, Salih AM. Effect of Green Synthesized ZnO-NPs on Growth, Antioxidant System Response and Bioactive Compound Accumulation in Echinops macrochaetus, a Potential Medicinal Plant, and Assessment of Genome Size (2C DNA Content). PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1669. [PMID: 37111892 PMCID: PMC10141689 DOI: 10.3390/plants12081669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Echinops macrochaetus is a medicinal plant that can be used to cure various diseases. In the present study, plant-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were synthesized using an aqueous leaf extract of the medicinal plant Heliotropium bacciferum and characterized using various techniques. E. macrochaetus was collected from the wild and identified using the internal transcribed spacer sequence of nrDNA (ITS-nrDNA), which showed the closeness to its related genus in a phylogenetic tree. The effect of synthesized biogenic ZnO-NPs was studied on E. macrochaetus in a growth chamber for growth, bioactive compound enhancement and antioxidant system response. The irrigation of plants at a low concentration of ZnO-NPs (T1 = 10 mg/L) induced more growth in terms of biomass, chlorophyll content (273.11 µg/g FW) and carotenoid content (135.61 µg/g FW) than the control and other treatments (T2-20 mg/L and T3-40 mg/L). However, the application of a high concentration of ZnO-NPs (20 and 40 mg/L) increased the level of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, APX and GR), total crude and soluble protein, proline and TBARS contents. The accumulations of the compounds quercetin-3-β-D-glucoside, luteolin 7-rutinoside and p-coumaric acid were greater in the leaf compared to the shoot and root. A minor variation was observed in genome size in treated plants as compared to the control group. Overall, this study revealed the stimulatory effect of phytomediated ZnO-NPs, which act as bio-stimulants/nano-fertilizers as revealed by more biomass and the higher production of phytochemical compounds in different parts of the E. macrochaetus.
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Wang X, Xie H, Wang P, Yin H. Nanoparticles in Plants: Uptake, Transport and Physiological Activity in Leaf and Root. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3097. [PMID: 37109933 PMCID: PMC10146108 DOI: 10.3390/ma16083097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Due to their unique characteristics, nanoparticles are increasingly used in agricultural production through foliage spraying and soil application. The use of nanoparticles can improve the efficiency of agricultural chemicals and reduce the pollution caused by the use of agricultural chemicals. However, introducing nanoparticles into agricultural production may pose risks to the environment, food and even human health. Therefore, it is crucial to pay attention to the absorption migration, and transformation in crops, and to the interaction with higher plants and plant toxicity of nanoparticles in agriculture. Research shows that nanoparticles can be absorbed by plants and have an impact on plant physiological activities, but the absorption and transport mechanism of nanoparticles is still unclear. This paper summarizes the research progress of the absorption and transportation of nanoparticles in plants, especially the effect of size, surface charge and chemical composition of nanoparticle on the absorption and transportation in leaf and root through different ways. This paper also reviews the impact of nanoparticles on plant physiological activity. The content of the paper is helpful to guide the rational application of nanoparticles in agricultural production and ensure the sustainability of nanoparticles in agricultural production.
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- Xueran Wang
- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (X.W.); (P.W.)
- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (X.W.); (P.W.)
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- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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Li J, Zafar S, Javaid A, Perveen S, Hasnain Z, Ihtisham M, Abbas A, Usman M, El-Sappah AH, Abbas M. Zinc Nanoparticles (ZnNPs): High-Fidelity Amelioration in Turnip (Brassica rapa L.) Production under Drought Stress. SUSTAINABILITY 2023; 15:6512. [DOI: 10.3390/su15086512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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The detrimental effects of drought have adverse impacts on the crop yield as global climatic changes put unusual pressure on water resources. The challenge of attaining water security is key for the sustainable development of crops. Zinc (Zn2+) is an important nutrient that helps to alleviate drought stress by modulating the growth and yield of crops. Recently, zinc nanoparticles (ZnNPs) have been used as a novel strategy for the fertilization of crops. This study was specifically developed to observe the comparative effects of ZnNPs and conventional zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) at diverse concentration levels (0.01%, 0.05%, and 0.1%) that could effectively decrease the injurious effect of drought stress on turnip plants. In experiments on the golden turnip variety, drought stress caused a significant reduction in all growth and biochemical attributes, and increased antioxidant enzymatic activity. In a comparison with the conventional fertilizer ZnSO4, the foliar application of 0.1% ZnNPs significantly improved plant height, biomass, root/turnip length, turnip diameter, antioxidant defense system, secondary metabolites, and photosynthetic pigments in the leaves under drought stress. Based on the collected results, it is suggested that the foliar application of ZnNPs, instead of ZnSO4, under drought stress is helpful in increasing the growth and yield of turnip plants.
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- Jia Li
- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China
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- Botany Department, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Botany Department, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Botany Department, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Attock Campus, Attock 43600, Punjab, Pakistan
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan 66000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China
- Genetics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- School of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China
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Zia-Ur-Rehman M, Anayatullah S, Irfan E, Hussain SM, Rizwan M, Sohail MI, Jafir M, Ahmad T, Usman M, Alharby HF. Nanoparticles assisted regulation of oxidative stress and antioxidant enzyme system in plants under salt stress: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 314:137649. [PMID: 36587917 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The global biomass production from agricultural farmlands is facing severe constraints from abiotic stresses like soil salinization. Salinity-mediated stress triggered the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that may result in oxidative burst in cell organelles and cause cell death in plants. ROS production is regulated by the redox homeostasis that helps in the readjustment of the cellular redox and energy state in plants. All these cellular redox related functions may play a decisive role in adaptation and acclimation to salinity stress in plants. The use of nanotechnology like nanoparticles (NPs) in plant physiology has become the new area of interest as they have potential to trigger the various enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant capabilities of plants under varying salinity levels. Moreover, NPs application under salinity is also being favored due to their unique characteristics compared to traditional phytohormones, amino acids, nutrients, and organic osmolytes. Therefore, this article emphasized the core response of plants to acclimate the challenges of salt stress through auxiliary functions of ROS, antioxidant defense system and redox homeostasis. Furthermore, the role of different types of NPs mediated changes in biochemical, proteomic, and genetic expressions of plants under salt stress have been discussed. This article also discussed the potential limitations of NPs adoption in crop production especially under environmental stresses.
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- Muhammad Zia-Ur-Rehman
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan; Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Okara, 56300, Pakistan
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- Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, MNS University of Agriculture Multan, 60000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia; Plant Biology Research Group, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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ZnO nanoparticles as potential fertilizer and biostimulant for lettuce. Heliyon 2023; 9:e12787. [PMID: 36647345 PMCID: PMC9840361 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Zn is an indispensable nutrient for crops that usually presents low bioavailability. Different techniques have been proposed to improve the bioavailability of Zn, including the use of nanofertilizers. The objective of the study was to evaluate the applications of drench (D) and foliar (F) ZnO nanoparticles (NZnO) compared to those of ionic Zn2+ (ZnSO4) in lettuce. The plants cv. Great Lakes 407 was produced in pots of 4 L with perlite-peat moss (1:1) under greenhouse conditions. The treatments consisted of NZnO applications that replaced the total Zn provided with a Steiner solution, as follows: Zn2+ (100%D) (control); Zn2+ (50%D+50%F); NZnO (100%D); NZnO (50%D+50%F); NZnO (75%D); NZnO (50%D); NZnO (75%F) and NZnO (50%F). Four applications of Zn were made with a frequency of 15 days. 75 days after transplant (DAP), the fresh and dry biomass, chlorophyll a, b, and β-carotene, phenolics, flavonoids, antioxidant capacity, vitamin C, glutathione, H2O2, total protein, and enzymatic activity of PAL, CAT, APX, and GPX were evaluated. The mineral concentrations (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Zn, Ni, and Si) in the leaves and roots of plants were also determined. The results showed that, compared to Zn2+, NZnO promoted increases in biomass (14-52%), chlorophylls (32-69%), and antioxidant compounds such as phenolics, flavonoids, and vitamin C. The activity of enzymes like CAT and APX, as well as the foliar concentration of Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Zn, and Si increased with NZnO. A better response was found in the plants for most variables with foliar applications of NZnO equivalent to 50-75% of the total Zn2+ applied conventionally. These results demonstrate that total replacement of Zn2+ with NZnO is possible, promoting fertilizer efficiency and the nutraceutical quality of lettuce.
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Thapa M, Sadhukhan R, Mukherjee A, Biswas PK. Effects of nZnS vs. nZnO and ZnCl 2 on mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek] plant and Bradyrhizobium symbiosis: A life cycle study. NANOIMPACT 2023; 29:100440. [PMID: 36442836 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2022.100440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Scarce of knowledge of using Zinc (Zn) nanoparticles (NPs) to augment plant growth, Zn availability to plants and its potential toxicity warrants more NPs-plant life cycle studies. The main objectives of this study were to compare nano zinc sulphide (nZnS) with nano zinc oxide (nZnO) and ionic Zn i.e., ZnCl2, as a source of Zn, as well as to establish physiological impact of NPs on growth, yield and symbiosis of mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek] plants at different concentrations (0, 0.01, 0.1, 1 and 10 mg kg-1 of soil). In this study, mungbean plants were grown for 60 days (life cycle study) in natural soil infested with Bradyrhizobium. Effects of Zn compounds (nZnS, nZnO and ZnCl2) on plant height, dry biomass, number of nodules per plant, yield and fruit agronomical parameters along with micronutrient assessment were determined. Impact of Zn compounds on Bradyrhizobium-mungbean symbiosis was also unravelled. Results showed that both the NPs, (nZnS and nZnO) were more effective than ZnCl2 in promoting growth and yield up to a critical concentration and above which phytotoxic effects were observed. Both the NPs were more effective than ZnCl2 at increasing fruit Zn content also. Whereas, nZnS treatment was found to be better than nZnO in improving overall plant growth. Bradyrhizobium-mungbean symbiosis was not affected at lower NPs concentrations, while higher concentration revealed toxicity by damaging bacterial morphology and nodule formation. There was no nano specific toxicity found while, ZnCl2 showed relatively more toxicity than both the NPs. The present investigation demonstrated the concept of nano-micronutrient as well as NPs phytotoxicity by understanding NPs-plant interactions in the soil environment.
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- Mala Thapa
- Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering, Jadavpur University, 188 Raja S.C. Mallick Road, Kolkata 700032, West Bengal, India; Biological Science Division, Agricultural and Ecological Research Unit (AERU), Indian Statistical Institute, Giridih 815301, Jharkhand, India.
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur 741252, West Bengal, India
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- Biological Science Division, Agricultural and Ecological Research Unit (AERU), Indian Statistical Institute, Giridih 815301, Jharkhand, India
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- Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering, Jadavpur University, 188 Raja S.C. Mallick Road, Kolkata 700032, West Bengal, India
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Poudel P, Di Gioia F, Lambert JD, Connolly EL. Zinc biofortification through seed nutri-priming using alternative zinc sources and concentration levels in pea and sunflower microgreens. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1177844. [PMID: 37139105 PMCID: PMC10150129 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1177844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Micronutrient deficiencies caused by malnutrition and hidden hunger are a growing concern worldwide, exacerbated by climate change, COVID-19, and conflicts. A potentially sustainable way to mitigate such challenges is the production of nutrient-dense crops through agronomic biofortification techniques. Among several potential target crops, microgreens are considered suitable for mineral biofortification because of their short growth cycle, high content of nutrients, and low level of anti-nutritional factors. A study was conducted to evaluate the potential of zinc (Zn) biofortification of pea and sunflower microgreens via seed nutri-priming, examining the effect of different Zn sources (Zn sulfate, Zn-EDTA, and Zn oxide nanoparticles) and concentrations (0, 25, 50, 100, and 200 ppm) on microgreen yield components; mineral content; phytochemical constituents such as total chlorophyll, carotenoids, flavonoids, anthocyanin, and total phenolic compounds; antioxidant activity; and antinutrient factors like phytic acid. Treatments were arranged in a completely randomized factorial block design with three replications. Seed soaked in a 200 ppm ZnSO4 solution resulted in higher Zn accumulation in both peas (126.1%) and sunflower microgreens (229.8%). However, an antagonistic effect on the accumulation of other micronutrients (Fe, Mn, and Cu) was seen only in pea microgreens. Even at high concentrations, seed soaking in Zn-EDTA did not effectively accumulate Zn in both microgreens' species. ZnO increased the chlorophyll, total phenols, and antioxidant activities compared to Zn-EDTA. Seed soaking in ZnSO4 and ZnO solutions at higher concentrations resulted in a lower phytic acid/Zn molar ratio, suggesting the higher bioaccessibility of the biofortified Zn in both pea and sunflower microgreens. These results suggest that seed nutrient priming is feasible for enriching pea and sunflower microgreens with Zn. The most effective Zn source was ZnSO4, followed by ZnO. The optimal concentration of Zn fertilizer solution should be selected based on fertilizer source, target species, and desired Zn-enrichment level.
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- Pradip Poudel
- Department of Plant Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
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- Department of Plant Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
- *Correspondence: Francesco Di Gioia,
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- Department of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
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- Department of Plant Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
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Different Tactics of Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, Homeostasis Ions, and Phytohormones as Regulators and Adaptatively Parameters to Alleviate the Adverse Effects of Salinity Stress on Plants. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 13:life13010073. [PMID: 36676021 PMCID: PMC9867113 DOI: 10.3390/life13010073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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A major abiotic barrier to crop yield and profitability is salt stress, which is most prevalent in arid and semi-arid locations worldwide. Salinity tolerance is complicated and multifaceted, including a variety of mechanisms, and to adapt to salt stress, plants have constructed a network of biological and molecular processes. An expanding field of agricultural research that combines physiological measures with molecular techniques has sought to better understand how plants deploy tolerance to salinity at various levels. As the first line of defense against oxidative damage brought on by salt stress, host plants synthesize and accumulate several osmoprotectants. They (osmoprotectants) and other phytohormones were shown to serve a variety of protective roles for salt stress tolerance. Intrinsic root growth inhibition, which could be a protection mechanism under salty conditions, may be dependent on phytohormone-mediated salt signaling pathways. This article may also make it easier for scientists to determine the precise molecular processes underlying the ZnO-NPs-based salinity tolerance response for some plants. ZnO-NPs are considered to improve plant growth and photosynthetic rates while also positively regulating salt tolerance. When plants are under osmotic stress, their administration to zinc nanoparticles may also affect the activity of antioxidant enzymes. So, ZnO-NPs could be a promising method, side by side with the released osmoprotectants and phytohormones, to relieve salt stress in plants.
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Guardiola-Márquez CE, Jacobo-Velázquez DA. Potential of enhancing anti-obesogenic agriceuticals by applying sustainable fertilizers during plant cultivation. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.1034521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Overweight and obesity are two of the world's biggest health problems. They are associated with excessive fat accumulation resulting from an imbalance between energy consumed and energy expended. Conventional therapies for obesity commonly include synthetic drugs and surgical procedures that can lead to serious side effects. Therefore, developing effective, safe, and readily available new treatments to prevent and treat obesity is highly relevant. Many plant extracts have shown anti-obesogenic potential. These plant extracts are composed of different agriceuticals such as fibers, phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, alkaloids, lignans, and proteins that can manage obesity by suppressing appetite, inhibiting digestive enzymes, reducing adipogenesis and lipogenesis, promoting lipolysis and thermogenesis, modulating gut microbiota and suppressing obesity-induced inflammation. These anti-obesogenic agriceuticals can be enhanced in plants during their cultivation by applying sustainable fertilization strategies, improving their capacity to fight the obesity pandemic. Biofertilization and nanofertilization are considered efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective strategies to enhance plant growth and development and increase the content of nutrients and bioactive compounds, representing an alternative to overproducing the anti-obesogenic agriceuticals of interest. However, further research is required to study the impact of anti-obesogenic plant species grown using these agricultural practices. This review presents the current scenario of overweight and obesity; recent research work describing different plant species with significant effects against obesity; and several reports exhibiting the potential of the biofertilization and nanofertilization practices to enhance the concentrations of bioactive molecules of anti-obesogenic plant species.
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Manufactured Nano-Objects Confer Viral Protection against Cucurbit Chlorotic Yellows Virus (CCYV) Infecting Nicotiana benthamiana. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10091837. [PMID: 36144438 PMCID: PMC9506289 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10091837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology has emerged as a new tool to combat phytopathogens in agricultural crops. Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus (CCYV) mainly infects Solanaceae crops and causes significant crop losses. Nanomaterials (NMs) may have efficacy against plant viruses, but the mechanisms underlying complex nanomaterials-plant-virus interactions remain elusive. We challenged Nicotiana benthamiana plants with GFP-tagged CCYV and observed morphological, physiological, and molecular changes in response to 21-d foliar exposure to nanoscale Fe and Zn and C60 fullerenes at 100 mg/L concentration for 21 days. We observed that in response to C60 (100 mg/L) treatment, plants displayed a normal phenotype while the viral infection was not seen until 5 days post-inoculation. On the contrary, Fe and Zn were unable to suppress viral progression. The mRNA transcriptional analysis for GFP and viral coat protein revealed that the transcripts of both genes were 5-fold reduced in response to C60 treatment. Evaluation of the chloroplast ultrastructure showed that NMs treatment maintained the normal chloroplast structure in the plants as compared to untreated plants. C60 upregulated the defense-related phytohormones (abscisic acid and salicylic acid) by 42–43%. Our results demonstrate the protective function of carbon-based NMs, with suppression of CCYV symptoms via inhibition of viral replication and systemic movement.
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Cai Y, Yuan B, Ma X, Fang G, Zhou D, Gao J. Foliar application of SiO 2 and ZnO nanoparticles affected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons uptake of Amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor L.): A metabolomics and typical statistical analysis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 833:155258. [PMID: 35429559 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nano-enabled foliar-application could be an ideal strategy for advancing agricultural productivity. However, it remains largely unknown whether they inhibit or promote the uptake of pollutants. Here, we systematically examined how foliar applying SiO2 nanoparticles (nSiO2) and ZnO nanoparticles (nZnO) (20 nm, 100 mg·L-1), influence polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) uptake in 4-week-old amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor L.). Results showed that foliar application of nSiO2 or nZnO enhanced amaranth biomass by 20.2-26.4% but decreased PAHs bioaccumulation in leaves by 20.4-54.9% after 7-d incubation. Changes regarding amino acid-related pathways (alanine/aspartate/glutamate metabolism and arginine biosynthesis) and energy maintenance pathways (TCA cycle) were observed in amaranth leaves after foliar application of nSiO2 and nZnO. Specific PLS-DA analyses with total PAHs uptake as the biological endpoint showed that the contents of PAHs positively correlated with valine (R2 = 0.799) and tyrosine (R2 = 0.789), but negatively correlated with D-tagatose (R2 = 0.805) and L-gulonolactone (R2 = 0.877), indicating greater oxidant stress under higher PAHs level. We propose that mechanisms of declined uptake of PAHs involve the biomass-dependent dilute effect and activation of biological response against PAHs accumulation. These findings provide a prospective vision on how nano-enabled foliar-application alleviates PAH-enriched environmental burden while producing higher-yield agricultural products, especially for low toxic and biocompatible nSiO2.
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- Yue Cai
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China.
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Saka A, Gudata L, Jule LT, Seeivasan V, N N, Ramaswamy K. Synthesis of nano-sized lead sulfide thin films from Avocado (Glycosmis cochinchinensis) Leaf extracts to empower pollution remediation. Sci Rep 2022; 12:11710. [PMID: 35810188 PMCID: PMC9271032 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-15785-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The translucent and nano-crystalline PbS films were equipped with the CBD techniques on metal substrates by the temperature of 90 °C through aqueous solutions of Lead Nitrate and Thiourea. The XRD phases verify the crystalline property of synthesized thin films that the shape falls in the cubic structures with favourite orientations. It revealed that the prepared material is cubic crystal oriented as (111), (110), (100) and (101) crystal planes. The crystalline size varied between 0.4 and 0.7 nm. The band gap was assessed using UV-vis captivation spectra and Tau relations. The average energy band gap was found to be 2.43 eV which is greater than bulk materials of PbS; because of quantum confinements of Lead Sulfide Nano Crystalline thin films, and PL also confirms this result. The variation in band gap with Leaf extracts and particle sizes displayed blue shifts characteristic of electrons quantum confinements. SEM micrograph shows extremely uniform and adherent PbS films are found at higher PH values. It was evidently observed that the viscosity of the synthesized thin films reduced from 563 to 111 nm with a rise in pH value. The sample prepared at pH 4 shows good performance, and thin films deposited from Avocado (Glycosmis cochinchinensis) leaf extracts are a promising method to empower pollution remediation and future energy.
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- Abel Saka
- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia.,Centre for Excellence in Technology Transfer and Incubation, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, ULTRA College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, Tamilnadu, 625 104, India
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- Centre for Excellence in Technology Transfer and Incubation, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia. .,Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Science, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia.
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Abel S, Jule LT, Gudata L, Nagaraj N, Shanmugam R, Dwarampudi LP, Stalin B, Ramaswamy K. Preparation and characterization analysis of biofuel derived through seed extracts of Ricinus communis (castor oil plant). Sci Rep 2022; 12:11021. [PMID: 35773362 PMCID: PMC9246933 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-14403-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The current study assesses the prospect of using R. Communis seed oil as a substitute fuel for diesel engines. Biodiesel is prepared from the R. Communis plant seed oil by a single-step base catalytic transesterification procedure. The investigation deals with the Physico-chemical characteristics of R. Communis biodiesel and has been associated with the base diesel. It has been perceived that the characteristics of biodiesel are well-matched with the base diesel under the ASTM D6751 limits correspondingly. R. Communis biodiesel is blended in different proportions with base diesel such as D10, D20, D30, D40, D50 and D100 and is tested in a Kirloskar TV1 single-cylinder, 4 blows DI engine under altered loading conditions. Outcomes demonstrate that BTE and BSFC for D10 as well as D20 are similar to base diesel. BSFC indicates that the precise BSFC of base diesel, D10, D20, D30, D40 and D50 was 0.87, 1.70, 2.60, 3.0, 3.4, and 3.5 kg/kW-hr, respectively. The extreme BTE at full load condition for base diesel, D10, D20, D30, D40, D50 and D100 are 28.2%, 28.1%, 27.9%, 25.5%, 24.1%, and 23.6% , respectively. In the case of engine emissions, R. Communis biodiesel blends provided an average decrease in hydrocarbon (HC), Carbon-monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) associated with base diesel. Nevertheless, R. Communis biodiesel blends discharged high stages of nitrogen oxide (NOx) compares to base diesel. Base diesel, D10, D20, D30, D40, D50, and D100 had UBHC emissions of 45 ppm, 40 ppm, 44 ppm, 46 ppm, 41 ppm, and 43 ppm, respectively. The reduction in CO emissions for D10, D20, D30, D40, D50 and D100 are 0.13%, 0.14%, 0.17%, 0.18% and 0.21% respectively. The dissimilarity in NOx attentiveness within brake powers for D10, D20, D30, D40, and D50 and base diesel are 50-ppm, 100 ppm, 150 ppm, 250 ppm, 350 ppm, and 500 ppm, respectively. The dissimilarity of CO2 emanation with reverence to break powers for the base-diesel, D10, D20, D30, D40, D50, and D100 are 4.8%, 4.9%, 4.8%, 4.56%, 4.9% and 5.1%, respectively. The present research provides a way for renewable petrol blends to substitute diesel for powering diesel engines in that way dropping the reliance on fossil fuels.
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- Saka Abel
- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia.,Centre for Excellence-Indigenous Knowledge, Innovative Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, ULTRA College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 104, India
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- TIFAC, CORE-HD, Department of Pharmacognosy, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Nilgiris, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Nilgiris, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, Regional Campus Madurai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 019, India
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- Centre for Excellence-Indigenous Knowledge, Innovative Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia. .,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dambi Dollo University, Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia.
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Saka A, Jule LT, Soressa S, Gudata L, Nagaprasad N, Seenivasan V, Ramaswamy K. Biological approach synthesis and characterization of iron sulfide (FeS) thin films from banana peel extract for contamination of environmental remediation. Sci Rep 2022; 12:10486. [PMID: 35729287 PMCID: PMC9213450 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-14828-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Biological approach synthesis and characterization of Iron Sulfide (FeS) thin films from banana peel extract for contamination remediation of environment studied. Iron chloride, Sodium thiosulfate and Ethylene-di-amine-tetra acetate (EDTA) were used as precursor solutions without further purification. The nanoparticle of banana peel was extracted and prepared with synthesized FeS thin films and analyzed by X ray-diffraction for structural examination, Scanning electron microscope (SEM) for surface morphological analysis, Ultra-violet-visible-spectrometer (UV–Vis) and photo-luminescence spectro-photo-meter (P-L) for optical characterizations. XRD peaks are shown with recognized to (110), (200), (310), and (301) crystalline planes. The occurrence of this deflection peak are recognised the FeS crystal segment of the tetragonal crystalline systems. SEM micrographs of the films prepared biological method show the distribution of grains, which cover the surface of the substrate completely and are uniform and films deposited purely have defects. The photo-luminescence, absorbance, and transmittance strength of banana peel extract FeS thin film is greater than pure FeS thin films in which wide-ranging and symmetries groups were perceived. In the present study, the comparison of pure FeS thin films and Nano synthesized banana peel extract with FeS thin films was studied. It is observed that Nano synthesized banana fibre absorbs higher than pure FeS thin films in solar cell application. Finally, green synthesis is an ecofriendly, easy and cheap promising method for the fabrication of thin films for solar cell applications.
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- Abel Saka
- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Dambi Dollo University, Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Dambi Dollo University, Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia.,Centre for Excellence in Technology Transfer and Incubation, Dambi Dollo University, Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Dambi Dollo University, Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Dambi Dollo University, Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, ULTRA College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 104, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India
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- Centre for Excellence in Technology Transfer and Incubation, Dambi Dollo University, Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia. .,Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering Science, Dambi Dollo University, Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia.
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Yamuangmorn S, Jumrus S, Jamjod S, Sringarm K, Arjin C, Prom-u-thai C. Responses of purple rice variety to light intensities and soil zinc application on plant growth, yield and bioactive compounds synthesis. J Cereal Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2022.103495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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González-Moscoso M, Juárez-Maldonado A, Cadenas-Pliego G, Meza-Figueroa D, SenGupta B, Martínez-Villegas N. Silicon nanoparticles decrease arsenic translocation and mitigate phytotoxicity in tomato plants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:34147-34163. [PMID: 35034295 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17665-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this study, we simulate the irrigation of tomato plants with arsenic (As)-contaminated water (from 0 to 3.2 mg L-1) and investigate the effect of the application of silicon nanoparticle (Si NPs) in the form of silicon dioxide (0, 250, and 1000 mg L-1) on As uptake and stress. Arsenic concentrations were determined in substrate and plant tissue at three different stratums. Phytotoxicity, As accumulation and translocation, photosynthetic pigments, and antioxidant activity of enzymatic and non-enzymatic compounds were also determined. Our results show that irrigation of tomato plants with As-contaminated water caused As substrate enrichment and As bioaccumulation (roots > leaves > steam), showing that the higher the concentration in irrigation water, the farther As translocated through the different tomato stratums. Additionally, phytotoxicity was observed at low concentrations of As, while tomato yield increased at high concentrations of As. We found that application of Si NPs decreased As translocation, tomato yield, and root biomass. Increased production of photosynthetic pigments and improved enzymatic activity (CAT and APX) suggested tomato plant adaptation at high As concentrations in the presence of Si NPs. Our results reveal likely impacts of As and nanoparticles on tomato production in places where As in groundwater is common and might represent a risk.
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- Magín González-Moscoso
- Doctorado en Agricultura Protegida, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Calzada Antonio Narro 1923, Buenavista, 25315, Saltillo, Coahuila, México
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- Departamento de Botánica, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Calzada Antonio Narro 1923, 25315, Saltillo, Coahuila, México
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- Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, Enrique Reyna H 140, 25294, Saltillo, Coahuila, México
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- Departamento de Geología, Universidad de Sonora, Blvd. Luis Encinas J, Calle Av. Rosales &, Centro, 83000, Hermosillo, Sonora, México
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- School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society, Water Academy, Heriot-Watt University, EGIS 2.02A William Arrol Building, Scotland, EH14 4AS, UK
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- IPICyT, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica Y Tecnológica, Camino a La Presa San José No. 2055, Col. Lomas 4a Sec., 78216, San Luis Potosí, SLP, México.
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Al Jabri H, Saleem MH, Rizwan M, Hussain I, Usman K, Alsafran M. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Biosynthesis: Overview. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12040594. [PMID: 35455085 PMCID: PMC9026433 DOI: 10.3390/life12040594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Zinc (Zn) is plant micronutrient, which is involved in many physiological functions, and an inadequate supply will reduce crop yields. Its deficiency is the widest spread micronutrient deficiency problem; almost all crops and calcareous, sandy soils, as well as peat soils and soils with high phosphorus and silicon content are expected to be deficient. In addition, Zn is essential for growth in animals, human beings, and plants; it is vital to crop nutrition as it is required in various enzymatic reactions, metabolic processes, and oxidation reduction reactions. Finally, there is a lot of attention on the Zn nanoparticles (NPs) due to our understanding of different forms of Zn, as well as its uptake and integration in the plants, which could be the primary step toward the larger use of NPs of Zn in agriculture. Nanotechnology application in agriculture has been increasing over recent years and constitutes a valuable tool in reaching the goal of sustainable food production worldwide. A wide array of nanomaterials has been used to develop strategies of delivery of bioactive compounds aimed at boosting the production and protection of crops. ZnO-NPs, a multifunctional material with distinct properties and their doped counterparts, were widely being studied in different fields of science. However, its application in environmental waste treatment and many other managements, such as remediation, is starting to gain attention due to its low cost and high productivity. Nano-agrochemicals are a combination of nanotechnology with agrochemicals that have resulted in nano-fertilizers, nano-herbicides, nano-fungicides, nano-pesticides, and nano-insecticides being developed. They have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and optical capabilities. Green approaches using plants, fungi, bacteria, and algae have been implemented due to the high rate of harmful chemicals and severe situations used in the manufacturing of the NPs. This review summarizes the data on Zn interaction with plants and contributes towards the knowledge of Zn NPs and its impact on plants.
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- Hareb Al Jabri
- Center for Sustainable Development (CSD), College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar;
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Office of Academic Research, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; (M.H.S.); (M.R.)
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- Office of Academic Research, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; (M.H.S.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- Agricultural Research Station, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
- Correspondence: (K.U.); (M.A.)
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- Agricultural Research Station, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
- Central Laboratories Unit (CLU), Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
- Correspondence: (K.U.); (M.A.)
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Zafar S, Perveen S, Kamran Khan M, Shaheen MR, Hussain R, Sarwar N, Rashid S, Nafees M, Farid G, Alamri S, Shah AA, Javed T, Irfan M, Siddiqui MH. Effect of zinc nanoparticles seed priming and foliar application on the growth and physio-biochemical indices of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) under salt stress. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0263194. [PMID: 35192615 PMCID: PMC8863234 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Salt stress is the major risk to the seed germination and plant growth via affecting physiological and biochemical activities in plants. Zinc nanoparticles (ZnNPs) are emerged as a key agent in regulating the tolerance mechanism in plants under environmental stresses. However, the tolerance mechanisms which are regulated by ZnNPs in plants are still not fully understood. Therefore, the observation was planned to explore the role of ZnNPs (applied as priming and foliar) in reducing the harmful influence of sodium chloride (NaCl) stress on the development of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) plants. Varying concentrations of ZnNPs (0.1%, 0.2% & 0.3%) were employed to the spinach as seed priming and foliar, under control as well as salt stress environment. The alleviation of stress was observed in ZnNPs-applied spinach plants grown under salt stress, with a reduced rise in the concentration hydrogen peroxide, melondialdehyde and anthocyanin contents. A clear decline in soluble proteins, chlorophyll contents, ascorbic acid, sugars, and total phenolic contents was observed in stressed conditions. Exogenous ZnNPs suppressed the NaCl generated reduction in biochemical traits, and progress of spinach plants. However, ZnNPs spray at 0.3% followed by priming was the most prominent treatment in the accumulation of osmolytes and the production of antioxidant molecules in plants.
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- Sara Zafar
- Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (GSCAAS), Beijing, China
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- Horticultural Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, Division of Science and Technology University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Agriculture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- Plant Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States of America
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Salehi H, Chehregani Rad A, Sharifan H, Raza A, Varshney RK. Aerially Applied Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Affects Reproductive Components and Seed Quality in Fully Grown Bean Plants ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.). FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 12:808141. [PMID: 35095979 PMCID: PMC8790032 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.808141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The development of reproductive components in plant species is susceptible to environmental stresses. The extensive application of zinc oxide nanoparticles (nZnO) in various agro-industrial processes has jeopardized the performance and functionality of plants. To understand the response of the developmental (gametogenesis and sporogenesis) processes to nanoparticles (NPs) exposure, the aerial application of nZnO and their ionic counterpart of ZnSO4 at four different levels were examined on bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris) before the flowering stage. To evaluate the mentioned processes, briefly, flowers in multiple sizes were fixed in paraffin, followed by sectioning and optical analysis. The possibility of alteration in reproductive cells was thoroughly analyzed using both light and electron microscopes. Overall, our results revealed the histological defects in male and female reproductive systems of mature plants depend on NPs levels. Furthermore, NPs caused tapetum abnormalities, aberrations in carbohydrate accumulation, and apoptosis. The nZnO induced abnormal alterations right after meiosis and partly hindered the microspore development, leading to infertile pollens. The seed yield and dry weight were reduced to 70 and 82% at 2,000 mg L-1 nZnO foliar exposure, respectively. The sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis pattern showed the increased expression of two proteins at the molecular weight of 28 and 42 kDa at various concentrations of nZnO and ZnSO4. Overall, our results provided novel insights into the negative effect of nano-scaled Zn on the differential mechanism involved in the reproductive stage of the plants compared with salt form.
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- Hajar Salehi
- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Natural Science, Albany State University, Albany, GA, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Genetics, Breeding and Multiple Utilization of Crops, Oil Crops Research Institute, Center of Legume Crop Genetics and Systems Biology, College of Agriculture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Genetics, Breeding and Multiple Utilization of Crops, Oil Crops Research Institute, Center of Legume Crop Genetics and Systems Biology, College of Agriculture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
- Center of Excellence in Genomics and Systems Biology, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, India
- State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, Centre for Crop and Food Innovation, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
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Read TL, Doolette CL, Howell NR, Kopittke PM, Cresswell T, Lombi E. Zinc Accumulates in the Nodes of Wheat Following the Foliar Application of 65Zn Oxide Nano- and Microparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:13523-13531. [PMID: 34037394 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c08544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Using zinc (Zn) foliar fertilizers to enhance the grain quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum) can be an effective alternative or supplement to Zn soil fertilizers. However, knowledge about the mechanisms of Zn absorption and translocation following foliar application is scarce. Here, autoradiography and γ-spectrometry were used to investigate the behavior of 65Zn applied to wheat leaves as soluble 65Zn chloride (65ZnCl2), chelated 65Zn (65ZnEDTA), 65Zn oxide nanoparticle (65ZnO-NP) suspensions, and 65ZnO microparticle (65ZnO-MP) suspensions. The largest amount of 65Zn absorption occurred in 65ZnCl2 treated leaves. However, this treatment (65ZnCl2) also had the lowest proportion of absorbed 65Zn translocated away from the treated leaf after 15 d due to leaf scorching (p = 0.0007). Foliar-applied 65ZnO-NPs and 65ZnO-MPs had the lowest absorption, but 65ZnO-NPs had the highest relative translocation. 65Zinc EDTA was intermediate, with higher 65Zn absorption than 65ZnO treatments but similar translocation. Regardless, the majority of the foliar-applied 65Zn remained in the treated leaf for all treatments. Furthermore, 65ZnO-NPs and 65ZnO-MPs accumulated in plant nodes, suggesting that Zn was absorbed as dissolved 65Zn and particulate 65ZnO. Overall, the form and amount of absorbed 65Zn affected translocation.
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- Thea L Read
- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095, Australia
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Lucas Heights, NSW 2234, Australia
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- School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Lucas Heights, NSW 2234, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095, Australia
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Agronomic Performance, Capsaicinoids, Polyphenols and Antioxidant Capacity in Genotypes of Habanero Pepper Grown in the Southeast of Coahuila, Mexico. HORTICULTURAE 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae7100372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The genetic improvement program of the Seed Technology Training and Development Center works on the agronomic characterization and the content of bioactive compounds in eight genotypes of habanero pepper. The objective is to select genotypes with good agronomic performance that allow the generation of inbred lines to obtain hybrids. In this study, the agronomic performance and the content of bioactive compounds (capsaicinoids, polyphenols, and antioxidant capacity) were evaluated in eight genotypes of habanero pepper grown in the southeast of Coahuila, Mexico, identified as HNC-1, HNC-2, HNC-3, HNC-4, HNC-5, HNC-6, HNC-7, and HCC-8. The plants were grown in a greenhouse for 127 days, under a completely randomized design with four replications each. The results revealed that the yield (g·plant−1) and number of fruits per plant did not show significant differences between genotypes. However, for the fruit length, the genotypes HCC-8, HNC-7, HNC-6, and HNC-5 stood out with over 40 mm, while in equatorial diameter of the fruit, HCC-8, HNC-4, and HNC-2 stood out with 26.45, 26.46, and 25.12 mm, respectively. The results of the chemical analyses allowed us to identify that HNC-5 and HNC-6 had the highest capsaicin concentration (931.38 and 959.77 mg·kg−1), dihydrocapsaicin (434.95 and 445.89 mg·kg−1), Scoville Heat Units greater than 210,000, total phenols (67.54 and 71.15 mg/100 g) and total flavonoids (34.21 and 38.29 mg/100 g), respectively. The HNC-1 and HNC-6 genotypes had the highest carotenoids concentration with 103.96 and 105.07 mg/100 g, and HCC-8 registered the highest anthocyanin content with 22.08 mg C3GE/100 g. The antioxidant capacities showed significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) between genotypes, with a range of 43.22 to 110.39 µmol TE/100 g, 72.37 to 186.56 µmol TE/100 g, and 191.41 to 244.98 µmol TE/100 g for the tests of DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), ABTS (2,2′azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)), and FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power). The results of this research will be used to select habanero pepper genotypes that can be used in genetic improvement programs to increase the productive potential and the content of bioactive compounds in the fruits to expand their applications in the food industry.
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Salehi H, De Diego N, Chehregani Rad A, Benjamin JJ, Trevisan M, Lucini L. Exogenous application of ZnO nanoparticles and ZnSO 4 distinctly influence the metabolic response in Phaseolus vulgaris L. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 778:146331. [PMID: 33725605 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nanomaterials-mediated contamination (including the highly reactive metal oxides ZnO nanoparticles) is becoming one of the most concerning issues worldwide. In this study, the toxic effects of two chemical species of Zn (ZnO nanoparticles and bulk ZnSO4) were investigated in bean plants, following either foliar or soil application, at concentrations from 250 to 2000 mg L-1 using biochemical assays, proteomics and metabolomics. The accumulation of Zn in plant tissues depended on the application type, zinc chemical form and concentration, in turn triggering distinctive morphological, physiological, and redox responses. Bean plants were more sensitive to the foliar than to the soil application, and high concentrations of ZnO NP and bulk ZnSO4 determined the highest plant growth inhibition and stress symptoms. However, low dosages of ZnSO4 induced a slight plant growth promotion and better physiological and antioxidative response. Low concentration of Zn leaded to increased activity of stress-related proteins and secondary metabolites with antioxidant capacity, while increasing concentration reached the exhausted phase of the plant stress response, reducing the antioxidant defense system. Such high concentrations increased lipids peroxidation, protein degradation and membranes integrity. Oxidative damage occurred at high concentrations of both chemical species of Zn. Foliar spraying impaired photosynthetic efficiency, while soil applications (especially ZnSO4) elicited antioxidant metabolites and proteins, and impaired chloroplast-related proteins involved in the electron transport chain and ATP production. Taken together, the results highlighted distinctive and nanoparticles-related toxic effects of ZnO in bean, compared to ionic forms of Zn.
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- Hajar Salehi
- Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Bu Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran; Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Biology and Genetics, Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Plant Molecular Biology, MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, III Cross Street, Taramani Institutional Area, Taramani, Chennai 600113, India
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy.
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Engineered zinc oxide nanoparticles: an alternative to conventional zinc sulphate in neutral and alkaline soils for sustainable wheat production. 3 Biotech 2021; 11:322. [PMID: 34194906 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-021-02861-1] [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: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONP) were synthesized and characterized using SEM, EDAX, DLS and UV-Vis spectra. Its use as a nanofertilizer as an alternative to conventional zinc sulphate (ZnSO4.7H2O) was evaluated in five Zn-deficient soils with a variable pH range (7.2-8.7). For this, the carbon of the soil microbial biomass (SMBC), the bacterial population, the nutrient dynamics and the biometric parameters of the wheat crop were assessed. The varying dosages (0, 100, 200 and 500 mg/L), sizes (30-100 nm), and the spherical shape of ZnONPs were evaluated in comparison to ZnSO4.7H2O levels. Results showed the maximum SMBC and bacterial population at 100 mg/L of ZnONPs but a sharp decline at higher concentrations. In addition, soil application of ZnONPs at 5 mg/kg produced a higher root elongation (4.3-8.8%), shoot elongation (3.5-4.0%), total chlorophyll (4.9-5.6%), grain yield (1.7-2.3%) and grain Zn-content (1.6-2.1%) in comparison to the conventional ZnSO4.7H2O at 10 mg/L. ZnONPs at 100 mg/L produced a higher soil microbial biomass carbon (3.9-4.6%), bacterial population (7.2-9.0%), germination (22%) and grain Zn-content (17.9-20%) as compared to the conventional ZnSO4.7H2O at 0.5%. The higher grain Zn-contents could be attributed to the small size and high surface area of ZnONPs resulting in easy entry into the plant system either through root or foliar by penetrating the pores present in the cell membranes. Conversely, the conventional ZnSO4.7H2O, due to its larger size and higher solubility as compared to ZnONPs, has low retention in plant systems, high surface run-off and low fertilizer efficiency. Thus, the authors concluded to apply spherically synthesized ZnONPs (average size-36.7 nm) at 5 mg/kg in the soil application and 100 mg/L in the foliar application for maintaining SMBC and bacterial population, improving total chlorophyll, and grain Zn-contents and overall sustaining wheat production in Zn-deficient neutral and alkaline soils. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-021-02861-1.
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Using Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles to Improve the Color and Berry Quality of Table Grapes Cv. Crimson Seedless. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10071285. [PMID: 34202840 PMCID: PMC8309036 DOI: 10.3390/plants10071285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Producing high-quality table grapes is becoming a challenge in the warmer area of the world due to the global increase in temperature, which negatively affects anthocyanin biosynthesis and other fruit quality attributes. Nanotechnology is a growing field that can be a very useful tool to improve crop productivity and sustainability. The red color is one of the major fruit quality parameters that determine table grape marketability. This study aimed to investigate the role of the zinc element in improving the marketable characteristics of Crimson seedless (Vitis vinifera L.) table grape berries i.e., color, firmness, total soluble solids and sugars; besides its role in activating PAL and SOD enzymatic systems. Additionally, this paper investigated the additive advantages of zinc when applied in nanometric form. Five concentrations of zinc oxide nanoparticles, ZnO NPs (0, 25, 50, 100 and 250 ppm), were compared to zinc oxide in mineral form at a concentration of 250 ppm to investigate their effects on the marketable characteristics of Crimson seedless grape cultivar. The treatments were applied as foliar spray on three-year-old Crimson seedless vines grafted on Richter 110 rootstock grown in one of the major table grape production area in Egypt. The experiment was arranged in completely randomized block design and each vine was sprayed with five letters of the solution. The use of the lowest concentration (25 ppm) of ZnO NPs achieved the highest significant enzyme activity (PAL and SOD). Moreover, the T.S.S, sugars and anthocyanin content in berries increased significantly in association of decreasing acidity. On the other hand, the use of a 50 ppm concentration led to an increase in fruit firmness. Collectively, our data showed that 25 ppm of zinc nanoparticles improved PAL and SOD enzymes activity, improved red coloration in table grape and was more effective than the 250 ppm zinc oxide mineral form.
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Zinc Oxide Phytonanoparticles' Effects on Yield and Mineral Contents in Fruits of Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L. cv. Cherry) under Field Conditions. ScientificWorldJournal 2021; 2021:5561930. [PMID: 34220365 PMCID: PMC8213504 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5561930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The use of phytonanoparticles in agriculture could decrease the use of fertilizers and therefore decrease soil contamination, due to their size being better assimilated in plants. It is important to mention that the nanofertilizer is slow-releasing and improves plant physiological properties and various nutritional parameters. The influence of soil and foliar applications of phytonanoparticles of ZnO with the Moringa oleifera extract under three concentrations (25, 50, and 100 ppm) was evaluated on the cherry tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Synthesis of the phytonanoparticles was analyzed with ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) and infrared transmission spectroscopy with Fourier transform (FT-IR), as well as the analysis with the dynamic light scattering (DLS) technique. The morphometric parameters were evaluated before and after the application of the nanoparticles. The minerals' content of fruits was done 95 days after planting. Results showed that soil application was better at a concentration of 25 ppm of phytonanoparticles since it allowed the greatest number of flowers and fruits on the plant; however, it was demonstrated that when performing a foliar application, the fruit showed the highest concentrations for the elements Mg, Ca, and Na at concentrations of 511, 4589, and 223 mg kg−1, respectively.
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El-Sharkawy M, EL-Aziz MA, Khalifa T. Effect of nano-zinc application combined with sulfur and compost on saline-sodic soil characteristics and faba bean productivity. ARABIAN JOURNAL OF GEOSCIENCES 2021; 14:1178. [DOI: 10.1007/s12517-021-07564-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Meriño-Gergichevich C, Luengo-Escobar A, Alarcón D, Reyes-Díaz M, Ondrasek G, Morina F, Ogass K. Combined Spraying of Boron and Zinc During Fruit Set and Premature Stage Improves Yield and Fruit Quality of European Hazelnut cv. Tonda di Giffoni. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:661542. [PMID: 34135924 PMCID: PMC8201987 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.661542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Boron (B) and zinc (Zn) are essential micronutrients of plant nutrition programs in orchards for securing the crop quality and yield. Although orchard supplementation with B and Zn is a common practice to overcome deficiencies or maintain their optimal levels, the efficiency of combined B and Zn spraying in relation to European hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) phenological stage has not been investigated so far. Leaf and kernel mineral and functional traits were studied in cultivar Tonda di Giffoni after B and Zn spraying in four phenological stages. During the 2016/2017 season, 9-year-old trees were sprayed with B (0, 800, and 1,600 mg L-1) and Zn (0, 400, and 800 mg L-1) under three treatments: B0+Zn0, B800+Zn400, and B1600+Zn800 implemented in three spring application programs scheduled from October to December (P1: four times, P2: early two times, and P3: late two times). B and Zn treatments in P1 and P3 led to higher Zn concentration both in leaves and in kernels compared with non-sprayed trees. Stabilized nut production increased 2.5-fold under B800+Zn400 in all three programs. Kernel/nut ratio improved in both B+Zn treatments in P1 and P3, while the percentage of blank nuts was reduced compared with B0+Zn0. Increased radical scavenging activity in B+Zn-treated kernels and leaves was not attributed to the accumulation of phenolics in P3 compared with B0+Zn0, whereas B and Zn spraying reduced the level of lipid peroxidation in both studied organs. According to the results, combined B and Zn should be sprayed at the end of spring (P3) on hazelnut plantations in temperate areas such as Southern Chile, whereas early applications (P2) showed an irregularity in nut production and functional traits in nuts. Moderate and partialized rates of B and Zn and the time of implementation contribute to improving the quantitative and qualitative features crucial for future sustainable hazelnut production.
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- Cristian Meriño-Gergichevich
- Departamento de Producción Agropecuaria, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN-UFRO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Nutrition in Fruit Crops, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN-UFRO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Laboratorio de Fisiología y Biología Molecular Vegetal, Departamento de Ciencias Agronómicas y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN-UFRO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Nutrition in Fruit Crops, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN-UFRO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Ecophysiology of Plants, Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Department of Soil Amelioration, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Plant Biophysics and Biochemistry, Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Budweis, Ceske Budejovice, Czechia
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- Research and Extension Center for Irrigation and Agroclimatology (CITRA), Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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Effects of Seed Priming with Zinc Sulfate on Nutritional Enrichment and Biochemical Fingerprints of Momordica charantia. J FOOD QUALITY 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/5553278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Zinc is an essential element for plant growth and development as it plays an important role in various metabolic processes with nutritional enrichment. The treatment with zinc sulfate is also economic. Momordica charantia is an economically important medicinal plant reported for a range of pharmaceutical and pharmacological properties. In this study, nutripriming with zinc sulfate (0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3% solution) was applied to M. charantia seeds to optimize better dose. Based upon seedling establishment, 0.3% zinc sulfate was selected for final field experiment with randomized complete block design (RCBD) with five replications. Improved germination percentage, vigor, total soluble sugars, chlorophyll-a, chlorophyll-b, total chlorophyll content, and peroxidase activity were observed variably in leaves, fruit, and peel. Other nutritive components showed maintenance in fruits of treated plants indicating that the treatment did not cause any nutritive loss. Antimicrobial activity of leaves (in terms of the minimum inhibitory concentration) against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was positively correlated with sinapic acid, vanillic acid, cinnamic acid, syringic acid, chlorogenic acid, benzoic acid, and ferulic acid. It has been concluded from this study that seed priming with zinc sulfate can improve seedling establishment, photosynthetic pigments, and stable nutritive value. Therefore, zinc from zinc sulfate priming has been proved as a beneficial fertilizer for M. charantia plant growth, yield, and nutraceutical potential.
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Faizan M, Bhat JA, Chen C, Alyemeni MN, Wijaya L, Ahmad P, Yu F. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) induce salt tolerance by improving the antioxidant system and photosynthetic machinery in tomato. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2021; 161:122-130. [PMID: 33581620 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) has been demonstrated to positively regulate plant tolerance to multiple environmental stresses. However, till date little information has been gained regarding the role of ZnO-NPs in the salt stress regulation in plants. Hence, the objective of our study was to investigate the role of ZnO-NPs in the regulation of salt tolerance in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). In this regard, the tomato plants were subjected to salt stress by using NaCl (150 mM) at the time of transplantation [15 days after sowing (DAS)]. Foliar application of ZnO-NPs at different levels viz., 10, 50 and 100 mg/L in the presence/absence of NaCl (150 mM) was carried out at 25 DAS and sampling was done at 35 DAS. Results of our study revealed that foliar spray of ZnO-NPs significantly increased shoot length (SL) and root length (RL), biomass, leaf area, chlorophyll content and photosynthetic attributes of tomato plants in the presence/absence of salt stress. Besides, the application of ZnO-NPs mitigates the negative impacts of salt stress on tomato growth, and enhanced protein content and antioxidative enzyme activity such as peroxidase (POX), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) under salt stress. In conclusion, the ZnO-NPs plays an important role in the alleviation of NaCl toxicity in tomato plants. Hence, the ZnO-NPs can be used to boost the growth performance and mitigate the adverse effects caused by NaCl in tomato.
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- Mohammad Faizan
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forest Science, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forest Science, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box. 2460, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box. 2460, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Department of Biology, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Jalan Terusan Ryacudu, Way Hui, Jati Agung, South Lampung, 35365, Indonesia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P. O. Box. 2460, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forest Science, Nanjing Forestry University, 159 Longpan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China.
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Ruiz-Torres N, Flores-Naveda A, Barriga-Castro ED, Camposeco-Montejo N, Ramírez-Barrón S, Borrego-Escalante F, Niño-Medina G, Hernández-Juárez A, Garza-Alonso C, Rodríguez-Salinas P, García-López JI. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Zinc Sulfate Impact Physiological Parameters and Boosts Lipid Peroxidation in Soil Grown Coriander Plants ( Coriandrum sativum). Molecules 2021; 26:1998. [PMID: 33916062 PMCID: PMC8037768 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26071998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to determine the oxidative stress and the physiological and antioxidant responses of coriander plants (Coriandrum sativum) grown for 58 days in soil with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) at concentrations of 0, 100, 200, 300, and 400 mg of Zn/kg of soil. The results revealed that all Zn compounds increased the total chlorophyll content (CHLt) by at least 45%, compared to the control group; however, with 400 mg/kg of ZnSO4, chlorophyll accumulation decreased by 34.6%. Zn determination by induction-plasma-coupled atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) showed that Zn absorption in roots and shoots occurred in plants exposed to ZnSO4 at all concentrations, which resulted in high levels of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malondialdehyde (MDA). Only at 400 mg/kg of ZnSO4, a 78.6% decrease in the MDA levels was observed. According to the results, the ZnSO4 treatments were more effective than the ZnO NPs to increase the antioxidant activity of catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and peroxidases (POD). The results corroborate that phytotoxicity was higher in plants subjected to ZnSO4 compared to treatments with ZnO NPs, which suggests that the toxicity was due to Zn accumulation in the tissues by absorbing dissolved Zn++ ions.
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- Norma Ruiz-Torres
- Centro de Capacitación y Desarrollo en Tecnología de Semillas, Departamento de Fitomejoramiento, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo C.P. 25315, Coahuila, Mexico; (N.R.-T.); (A.F.-N.); (N.C.-M.); (F.B.-E.)
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- Centro de Capacitación y Desarrollo en Tecnología de Semillas, Departamento de Fitomejoramiento, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo C.P. 25315, Coahuila, Mexico; (N.R.-T.); (A.F.-N.); (N.C.-M.); (F.B.-E.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, Blvd. Enrique Reyna Hermosillo, Saltillo C.P. 25294, Coahuila, Mexico;
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- Centro de Capacitación y Desarrollo en Tecnología de Semillas, Departamento de Fitomejoramiento, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo C.P. 25315, Coahuila, Mexico; (N.R.-T.); (A.F.-N.); (N.C.-M.); (F.B.-E.)
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- Departamento de Parasitología y Ciencias Básicas, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo C.P. 25315, Coahuila, Mexico; (S.R.-B.); (A.H.-J.)
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- Centro de Capacitación y Desarrollo en Tecnología de Semillas, Departamento de Fitomejoramiento, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo C.P. 25315, Coahuila, Mexico; (N.R.-T.); (A.F.-N.); (N.C.-M.); (F.B.-E.)
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Francisco Villa S/N, Col. Ex-Hacienda el Canada, General Escobedo C.P. 66050, Nuevo León, Mexico; (G.N.-M.); (C.G.-A.)
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- Departamento de Parasitología y Ciencias Básicas, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo C.P. 25315, Coahuila, Mexico; (S.R.-B.); (A.H.-J.)
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Francisco Villa S/N, Col. Ex-Hacienda el Canada, General Escobedo C.P. 66050, Nuevo León, Mexico; (G.N.-M.); (C.G.-A.)
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- Departamento en Ciencias Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Avenida de las Ciencias S/N, Juriquilla, Querétaro C.P. 76230, Juriquilla, Mexico;
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- Centro de Capacitación y Desarrollo en Tecnología de Semillas, Departamento de Fitomejoramiento, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo C.P. 25315, Coahuila, Mexico; (N.R.-T.); (A.F.-N.); (N.C.-M.); (F.B.-E.)
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Responses of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants to Engineered Nanoparticles. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11041813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Medicinal and aromatic plants have been used by mankind since ancient times. This is primarily due to their healing effects associated with their specific secondary metabolites (some of which are also used as drugs in modern medicine), or their structures, served as a basis for the development of new effective synthetic drugs. One way to increase the production of these secondary metabolites is to use nanoparticles that act as elicitors. However, depending on the specific particle size, composition, concentration, and route of application, nanoparticles may have several other benefits on medicinal and aromatic plants (e.g., increased plant growth, improved photosynthesis, and overall performance). On the other hand, particularly at applications of high concentrations, they are able to damage plants mechanically, adversely affect morphological and biochemical characteristics of plants, and show cytotoxic and genotoxic effects. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the beneficial and adverse effects of metal-, metalloid-, and carbon-based nanoparticles on the germination, growth, and biochemical characteristics of a wide range of medicinal and aromatic plants, including the corresponding mechanisms of action. The positive impact of nanopriming and application of nanosized fertilizers on medicinal and aromatic plants is emphasized. Special attention is paid to the effects of various nanoparticles on the production of valuable secondary metabolites in these plants cultivated in hydroponic systems, soil, hairy root, or in vitro cultures. The beneficial impact of nanoparticles on the alleviation of abiotic stresses in medicinal and aromatic plants is also discussed.
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Doolette CL, Read TL, Howell NR, Cresswell T, Lombi E. Zinc from foliar-applied nanoparticle fertiliser is translocated to wheat grain: A 65Zn radiolabelled translocation study comparing conventional and novel foliar fertilisers. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 749:142369. [PMID: 33370927 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Foliar zinc (Zn) fertilisers can be used to supplement or replace soil applications of Zn in situations where soil properties may decrease the plant bioavailability of Zn. However, conventional foliar Zn formulations such as zinc sulfate can cause leaf damage due to the rapid release of high amounts of Zn2+ into leaf tissue which can be locally phytotoxic. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) offer an alternative approach by providing a more sustained release of Zn into leaf tissue, and potentially avoiding the need for multiple applications. We compared the efficacy of ZnO-NPs and microparticles (ZnO-MPs) to that of conventional formulations (ZnCl2 and ZnEDTA) in wheat. This is the first study to use 65Zn radiolabelled formulations and gamma spectrometry to determine the translocation of Zn to the grains and subsequent efficiency of foliar-applied ZnO-NP fertilisers. We found that ZnEDTA was the most efficient fertiliser in terms of the proportion of applied Zn translocated to wheat grain. We also investigated the effect of Zn application rate on fertiliser efficiency. For all forms of Zn, when plants were treated with Zn at 750 mg/L or 75 mg/L, there were no significant differences in the concentration of applied Zn translocated to the grain. This suggests that current Zn application rates could be decreased while still maintaining the nutritional quality of grain. Finally, using photo-stimulated luminescence (PSL) autoradiography and synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence microscopy (XFM) we showed that the grain distribution of foliar-applied Zn mirrors that of Zn derived from root uptake.
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- C L Doolette
- University of South Australia, Future Industries Institute, South Australia 5000, Australia.
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- University of South Australia, Future Industries Institute, South Australia 5000, Australia
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- ANSTO, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee, New South Wales 2232, Australia
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- ANSTO, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee, New South Wales 2232, Australia
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- University of South Australia, Future Industries Institute, South Australia 5000, Australia
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Spanò C, Bottega S, Bellani L, Muccifora S, Sorce C, Ruffini Castiglione M. Effect of Zinc Priming on Salt Response of Wheat Seedlings: Relieving or Worsening? PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 9:E1514. [PMID: 33171649 PMCID: PMC7695260 DOI: 10.3390/plants9111514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In an attempt to alleviate salt-induced damage, the application of ZnO nanoparticles has been suggested. As the use of these particles has also been associated with phytotoxicity, to better clarify the effect of zinc and its possible mitigation of salt stress, we treated wheat seedlings with ZnO (nanoparticles or their bulk-scale counterparts, amended either in the growth medium, NPs and B, or sprayed on the leaves, SPNPs and SPB) with or without subsequent treatment with salt. Growth, photosynthetic parameters, zinc and ion concentration, and in situ and biochemical determination of oxidative stress in wheat leaves and/or in roots were considered. Both Zn and NaCl significantly inhibited growth and induced severe alterations in root morphology. Oxidative stress and damage decreased or increased under ZnO treatment and in saline conditions depending on the organ and on the size and mode of application of particles. In spite of the higher stress conditions often recorded in treated leaves, neither pigment concentration nor photochemical efficiency were decreased. A large variability in the effects of ZnO treatment/priming on seedling salt response was recorded; however, the presence of a cumulative negative effect of priming and salt stress sometimes observed calls for caution in the use of ZnO in protection from saline stress.
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- Carmelina Spanò
- Department of Biology, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; (S.B.); (C.S.); (M.R.C.)
- Centre for Climate Change Impact, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; (S.B.); (C.S.); (M.R.C.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (L.B.); (S.M.)
- Institute ofAgricultural Biology and Biotechnology (IBBA), National Research Council, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (L.B.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; (S.B.); (C.S.); (M.R.C.)
- Centre for Climate Change Impact, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; (S.B.); (C.S.); (M.R.C.)
- Centre for Climate Change Impact, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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Patel KV, Nath M, Bhatt MD, Dobriyal AK, Bhatt D. Nanofomulation of zinc oxide and chitosan zinc sustain oxidative stress and alter secondary metabolite profile in tobacco. 3 Biotech 2020; 10:477. [PMID: 33088670 PMCID: PMC7567778 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-020-02469-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Advancement in nanotechnology has improved ways for large-scale production and characterization of nanoparticles of physiologically important metals. The current study explores the impact of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO-NP) and Chitosan-Zinc oxide nano-bioformulation (CH-ZnO) in tissue culture raised callus of Nicotiana benthamiana. Results indicated augmented biomass in CH-ZnO treated callus, while a reduced biomass was observed in ZnO-NP treated callus, at all the concentrations tested. Higher chlorophyll and carotenoid content were recorded in callus treated with 800 ppm CH-ZnO as compared to ZnO-NP treated callus. A higher accumulation of proline was observed in CH-ZnO treated callus when compared to ZnO-NP treatment, which was significantly higher at 50, 200 and 400 ppm CH-ZnO treatment. A maximum reduction in malondialdehyde (MDA) content was recorded at 800 ppm, for both the nano-formulations tested. Likewise, a significant reduction in the H2O2 levels was observed in all the treatments, while the callus treated with 400 ppm ZnO-NP and 800 ppm CH-ZnO recorded the highest reduction. Phenylalanine Ammonia-Lyase (PAL), activity increased significantly in callus treated with 400 ppm concentration for both ZnO-NP and CH-ZnO with respect to control. An increased level of tannin and nicotine were recorded in callus supplemented with 50, 200 and 400 ppm CH-ZnO. Notably, a significant decline of 94 and 52% in tannin content and 25 and 50% in nicotine content was recorded in the callus treated with 800 ppm CH-ZnO and ZnO-NP, respectively. The findings of this study suggest that an optimized dosage of these nano-bioformulations could be utilized to regulate the nicotine content and stress tolerance level.
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- Kinjal V. Patel
- Department of Biotechnology, Shree Ramkrishna Institute of Computer Education and Applied Sciences, Affiliated to Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research, Chambaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh India
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- G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand India
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- HNB Garhwal Central University, Pauri campus, Garhwal, Uttarakhand India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Shree Ramkrishna Institute of Computer Education and Applied Sciences, Affiliated to Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat India
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Wojnarowicz J, Chudoba T, Lojkowski W. A Review of Microwave Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanomaterials: Reactants, Process Parameters and Morphoslogies. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1086. [PMID: 32486522 PMCID: PMC7353225 DOI: 10.3390/nano10061086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a multifunctional material due to its exceptional physicochemical properties and broad usefulness. The special properties resulting from the reduction of the material size from the macro scale to the nano scale has made the application of ZnO nanomaterials (ZnO NMs) more popular in numerous consumer products. In recent years, particular attention has been drawn to the development of various methods of ZnO NMs synthesis, which above all meet the requirements of the green chemistry approach. The application of the microwave heating technology when obtaining ZnO NMs enables the development of new methods of syntheses, which are characterised by, among others, the possibility to control the properties, repeatability, reproducibility, short synthesis duration, low price, purity, and fulfilment of the eco-friendly approach criterion. The dynamic development of materials engineering is the reason why it is necessary to obtain ZnO NMs with strictly defined properties. The present review aims to discuss the state of the art regarding the microwave synthesis of undoped and doped ZnO NMs. The first part of the review presents the properties of ZnO and new applications of ZnO NMs. Subsequently, the properties of microwave heating are discussed and compared with conventional heating and areas of application are presented. The final part of the paper presents reactants, parameters of processes, and the morphology of products, with a division of the microwave synthesis of ZnO NMs into three primary groups, namely hydrothermal, solvothermal, and hybrid methods.
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- Jacek Wojnarowicz
- Institute of High Pressure Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sokolowska 29/37, 01-142 Warsaw, Poland; (T.C.); (W.L.)
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