International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(13), P. 7433 - 7433
Published: July 6, 2024
Selenium
(Se)-rich
Cyclocarya
paliurus
is
popular
for
its
bioactive
components,
and
exogenous
Se
fortification
the
most
effective
means
of
enrichment.
However,
effects
on
nutritional
quality
C.
are
not
well
known.
To
investigate
nutrient
contents
antioxidant
properties
following
treatment,
we
used
a
foliar
spray
to
apply
in
two
forms—chemical
nano-Se
(Che-SeNPs)
sodium
selenite
(Na2SeO3).
Sampling
began
10
days
after
spraying
was
conducted
every
5
until
day
30.
The
Se,
secondary
metabolite,
malondialdehyde
contents,
enzyme
activity,
speciation,
Se-metabolism-related
gene
expression
patterns
were
analyzed
collected
samples.
Exogenous
enhancement
effectively
increased
content
leaves,
reaching
maximum
15
sampling,
while
flavonoids,
triterpenes,
polyphenols
significantly
during
same
period.
In
addition,
application
enhanced
total
especially
activity
peroxidase.
Furthermore,
positive
correlation
between
alleviation
lipid
peroxidation
observed,
methylselenocysteine
formation
an
alleviating
stress.
Finally,
Na2SeO3
exhibited
better
absorption
conversion
efficiency
than
Che-SeNPs
paliurus.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(12), P. 6798 - 6798
Published: June 20, 2024
The
necrotrophic
plant
pathogenic
fungus
Botrytis
cinerea
(Pers.,
1794),
the
causative
agent
of
gray
mold
disease,
causes
significant
losses
in
agricultural
production.
Control
this
fungal
pathogen
is
quite
difficult
due
to
its
wide
host
range
and
environmental
persistence.
Currently,
management
disease
still
mainly
based
on
chemicals,
which
can
have
harmful
effects
not
only
environment
human
health
but
also
because
they
favor
development
strains
resistant
fungicides.
flexibility
plasticity
B.
challenging
defense
mechanisms
ability
evolve
strategies
escape
chemicals
require
new
control
for
successful
management.
In
review,
some
aspects
host-pathogen
interactions
from
novel
sustainable
could
be
developed
(e.g.,
signaling
pathways,
molecules
involved
immune
mechanisms,
hormones,
post-transcriptional
gene
silencing)
were
analyzed.
New
biotechnological
tools
use
RNA
interference
(RNAi)
are
emerging
crop
protection
scenario
as
versatile,
sustainable,
effective,
environmentally
friendly
alternatives
chemicals.
RNAi-based
fungicides
expected
approved
soon,
although
will
face
several
challenges
before
reaching
market.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 606 - 606
Published: March 18, 2024
The
relationship
between
agriculture
and
food
is
very
close.
It
impossible
to
produce
adequate
crops
for
global
security
without
proper
farm
management.
Farming
practices
represent
direct
indirect
controlling
factors
in
terms
of
security.
management
influence
agro-food
production
from
seed
germination
through
the
post-harvest
treatments.
Nano-farming
utilizes
nanotechnologies
agricultural
production.
This
review
covers
four
key
components
nano-farming:
nano-mushroom
production,
protein-based
nanoparticles,
nano-nutrients,
nanofibers.
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
potential
applications
nanotechnology
agriculture.
role
these
will
be
discussed
relation
challenges
faced
solutions
required
achieve
sustainable
Edible
mushrooms
are
important
because
they
nutritious
source
can
nanoparticles
that
used
other
sources.
Protein-based
have
considerable
delivery
bioactives
as
carriers
applications.
Nano-nutrients
(mainly
nano-selenium,
nano-tellurium
carbon
nanodots)
crucial
impacts
on
nutrient
status
plant-based
foods.
Carbon
nanodots
carbon-based
nanomaterials
positively.
There
promising
nanofibers
packaging,
safety
processing.
However,
further
research
needed
understand
risks
system.
Biophysica,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 15 - 15
Published: April 22, 2025
Fungal
diseases
represent
a
significant
threat
to
global
agriculture,
leading
substantial
crop
losses
and
endangering
food
security
worldwide.
Conventional
chemical
fungicides,
while
effective,
are
increasingly
criticized
for
their
detrimental
environmental
impacts,
including
soil
degradation,
water
contamination,
the
disruption
of
non-target
organisms.
Additionally,
overuse
these
fungicides
has
accelerated
emergence
resistant
fungal
strains,
further
challenging
disease
management
strategies.
In
response
issues,
bio-nanofungicides
nano-biofungicides
have
emerged
as
cutting-edge
solution,
combining
biocompatibility,
safety,
enhanced
efficacy.
These
advanced
formulations
integrate
bio-based
agents,
such
microbial
metabolites
or
plant
extracts,
with
nanotechnology
improve
stability,
controlled
release,
targeted
delivery.
Chitosan,
silica,
silver
nanoparticles
were
extensively
studied
ability
encapsulate
bioactive
compounds
because
outstanding
antifungal
activity,
minimizing
residues.
Recent
studies
demonstrated
potential
nano-based
address
critical
gaps
in
sustainable
promising
applications
integrated
pest
systems.
Here,
we
summarize
last
advances
development
analyze
main
differences
between
them.
addition,
challenges
large-scale
production,
regulatory
approval,
comprehensive
risk
assessments
discussed.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 2, 2025
Selenium
(Se)
is
an
essential
micronutrient
for
higher
organisms
and
plays
a
beneficial
role
in
plant
growth
development.
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
growing
interest
the
using
of
Se
to
enhance
resilience,
particularly
mitigating
effects
diseases
pests
agricultural
systems.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
analysis
sources
chemical
forms
soil,
investigates
mechanisms
uptake
metabolism
different
forms,
evaluates
physical
inhibition
pathogens
by
various
as
well
enhancing
systemic
resistance
crop
protection.
Additionally,
we
summarize
current
research
on
pest
disease
control
explore
potential
future
directions,
with
focus
integrating
into
sustainable
practices.
The
insights
presented
this
seek
establish
solid
scientific
foundation
Se-based
approaches
emphasize
its
application
agriculture.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(31), P. 20576 - 20590
Published: July 24, 2024
Nano-selenium
(Nano-Se),
as
a
biological
stimulant,
promotes
plant
growth
and
development,
well
defense
against
biotic
abiotic
stresses.
Glutathione
(GSH)
is
crucial
antioxidant
also
involved
in
the
response
to
various
In
this
study,
efficacy
of
combined
treatment
Nano-Se
GSH
(SeG)
on
resistance
cucumber
plants
Botrytis
cinerea
was
investigated
terms
phenotype,
gene
expression,
levels
accumulated
metabolites
using
transcriptomic
metabolomic
analyses.
The
exogenous
application
SeG
significantly
enhanced
increased
photosynthetic
pigment
contents
capacity.
Notably,
B.
infection
reduced
markedly
by
41.9%
after
treatment.
At
molecular
level,
activated
alpha-linolenic
acid
metabolic
pathway
upregulated
expression
genes
responsible
for
jasmonic
(JA)
synthesis,
including
LOX
(210%),
LOX4
(430%),
AOS1
(100%),
AOC2
(120%),
therefore
promoting
JA
accumulation
cucumber.
Intriguingly,
level
cucurbitacin,
an
important
phytoalexin
cucurbitaceous
plants,
found
be
SeG-treated
cucurbitacin
biosynthesis-related
OSC
(107.5%),
P450
(440.8%,31.6%),
ACT
(414.0%).
These
were
treatment,
suggesting
that
may
upstream
regulator
biosynthesis.
Taken
together,
study
demonstrated
pretreatment
with
could
activate
signaling
promote
biosynthesis
enhance
infection.
findings
indicate
promising
biostimulant
protecting
from
without
loss.
