BioResources,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(3), P. 4434 - 4454
Published: May 17, 2024
Chemical
fertilizers
used
in
plant
development
and
differentiation
have
become
a
global
problem
affecting
the
entire
ecosystem,
especially
soil
pollution.
Food
production
demand
with
increasing
population
has
encouraged
scientists
to
use
biogenic
nanoparticles
agricultural
field.
Evaluation
of
growth,
development,
processes
sweet
basil
(Ocimum
basilicum
L.)
seedlings
at
gradually
concentrations
iron
oxide
(BIO-NPs)
were
identified
by
morphological
physiological
parameters
this
study.
The
results
showed
that
growth
reached
maximum
value
100
mg/L
but
less
other
concentrations.
At
similar
concentration,
stomatal
density
leaf
was
maximum,
while
area
lowest
value.
levels
H2O2
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
decreased
treated
seedlings.
BIO-NPs
increased
antioxidant
defense
supported
its
changing
enzyme
activities,
H2O2,
MDA
contents.
BIO-NP
treatment
provided
positive
improvements
phytochemical
content
parallel
Different
parameters,
results,
supporting
biochemical
data
revealed
contribution
treatments
improved
higher
basil,
which
may
be
suitable
for
propagation
on
commercial
scale.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
Endophytic
plant
growth
promoting
rhizobacteria
(PGPRs)
could
replace
chemical
fertilizers
in
sustainable
agriculture.
Unfortunately,
they
are
susceptible
to
harsh
environmental
conditions.
Here,
we
proposed
a
polymeric
hydrogel
(PMH)
consisting
of
carboxymethyl
chitosan,
sodium
alginate,
and
calcium
chloride
for
loading
protecting
endophytic
PGPR.
This
can
load
PGPRs
not
only
boost
its
growth-promoting
efficiency,
but
also
help
them
adapt
more
effectively
environments.
Using
PGPR
Ensifer
C5
as
model
bacteria
Brasscia
napus
host,
demonstrate
that
the
PMH
facilitate
colonization
apical
lateral
root
primordia
regions.
Further
analysis
indicates
modulate
suberin
deposition
endodermal
cell
layers
regulate
accumulation
auxin
at
tip.
Meanwhile,
enhances
antioxidant
capacity
disease
resistance
properties
plants
by
increasing
content
arachidonic
acid
metabolism
intermediates
plant.
Importantly,
combination
increases
yields
B.
approximately
30%
field.
Furthermore,
attenuates
loss
activity
acidic
Overall,
this
microbial
encapsulation
strategy
is
promising
way
protect
fragile
microorganisms,
providing
attractive
avenues
Plant
fertilizers,
authors
report
on
protective
enhance
improve
adaptability
soil.
Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 17 - 31
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
The
nitrogen
cycle
is
the
biogeochemical
by
which
converted
into
multiple
chemical
forms
as
it
circulates
among
atmospheric,
terrestrial,
and
marine
ecosystems,
conversion
of
can
be
carried
out
through
both
biological
physical
processes.
Important
processes
in
include
fixation,
ammonification,
nitrification,
denitrification.
majority
Earth's
atmosphere
(78%)
atmospheric
nitrogen,
making
largest
source
nitrogen.
However,
has
limited
availability
for
use,
leading
to
a
scarcity
usable
many
types
ecosystems.
particular
interest
ecologists
because
affect
rate
key
ecosystem
processes,
including
primary
production
decomposition.
Human
activities
such
fossil
fuel
combustion,
use
artificial
fertilizers,
release
wastewater
have
dramatically
altered
global
cycle.
modification
negatively
natural
environment
system
also
human
health.
Volatilization
its
Relationship
N2
fascination
Nitrogen
Cycle
agriculture
field
discuss
this
paper.
Environmental Science Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 2324 - 2351
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
provides
new
insights
for
the
development
of
nanomaterials
with
potential
immunomodulatory
effects
in
plants
towards
resistance
against
biotic
and
abiotic
stresses.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
926, P. 172025 - 172025
Published: March 29, 2024
Adsorption,
which
is
a
quick
and
effective
method
for
phosphate
management,
can
effectively
address
the
crisis
of
phosphorus
mineral
resources
control
eutrophication.
Phosphate
management
systems
typically
use
iron-containing
nanominerals
(ICNs)
with
large
surface
areas
high
activity,
as
well
modified
ICNs
(mICNs).
This
paper
comprehensively
reviews
by
mICNs
in
different
water
environments.
have
higher
affinity
phosphates
than
ICNs.
adsorption
on
occurs
through
mechanisms
such
complexation,
precipitation,
electrostatic
ligand
exchange,
attraction.
Ionic
strength
influences
changing
potential
isoelectric
point
mICNs.
Anions
exhibit
inhibitory
effects
adsorption,
while
cations
display
promoting
effect.
More
importantly,
concentrations
molecular
weights
natural
organic
matter
inhibit
Sodium
hydroxide
has
regeneration
capability
Compared
to
crystallinity,
those
low
crystallinity
are
less
likely
desorb.
manage
municipal
wastewater,
eutrophic
seawater,
lakes.
Adsorption
saturated
be
used
fertilizers
agricultural
production.
Notably,
positive
negative
microorganisms
aquatic
organisms
soil.
Finally,
this
study
introduces
following:
trends
prospects
machine
learning-guided
mICN
design,
novel
methods
ICNs,
regeneration,
development
capacity
selectivity
phosphate,
investigation
competing
ions
environments
mICNs,
in-depth
research
mechanism
weakly
crystalline
ferrihydrite.
comprehensive
review
provide
insights
into
high-performance
future.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
272, P. 116059 - 116059
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Alfalfa
(Medicago
sativa
L.)
is
a
feed
crop
due
to
its
rich
nutrition
and
high
productivity.
The
utilization
of
titanium
oxide
nanoparticles
(TiO2
NPs)
brings
benefits
agricultural
production
but
also
has
potential
hazards.
To
investigate
the
duality
related
mechanism
TiO2
NPs
on
alfalfa,
different
doses
including
0,
50,
100,
200,
500,
1000
mg
L−
1
(CK,
Ti-50,
Ti-100,
Ti-200,
Ti-500,
Ti-1000)
were
sprayed
leaves.
results
showed
that
greater
(500
L−1)
negatively
affected
physiological
parameters,
morphology,
biomass,
leaf
ultrastructure,
stomata,
photosynthesis,
pigments,
antioxidant
ability.
However,
100
L−1
revealed
an
optimal
positive
effect;
compared
with
CK,
it
dramatically
increased
plant
height,
fresh
weight,
dry
weight
by
22%,
21%,
41%,
respectively.
Additionally,
at
low
significantly
protected
tissue,
promoted
stomatal
opening,
enhanced
system;
while
higher
had
phytotoxicity.
Hence,
are
dose-dependent
alfalfa.
transcriptomic
analysis
identified
4625
2121
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
in
comparison
CK
vs.
Ti-100
They
mainly
enriched
chlorophyll
metabolism,
energy
metabolism.
Notably,
NPs-induced
phytotoxicity
photosynthetic
parameters
happened
concurrently
alterations
involved
porphyrin
metabolism
carbon
fixation
organisms
KEGG
analysis.
Similarly,
efficiency
alfalfa
transformation
processes,
pyruvate
synthesis.
Several
key
these
pathways
validated.
Therefore,
have
toxic
effects
regulating
redox
homeostasis,
pathways.
It
significant
understand
cultivate
varieties
resistant
nanomaterial
pollution.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
With
the
growth
of
global
population
and
increasing
scarcity
resources,
sustainability
efficiency
improvement
agricultural
production
have
become
urgent
needs.
The
rapid
development
nanotechnology
provides
new
solutions
to
this
challenge,
especially
application
nanoparticles
in
agriculture,
which
is
gradually
demonstrating
its
unique
advantages
broad
prospects.
Nonetheless,
various
can
influence
plant
diverse
manners,
often
through
distinct
mechanisms
action.
Beyond
their
direct
effects
on
itself,
they
frequently
alter
physicochemical
properties
soil
modulate
structure
microbial
communities
rhizosphere.
This
review
focuses
intently
methods
growth,
delving
deeply
into
interactions
between
plants,
as
well
with
communities.
aim
offer
a
comprehensive
reference
for
utilization
functionalized
sector.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 214 - 214
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Low
light
is
an
abiotic
stress
that
has
a
significant
impact
on
crop
growth.
However,
the
of
low
rapeseed
yield
not
been
well
documented.
Our
study
aims
to
examine
potential
effects
photosynthesis
antioxidant
capacity
and
composition
leaves
by
simulating
environments.
According
results,
reduces
key
photosynthetic
enzymes
sucrose
synthase
activity
in
leaves,
leading
decrease
leaf
carbohydrate
accumulation.
The
reduced
number
pods
per
plant
grain
are
direct
factors
yield,
while
increase
weight
compensates
for
some
loss.
In
addition,
increased
content
malondialdehyde
altered
activities
catalase
(CAT)
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD).
inhibits
productivity,
leads
yield.
High-yielding
varieties
have
stronger
lower
production
malondialdehyde.
By
revealing
this
studyprovide
new
insights
into
affecting
explain
guidance
planting
management
different
areas.