ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(20), P. 13084 - 13097
Published: May 10, 2024
In
the
current
work,
foliar
application
of
selenium
nanomaterials
(Se0
NMs)
suppressed
sheath
blight
in
rice
(Oryza
sativa).
The
beneficial
effects
were
nanoscale
specific
and
concentration
dependent.
Specifically,
amendment
5
mg/L
Se0
NMs
decreased
disease
severity
by
68.8%
Rhizoctonia
solani-infected
rice;
this
level
control
was
1.57-
2.20-fold
greater
than
that
Se
ions
with
equivalent
mass
a
commercially
available
pesticide
(Thifluzamide).
Mechanistically,
(1)
controlled
release
ability
enabled
wider
safe
range
bioavailability
to
NMs,
(2)
transcriptomic
metabolomic
analyses
demonstrated
simultaneously
promoted
salicylic
acid-
jasmonic-acid-dependent
acquired
resistance
pathways,
antioxidative
system,
flavonoid
biosynthesis.
Additionally,
improved
yield
31.1%,
increased
nutritional
quality
6.4–7.2%,
enhanced
organic
content
44.8%,
arsenic
cadmium
contents
38.7
42.1%,
respectively,
grains
as
compared
infected
controls.
Human
simulated
gastrointestinal
tract
model
results
showed
bioaccessibility
22.0%
As
Cd
20.3
13.4%,
respectively.
These
findings
demonstrate
can
serve
an
effective
sustainable
strategy
increase
food
security.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
240, P. 113681 - 113681
Published: May 30, 2022
Biosynthetic
nano-selenium
(bio-SeNP),
as
a
plant
growth
regulator,
has
better
bioavailability
and
lower
toxicity
than
selenite
selenate.
This
study
investigated
the
beneficial
role
of
bio-SeNP
in
mitigating
adverse
effects
multiple
heavy
metals
(HMs,
e.g.,
Cd,
Pb,
Hg)
on
yield
pak
choi
(Brassica
chinensis)
grown
slightly
or
heavily
polluted
(SP
HP)
soil
by
regulating
metabolic
antioxidant
systems.
The
results
revealed
that
foliar
application
(5,
10,
20
mg
L-1
Se)
at
6-leaf
stage
greatly
reduced
levels
Hg
shoots
roots
choi.
Application
5
significantly
(p
<
0.05)
decreased
translocation
factor
(TF)
from
root
to
shoot
9.83%,
44.21%,
46.99%
for
SP
soil,
24.17%,
56.00%,
39.36%
HP
respectively.
Meanwhile,
all
treatments
led
significant
improvement
plants
enhancing
defense
system
(e.g.,
AsA-GSH)
promoting
chlorophyll
synthesis
well
suppressed
lipid
peroxidation
products
contents
(MDA)
shoots.
Moreover,
enhanced
mineral
nutrient
elements
Ca,
Mg,
Fe,
Zn)
organic
selenium
selenocystine,
Se-methylselenocysteine,
selenomethionine)
edible
bio-SeNP-treated
under
HMs
stress
indicated
positive
impacts
quality
nutritional
values.
Collectively,
our
play
an
important
management
HMs-induced
Foliar
appropriate
concentration
(≤
can
be
considered
promising
agronomic
measure
safety
leafy
vegetable
production
soils
when
application.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(17), P. 3147 - 3147
Published: Aug. 31, 2023
Soil
contamination
with
cadmium
(Cd)
is
a
severe
concern
for
the
developing
world
due
to
its
non-biodegradability
and
significant
potential
damage
ecosystem
associated
services.
Industries
such
as
mining,
manufacturing,
building,
etc.,
rapidly
produce
substantial
amount
of
Cd,
posing
environmental
risks.
Cd
toxicity
in
crop
plants
decreases
nutrient
water
uptake
translocation,
increases
oxidative
damage,
interferes
plant
metabolism
inhibits
morphology
physiology.
However,
various
conventional
physicochemical
approaches
are
available
remove
from
soil,
including
chemical
reduction,
immobilization,
stabilization
electro-remediation.
Nevertheless,
these
processes
costly
unfriendly
environment
because
they
require
much
energy,
skilled
labor
hazardous
chemicals.
In
contrasting,
contaminated
soils
can
be
restored
by
using
bioremediation
techniques,
which
use
alone
association
different
beneficial
microbes
cutting-edge
approaches.
This
review
covers
new
ways.
The
capability
bacteria
fungi
combination
studied
analyzed.
Microbes,
bacteria,
algae,
reported
have
high
tolerance
metals,
having
98%
capability.
internal
structure
microorganisms,
their
cell
surface
characteristics
surrounding
circumstances
all
discussed
concerning
how
detoxify
metals.
Moreover,
issues
affecting
effectiveness
explored,
along
difficulties,
solutions
prospects.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 44 - 44
Published: Dec. 22, 2022
Plant
growth
is
affected
by
various
abiotic
stresses,
including
water,
temperature,
light,
salt,
and
heavy
metals.
Selenium
(Se)
not
an
essential
nutrient
for
plants
but
plays
important
roles
in
alleviating
the
stresses
suffered
plants.
This
article
summarizes
Se
uptake
metabolic
processes
functions
of
response
to
metal
promotes
beneficial
substances,
maintains
stability
plasma
membranes,
enhances
activity
antioxidant
enzymes,
thus
adverse
effects
under
stresses.
Future
research
directions
on
relationship
between
are
proposed.
will
further
deepen
our
understanding
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(2), P. e0274679 - e0274679
Published: Feb. 7, 2023
Plant
extract-based
green
synthesis
of
nanoparticles
is
an
emerging
class
nanotechnology
that
has
revolutionized
the
entire
field
biological
sciences.
Green
synthesized
are
used
as
super-growth
promoters
and
antifungal
agents.
In
this
study,
selenium
(SeNPs)
were
using
Melia
azedarach
leaves
extract
main
reducing
stabilizing
agent
characterized
by
UV-visible
spectroscopy,
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
energy-dispersive
(EDX),
fourier
transform
infrared
spectrometer
(FTIR).
The
SeNPs
exogenously
applied
on
Mangifera
indica
infected
with
mango
malformation
disease.
at
a
concentration
30
μg/mL
found
to
be
best
which
enhanced
physiological
(chlorophyll
membrane
stability
index),
biochemical
(proline
soluble
sugar)
parameters.
antioxidant
defense
system
was
also
explored,
it
reported
significantly
reduced
biotic
stress
enhancing
enzymatic
non-enzymatic
activities.
vitro
activity
300
inhibited
Fusarium
mangiferae
most.
This
study
considered
first
biocompatible
approach
evaluate
potential
improve
health
malformation-infected
plants
effective
management
strategy
inhibit
growth
F.
mangifera.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
The
primary
factors
that
restrict
agricultural
productivity
and
jeopardize
human
food
safety
are
heavy
metals
(HMs),
including
arsenic,
cadmium,
lead,
aluminum,
which
adversely
impact
crop
yields
quality.
Plants,
in
their
adaptability,
proactively
engage
a
multitude
of
intricate
processes
to
counteract
the
impacts
HM
toxicity.
These
orchestrate
profound
transformations
at
biomolecular
levels,
showing
plant’s
ability
adapt
thrive
adversity.
In
past
few
decades,
stress
tolerance
crops
has
been
successfully
addressed
through
combination
traditional
breeding
techniques,
cutting-edge
genetic
engineering
methods,
strategic
implementation
marker-dependent
approaches.
Given
remarkable
progress
achieved
this
domain,
it
become
imperative
adopt
integrated
methods
mitigate
potential
risks
arising
from
environmental
contamination
on
yields,
is
crucial
as
we
endeavor
forge
ahead
with
establishment
enduring
systems.
manner,
nanotechnology
emerged
viable
field
sciences.
applications
extensive,
encompassing
regulation
stressors
like
toxic
metals,
improving
efficiency
nutrient
consumption
alleviating
climate
change
effects.
Integrating
nanomaterials
agrochemicals
mitigated
drawbacks
associated
agrochemicals,
challenges
organic
solvent
pollution,
susceptibility
photolysis,
restricted
bioavailability.
Numerous
studies
clearly
show
immense
nanofertilizers
tackling
acute
crisis
toxicity
production.
This
review
seeks
delve
into
using
NPs
effectively
enhance
resilience,
thereby
fostering
an
environmentally
friendly
economically
approach
toward
sustainable
advancement
foreseeable
future.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 853 - 853
Published: Feb. 14, 2023
Selenium
(Se)
is
a
microelement
that
plays
an
important
nutrient
role
by
influencing
various
physiological
and
biochemical
traits
in
plants.
It
has
been
shown
to
stimulate
plant
metabolism,
enhancing
secondary
metabolites
lowering
abiotic
biotic
stress
Globally,
the
enormous
applications
of
nanotechnology
food
agricultural
sectors
have
vastly
expanded.
Nanoselenium
more
active
than
bulk
materials,
routes
synthesis
Se
nanoparticles
(Se-NPs)
reported
which
green
using
plants
attractive
due
reduction
ecological
issues
increase
biological
activities.
The
Se-NP-based
biofortification
significant
because
it
increases
tolerance
positively
impacts
their
metabolism.
Se-NPs
can
enhance
resistance
oxidative
stresses,
promote
growth,
soil
status,
antioxidant
levels,
participate
transpiration
process.
Additionally,
they
use
readily
available,
biodegradable
reducing
agent
are
ecologically
friendly.
This
review
concentrates
on
notable
information
different
modes
Se-NPs’
characterization,
yield,
tolerance,
influence
metabolic
Hybrid Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 100091 - 100091
Published: Oct. 2, 2023
Pollution
is
a
significant
problem
in
both
industrialized
and
developing
countries,
as
well
some
developed
countries.
Heavy
metal
pollution
poses
crucial
concern
for
communities
due
to
its
detrimental
impact
on
human
health
the
long-term
well-being
of
planet.
metals,
such
cadmium,
chromium,
arsenic,
lead,
mercury,
do
not
degrade
can
enter
food
chain,
leading
risks.
Therefore,
it
essential
monitor
take
necessary
steps
eliminate
heavy
residues
that
may
be
present
food,
beverages,
environment.
Although
exact
role
nanomaterials
cleanup
still
unclear,
nanotechnology
holds
promise
future
solution.
In
first
part
this
comprehensive
review,
brief
overview
nanoremediation
provided.
The
subsequent
sections
delve
into
various
their
potential
applications
different
scenarios.
Following
that,
critical
analysis
conducted
nano-remediation
methods,
including
oxidation,
adsorption,
chemical
precipitation,
filtration,
ion
exchange,
coagulation-flocculation,
photo-catalysis.
Lastly,
further
suggestions
are
put
forward
regarding
utilization
more
effective
enduring
cleanup,
particularly
eliminating
metals.