Nanotechnology Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Nanotechnology
holds
excessive
potential
for
addressing
agricultural
challenges
such
as
soil
deprivation,
nutrient
deficiencies,
low
harvests,
and
leaching.
Nanofertilizers
enable
more
efficient
absorption
by
plants
due
to
their
enlarged
surface
area,
bestowing
viable
solutions.
Urea–hydroxyapatite
hybrid
(urea–HA
hybrid)
was
successfully
synthesized
via
a
coprecipitation
approach
doping
nanohydroxyapatite
with
copper
zinc
along
urea.
The
nanohybrids
were
analyzed
applying
various
techniques
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
energy-dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDS),
scanning
electron
microscopy,
X-ray
powder
diffraction
(XRD).
evidence
the
crystalline
structure
of
HA
confirmed
peaks
present
in
XRD
analysis
at
25.89°,
28.77°,
32.11°,
while
urea
validated
39.29°.
nanosized
hexagonal
nanorods
approximately
16
±
1.5
nm,
incorporation
urea,
Cu,
Zn.
components
urea–HA
(Ca,
P,
C,
O,
N)
EDS
traces
Si.
Antibacterial
antifungal
activities
investigated
against
phytopathogenic
microbes.
nanohybrid
significantly
inhibits
growth
Clavibacter
michiganensis
,
Xanthomonas
campestris
Macrophomina
phaseolina
Sclerotium
rolfsii
.
A
fertilization
trial
using
on
Citrus
limon
has
demonstrated
30
cm
within
8
weeks
treatment,
accompanied
brighter-colored
leaves.
Thus,
enabled
slow
release
nutrients,
which
had
significant
impact
plant
will
also
effectively
manage
disease
control
phytopathogens.
this
innovative
addresses
regarding
delivery
effectively.
Plant Nano Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. 100084 - 100084
Published: July 11, 2024
Nanotechnology
has
captured
the
attention
of
scientific
community,
particularly
regarding
use
nanomaterials
in
various
fields,
including
agriculture.
In
this
field,
nanoparticles
are
being
studied
as
an
alternative
to
traditional
inorganic
fertilizers.
Previous
studies
have
reported
that
may
increase
crop
growth
and
yield.
However,
higher
than
10
nm
cause
harm
toxicity
some
plant
species,
these
not
water-soluble
or
chemically
stable.
The
objective
study
is
evaluate
effect
water-stable
TGA
coated
ZnS
Quantum
Dots
(QDs)
on
Ocimum
basilicum
(basil)
plants.
QDs
known
for
their
small
size
(less
nm)
potential
biocompatibility
depending
organic
coating.
research,
nanostructures
synthesized
were
mostly
spherical
with
average
2.4
crystalline
structure
resembling
zinc
blende.
EDS
spectrum
showed
elemental
composition
QDs,
49.0
%
51.0
sulfur,
exhibited
a
fluorescent
peak
at
423
nm,
which
characteristic
material.
These
added
basil
seedlings
promote
development.
Results
total
chlorophyll
content
by
11
plants
exposed
250
ppm
12
500
1000
ppm.
Highest
concentration
Mg
(21
more
control
plants)
was
found
QDs.
An
K
Ca
uptake
observed
750
(by
about
15
24
respectively).
Plants
increased
Cu,
Mn,
Fe
36
%,
86
523
respectively.
Additionally,
Zn
leaves
89
%.
covered
measuring
enhanced
nutrient
absorption
roots
due
high
contact
surface
between
roots.
enables
transport
within
plants,
traveling
across
both
xylem
phloem.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
Abstract
Nano‐formulated
pesticides
are
increasingly
desired
to
control
the
insect
pest
and
plant
disease
with
superior
efficacy
for
guaranteeing
high
yield
quality
in
crop
production.
However,
impact
of
nanocarrier
morphology
on
pesticide
resistance
against
rainwash,
photolysis,
overall
bioactivity
remains
unknown.
In
this
work,
a
series
well‐defined
morphology‐controllable
polymer
nanocarriers
fabricated
through
polymerization‐induced
self‐assembly.
All
these
generated
soft
hydrophobic
regions
exhibit
excellent
loading
capacity
over
70%.
After
foliar
spraying,
one‐dimensional
worm‐like
nanopesticides
an
extremely
retention
80%
leaves
after
10
mm
rainfall
(only
10%
naked
pesticide)
good
photodegradation
under
UV
irradiation
(less
than
50%
micelle
vs
70%
degradation
20
h
365
nm).
Therefore,
show
higher
that
spherical
nanocarriers.
general,
comprehensive
performance
order
pesticide‐loaded
is
>
vesicle
micelle.
Moreover,
facilely
resultant
possess
remarkable
low
cytotoxicity
biocompatibility
human
cells.
This
nanoplatform
possesses
simple
fabrication,
structure
controllability,
performances,
environmental
friendliness,
enabling
promising
effective
delivery.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(35), P. 15755 - 15765
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Lithium,
as
an
emerging
contaminant,
lacks
sufficient
information
regarding
its
environmental
and
ecotoxicological
implications
within
soil-plant
systems.
Employing
maize,
wheat,
pea,
water
spinach,
we
conducted
a
thorough
investigation
utilizing
multispecies,
multiparameter,
multitechnique
approach
to
assess
the
pollution
characteristics
effects
of
lithium.
The
findings
suggested
that
lithium
might
persist
in
amorphous
state,
altering
surface
functional
groups
chemical
bonds,
although
semiquantitative
analysis
was
unattainable.
Notably,
demonstrated
high
mobility,
with
mild
acid-soluble
fraction
accounting
for
29.66-97.02%
total,
while
minor
quantity
exogenous
tended
be
residual
fraction.
Plant
revealed
10-80
mg
Li/kg
soils
significantly
enhanced
certain
growth
parameters
maize
calculated
LC50
values
aerial
part
length
across
four
plant
species
varied
from
173.58
315.63
Li/kg.
Lithium
accumulation
leaves
up
1127.61-4719.22
mg/kg,
inorganic
form
18.60-94.59%,
cytoplasm
(38.24-89.70%)
predominantly
harbored
Furthermore,
model
displayed
stimulation
attributed
influence
on
phytohormone
levels.
Water
spinach
exhibited
superior
capacity
tolerance
stress
promising
candidate
phytoremediation
strategies.
Our
contribute
more
comprehensive
understanding
lithium's
behavior
systems,
particularly
context
global
initiatives
toward
carbon
neutrality.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(23), P. 12887 - 12887
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Nanoparticles
could
improve
the
bioavailability
of
active
agents
various
natures
to
human,
animal,
and
plant
tissues.
In
this
work,
we
compared
two
methods
on
synthesis
calcium
phosphate
nanoparticles
(CaPs),
differed
by
temperature,
pH,
concentration
stabilizing
agent,
explored
possibilities
incorporation
a
low-molecular-weight
peptide
analogue
enalaprilat,
enzyme
superoxide
dismutase
1
(SOD1),
as
well
DNA
dsRNA
into
these
particles,
coprecipitation
sorption.
CaPs
obtained
with
without
cooling
demonstrated
highest
inclusion
efficiency
for
enalaprilat
upon
coprecipitation:
250
±
10
μg/mg
340
30
CaPs,
respectively.
Enalaprilat
sorption
preliminarily
formed
was
much
less
effective.
SOD1
only
able
coprecipitate
cooling,
loading
6.6
2
CaPs.
For
DNA,
superiority
method
demonstrated,
allowing
up
88
The
ability
incorporate
dsRNa
also
electrophoresis
atomic
force
microscopy.
These
results
have
important
implications
development
roots
incorporating
substances
different
agricultural
medical
applications.
Environmental Science Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(8), P. 3400 - 3411
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Core–shell
barium
titanate
nanoparticles
with
silica
(BTNPs@SiO
2
),
amine-functionalized
APTES,
followed
by
pDNA
encapsulation,
and
assessed
for
transfection
efficiency
of
conjugated
BTNP@SiO
in
plant
suspension
cells
via
sonoporation.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(8), P. e0308670 - e0308670
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
To
examine
the
impact
of
pre-harvest
fungicide
applications
on
postharvest
storage
performance
tomato
fruits,
we
measured
lycopene
content,
hardness,
soluble
solids
rotting
rate,
and
weight
loss
rate
as
well
conducted
a
sensory
assessment.
Protective
systematic
fungicides
were
sprayed
tomatoes
20
days
before
harvest
in
order
to
prevent
during
storage.
Our
findings
showed
that,
fungicide-treated
had
significantly
lower
16.00%
3.96%.
However
control
group
experienced
65.33%
6.90%
12th
Out
applications,
'Zineb'
protective
delayed
hardness
accumulation
fruits
storage,
but
it
no
significant
effect
content.
On
other
hand,
when
comparing
examined
treatment,
systemic
did
not
have
any
fruits.
Sensory
evaluation
results
indicated
that
improved
aroma
while
greater
appearance
juiciness
This
study
offers
potential
novel
solution
for
preserving
vegetables
which
been
frequently
infected
by
phytopathogens
consequently
mitigate/reduce
losses.
