Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Applying
climate-smart
agriculture
practices,
such
as
foliar
spraying
with
growth
stimulants
and
improving
drought
tolerance,
seems
to
be
a
rational
solution
in
drought-prone
areas.
The
present
study
aimed
evaluate
irrigation
regimes
(I1:
full-watered;
I2:
rainfed
condition;
I3:
interruption
of
at
the
flowering
stage;
I4:
seed
setting
stage)
(S1:
spray
distilled
water;
S2:
250
Mm
thiamin;
S3:
1
ascorbic
acid;
S4:
100
ppm
silicon
dioxide
nanoparticles;
S5:
500
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles)
on
morpho-physiological
traits
rapeseed
(Brassica
napus
L.).
accelerated
maturity
lowest
yield
were
recorded
under
I2
(1,389
kg
ha-1),
which
was
38
%
lower
than
obtained
I1.
greatest
decrease
evaluated
traits,
chlorophyll
(48
%),
leaf
relative
water
content
(25
number
pods
per
plant
(56
height
(29
%)
canopy
spread
(24
I2.
performance
related
I3,
respectively.
treatments
did
not
mitigate
disruptive
effects
I3
growth;
however,
I1,
use
nanoparticles,
nanoparticles
thiamine
increased
some
components.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 1131 - 1131
Published: May 4, 2025
Nanotechnology
is
rapidly
emerging
as
a
transformative
force
in
agriculture,
offering
innovative
solutions
to
support
sustainable
crop
production.
This
review
examines
the
interactions
between
nanoparticles
(NPs)
and
plants,
elucidating
underlying
mechanisms
that
govern
NP
uptake,
translocation,
at
cellular
level.
We
explore
how
NPs
influence
key
physiological
processes
modulate
plant
defense
responses
both
biotic
abiotic
stresses,
highlighting
their
potential
for
enhancing
stress
resistance.
The
diverse
applications
of
agriculture
are
also
comprehensively
surveyed,
encompassing
targeted
delivery
nutrients,
enhanced
biocontrol
phytopathogens,
engineering
improved
tolerance
environmental
extremes.
address
broader
socioeconomic
implications
widespread
use
critically
evaluating
ecotoxicity,
impacts
on
biodiversity,
associated
economic
costs
benefits.
Finally,
we
offer
perspective
future
directions
research,
including
trends
synthesis
characterization,
challenges
implementation,
prospects
large-scale
deployment
nanotechnology-enabled
agricultural
solutions.
provides
rigorous
balanced
assessment
nanotechnology
revolutionize
practices
while
acknowledging
need
responsible
innovation
risk
mitigation.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(5), P. 1132 - 1132
Published: March 1, 2025
Plant-parasitic
nematodes
remain
a
significant
challenge
to
agriculture
and
horticulture.
Unfortunately,
there
is
lack
of
rapid,
efficient
eco-friendly
control
methods.
Nanomaterials,
therefore,
appear
be
promising
source
new
plant
protection
strategies.
In
the
current
study,
two
nanosystems-based
on
one-component
(Ag)
or
two-component
(AgZn)
colloidal
systems-and
an
aqueous
solution
AgNO3,
were
explored
for
their
potential
in
nematode
control,
using
Meloidogyne
incognita-the
most
economically
important
root-knot
nematode-as
model
nematode.
vitro
laboratory
tests
demonstrated
high
efficacy
all
tested
compounds
towards
M.
incognita.
Incubation
with
extremely
low
concentration
silver
(0.05
ppm)
resulted
100%
reduction
incognita
invasive
larvae
viability,
as
well
inhibition
egg
hatch
process.
Preliminary
also
showed
no
negative
impact
seed
germination.
Thus,
nanosystems
within
this
study
offer
alternative
methods
used
control.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 1655 - 1655
Published: May 29, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
effects
of
metabolites
from
beneficial
bacteria
Pseudomonas
N5.12
formulated
as
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
on
tomato
plants
and
soil
microbial
communities
to
explore
environmental
safety
AgNPs
for
future
applications
in
agriculture.
coated
with
bacterial
exhibit
biological
activity
that
is
dose-dependent,
shown
by
cytoskeleton
alterations
Arabidopsis
roots.
The
results
show
N5.12-AgNPs
can
trigger
plants,
either
when
delivered
through
leaves
or
roots,
indicating
effectiveness
NP.
These
consist
lowering
oxidative
stress
metabolism
and,
therefore,
improving
plant
resilience
increasing
chlorophyll
a
carotenoid
content.
significant
reduction
H2O2
content
was
not
associated
ROS-scavenging
enzymes
but
an
increase
total
phenolic
In
contrast,
had
minimal
impact
metabolic
activity,
irrespective
application
method.
structure
altered
AgNPs,
agronomic
applications.
findings
suggest
at
physiological
concentrations
(30
ppm)
may
offer
agricultural
benefits
health
appearing
environmentally
safe
alternative
