EURASIAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE (EJSS),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(3), С. 254 - 262
Опубликована: Май 13, 2024
The
research
investigates
the
transformative
impact
of
nano-zinc
oxide
and
iron
formulations
on
prolonging
shelf
life
strawberries.
A
total
16
distinct
treatments
were
applied
through
foliar
application,
a
(ZnO)
(FeO)
administered.
Each
square
meter
received
42
ml
solution
in
triplicate,
ensuring
comprehensive
exploration
formulations'
shelf-life
enhancement.
Notably,
combined
application
ZnO
FeO
NPs
at
150
mg/l,
specifically
T15
(Z3F3),
exhibited
superior
effectiveness
preserving
crop.
T11
(Z2F2),
featuring
100
mg/l
FeO,
closely
trailed
T15,
showcasing
significant
improvements
parameters
such
as
ascorbic
acid
content
(49.66
mg/100g),
anthocyanin
(39.82
mg/l),
etc.
nine
days
after
harvesting.
Besides
this,
TSS
(7.25
obrix)
T14
acidity
(0.65%)
T5
T9
intervals.
These
findings
advancing
strawberry
preservation
methods
agriculture
food
industries
establishes
superiority
simultaneous
applications
nano-formulations
(150
+
FeO)
(100
FeO).
emerge
optimal
solutions
for
extending
fruits,
particularly
Cv.
Winter
Dawn
under
Punjab
Region,
India,
could
implement
similar
climatic
condition
around
world.
Abstract
Across
the
world,
salinity
is
one
of
most
detrimental
environmental
stresses
that
severely
reduces
agricultural
yield
and
productivity.
More
than
20%
world's
soils
endure
adversity
stress,
such
saline-prone
regions
are
constantly
rising,
due
to
human
natural
activity.
This
review
paper
explores
promising
role
nanoparticles
(NPs)
in
mitigating
adverse
effects
stress
on
crops
offers
insights
into
their
potential
applications
sustainable
agriculture.
Salinity
primarily
caused
by
soil
salinization,
disrupts
plant
growth
development,
leading
reduced
crop
yields
quality.
NPs,
with
unique
physicochemical
properties
nanoscale
dimensions,
have
demonstrated
remarkable
ameliorating
stress.
provides
an
in-depth
analysis
various
types
including
metallic,
metal
oxide,
carbon-based
hormone
signalling
networks
(auxin,
giberellins,
abscisic
acid
(ABA)
jasmonic
(JA),
enhancing
salt
tolerance
diverse
species.
article
examines
physiochemical,
biochemical,
molecular
mechanisms
plants
which
NPs
alleviate
encompassing
ion
homeostasis,
osmotic
regulation,
antioxidant
defence
systems.
Moreover,
this
critically
evaluates
toxic
outlines
challenges
concerns
associated
widespread
adoption.
By
understanding
benefits
limitations
NP
applications,
we
can
pave
way
for
agriculture
practices
improve
resilience,
mitigate
contribute
global
food
security
era
increasing
stressors.
Abstract
Background
The
resilience
of
plants
against
environmental
challenges,
particularly
salinity
and
dehydration,
is
crucial
for
global
food
security.
This
study
delves
into
the
intricate
interaction
between
NaCl-induced
Azolla
aqueous
extract
(AAE).
In
a
pot
trial,
wheat
kernels
were
primed
with
deionized
water
or
0.1%
AAE
21
h.
Seedlings
underwent
various
treatments;
tap
water,
250
mM
NaCl,
priming
spray,
combined
NaCl
treatments.
analyzed
ionic
balance,
secondary
metabolism,
antioxidant
efficacy,
molecular
response
to
experimental
Results
GC-MS
analysis
revealed
key
components
like
γ-aminobutyric
acid
benzenedicarboxylic
acid.
Exposure
significantly
reduced
N,
P,
Ca,
K,
K/Na
ratio,
while
increases
in
Mg
Na.
Also,
decreased
TAC,
DPPH
activity,
AsA
levels
increasing
GB
seedlings.
Additionally,
increased
flavonoids,
saponins,
anthocyanins
but
non-significantly
phenols.
qRT-PCR
upregulation
DRF1,
CBF3,
HQT,
CHS,
FLS
genes
downregulation
CBF4
CHI
by
salinity.
treatments,
alone
salt
stress,
mitigated
Na
accumulation
(31.50
32.87%
compared
stressed
seedlings),
improved
N
P
levels,
alleviated
Mg,
K/Na,
imbalances,
enhanced
potentials.
Combined
treatments
effectually
restored
potentials
regulated
metabolites
gene
expressions,
sustaining
enhancement
equilibrium,
defenses,
responses
salt-stressed
wheat.
Conclusions
Overall,
can
be
exploited
as
green
approach
normal
metabolism
expression
seedlings
saline
soils.
