Dose-Dependent Application of Silver Nanoparticles Modulates Growth, Physiochemicals, and Antioxidants in Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) Exposed to Cadmium Stress
ACS Omega,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(6), С. 5517 - 5527
Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025
The
present
study
was
intended
to
investigate
the
effects
of
silver
nanoparticles
(Ag
NPs)
on
chickpea
plants
grown
in
cadmium
(Cd)-contaminated
soil.
Chickpea
seeds
sown
earthen
pots
(filled
with
soil)
were
subjected
Cd
stress
(100
μM)
form
CdCl2
(10
mL)
10
days
after
sowing
(DAS).
Exogenous
applications
Ag
NP
concentrations
50,
100,
and
200
μM
used
observe
their
Cd-stressed
plants.
Growth,
biochemical,
parameters
studied.
Results
showed
that
NPs
positively
affected
plant
growth
ameliorated
toxic
stress.
Plant
height,
fresh
weight,
dry
total
carotenoid
content,
rubisco
activity,
net
photosynthetic
rate
(P
N)
significantly
decreased
by
but
enhanced
28,
29,
31,
30,
33,
35%,
respectively,
foliar
application
NPs.
Similarly,
increased
activity
superoxide
dismutase
(61%),
catalase
(58%),
peroxidase
(68%)
reduced
malondialdehyde
(28%)
hydrogen
peroxide
(23%)
Protein
content
also
(16%).
Furthermore,
addition
content.
According
current
study,
adding
under
improved
photosynthesis
reducing
absorption
improving
tolerance.
Язык: Английский
Eco‐friendly fabrication of Zn‐based nanoparticles: implications in agricultural advancement and elucidation of toxicity aspects
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2025
Abstract
Zinc
(Zn)
is
a
vital
micronutrient
required
for
optimal
plant
growth
and
soil
fertility.
Its
use
in
the
form
of
nanoparticles
(NPs)
has
gained
significant
attention
agricultural
applications.
Green
synthesized
Zn‐based
NPs
offer
an
eco‐friendly
solution
to
several
conventional
problems
agriculture.
Several
plants,
bacteria,
fungi
yeast
have
shown
potential
fabricating
Zn
that
can
provide
environmentally
friendly
solutions
agriculture
approach
aligned
with
sustainable
practices,
reducing
dependency
on
harmful
agrochemicals.
act
as
promoters,
enhance
crop
yield,
promote
resilience
abiotic
stressors
are
efficient
protection
agents.
Their
role
smart
delivery
system,
enabling
targeted
controlled
release
agrochemicals,
further
signifies
their
Because
requires
repeated
applications
hence,
toxicological
aspects
cannot
be
ignored.
reported
cause
phytotoxicity,
including
root
damage,
physiological
biochemical
disturbances,
genotoxic
effects.
Furthermore,
exposure
poses
risks
microbiota,
aquatic
terrestrial
organisms
potentially
impacting
ecosystem.
The
green
synthesis
promising
aspect
advancing
by
agrochemical
improving
productivity.
diverse
protectants
systems
emphasize
potential.
However,
essential
ensure
standardization
doses
safe
effective
use.
Further
research
would
help
address
such
concerns
developing
viable
modern
©
2025
Society
Chemical
Industry.
Язык: Английский
Effect of SiO2 and TiO2 nanoparticles through foliar and root dipping treatments: a comprehensive comparison of growth, photosynthesis, secondary metabolites, redox status and enzyme responses in Ocimum sanctum
Havza Imtiaz,
Yamshi Arif,
Mohammad Shiraz
и другие.
Discover Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6(1)
Опубликована: Май 6, 2025
Язык: Английский
Annexins: A family of calcium binding proteins with variety of roles in plant development and abiotic stress tolerance
Plant Stress,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14, С. 100573 - 100573
Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2024
Язык: Английский
Untapped potential of calcium and nano-calcium to develop abiotic stress resilience in photosynthetic machinery: the primary source of plant food and fuels
Plant Stress,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 100718 - 100718
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Editorial: Metals and Metalloids Toxicity at the Plant-Soil Interface and Novel Strategies to Mitigate their Effects
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 109438 - 109438
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Seed Priming with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and/or Calcium Ion: Alleviation Potential for Salt Toxicity in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) through Modulation of Physiochemical Attributes and Antioxidant Enzyme Activity
Russian Journal of Plant Physiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
71(6)
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский