Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 4, 2024
Green
nanomaterials
are
increasingly
used
to
improve
plant
growth
and
phytochemical
traits.
This
study
employed
Eucalyptus
globulus
leaf
extract,
a
medicinal
plant,
as
bio-reductant
capping
agent
synthesize
copper
oxide
nanoparticles
(CuO-NPs),
which
were
applied
seed
primers
for
Lactuca
sativa
(lettuce),
an
annual
species
prized
its
short
germination
time
rich
bioactive
compounds.
Characterization
of
CuO-NPs
using
FTIR,
XRD,
SEM,
EDX
confirmed
their
purity,
crystalline
structure,
average
particle
size
74.66
nm.
The
at
concentrations
0.01
mg/ml,
0.02
0.03
0.04
mg/ml.
At
the
highest
concentration
(0.04
mg/ml),
significant
reductions
in
physical
parameters
observed,
with
length,
height,
width
measuring
7.85
cm,
5.50
3.48
respectively,
compared
13.70
11.52
11.18
cm
control
plants.
Phytochemical
analysis
identified
tannins,
alkaloids,
phytosterols,
saponins,
flavonoids,
glycosides
all
methanolic
extracts,
while
carotenoids
absent
higher
(0.03
mg/ml
mg/ml)
due
phytotoxicity.
FTIR
revealed
prominent
peak
858
cm⁻¹
indicating
presence
antioxidant-rich
aromatic
phenyl
In
conclusion,
demonstrates
that
synthesized
extract
enhance
constituents
optimal
but
inhibit
reduce
key
phytochemicals
doses.
Future
research
should
optimize
nanoparticle
minimize
phytotoxicity
maximizing
beneficial
effects
on
Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(3), С. 548 - 548
Опубликована: Март 7, 2024
Plastic
products
in
plant
production
and
protection
help
farmers
increase
crop
production,
enhance
food
quality,
reduce
global
water
use
their
environmental
footprint.
Simultaneously,
plastic
has
emerged
as
a
critical
ecological
issue
recent
years,
its
pollution
significantly
impacted
soil,
water,
plants.
Thus,
this
review
examines
the
multifaceted
problems
of
agriculture
risk
to
security,
ecosystem,
environment.
The
study’s
objective
was
present
most
information
on
using
different
agriculture,
sources
pollution,
advantages
drawbacks
products,
strategies
for
mitigating
agriculture.
Furthermore,
after
examining
current
applications,
benefits,
adverse
effects,
risks
plants,
environment,
we
addressed
requirements
technological
advancements,
regulations,
social
processes
that
could
contribute
our
ecosystems.
We
identified
pathways
toward
more
sustainable
plastics
discussed
future
research
directions.
Environment International,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
195, С. 109257 - 109257
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Micro-and-nano
plastics
(MNPs)
are
pervasive
in
terrestrial
ecosystems
and
represent
an
increasing
threat
to
plant
health;
however,
the
mechanisms
underlying
their
phytotoxicity
remain
inadequately
understood.
MNPs
can
infiltrate
plants
through
roots
or
leaves,
causing
a
range
of
toxic
effects,
including
inhibiting
water
nutrient
uptake,
reducing
seed
germination
rates,
impeding
photosynthesis,
resulting
oxidative
damage
within
system.
The
effects
complex
influenced
by
various
factors
size,
shape,
functional
groups,
concentration.
Recent
advancements
omics
technologies
such
as
proteomics,
metabolomics,
transcriptomics,
microbiomics,
coupled
with
emerging
like
4D
omics,
phenomics,
spatial
single-cell
offer
unprecedented
insight
into
physiological,
molecular,
cellular
responses
exposure.
This
literature
review
synthesizes
current
findings
regarding
MNPs-induced
phytotoxicity,
emphasizing
alterations
gene
expression,
protein
synthesis,
metabolic
pathways,
physiological
disruptions
revealed
analyses.
We
summarize
how
interact
structures,
disrupt
processes,
induce
stress,
ultimately
affecting
growth
productivity.
Furthermore,
we
have
identified
critical
knowledge
gaps
proposed
future
research
directions,
highlighting
necessity
for
integrative
studies
elucidate
pathways
toxicity
plants.
In
conclusion,
this
underscores
potential
approaches
MNPs-phytotoxicity
develop
strategies
mitigating
environmental
impact
on
health.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
23(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
Engineered
nanomaterials
(ENMs)
have
aroused
extensive
interest
in
agricultural,
industrial,
and
medical
applications.
The
integration
of
ENMs
into
the
agricultural
systems
aligns
with
principles
United
Nations'
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs),
circular
economy
(CE)
bio-economy
(BE)
principles.
This
approach
offers
excellent
opportunities
to
enhance
productivity
address
global
climate
change
challenges.
revelation
adverse
effects
(NMs)
on
various
organisms
ecosystems,
however,
has
fueled
debate
'Nano-paradox'
leading
emergence
a
new
research
domain
'Nanotoxicology'.
shown
different
interactions
biological
environmental
as
compared
their
bulk
counterparts.
They
bioaccumulate
organisms,
soils,
other
matrices,
move
through
food
chains
reach
higher
trophic
levels
including
humans
ultimately
resulting
oxidative
stress
cellular
damage.
Understanding
nano-bio
interactions,
mechanism
gene-
cytotoxicity,
associated
potential
hazards,
is
therefore,
essential
mitigate
toxicological
outputs.
review
comprehensively
examines
cyto-
genotoxicity
mechanisms
systems,
covering
aspects
such
entry,
uptake,
responses,
dynamic
environments
long-term
risk
assessment
(ERA).
It
also
discusses
methods,
regulatory
policies,
strategies
for
toxicity
management/mitigation
future
directions
nanotechnology,
all
within
context
SDGs,
CE,
promoting
resource
efficiency
sustainability.
Navigating
nano-paradox
involves
balancing
benefits
concerns
about
nanotoxicity.
Prioritizing
thorough
above
facets
can
ensure
sustainability
safety,
enabling
responsible
harnessing
nanotechnology's
transformative
applications
mitigating
enhancing
productivity.
