Silicon nanoparticles in higher plants: Uptake, action, stress tolerance, and crosstalk with phytohormones, antioxidants, and other signalling molecules

M Mukarram, P Petrik, Z Mushtaq, MMA Khan… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Silicon is absorbed as uncharged mono-silicic acid by plant roots through passive
absorption of Lsi1, an influx transporter belonging to the aquaporin protein family. Lsi2 then …

Efficacy of metallic nanoparticles in attenuating the accumulation and toxicity of chromium in plants: current knowledge and future perspectives

Z Ulhassan, I Khan, M Hussain, AR Khan, Y Hamid… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nanoparticles have emerged as cutting-edge technology for the improvement of crops yield
and safe cultivation of agricultural plants, especially in peripheral areas impaired with toxic …

Interactions of metal‐based engineered nanoparticles with plants: an overview of the state of current knowledge, research progress, and prospects

A Wahab, A Munir, MH Saleem… - Journal of Plant Growth …, 2023 - Springer
Nanotechnology is a potential technique for increasing agricultural output by producing
nano-fertilizers, improving herbicide and pesticide efficacy, regulating soil fertility, managing …

Mycosynthesis of Silica Nanoparticles Using Aspergillus niger: Control of Alternaria solani Causing Early Blight Disease, Induction of Innate Immunity and Reducing …

MA Albalawi, AM Abdelaziz, MS Attia, E Saied… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
The threats to the life and production of crops are exacerbated by climate change and the
misuse of chemical pesticides. This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of …

Silicon nanodots increase plant resistance against herbivores by simultaneously activating physical and chemical defenses

Z **ao, N Fan, W Zhu, HL Qian, XP Yan, Z Wang… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Nanosilicon applications have been shown to increase plant defenses against both abiotic
and biotic stresses. Silicon quantum nanodots (Si NDs), a form of nanosilicon, possess …

Recent developments, applications and challenges for carbon quantum dots as a photosynthesis enhancer in agriculture

TL Tan, R Nulit, M Jusoh, SA Rashid - RSC advances, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Since the world's population is expanding, mankind may be faced with a huge dilemma in
the future, which is food scarcity. The situation can be mitigated by employing sustainable …

Engineered nanoparticles in plant growth: Phytotoxicity concerns and the strategies for their attenuation

P Mathur, R Chakraborty, T Aftab, S Roy - Plant Physiology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the agricultural sector, the use of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) has been acclaimed
as the next big thing for sustaining and increasing crop productivity. A vast amount of …

[HTML][HTML] Dynamic crosstalk between silicon nanomaterials and potentially toxic trace elements in plant-soil systems

T Ahmed, M Noman, Y Qi, S Xu, Y Yao… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Agricultural soil pollution with potentially toxic trace elements (PTEs) has emerged as a
significant environmental concern, jeopardizing food safety and human health. Although …

Silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs): Challenges and perspectives for sustainable agriculture

M Yuvaraj, RS Priya, N Jagathjothi, M Saranya… - … and Molecular Plant …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the recent scenario of global warming and climate change, numerous biotic and abiotic
stresses inhibit crop growth and development and finally lead to reduced crop productivity …

New insight into the mechanisms of preferential encapsulation of metal (loid) s by wheat phytoliths under silicon nanoparticle amendment

L Liu, Z Song, J Tang, Q Li, B Sarkar, RM Ellam… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) have been widely used to immobilize toxic trace metal (loid) s
(TTMs) in contaminated croplands. However, the effect and mechanisms of SiNP application …