Nanoparticles in plants: uptake, transport and physiological activity in leaf and root

X Wang, H **e, P Wang, H Yin - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Due to their unique characteristics, nanoparticles are increasingly used in agricultural
production through foliage spraying and soil application. The use of nanoparticles can …

Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles: Applications and limitations

PK Dikshit, J Kumar, AK Das, S Sadhu, S Sharma… - Catalysts, 2021 - mdpi.com
The past decade has witnessed a phenomenal rise in nanotechnology research due to its
broad range of applications in diverse fields including food safety, transportation …

[HTML][HTML] Uptake and transport of micro/nanoplastics in terrestrial plants: Detection, mechanisms, and influencing factors

Z Yu, X Xu, L Guo, R **, Y Lu - Science of the Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
The pervasive dispersion of micro/nanoplastics in various environmental matrices has
raised concerns regarding their potential intrusion into terrestrial ecosystems and, notably …

Nano-fertilization as an emerging fertilization technique: Why can modern agriculture benefit from its use?

MF Seleiman, KF Almutairi, M Alotaibi, A Shami… - Plants, 2020 - mdpi.com
There is a need for a more innovative fertilizer approach that can increase the productivity of
agricultural systems and be more environmentally friendly than synthetic fertilizers. In this …

[HTML][HTML] Interaction of plants and metal nanoparticles: Exploring its molecular mechanisms for sustainable agriculture and crop improvement

DV Francis, AK Abdalla, W Mahakham… - Environment …, 2024 - Elsevier
Metal nanoparticles offer promising prospects in agriculture, enhancing plant growth and
ensuring food security. Silver, gold, copper, and zinc nanoparticles possess unique …

Technology readiness and overcoming barriers to sustainably implement nanotechnology-enabled plant agriculture

T Hofmann, GV Lowry, S Ghoshal, N Tufenkji… - Nature Food, 2020 - nature.com
Nanotechnology offers potential solutions for sustainable agriculture, including increasing
nutrient utilization efficiency, improving the efficacy of pest management, mitigating the …

Recent trends in nano-fertilizers for sustainable agriculture under climate change for global food security

KK Verma, XP Song, A Joshi, DD Tian, VD Rajput… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nano-fertilizers (NFs) significantly improve soil quality and plant growth performance and
enhance crop production with quality fruits/grains. The management of macro-micronutrients …

Critical Review: Role of Inorganic Nanoparticle Properties on Their Foliar Uptake and in Planta Translocation

A Avellan, J Yun, BP Morais, ET Clement… - … science & technology, 2021 - ACS Publications
There is increasing pressure on global agricultural systems due to higher food demand,
climate change, and environmental concerns. The design of nanostructures is proposed as …

Foliar uptake and leaf-to-root translocation of nanoplastics with different coating charge in maize plants

H Sun, C Lei, J Xu, R Li - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Foliar uptake of nanoplastics could represent a pathway responsible for pollutant loads in
crop plants, thereby posing risks to human health. To evaluate the foliar uptake, leaf-to-root …

Uptake, translocation, and consequences of nanomaterials on plant growth and stress adaptation

S Ali, A Mehmood, N Khan - Journal of Nanomaterials, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Nanotechnology has shown promising potential tools and strategies at the nanometer scale
to improve food production and meet the future demands of agricultural and food security …