Carbon Nanotubes as Plant Growth Regulators: Prospects

Pérez‐Hernández, Hermes; Medina‐Pérez, Gabriela; Vera‐Reyes, Ileana; Fusaro, Carmine; López-Valdez, Fernando; Miranda-Arámbula, Mariana; Padilla-Rodríguez, Citlali; Fernández-Luqueño, F.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-39246-8_4

Cited by 14 publications

(7 citation statements)

References 161 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…CNTs have been shown to have various effects on plants, including both positive and negative effects, as well as contradictory effects 15 . Multiple types of engineered nanoparticles have been shown to benefit agricultural plant growth, yield, and quality.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, CNTs exhibit a high level of antimicrobial activity 17 . The vascular system transport CNTs via transpiration through the xylem toward the leaves 15 , 18 . Previous research has demonstrated that CNTs can improve wheat germination and root elongation 19 , 20 , increase gram, broccoli, and rice growth as well as water uptake 21 – 23 , facilitate ionic nutrient uptake in maize and broccoli 24 , 25 , accelerate the expression of water channel protein in tomato plants 26 , increase flower and leaf number in Catharanthus 27 , decrease the time required for Bitter Melon to fructify 28 , improve vascular tissues, and enhance the chlorophyll content and photosynthetic activity in rice 23 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes wrapped with polyvinylpyrrolidone can control the leaf yellowing of Alstroemeria cut flowers

Mousavi

Roein

Hekmatara

2022

Sci Rep

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The rapid yellowing of the leaves on cut flowers with leafy stems severely limits their vase life and commercial value. In this study, the effect of a composite of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) on the longevity of cut Alstroemeria flowers (Alstroemeria hybrida) was investigated to obtain a solution to this problem. A range of MWCNTs/PVP composite concentrations (0, 3, 6, and 9 mg L−1) was applied in a vase solution (for 24 h) as pulse treatments. Our findings indicate that the composite of MWCNTs and PVP exhibits excellent dispersibility in a vase solution. The results demonstrate that a 3 mg L−1 MWCNTs/PVP concentration was the most effective, extending the vase life of cut Alstroemeria flowers by up to 27 days. Pulsing with MWCNTs/PVP delayed the onset of floret abscission and leaf yellowing by 5 and 18 days, respectively. Additionally, when MWCNTs/PVP solution was applied to cut stems, water uptake remained consistently greater than that of the control. Additionally, MWCNTs/PVP increased the total chlorophyll content, soluble protein content, and POX enzyme activity of leaves while decreasing the malondialdehyde (MDA) content. The results indicate that this composite exhibited antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and -negative bacteria, particularly at a concentration of 3 mg L−1. This study demonstrated that adding MWCNTs/PVP to a vase solution of Alstroemeria cut flowers increased their longevity with minimal leaf yellowing symptoms compared to untreated cut stems. As a result, this nanocomposite can be used safely and effectively in vase solutions and in combination with other preservatives.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes wrapped with polyvinylpyrrolidone can control the leaf yellowing of Alstroemeria cut flowers

Mousavi

Roein

Hekmatara

2022

Sci Rep

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The interaction of nanomaterials with plants may be phytotoxic or positive, which also depends on the concentration and nature of the material. [35][36][37] The dynamic interaction of nanomaterials with the surrounding environmental media and the absorption/adsorption of various moieties on particle surfaces may also lead to a change in the particle characteristics. The biotransformation of nanomaterials in the environment, resulting from their interaction with bio-films, biological organisms and plants, can also play a major role in regulating their fate, behaviour and persistence in the environment.…”

Section: Materials Advancesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The framework of nanopesticides: a paradigm in biodiversity

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…7,36,37 When used in the active layer of OSCs, SWCNTs can act as both a light absorber and a charge carrier transporter, which can reduce carrier recombination and facilitate effective exciton quenching at interfaces, leading to efficient charge carrier transfer. 38,39 However, the PCE of OSCs can only be increased by a small percentage when SWCNTs and conjugated polymer blends are used as two integrative components of the photoactive layer.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%