“…In comparison with our previous results on similar nanosystems, we note that AGr-Cu did not have a pronounced effect on the development and growth of the photosynthetic part of plants, for example, in comparison with manganese-containing nanocomposites [ 4 , 12 ]. However, the AGr-Cu promoted the development of the root system and also had a pronounced effect on the germination of soybean seeds Glycine max L. With regard to the antibacterial activity, there was also significant suppression of the phytopathogen Cms , and the effect is comparable to selenium-, silver-, and manganese-containing nanocomposites [ 4 , 32 , 33 , 77 ]; moreover, AGr-Cu greatly reduced the dehydrogenase activity of Cms . Thus, the experiments conducted indicate that the use of Cu-containing NCs based on the natural polysaccharide AGrarepromising as a new potential multifunctional agent for agricultural plants, as well as in biotechnology for artificial nutrient media in the development of autonomous life support systems.…”