Nanotechnology: An Emerging Tool for Management of Biotic Stresses in Plants

Hajong, Monika; Devi, Nongthombam Olivia; Debbarma, Manashi; Majumder, Dipali

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-16379-2_11

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“…Viruses, viroids, phytoplasma, bacteria, fungi, oomycetes, nematodes, insects, and weeds cause major problems in crop production. According to certain estimates, yield losses of major crops due to pests range from 20% to 40% or even more than 50% in certain cases ( Pestovsky and Martinez-Antonio, 2017 ), causing considerable financial damage for farmers ( Hajong et al , 2019 ). Therefore, the introduction of new approaches such as the utilization of nanomaterials, including nanometals, in agricultural practices is urgently needed.…”

Section: Promoting Effects Of Essential Nanometals On Non-metal-accum...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Nanoforms of essential metals: from hormetic phytoeffects to agricultural potential

Kolbert

Szőllősi

Rónavári

et al. 2021

Journal of Experimental Botany

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Vital plant functions require at least six metals (copper, iron, molybdenum, manganese, zinc, nickel) which function as enzyme cofactors or inducers. In the past decades, the rapidly evolving nanotechnology has created nanoforms of essential metals (e.g. nZnO, nFe2O3 etc.), having a number of favourable properties over the bulk material. The effects of nanometals on plants are concentration-dependent (hormesis), but also depend on the properties of the nanometals, the plants species and the treatment conditions. This review collects studies examining plant responses to essential nanometal treatments using (multi)omics approach and emphasizes the importance of gaining a holistic view of the diversified effects. Furthermore, the review discusses the beneficial effects of essential nanometals on plants, which provides the basis for their applicability in crop production as nanopriming or nanostimulator agents, nanofertilizers etc. As by the application of essential nanometals lower environmental impact and increased yield can be achieved, nanometals support sustainable agriculture. Recent studies actively examine the utilization of green-synthetized metal nanoparticles, which perfectly fits into the environmental-friendly trend of future agriculture. There is still a long way to go before essential nanometals can be safely applied in agricultural, but it is certainly a promising direction that is timely to investigate.

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Section: Promoting Effects Of Essential Nanometals On Non-metal-accum...mentioning

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“…The current interest and significance of this topic is indicated by the large number of detailed literature reviews that have been published recently (e.g. Djiwanti and Kausik, 2019 ; Hajong et al , 2019 , de Oliveira, 2021 ; Farooq et al , 2021 ).…”

Section: Promoting Effects Of Essential Nanometals On Non-metal-accum...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanoforms of essential metals: from hormetic phytoeffects to agricultural potential

Kolbert

Szőllősi

Rónavári

et al. 2021

Journal of Experimental Botany

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“…Nanotechnology branch has emerged as an ecologically friendly alternative for conventional agricultural chemicals/pesticides/herbicides ( Hajong et al, 2019 ; Khan et al, 2021a ; Shams et al, 2023 ). Different nanoparticles like silver, copper oxide, silicon oxide, nano-calcite, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide, etc.…”

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Harnessing biological synthesis: Zinc oxide nanoparticles for plant biotic stress management

Verma,

Kaushal,

Sidhu

2024

Front. Chem.

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Crop growth and yield are negatively impacted by increased biotic stress in the agricultural sector due to increasing global warming and changing climatic patterns. The host plant’s machinery is exploited by biotic stress, which is caused by organisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses, insects, nematodes, and mites. This results in nutrient deprivation, increased reactive oxygen species and disturbances in physiological, morphological, and molecular processes. Although used widely, conventional disease management strategies like breeding, intercropping, and chemical fertilizers have drawbacks in terms of time commitment and environmental impact. An environmentally beneficial substitute is offered by the developing field of nanotechnology, where nanoparticles such as zinc oxide are gaining popularity due to their potential applications as antimicrobials and nano-fertilizers. This review delves into the biological synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles employing plants and microbes, function of ZnO nanoparticles in biotic stress mitigation, elucidating their effectiveness and toxicological implications in agricultural. This study supports a cautious approach, stressing the prudent application of ZnO nanoparticles to avoid possible toxicity, in line with the larger global agenda to end hunger, guarantee food security, and advance sustainable agriculture.

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