Nanotechnology and its role in agro-ecosystem: a strategic perspective

Singh, Arun Kumar; Prasad, Sheo Mohan

doi:10.1007/s13762-016-1062-8

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“…Nevertheless, mycotoxins are an important issue in a number of disciplines such as food science, toxicology, applied and analytical chemistry, veterinary sciences, mycology, plant science, and agriculture. This topic has been studied far less from a nanotechnological point of view, although nanotechnology is a dynamically evolving discipline [ 23 , 24 ]. The key properties in this field of research are based on the nanoscale.…”

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Nanoparticles as a Solution for Eliminating the Risk of Mycotoxins

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Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain filamentous fungi. The occurrence of mycotoxins in food and feed causes negative health impacts on both humans and animals. Clay binders, yeast cell walls, or antioxidant additives are the most widely used products for mycotoxin elimination to reduce their impact. Although conventional methods are constantly improving, current research trends are looking for innovative solutions. Nanotechnology approaches seem to be a promising, effective, and low-cost way to minimize the health effects of mycotoxins. This review aims to shed light on the critical knowledge gap in mycotoxin elimination by nanotechnology. There are three main strategies: mold inhibition, mycotoxin adsorption, and reducing the toxic effect via nanoparticles. One of the most promising methods is the use of carbon-based nanomaterials. Graphene has been shown to have a huge surface and high binding capacity for mycotoxins. Attention has also been drawn to polymeric nanoparticles; they could substitute adsorbents or enclose any substance, which would improve the health status of the organism. In light of these findings, this review gives new insights into possible future research that might overcome challenges associated with nanotechnology utilization for mycotoxin elimination from agricultural products.

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“…Flavonoids are secondary metabolites that are released by leafs and plant roots into the surrounding soil through root exudation and as a result of root decomposition, turnover and injury (Singh and Prasad 2016). They play a very important role in rhizobia-legumes symbiosis (D'Haeze and Holsters 2002).…”

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Benefits of flavonoids and straw mulch application on soil microbial activity in pea rhizosphere

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Frąc

Wielbo

et al. 2017

Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.

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The importance of flavonoids in rhizospherelegumes symbiosis has been recognized as critical. However, the limited data are available about their impact on soil microbial communities. In rhizosphere, it remains unclear whether flavonoids, mulch or their joint effects influence on soil microbial diversity and enzymes activity. Therefore, in this study, the effects of flavonoids and straw mulching on soil microbial functional diversity, fungi abundance and enzymes activity (dehydrogenases, protease, acid phosphomonoesterase) in pea rhizosphere were evaluated. The field study was conducted in Lublin, Poland (51°15 0 N, 22°35 0 E), on a Haplic Luvisol. Flavonoids were applied on pea seeds and after sowing soil surface was covered with straw mulch. In soil rhizosphere sampled three times during the vegetative period of pea were determined: dehydrogenases, protease and acid phosphomonoesterase activities, metabolic potential of soil bacteria, microbes number and predominant fungal species. The results showed that dehydrogenases and protease activities were significantly increased with time during pea growing season. Significant increase in dehydrogenases activity was observed after flavonoids and mulch influence. There was no impact of studied factors on acid phosphomonoesterase. The effects of flavonoids and mulch on biodiversity indices were related to sampling terms. Straw mulching increased potentially antagonistic fungi in pea rhizosphere. The results of this study can be useful in understanding the effects of flavonoids and mulch on microbial activity and dynamics in pea rhizosphere which is very important in soil quality and crop production.

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“…the applications of nanotechnology in agriculture sector, it thought that nanotechnology will totally revolutionize it (Singh and Prasad 2016). This nanotechnology has the ability to penetrate different agricultural fields including treatment and detection of plant diseases (Park et al 2006;Al-Samarrai 2012;Servin et al 2015;Álvarez et al 2016;Mignani et al 2017;Ray et al 2017), using as sensors (Fryxell and Cao 2007;Otles and Yalcin 2010;Farrell et al 2013;Ansari et al 2016;Chhipa and Joshi 2016;Dubey and Mailapalli 2016;Jyoti and Tomar 2016;Purkayastha and Manhar 2016;Bäcker et al 2017;Bazin et al 2017;Ray et al 2017;Saylan et al 2017),( Only recent references are sufficient) nanofertilizers (Naderi and Danesh-Shahraki 2013;Tarafdar et al 2014;Dubey and Mailapalli 2016;Chhipa 2016;Chhipa and Joshi 2016), nanopesticides (Kah et al 2013Dubey and Mailapalli 2016;Chhipa 2016;Chhipa and Joshi 2016;Pandey et al 2016;Balaure et al 2017;Jacques et al 2017), and using in gene transfer as smart delivery systems (Peters et al 2016;Singh and Prasad 2016). The over application of nanomaterials in agriculture leads to the negative effects representing in the toxic action of these nanomaterials for the agroecosystems (Holden et al 2013;Hong et al 2013;García-Gómez et al 2015;Belal and El-Ramady 20...…”

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“…Soil Security Vol. 3 2019important applications of nanotechnology in agriculture include the monitoring of different environmental stresses (Calanca 2017), delivering different and proper nutrients for plants (Chhipa and Joshi 2016), enhancing the plant protection against pests and diseases (Dubey and Mailapalli 2016), delivering the appropriate pesticides (Chhipa 2016), enhancing the nutritional and quality of yields (Patra et al 2016) and remediating the contaminated soil and groundwater (Dasgupta et al 2016;Pulimi and Subramanian 2016;Singh and Prasad 2016). This section includes the application of nanoagrochemicals (nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, soil nano-conditioners, etc.)…”

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Nanoparticles: a Novel Approach for Sustainable Agro-productivity

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Elsakhawy

Alshaal

et al. 2019

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T HE GLOBAL agricultural production suffers from many problems and challenges including climate change, natural resources depletion, environmental pollution, soil degradation, etc. Hence, the global security of this vital sector definitely will be threaten including water security, soil security, energy security, food security, etc. Day by day, several attempts already have been conducted in seeking of the humanity for suitable and sustainable solutions to overcome these previous problems. Nanotechnology was and still one of the most important solutions, which will help us to overcome these problems. So, several nanomaterials have been successfully used in many agro-production fields including nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, nanoremediation, nanobiosensors as well as using of nanoparticles in agri-food production. These nanomaterials can help the agro-production to exploit the natural resources in more sustainable manner and to minimize the agro-wastes. Therefore, regulations for more safety in nanomaterials utilization for agro-production should be starting from the handling for seed germination till the handling for postharvest of agricultural products. Several investigations have been proved the importance of nanomaterials in global securities, the agro-production through the nano-agro-chemicals, management of the agro-wastes, etc. Therefore, this review will highlight new insights and novel approaches for using nanomaterials for sustainable agro-productivity. It will also include the impact of nanomaterials on the agro-environement and the enhanced productivity in frame of sustainability.

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Nanotechnology and its role in agro-ecosystem: a strategic perspective

Cited by 39 publications

References 177 publications

Nanoparticles as a Solution for Eliminating the Risk of Mycotoxins

Nanoparticles as a Solution for Eliminating the Risk of Mycotoxins

Benefits of flavonoids and straw mulch application on soil microbial activity in pea rhizosphere

Nanoparticles: a Novel Approach for Sustainable Agro-productivity

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