Article
Plant Sciences
Yu-Ying Sun, Jia-Qi Wang, Ru-Hua Xiang, Zhong-Guang Li
Summary: This study found that nitric oxide (NO) can enhance thermotolerance in maize seedlings by triggering the LCD/H2S signaling pathway. Additionally, NO also improves the adaptability of maize seedlings to heat stress by regulating the activity of the ROS scavenging system.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nana Qi, Ni Wang, Xuemei Hou, Yihua Li, Weibiao Liao
Summary: This study demonstrates the positive roles of nitric oxide (NO) and calcium ion (Ca2+) in promoting tomato seedlings' growth under salt stress. NO and Ca2+ decrease reactive oxygen accumulation, increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and upregulate antioxidant enzyme-related genes, thereby alleviating the negative effects of salt stress on plants. Ca2+/CaM may play an important role in the process of NO-alleviated salt stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xuping Lu, Weifang Min, Yafei Shi, Lei Tian, Peifu Li, Tianli Ma, Yinxia Zhang, Chengke Luo
Summary: In this study, the effects of exogenous melatonin on rice seedlings under alkaline stress were analyzed. It was found that melatonin can enhance antioxidant enzyme activity, protect cell membranes, and increase chlorophyll content, thereby alleviating the damage caused by alkaline stress on rice.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Wei Cai, Wenshu Wang, Hui Deng, Bin Chen, Guo Zhang, Ping Wang, Tingting Yuan, Yongsheng Zhu
Summary: This study shows that rice plants overexpressing rat neuron nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) have higher endogenous NO levels and exhibit higher tolerance to cadmium stress. The overexpression of nNOS leads to reduced cadmium accumulation in the roots and shoots and upregulation of antioxidant enzyme genes, resulting in decreased accumulation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) under cadmium stress. Furthermore, the overexpression of nNOS also induces the upregulation of melatonin biosynthetic genes, resulting in increased melatonin content under cadmium treatment. Overall, this study suggests that nNOS overexpression improves the cadmium tolerance of rice seedlings through reducing cadmium accumulation, enhancing antioxidant capacity, and increasing melatonin biosynthesis.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hui Chen, Yongxiang Qin, Jiawei Pu, Jinxing Hu, Yuezhong Wen
Summary: This study investigated the toxicity of the chiral synthetic auxin herbicide DCPP to Arabidopsis, as well as the mutual regulation of NO, H2O2, O-2, and phytohormones at the enantiomeric level. The results revealed the important role of ROS in the enantioselective effect of DCPP and the potential redistribution of phytohormones between leaves and roots.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aprajita Kumari, Pooja Singh, Vemula Chandra Kaladhar, Manbir, Debarati Paul, Pradeep Kumar Pathak, Kapuganti Jagadis Gupta
Summary: Our study revealed that nitrite driven phytoglobin-NO cycle and AOX are crucial players in anaerobic germination and growth of deepwater rice.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuxuan Ma, Zhangwei Lu, Bin Jia, Ye Shi, Jun Dong, Shuoxing Jiang, Zhe Li
Summary: This study introduces a targeted treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using folic acid-modified triangular DNA origami nanostructures (FA-tDONs). The FA-tDONs can efficiently scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO), leading to the transition of pro-inflammatory macrophages to an anti-inflammatory phenotype. In an RA mouse model, FA-tDONs treatment effectively alleviates synovial inflammation and cartilage damage, attenuating disease progression.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Salama A. Ouf, Jamal Q. M. Almarashi, Abdel-Aleam H. Mohamed
Summary: The study demonstrates that the application of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasmas can effectively improve the biological activities of Moringa oleifera seeds, reducing fungal contamination and promoting seed germination and seedling growth.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Indrani Manna, Saikat Sahoo, Maumita Bandyopadhyay
Summary: Researchers have found that nickel oxide nanoparticles affect the exposed roots of Allium cepa by disrupting cell membranes and being internalized within cell organelles, leading to disturbances in cellular homeostasis and survival. This external intervention causes changes in the cellular environment, reflected in crucial biochemical profiles.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Farwa Basit, Zaid Ulhassan, Qingshan Mou, Muhammad Mudassar Nazir, Jin Hu, Weimin Hu, Wenjian Song, Mohamed Salah Sheteiwy, Weijun Zhou, Javaid Akhter Bhat, Kaouthar Jeddi, Kamel Hessini, Yajing Guan
Summary: This study investigates the protective efficacy of seed priming with nitric oxide (NO) and/or spermine (Spm) in minimizing the toxic effects of chromium (Cr) in rice plants. The results show that the combined application of NO and Spm can effectively reverse the toxic effects of Cr by reducing its accumulation, maintaining nutrient balance, improving plant growth, and enhancing antioxidative enzyme activities. The co-exposure of NO and Spm is more effective in mitigating Cr-induced toxicity compared to individual treatments. Therefore, NO and Spm can be utilized to enhance rice tolerance under Cr stress conditions.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenrui Dai, Shao Zhang, Huan Shang, Shuning Xiao, Zhangliu Tian, Wenbo Fan, Xiaolang Chen, Shike Wang, Wei Chen, Dieqing Zhang
Summary: Semiconductor photocatalytic technology has the potential to efficiently reduce low concentrations of gaseous nitric oxide (NO), but the suboptimal selectivity in NO removal is a challenge. In this study, a defective CdS/Na2Ti3O7 heterostructure is designed to promote charge transfer kinetics and refine reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, leading to high selectivity and catalytic activity in NO removal.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Cheng Zhang, Zhiqiang Song, Pinyuan Jin, Xiuhong Zhou, Huajian Zhang
Summary: Xylooligosaccharides (XOS), major byproducts of biofuel production, can trigger stomatal closure in Arabidopsis by inducing the production of ROS and NO, mediated by salicylic acid signaling and independent of ABA signaling.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dongzhi Xue, Yue Cao, Yinghui Wang, Zhijia Lv, Longhai Jin, Songtao Zhang, Wanying Li, Junduo Wu, Jianhua Liu, Shuyan Song, Xiaogang Liu, Hongjie Zhang
Summary: A novel theranostic nanoagent GLIF based on Gd2(WO4)3:Nd3+ nanoparticles loaded with ploy-L-arginine (PLA), indocyanine green (ICG), and lactoferrin (LF) has been developed for efficient low-dose drug therapy and imaging diagnosis of glioblastoma. GLIF showed significant therapeutic effect and diagnostic performance in vitro and in vivo.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saud Alamri, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Soumya Mukherjee, Ritesh Kumar, Hazem M. Kalaji, Mohammad Irfan, Tatiana Minkina, Vishnu D. Rajput
Summary: The study highlights the interactive role of exogenous molybdenum and endogenous nitric oxide signaling in regulating arsenic stress tolerance in wheat seedlings. It was found that molybdenum treatment improved photosynthetic pigment metabolism, reduced electrolytic leakage and reactive oxygen species, and increased osmolyte accumulation. Additionally, the study showed that molybdenum stimulated the accumulation of endogenous nitric oxide under arsenic stress conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Feiyu Yan, Haimin Wei, Yanfeng Ding, Weiwei Li, Zhenghui Liu, Lin Chen, She Tang, Chengqiang Ding, Yu Jiang, Ganghua Li
Summary: Melatonin plays a crucial role in mediating various physiological processes in plants and is particularly important in protecting plants from abiotic stress. This study found that melatonin improved the antioxidant capacity of rice under salt stress by alleviating growth inhibition and reducing membrane damage. Additionally, melatonin influenced the activity and content of antioxidant enzymes in rice during different stages of salt stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Suhel, Tajammul Husain, Sheo Mohan Prasad, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: In recent years, GABA and NO have gained increasing attention for their role in reducing metal toxicity in plants. This study explored the effects of GABA and NO in alleviating arsenate As(V) toxicity in tomato and brinjal seedlings. The results showed that the application of GABA and SNP improved the growth of the two vegetable crops and reduced As(V) toxicity. Interestingly, the study also found that NO plays a crucial role in the GABA-mediated alleviation of As(V) toxicity, and NO itself does not require GABA for this effect.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Suhel, Tajammul Husain, Aparna Pandey, Samiksha Singh, Nawal Kishore Dubey, Sheo Mohan Prasad, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: This article reviews the biosynthesis of GABA in plants and its accumulation and role under stressed conditions. GABA regulates multiple physiological processes and interacts with ROS, nitric oxide, Ca+2 ions, phytohormones, and polyamines in stress acclimation.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nidhi Kandhol, Vijay Pratap Singh, Jason C. White, Lam-Son Phan Tran, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
Summary: The global increase in nanotechnology applications in agriculture and food production has been unprecedented. This article critically evaluates the existing literature on the interactions between nanoparticles and phytohormones in plants. It also explores the developing strategy of nano-enabled precision delivery of phytohormones and identifies future research directions and knowledge gaps in this important aspect of nano-enabled agriculture.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Vipul Mishra, Samiksha Singh, Nawal Kishore Dubey, Shraddha Singh, Meena Rai, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: This study reveals the importance of UVR8 in plants through analyzing its evolution and variation, and suggests its potential application in inducing root development, flowering, and developing UV-B tolerant nutrient rich plants.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Nidhi Kandhol, Vijay Pratap Singh, Luis Herrera-Estrella, Lam-Son Phan Tran, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
Summary: Genetic modification enables the alteration of important traits in crops, but it involves costly and laborious procedures to modify the genetic background. Thagun et al. recently introduced a nanocarrier-based foliar spray technique that allows the translocation of bioactive molecules into plant cells without the need for introducing transgenes, thus enabling the engineering of important traits.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Gaurav Raturi, Anchal Chaudhary, Varnika Rana, Rushil Mandlik, Yogesh Sharma, Vitthal Barvkar, Prafull Salvi, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Jagdeep Kaur, Rupesh Deshmukh, Hena Dhar
Summary: Arsenic contamination is a serious environmental issue in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Microbial approaches, such as oxidation of arsenite, methylation of arsenic, biosorption, bioprecipitation, and bioaccumulation, are promising strategies for arsenic remediation. Genetic engineering of bacteria also plays a significant role in bioremediation strategies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Priya Gahlowt, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Francisco J. Corpas, Ravi Gupta, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: This study reveals that nitric oxide plays multifaceted roles in plants. It was found that NO produced in the shoot apex leads to S-nitrosation of transcription factor GT-1, which subsequently regulates the expression of the HSFA2 gene, resulting in thermotolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sneha Tripathi, Shivani Mahra, J. Victoria, Kavita Tiwari, Shweta Rana, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Shivesh Sharma, Shivendra Sahi
Summary: Advancements in nanotechnology have greatly expanded agricultural production through the use of various nanomaterials in agriculture management. These nanomaterials, such as nanopesticides, nanoherbicides, and nanofertilizers, improve the stability, bioavailability, and environmental sustainability of active ingredients. Furthermore, nanoscale modifications can enhance agricultural productivity and overcome constraints. However, the widespread use of nanomaterials poses environmental challenges and the evaluation of associated risks is crucial for sustainable application.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Nidhi Kandhol, Sangeeta Pandey, Vijay Pratap Singh, Luis Herrera-Estrella, Jose Lopez Bucio, Lam-Son Phan Tran, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ajayraj Kushwaha, Vipul Mishra, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Ravi Gupta, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: Petal is a vital and attractive part of a flower, which plays a crucial role in pollination. Petal senescence is a regulated natural process controlled by hormones and genes. Many genes involved in petal senescence have been identified, and ethylene is found to play a significant role in this process. Studies also show that ethylene causes petal senescence through epigenetic changes.
PLANT REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nidhi Kandhol, Padmaja Rai, Sangeeta Pandey, Samiksha Singh, Shivesh Sharma, Francisco J. Corpas, Vijay Pratap Singh, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
Summary: This study investigates the interaction between zinc and cadmium in rice roots and how zinc can protect plants from cadmium stress. The results show that zinc can reduce cadmium accumulation in roots and increase its own accumulation, leading to reduced oxidative stress through modulation of gene expression. These findings are important for improving rice varieties to maintain crop productivity in cadmium-contaminated areas.
Article
Plant Sciences
Swati Singh, Nidhi Kandhol, Sangeeta Pandey, Vijay Pratap Singh, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Devendra Kumar Chauhan
Summary: This study investigated the phytotoxic effects of copper and copper nanoparticles on Sorghum seedlings and found that nitric oxide can ameliorate the toxicity. Exposure to copper and copper nanoparticles increased oxidative stress and proline accumulation, while the addition of nitric oxide reversed these responses.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)