Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Hong, Chao Wang, Dane C. Wagner, Jorge L. Gardea-Torresdey, Feng He, Cyren M. Rico
Summary: Foliar spray of engineered nanoparticles in agriculture improves plant protection, enhances crop yield and quality, and boosts resistance to pests and diseases. However, further research is needed to understand the mechanisms of damage caused by foliar NPs, and factors affecting NPs uptake should be investigated for further technology improvement.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wael M. Semida, Abdelsattar Abdelkhalik, Gamal F. Mohamed, Taia A. Abd El-Mageed, Shimaa A. Abd El-Mageed, Mostafa M. Rady, Esmat F. Ali
Summary: The use of ZnO NP as a novel fertilization strategy has been shown to alleviate drought stress effects on eggplant, improving fruit yield and water productivity. By applying ZnO NP, significant increases in relative water content and membrane stability index were observed, along with enhanced anatomical structures and photosynthetic efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marjan Nekoukhou, Sina Fallah, Ali Abbasi-Surki, Lok Raj Pokhrel, Ali Rostamnejadi
Summary: Improving medicinal plants' performance in semi-arid regions facing climate change could support sustainable food and agriculture production. The use of zinc oxide nanoparticles for foliar applications can enhance zinc biofortification, primary productivity, and secondary metabolite production in medicinally important plants like Dracocephalum moldavica.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Imran Ghani, Sana Saleem, Shabir A. Rather, Muhammad Saad Rehmani, Saud Alamri, Vishnu D. Rajput, Hazem M. Kalaji, Noor Saleem, Tanveer Ali Sial, Mengyun Liu
Summary: The study demonstrates that foliar application of zinc oxide nanoparticles can significantly enhance the growth performance of cucumber and reduce the negative impacts of drought stress. Furthermore, the application of zinc oxide nanoparticles also improves photosynthetic pigments, photosynthesis, and PSII activity in plants, contributing to increased stress tolerance.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Milena T. Pelegrino, Joana C. Pieretti, Camila Neves Lange, Marcio Yukihiro Kohatsu, Bruna Moreira Freire, Bruno Lemos Batista, Paola Fincheira, Gonzalo R. Tortella, Olga Rubilar, Amedea B. Seabra
Summary: The application of green-tea-synthesized CuO nanoparticles and GSNO individually or in combination showed positive effects on the growth of lettuce plants, with the combination treatment resulting in a threefold increase in lettuce dry weight. The treatments did not cause oxidative damage and enhanced important physiological, biochemical, and nutritional parameters of lettuce leaves.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Hamidreza Sharifan, Xingmao Ma
Summary: Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) showed the most favorable effect on rice seedling growth, resulting in the greatest root exudate excretion and inhibition in arsenic uptake.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wade H. Elmer, Nubia Zuverza-Mena, Lindsay R. Triplett, Elizabeth L. Roberts, Rebecca A. Silady, Jason C. White
Summary: Nanoscale CuO application on chrysanthemums can reduce disease severity and significantly improve plant growth and yield over three years, with other metal oxide nanoparticles showing less prominent effects compared to CuO, among which Nanoscale ZnO has the least efficacy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyu Gao, Anirban Kundu, Vinicius Bueno, Arshath Abdul Rahim, Subhasis Ghoshal
Summary: By encapsulating ZnO nanoparticles in a SiO2 shell, the uptake of zinc in Solanum lycopersicum was enhanced, leading to sustained micronutrient delivery in plants through foliar application.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Abedi, Alireza Iranbakhsh, Zahra Oraghi Ardebili, Mostafa Ebadi
Summary: This study investigated the responses of chicory seedlings to nitric oxide (NO) and selenium nanoparticles (nSe). Results showed that nSe40 negatively affected shoot and root biomass, while nSe4 and NO improved biomass. The transcriptional activation of key genes like DREB1A was observed in response to nSe and NO treatments, along with increased activities of enzymes like PAL and HCT1. Additionally, the supplementation of nSe and NO enhanced the PAL activity and soluble phenols, while also influencing flowering in a dose and compound dependent manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
C. O. Ogunkunle, G. Y. Balogun, O. A. Olatunji, Z. Han, A. S. Adeleye, A. A. Awe, P. O. Fatoba
Summary: Foliar application of CeO2 nanoparticles (NPs) can alleviate abiotic stress in crops. CeO2-NPs increase pigment content and antioxidative enzyme activity in cadmium-stressed plants, reducing Cd toxicity. Moreover, CeO2-NPs reduce Cd content in fruit and enhance fruit mineral elements and bioactive compounds.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marek Kolencik, David Ernst, Matej Komar, Martin Urik, Martin Sebesta, Luba Durisova, Marek Bujdos, Ivan Cerny, Juraj Chlpik, Martin Juriga, Ramakanth Illa, Yu Qian, Huan Feng, Gabriela Kratosova, Karla Cech Barabaszova, Ladislav Ducsay, Elena Aydin
Summary: Nanotechnology provides new opportunities for improving technology and industry in agriculture. This study investigated the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NP) on lentil plants. The results showed that ZnO-NP positively affected yield and number of pods per plant, but did not significantly alter the nutrient and anti-nutrient content in the seeds. However, ZnO-NP did impact the water stress level and resulted in changes in stomatal conductance, crop water stress index, and plant temperature. These findings suggest that foliar application of low ZnO-NP concentrations can increase crop production and is a viable strategy for sustainable agriculture.
Article
Agronomy
Rui Wang, Kailiang Mi, Xijun Yuan, Jie Chen, Jialing Pu, Xinyan Shi, Yanju Yang, Hongcheng Zhang, Haipeng Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of foliar spraying of zinc oxide nanoparticles on rice quality, grain zinc and aroma content. The results showed that the breakdown value and taste value of rice were improved, while the Fe and Cu content in grains decreased. Zinc content and accumulation in grains were significantly increased. The sprayed zinc oxide nanoparticles effectively enriched zinc in edible parts and increased the final bioavailability of Zn. Additionally, foliar spraying of zinc oxide nanoparticles enhanced nitrogen content and 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2-AP) content in grains. These findings suggest that zinc oxide nanoparticles can be used as a foliar fertilizer to improve quality, zinc enrichment, and aroma enhancement of rice grains.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sara Zafar, Shagufta Perveen, Muhammad Kamran Khan, Muhammad Rashid Shaheen, Rashid Hussain, Nadeem Sarwar, Sahar Rashid, Muhammad Nafees, Ghulam Farid, Saud Alamri, Anis Ali Shah, Talha Javed, Mohammad Irfan, Manzer H. Siddiqui
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the role of ZnNPs (zinc nanoparticles) in alleviating the harmful effects of sodium chloride stress on the development of spinach plants. The results showed that ZnNPs can reduce the impact of salt stress on spinach plants and decrease oxidative stress.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sandra Marin-San Roman, Eva Pilar Perez-Alvarez, Itziar Saenz de Urturi, Belen Parra-Torrejon, Gloria B. B. Ramirez-Rodriguez, Jose Manuel Delgado-Lopez, Teresa Garde-Cerdan
Summary: In recent years, foliar application of elicitors to the vineyard, especially methyl jasmonate (MeJ), has become increasingly popular. However, the high cost of MeJ necessitates finding a method that reduces the amount used. This study examined the effects of foliar application of MeJ and MeJ-doped nanoparticles (ACP-MeJ) on the volatile composition of Tempranillo grapes. The results showed that MeJ increased the concentration of certain compounds, and ACP-MeJ further enhanced the amount of certain compounds, even with a 10 times lower dosage compared to MeJ. Therefore, foliar application of MeJ supported on nanoparticles could be a viable and sustainable approach to improving grape volatile composition.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcio Yukihiro Kohatsu, Milena Trevisan Pelegrino, Lucilena Rebelo Monteiro, Bruna Moreira Freire, Rodrigo Mendes Pereira, Paola Fincheira, Olga Rubilar, Gonzalo Tortella, Bruno Lemos Batista, Tatiane Araujo de Jesus, Amedea Barozzi Seabra, Camila Neves Lange
Summary: The study investigated the effects of biogenic copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) applied through foliar spray and soil irrigation on the elemental uptake by lettuce. Soil irrigation had a greater impact on the elemental composition of roots, while foliar spray mainly affected copper concentration in leaves.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Natasha, Muhammad Shahid, Sana Khalid, Behzad Murtaza, Hasnain Anwar, Ali Haidar Shah, Aneeza Sardar, Zunaira Shabbir, Nabeel Khan Niazi
Summary: Freshwater shortage and contamination is a major global issue impacting socioeconomic values. This review focuses on the use of wastewater for crop production in semiarid and arid areas, highlighting its potential as a source of essential nutrients but also its negative effects due to toxic substances such as heavy metals. The case study of Pakistan, which faces severe freshwater scarcity, examines the use of untreated wastewater in agriculture and its impact on soil chemistry and human health. The review provides data analysis and proposes solutions and future perspectives for addressing the challenges.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Natasha, Muhammad Shahid, Sana Khalid, Mazhar Saleem
Summary: The study shows that arsenic and lead are more toxic to spinach, leading to high carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks. Additionally, metal accumulation affects spinach growth and induces oxidative stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Natasha Natasha, Muhammad Shahid, Sana Khalid, Irshad Bibi, Muhammad Asif Naeem, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Filip M. G. Tack, James Anthony Ippolito, Jorg Rinklebe
Summary: Biochar has been recognized as a soil amendment that can reduce the impact of toxic trace elements on plant and human health, by influencing trace element biogeochemistry processes. This review specifically examines the key roles of biochar in trace element interactions, mobility, and phytoavailability in soil-plant systems.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hafiz Faiq Bakhat, Sidra Arshad, Natasha, Sunaina Abbas, Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Shah Fahad, Hafiz Mohkum Hammad, Muhammad Sajjad, Muhammad Ashfaq, Muhammad Shahid
Summary: The study found that aerobic cultivation of rice resulted in lower arsenic accumulation in grains compared to anaerobic cultivation. Certain rice genotypes showed lower arsenic accumulation under aerobic conditions, indicating lower risks. Therefore, utilizing aerobic water management and selecting genotypes with low arsenic accumulation can help reduce health risks for humans.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Sabry M. Shaheen, Natasha, Ahmed Mosa, Ali El-Naggar, Md Faysal Hossain, Hamada Abdelrahman, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Muhammad Shahid, Tao Zhang, Yiu Fai Tsang, Lukas Trakal, Shengsen Wang, Jorg Rinklebe
Summary: This review article discusses the development and use of manganese oxide modified biochar (MnOBC) for the removal of organic and inorganic pollutants from water. The preparation and characterization of MnOBC, as well as its capacity for pollutant removal, are explored in relation to various factors. The review also examines the mechanisms of pollutant removal by MnOBC and the fate of sorbed pollutants. The impregnation of biochar with MnOx enhances its sorption capacity, making it an effective biosorbent for remediation of contaminated water environments.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Asif Naeem, Muhammad Abdullah, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Shahid, Ghulam Abbas, Muhammad Amjad, Natasha, Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Waqas-ud-Din Khan, Saud Alamri, Abdullah A. Al-Amri
Summary: The study found that the use of biochar and iron oxide nanoparticles doped biochar can significantly reduce the accumulation of trace elements in soil and the toxicity in plants, thereby improving plant growth and reducing human health risks.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad Imran, Natasha, Ghani Rahman, Muhammad Miandad, Muhammad Shahid, Behzad Murtaza
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of arsenic and other pollutants in groundwater in Bahawalnagar, Punjab, Pakistan and their associated health risks. The results showed that the arsenic concentrations in groundwater did not exceed the World Health Organization's limit for drinking water, and long-term consumption of arsenic-contaminated water did not pose an apparent non-carcinogenic risk. However, the respondents in the area generally believed that groundwater was not suitable for drinking, and there may be other water quality issues leading to different health problems.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Mahroz Hussain, Irshad Bibi, Fawad Ali, Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib, Muhammad Shahid, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Khalid Hussain, Sabry M. Shaheen, Hailong Wang, Qamar Shakil, Jorg Rinklebe
Summary: This study explores the impact of different ameliorants on the geochemical distribution of arsenic in two soils and highlights the pivotal role of organic amendments, particularly biochar, in immobilizing arsenic under paddy soil conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Natasha Natasha, Muhammad Shahid, Irshad Bibi, Jibran Iqbal, Sana Khalid, Behzad Murtaza, Hafiz Faiq Bakhat, Abu Bakr Umer Farooq, Muhammad Amjad, Hafiz Mohkum Hammad, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Muhammad Arshad
Summary: This study critically summarizes recent literature on the bio-geo-physicochemical interactions of zinc in the soil-plant system, covering zinc mobility/phytoavailability in soil, molecular understanding of zinc phytouptake, uptake and distribution in plants, essential roles in plants, phyto-deficiency and phytotoxicity, detoxification processes to scavenge zinc phytotoxicity inside plants, and associated health hazards. The review reveals a thorough representation of zinc bio-geo-physicochemical interactions in the soil-plant system using recent data and recommends zinc-related research perspectives.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Aslam, Mbarki Sonia, Ghulam Abbas, Muhammad Shahid, Behzad Murtaza, Muhmmad Shafique Khalid, Saeed Ahmad Qaisrani, Hesham F. Alharby, Sameera A. Alghamdi, Basmah M. Alharbi, Yinglong Chen
Summary: Nickel tolerance and accumulation potential of two quinoa genotypes (Puno and Vikinga) were investigated in this study. Results showed that Puno exhibited greater tolerance to Ni compared to Vikinga, which was attributed to improved physiological responses and amelioration of oxidative stress. The study provides insights into understanding plant nickel tolerance and its potential application in Ni-contaminated soil remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Sana Khalid, Muhammad Shahid, Natasha Natasha, Zeid A. ALOthman, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani, Behzad Murtaza
Summary: Wastewater can be a valuable resource for plant irrigation and nutrition, but can also pose environmental and plant health issues if not used properly. Mixing wastewater with fresh water can reduce its toxic effects on plants. This study evaluated the impact of mixing wastewater with different types of fresh water on plant health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Israr Masood ul Hasan, Haram Javed, Muhammad Mahroz Hussain, Muhammad Bilal Shakoor, Irshad Bibi, Muhammad Shahid, Nengneng Xu, Qunshan Wei, Jinli Qiao, Nabeel Khan Niazi
Summary: In this study, the potential of three composites for removing inorganic As species from water was explored. The results showed that BC/nZVZn composite had comparable As removal efficiency to nZVZn alone. Freundlich model and pseudo-second order model were suitable for adsorption and kinetic studies, respectively. The desorption experiments indicated similar As removal efficiency for BC/nZVZn and BC/HA-alginate. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy revealed the surface functional groups responsible for As sorption on the investigated sorbents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fazila Younas, Irshad Bibi, Muhammad Afzal, Fahad Al-Misned, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Khalid Hussain, Muhammad Shahid, Qamar Shakil, Fawad Ali, Hailong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the distribution, speciation, hydrogeochemical behavior and environmental risks of chromium in tannery wastewater in Kasur district, Punjab, Pakistan. The concentration of chromium was higher in winter compared to summer, and exceeded the national environmental quality standard. The presence of chromium was mainly in the form of hexavalent and trivalent chromium, controlled by iron and magnesium minerals. Environmental risk assessment categorized the tannery wastewater as 'worst quality' and unsuitable for crop irrigation without treatment.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sabry M. Shaheen, Ahmed Mosa, Parimala Gnana Soundari Arockiam Jeyasundar, Noha E. E. Hassan, Xing Yang, Vasileios Antoniadis, Ronghua Li, Jianxu Wang, Tao Zhang, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Muhammad Shahid, Gaurav Sharma, Daniel S. S. Alessi, Meththika Vithanage, Zeng-Yei Hseu, Ajit K. K. Sarmah, Binoy Sarkar, Zengqiang Zhang, Deyi Hou, Bin Gao, Hailong Wang, Nanthi Bolan, Joerg Rinklebe
Summary: This study critically reviews the effects of biochar (BC) on the mobilization, phytoextraction, phytostabilization, and bioremediation of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in contaminated soils. The potential mechanisms of interaction between BC and PTEs in soils are discussed in detail. The review demonstrates the contradictory effects of BC on PTE mobilization and highlights the opportunities for using BC as a mobilizing agent to enhance phytoremediation of PTE-contaminated soils.
EARTH SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)