Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qi Zhang, Yibin Ying, Jianfeng Ping
Summary: Plant nanoscience is an emerging field that explores the interaction between plants and nanotechnology, leveraging nanosensors, nanofertilizers, and more to increase crop yields and address future food shortages and energy crises.
Article
Plant Sciences
Satyendra Pratap Singh, Chetan Keswani, Tatiana Minkina, Aurelio Ortiz, Estibaliz Sansinenea
Summary: Sustainable agriculture poses challenges to human health, particularly in terms of managing plant diseases caused by climate change and emerging pathogens. The use of environmentally friendly biopesticides/biofertilizers and nanomaterials shows promise in mitigating the impact of these challenges. Nanotechnology can reduce chemical use, nutrient loss, and increase crop yield through the use of nanofertilizers and nanopesticides. Nanosensors can monitor soil quality and maintain the health of agricultural plants. Despite ongoing large-scale production and field testing, information suggests that nano-agrochemicals improve uptake, efficiency, targeted delivery, and reduce leaching and pollution. This review summarizes the impact of nanotechnology in agriculture.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lan Zhu, Lingling Chen, Jiangjiang Gu, Huixin Ma, Honghong Wu
Summary: This review summarizes the applications of carbon-based nanomaterials in nano-enabled agriculture, including light converters, nanosensors, and delivery tools. Possible knowledge gaps are discussed.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Manju Bernela, Mahima Seth, Navdeep Kaur, Shubham Sharma, Pratap Kumar Pati
Summary: Medicinal plants are important due to their pharmacological effects, but the increasing demand is threatening endangered species. Biotechnological approaches have been used, but nanotechnology is needed for better results. This review discusses the positive impact of nanomaterials on plant biotechnology, specifically on medicinal plants, to provide up-to-date information in this field.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Geetika Guleria, Shweta Thakur, Mamta Shandilya, Sushma Sharma, Sapna Thakur, Susheel Kalia
Summary: The rapid population growth and environmental challenges in agriculture require innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the growing need for food worldwide. Recent nanotechnological advances have found broad applications in agriculture's protection and post-harvesting. Engineered nanomaterials play a vital role in plant regulation, seed germination, and genetic manipulation, ultimately leading to enhanced crop growth and production capacity in the food industry.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Alejandra Gomez, Mahesh Narayan, Lijuan Zhao, Xiaorong Jia, Ricardo A. Bernal, Martha L. Lopez-Moreno, Jose R. Peralta-Videa
Summary: The use of nano-enabled agricultural products, such as nanofertilizers and nanopesticides, is increasingly feasible for improving agrochemical delivery efficiency to crop plants. Experimental results suggest that nanoagrochemicals have the potential to reduce environmental impact and increase crop production, but also result in alterations in crop quality. Additional research is needed to understand the specific effects on human health from consuming agricultural products treated with nano-agrochemicals.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Munazza Ijaz, Fahad Khan, Temoor Ahmed, Muhammad Noman, Faisal Zulfiqar, Muhammad Rizwan, Jianping Chen, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Bin Li
Summary: A sustainable and resilient crop production system is crucial for meeting global food demands, and nanobiotechnology shows promise in improving crop stress resilience and productivity. This review provides insights into the potential applications of nanomaterials in enhancing crop health and discusses the readiness level of nano-based strategies. It also highlights the challenges and regulatory requirements for upscaling nanobiotechnology to achieve a sustainable nano-enabled Agri-tech revolution.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Vanessa Takeshita, Bruno Teixeira de Sousa, Ana Cristina Preisler, Lucas Braganca Carvalho, Anderson do Espirito Santo Pereira, Valdemar Luiz Tornisielo, Giliardi Dalazen, Halley Caixeta Oliveira, Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto
Summary: Nanoparticles loaded with atrazine exhibit better weed control efficacy with faster absorption rates and higher inhibition of photosystem II activity compared to the commercial formulation. The nanoencapsulation potentiates post-emergent herbicidal activity of atrazine, particularly in field conditions, providing a two-fold increase in weed control compared to commercial atrazine. The design of this carrier system enables improvements in herbicide performance in the field with reduced risk of environmental losses due to faster absorption.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Manzar Abbas, Kuan Yan, Jia Li, Sara Zafar, Zuhair Hasnain, Nazia Aslam, Naeem Iqbal, Syed Sarfaraz Hussain, Muhammad Usman, Mubashir Abbas, Muhammad Tahir, Sammar Abbas, Saqi Kosar Abbas, Huang Qiulan, Xianming Zhao, Ahmed H. El-Sappah
Summary: This article summarizes the unique features, synthesis methods, and advances in agri-nanotechnology and nanobionics of nanomaterials (NMs). The article describes the applications, dosimetry, remote sensing, nanofertilizers and nanopesticides, gene delivery, and nanobionics of NMs. The development of tree nanobionics enables the synthesis and delivery of nanosensors, enhancing photosynthesis and pathogen detection.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Daniel S. Shaw, Kevin C. Honeychurch
Summary: Plant science plays a crucial role in addressing global challenges, and nanosensors have emerged as important tools to monitor biological processes in plants. By utilizing nanosensors, plant signaling pathways and metabolism can be studied non-destructively and in real-time.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Suppanat Puangpathumanond, Qiming Qiu, Tedrick Thomas Salim Lew
Summary: Living plants can be engineered into sustainable biomaterials with unique capabilities through plant nanobionics, wearable technologies, and plant synthetic biology. These methods allow the introduction of nonnative functionalities, the use of plants as sensors and energy harvesters, and the programming of user-defined functionalities in response to specific stimuli.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Smriti Arora, Gajiram Murmu, Koel Mukherjee, Sumit Saha, Dipak Maity
Summary: Plant nutrition is crucial for crop productivity and food security. The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has unintended consequences on the environment and ecological balance. Nanotechnology offers promise for sustainable agriculture, but also presents risks and challenges.
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pabel Cervantes-Aviles, Xiangning Huang, Arturo A. Keller
Summary: The study has revealed that the dissolution, aggregation, and stability of nanoagrochemicals in root exudates and soil leachate are influenced by various factors including the adsorption of organic acids and the charge of particle surfaces. Additionally, different types of nanoparticles exhibit different behaviors in different media, which will have significant impacts on the bioavailability and delivery mechanisms of nanoagrochemicals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tapan Behl, Ishnoor Kaur, Aayush Sehgal, Sukhbir Singh, Neelam Sharma, Saurabh Bhatia, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Simona Bungau
Summary: The global agro-farming industry faces unprecedented challenges, leading to the emergence of nanotechnology in agriculture as an innovative approach for sustainable farming practices. This has successfully enhanced plant growth and crop quality, optimizing traditional agriculture into precision farming.
Article
Horticulture
Alejandro Palacio-Marquez, Carlos A. Ramirez-Estrada, Nayeli Jazmin Gutierrez-Ruelas, Esteban Sanchez, Damaris L. Ojeda-Barrios, Celia Chavez-Mendoza, Juan P. Sida-Arreola
Summary: The individual application of zinc oxide nanoparticles and chitosan can improve crop growth and production, with higher effectiveness compared to conventional fertilizers. However, there is limited information on the foliar application of zinc oxide nanoparticles complexed with chitosan and their effects on crop physiology. Further research is needed to understand the physicochemical properties of these nanoparticles and their impact on plant physiology and biochemistry.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kaixin Wang, Shuyu Cai, Qufan Xing, Zhenyu Qi, Vasileios Fotopoulos, Jingquan Yu, Jie Zhou
Summary: Melatonin promotes plant tolerance against carbon starvation by upregulating the expression of miR171b, which can directly inhibit GWD expression in tomato leaves.
JOURNAL OF PINEAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dongyue Li, Jie Zhou, Chao Zheng, Ersong Zheng, Weifang Liang, Xiaojing Tan, Rumeng Xu, Chengqi Yan, Yong Yang, Keke Yi, Xiuli Liu, Jianping Chen, Xuming Wang
Summary: This study identified a new transcription factor, OsTGAL1, which negatively regulates rice susceptibility to Xoo by affecting SA metabolism through the activation of OsSGT1, a key enzyme in SA metabolism.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dong-Ling Xie, Xue-Lian Zheng, Can-Yu Zhou, Mukesh Kumar Kanwar, Jie Zhou
Summary: Maintaining cellular redox homeostasis is crucial for normal plant growth and development, with different developmental stages having specific redox modes. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species play key roles in cell signal transduction and redox balance in plant cells. Pollen development relies on ROS-mediated programmed cell death, and pollen is highly sensitive to environmental stress, particularly oxidative burst.
Review
Plant Sciences
Kaixin Wang, Qufan Xing, Golam Jalal Ahammed, Jie Zhou
Summary: This review discusses the role of melatonin in plant growth and development and its potential in regulating crop yield and quality. Melatonin improves plant resistance to stresses and can modulate plant signaling and response pathways. It plays a crucial role in improving crop quality and yield. The review also analyzes the effective concentrations of exogenous melatonin and compares endogenous phytomelatonin concentrations in different crops and organs. Potential approaches to regulate crop yield and quality through the application and manipulation of melatonin are discussed.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jin-Ping Zou, Qiu-Feng Zhao, Ting Yang, Yi-Fen Shang, Golam Jalal Ahammed, Jie Zhou
Summary: The tomato E3 ubiquitin ligase RING1 interacts with COP9 Signalosome Subunit 4 (CSN4) and positively regulates JA-dependent basal defense against root-knot nematodes (RKNs).
Article
Oncology
Jie Zhou, Lvying Wu, Pengyan Xu, Yue Li, Zhiliang Ji, Xinmei Kang
Summary: This study identified potential driver genes of breast cancer metastasis through whole-exome sequencing and demonstrated FLNA as a potential driver gene for metastasis. Knocking out FLNA inhibited the metastatic abilities of tumor cells. The findings provide new insights into breast cancer metastasis and suggest a potential therapeutic target for breast cancer therapy.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chen-Xu Liu, Ting Yang, Hui Zhou, Golam Jalal Ahammed, Zhen-Yu Qi, Jie Zhou
Summary: This study reveals the critical role of the E3 ubiquitin ligase gene Sl1 in regulating tomato's tolerance to cadmium. Sl1 enhances cadmium tolerance by relieving oxidative stress and inhibiting heavy metal transportation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mingyue Guo, Fengjun Yang, Chenxu Liu, Jinping Zou, Zhenyu Qi, Vasileios Fotopoulos, Gang Lu, Jingquan Yu, Jie Zhou
Summary: This study investigates the mechanism of how promoter mutations affect gene expression and crop stress tolerance. The researchers analyze RNA-Seq data and validate their findings through reverse transcription quantitative real-time PCR in tomato plants. They discover that the WRKY33 gene is induced under cold stress in cold-tolerant wild tomato relatives but remains almost unchanged in cold-sensitive cultivated tomato. Overexpression of WRKY33 enhances cold tolerance in tomato plants. The study also uncovers the role of nucleotide polymorphism in cis-regulatory regions in determining cold sensitivity in cultivated and wild tomato plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ran Wang, Chenying Li, Qinghong Li, Yingfei Ai, Zeming Huang, Xun Sun, Jie Zhou, Yanhong Zhou, Yan Liang
Summary: This study demonstrates that modifying the regulatory components of ROS production in plant immunity can lead to the engineering or breeding of broad-spectrum disease-resistant crops without affecting yield.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Md. Kamrul Hasan, Qu-Fan Xing, Can-Yu Zhou, Kai-Xin Wang, Tong Xu, Ping Yang, Zhen-Yu Qi, Shu-Jun Shao, Golam Jalal Ahammed, Jie Zhou
Summary: Research shows that high concentrations of carbon dioxide can lead to increased accumulation of melatonin in tomato leaves, and this response is conserved in many plant species. Manipulating the levels of melatonin affects the accumulation of sugar and starch in tomato leaves, as well as the expression of chloroplast and nuclear-encoded photosynthetic genes. Furthermore, melatonin plays a crucial role in enhancing plant tolerance to heat stress, regulating reactive oxygen species, redox homeostasis, cellular protein protection, and phytohormone metabolism.
JOURNAL OF PINEAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Han Dong, Jiachun Wang, Xuewei Song, Chaoyi Hu, Changan Zhu, Ting Sun, Zhiwen Zhou, Zhangjian Hu, Xiaojian Xia, Jie Zhou, Kai Shi, Yanhong Zhou, Christine H. Foyer, Jingquan Yu
Summary: Light plays a crucial role in plant morphology and crop yield. This study reveals that light regulates tomato bud outgrowth through the HY5 signaling pathway and brassinosteroid signaling pathway. Light activates the expression of HY5, which inhibits the transcription of the central branching regulator BRC1, leading to enhanced bud outgrowth.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xin-Lin Chen, Xue-Lian Zheng, Tong Xu, Jin-Ping Zou, Wei -Duo Jin, Guang-Hui Wang, Ping Yang, Jie Zhou
Summary: In this study, twelve potential selective autophagy receptors were identified in tomato. Cold stress was found to induce the expression of selective autophagy receptor genes, such as secretory protein 62 (SEC62), next to BRCA1 gene 1a (NBR1a), and NBR1b, but not ATG8 Interacting Protein 2 (ATI2) and other selective autophagy receptors in tomato plants. Silencing these cold-induced selective autophagy receptor genes reduced tomato cold tolerance and led to increased accumulation of cold-induced oxidized proteins and reactive oxygen species (ROS).
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qufan Xing, Md. Kamrul Hasan, Zhichao Li, Ting Yang, Weiduo Jin, Zhenyu Qi, Ping Yang, Guanghui Wang, Golam Jalal Ahammed, Jie Zhou
Summary: Cadmium (Cd) pollution poses a serious threat to crop production. This study investigated the hormonal regulation of phytochelatin (PC) synthesis and the role of melatonin in enhancing plant resistance to Cd stress in tomato. Results showed that Cd stress decreased chlorophyll content and CO2 assimilation rate, but increased Cd, H2O2, and MDA accumulation in the shoot, particularly in PCs deficient plants. Exogenous melatonin treatment increased endogenous melatonin and PC contents, alleviated oxidative stress, and improved osmotic balance and nutrient absorption. These findings provide insights into the mechanism of melatonin-regulated PC synthesis and its potential to enhance plant resistance to toxic metal stress.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jinping Zou, Xinlin Chen, Chenxu Liu, Mingyue Guo, Mukesh Kumar Kanwar, Zhenyu Qi, Ping Yang, Guanghui Wang, Yan Bao, Diane C. Bassham, Jingquan Yu, Jie Zhou
Summary: Autophagy plays a critical role in promoting defense against root-knot nematodes in tomato by degrading negative regulators of jasmonic acid signaling, forming a positive feedback loop with ERF1 for transcriptional activation.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiajian Cao, Xuelian Zheng, Dongling Xie, Hui Zhou, Shujun Shao, Jie Zhou
Summary: The ATG6-dependent autophagy pathway regulates nitrogen utilization in tomato plants under low-nitrogen conditions. It increases nitrogen content by controlling the expression of nitrogen transporter genes in roots and enhances nitrogen assimilation efficiency and protein production in leaves. Furthermore, ATG6-dependent autophagy increases plant carbon fixation and photosynthetic capacity.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
