Copper nanowires as nanofertilizers for alfalfa plants: Understanding nano-bio systems interactions from microbial genomics, plant molecular responses and spectroscopic studies

Cota-Ruíz, Keni; Ye, Yuqing; Valdés, Carolina; Deng, Chaoyi; Wang, Yi; Hernández-Viezcas, José Á.; Duarte-Gardea, María; Gardea‐Torresdey, Jorge L.

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140572

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“…Nanomaterials 2020, 10, x; doi: FOR PEER REVIEW www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials ISeveral studies have been conducted recently on this topic, confirming that commercial copper oxide nanoparticles and custom-prepared copper nanosheets can substantially reduce fungal infections and increase the productivity of foliar-treated watermelon plants at 100.0-250.0 and 10.0-25.0 ppm, respectively [102]. The authors of [36] grew alfalfa in potting mix using bulk copper, nano copper, and ionic copper compounds and then examined the performance of plant at physiological and molecular levels. They noted that plants that underwent treatment with bulk and nano copper showed improved agronomical response.…”

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“…These types of fertilizers can also be prepared by the encapsulation of nutrients within the nanomaterials [31][32][33]. Nano-fertilizers can improve the yield and quality of crops with increased nutrient usage efficiency, while lessening the production cost and thereby resulting in a sustainable agriculture [34][35][36][37][38]. The use of pesticide is a common practice in agriculture and several studies have been carried out for the advancement of effective pesticides [39][40][41][42].…”

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“…Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) in potting mix amended with bulk, nano, and ionic copper compounds at 80 and 280 mg Cu/kg. Reproduced with permission from[36]. Elsevier, 2020.…”

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Recent Developments in the Application of Nanomaterials in Agroecosystems

Saleem

Zaidi

2020

Nanomaterials

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Nanotechnology implies the scientific research, development, and manufacture, along with processing, of materials and structures on a nano scale. Presently, the contamination of metalloids and metals in the soil has gained substantial attention. The consolidation of nanomaterials and plants in ecological management has received considerable research attention because certain nanomaterials could enhance plant seed germination and entire plant growth. Conversely, when the nanomaterial concentration is not properly controlled, toxicity will definitely develop. This paper discusses the role of nanomaterials as: (1) nano-pesticides (for improving the plant resistance against the biotic stress); and (2) nano-fertilizers (for promoting the plant growth by providing vital nutrients). This review analyzes the potential usages of nanomaterials in agroecosystem. In addition, the adverse effects of nanomaterials on soil organisms are discussed. We mostly examine the beneficial effects of nanomaterials such as nano-zerovalent iron, iron oxide, titanium dioxide, nano-hydroxyapatite, carbon nanotubes, and silver- and copper-based nanomaterials. Some nanomaterials can affect the growth, survival, and reproduction of soil organisms. A change from testing/using nanomaterials in plants for developing nanomaterials depending on agricultural requirements would be an important phase in the utilization of nanomaterials in sustainable agriculture. Conversely, the transport as well as ecological toxicity of nanomaterials should be seriously examined for guaranteeing its benign usage in agriculture.

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Recent Developments in the Application of Nanomaterials in Agroecosystems

Saleem

Zaidi

2020

Nanomaterials

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“… Targeted plant (scientific name) Applied nano-dose Nutrient forms (preparing type) Growth media (applied method) Main findings References Bell pepper ( Capsicum annuum L.), var. Kitrino Cu-NPs at 100 and 500 mg L −1 Cu-NPs (50 nm, chemical) Bags contained mixture peat and perlite in (1:1) Cu-NPs increased the content of fruit bioactive compounds (flavonoids, carotene, carotenoids) under saline stress González-García et al (2021) Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) 80 and 280 mg Cu kg −1 soil Cu(OH) 2 and Nano-Cu(OH) 2 (chemical) Pot experiment Nano-Cu is considered nano-fertilizer improving physiology of alfalfa Cota-Ruiz et al (2020) Rosie and green bok choy ( Brassica rapa ) 75, 150, 300, and 600 mg Cu kg −1 soil Bulk CuO and CuO-PNs (chemical) Pot experiment filled with soil Cu-distribution patterns depends on size in parenchyma and leaf midrib Deng et al, 2020 , Deng et al, 2020 Wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) var. Galaxy From 25 to 100 mg kg −1 soil Cu-NPs (17–38 nm biological) Pot experiment filled with soil Green Cu-NPs-based tool is sustainable way to grow wheat in metal-polluted soils Noman et al (2020) Lettuce ( Lactuca sativa L.) From 0.2 to 300 mg L −1 CuO-NPs (~6.6 nm, biological) Petri dishes Low concentrations (≤20 mg l −1 ) of CuO- NPs enhanced plant growth Pelegrino et al (2020) Maize ( Zea mays L.) From 10 to 1000 mg L −1 Cu Cu(OH) 2 and Nano-Cu(OH) 2 (chemical) Petri dishes At 10 ppm nano-Cu can enhance defense system of maize Valdes et al (2020) Soybean ( G. max L.…”

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Nano-biofortification of different crops to immune against COVID-19: A review

El-Ramady

Abdalla

Elbasiouny

et al. 2021

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety

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Human health and its improvement are the main target of several studies related to medical, agricultural and industrial sciences. The human health is the primary conclusion of many studies. The improving of human health may include supplying the people with enough and safe nutrients against malnutrition to fight against multiple diseases like COVID-19. Biofortification is a process by which the edible plants can be enriched with essential nutrients for human health against malnutrition. After the great success of biofortification approach in the human struggle against malnutrition, a new biotechnological tool in enriching the crops with essential nutrients in the form of nanoparticles to supplement human diet with balanced diet is called nano-biofortification. Nano biofortification can be achieved by applying the nano particles of essential nutrients (e.g., Cu, Fe, Se and Zn) foliar or their nano-fertilizers in soils or waters. Not all essential nutrients for human nutrition can be biofortified in the nano-form using all edible plants but there are several obstacles prevent this approach. These stumbling blocks are increased due to COVID-19 and its problems including the global trade, global breakdown between countries, and global crisis of food production. The main target of this review was to evaluate the nano-biofortification process and its using against malnutrition as a new approach in the era of COVID-19. This review also opens many questions, which are needed to be answered like is nano-biofortification a promising solution against malnutrition? Is COVID-19 will increase the global crisis of malnutrition? What is the best method of applied nano-nutrients to achieve nano-biofortification? What are the challenges of nano-biofortification during and post of the COVID-19?

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“…In addition, there is limited information on the interaction of crops with nanoscale Cu(OH) 2 particles, which show potential agronomic benefits comparable to Kocide. 22 Soybean (Glycine max) is a globally important legume crop that is a major source of proteins and fatty acids and is a good candidate to study discovery proteomics and metabolomics due to incrementing data availability on the functional annotation of soybean genes. 23 The current study evaluates the hypotheses that soybean plants will demonstrate increased photosynthetic potential in response to Cu(OH) 2 nanowires (CNWs) compared to untreated controls, and the underlying mechanism aided by the responsive proteins and metabolites will be distinct from Kocide and dissolved Cu(II)-ion exposures.…”

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Unraveling Metabolic and Proteomic Features in Soybean Plants in Response to Copper Hydroxide Nanowires Compared to a Commercial Fertilizer

Majumdar

Long

Kirkwood

et al. 2021

Environ. Sci. Technol.

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Mechanistic understanding of the interaction of copper-based nanomaterials with crops is crucial for exploring their application in precision agriculture and their implications on plant health. We investigated the biological response of soybean (Glycine max) plants to the foliar application of copper hydroxide nanowires (CNWs) at realistic exposure concentrations. A commercial copper based-fungicide (Kocide), dissolved copper ions, and untreated controls were used for comparison to identify unique features at physiological, cellular, and molecular levels. After 32 d of exposure to CNW (0.36, 1.8, and 9 mg CNW/plant), the newly developed tissues accumulated significantly high levels of Cu (18−60 μg/g) compared to Kocide (10 μg/g); however, the rate of Cu translocation from the site of CNW treatment to other tissues was slower compared to other Cu treatments. Like Kocide, CNW exposure at medium and high doses altered Co, Mn, Zn, and Fe accumulation in the tissues and enhanced photosynthetic activities. The proteomic and metabolomic analyses of leaves from CNW-treated soybean plants suggest a dose-dependent response, resulting in the activation of major biological processes, including photosynthesis, energy production, fatty acid metabolism, lignin biosynthesis, and carbohydrate metabolism. In contrast to CNW treatments, Kocide exposure resulted in increased oxidative stress response and amino acid metabolism activation.

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Copper nanowires as nanofertilizers for alfalfa plants: Understanding nano-bio systems interactions from microbial genomics, plant molecular responses and spectroscopic studies

Cited by 89 publications

References 43 publications

Recent Developments in the Application of Nanomaterials in Agroecosystems

Recent Developments in the Application of Nanomaterials in Agroecosystems

Nano-biofortification of different crops to immune against COVID-19: A review

Unraveling Metabolic and Proteomic Features in Soybean Plants in Response to Copper Hydroxide Nanowires Compared to a Commercial Fertilizer

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