Wilfredo Rondan , Antony Cristhian Gonzales-Alvarado , Glêyce de Oliveira Ferreira , Nathalia de Setta , Ana Champi
{"title":"Effects of graphene-derived nanomaterials on the early development of the C4 Poaceae Setaria italica","authors":"Wilfredo Rondan , Antony Cristhian Gonzales-Alvarado , Glêyce de Oliveira Ferreira , Nathalia de Setta , Ana Champi","doi":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100180","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100180","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The growing demand for sustainable agricultural solutions has driven the exploration of advanced graphene-derived nanomaterials (GDNs). This study evaluated the effects of graphite (Gr), multilayer graphene (MLG), and graphene oxide (GO) on the early performance of the C4 Poaceae model species <em>Setaria italica</em>. GDNs were synthesized and characterized using Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, zeta potential, and UV-Vis analysis to identify the presence of structural defects, functional -OH groups and thiol (-SH) groups, as part of the study of their physicochemical properties. To investigate the impact of graphene-derived nanomaterials on <em>S. italica</em> agronomic traits, we performed experiments using Gr, MLG, and GO as soil amendments. Plants were cultivated on four concentrations of Gr, MLG, and GO, and maintained at field capacity for 25 days. We then assessed germination and agronomic traits to evaluate the response of seedlings to these treatments. Principal component analysis and correlation matrices were performed to obtain an integrated profile of the responses to treatment with GDNs. Our results showed that GDNs treatments did not significantly affect the germination profile of <em>S. italica</em> in an agronomic context. On the other hand, root length and total height were improved with MLG and GO treatments, while stem height was increased in the Gr treatment. The presence of thiol and -OH functional groups at the edges or between layers of GO and MLG can be related to plant growth performance, highlighting the potential of GDNs as agricultural nanomaterials to enhance crop productivity and stress resilience, emphasizing the need to optimize material properties and dosages for targeted applications in precision agriculture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101029,"journal":{"name":"Plant Nano Biology","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100180"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144748837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Green synthesized nanoparticles for disease management in vegetable crops: A review","authors":"Deepika Sharma , Ashutosh Sharma , Harender Raj Gautam","doi":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100179","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100179","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Vegetables are an important part of our diet and provide essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins that are beneficial to human health. Vegetables are known as protective foods as they promote the uptake of nutrients, fiber and other components. Present vegetable crop farming frequently depends on chemicals that result in environmental issues, including soil deterioration, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The utilization of organic resources that can either fully or partially replace synthetic chemicals are needed to achieve crop protection and sustainability. A notable field in this context is \"nanotechnology\", which involves the creation, manipulation, and application of materials at the nanoscale that can be effectively utilized in plant disease management. The science of nanotechnology is concerned with the use of nanomaterials (10<sup>−9</sup>m in size) to combat plant diseases and improve plant defense mechanisms. The nanotechnology has significant potential to reduce the impact of environmental stresses due to chemicals. Nanoparticles can be synthesized using different approaches, however, nanoparticles produced using living organisms is beneficial, economical and environment friendly. Various, green-synthesized nanoparticles of silver, copper, iron, and zinc have antifungal activity and has the potential to attack plant infections by altering the permeability and respiratory activities of plant cells. The green nanoparticles and their utilization are being recognized and explored in agriculture. This review examines the efficacy of biological agents in the manufacture of eco-friendly nanoparticles utilizing various metallic ions to manage plant pests in vegetable crops. The focus of this review is mainly on the efficacy of green nanoparticles in controlling diseases affecting various vegetable crops. Future research perspectives are outlined to optimize the effectiveness of green nanotechnology in combating plant diseases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101029,"journal":{"name":"Plant Nano Biology","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100179"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144780988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar , Daniela Alvarado-Camarillo , Ponciano Solórzano-Martínez , Luis Alfonso García-Cerda , Ileana Vera-Reyes
{"title":"Synergistic effects of zinc and silicon dioxide nanoparticles improve cucumber (Cucumis sativus L) drought tolerance","authors":"Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar , Daniela Alvarado-Camarillo , Ponciano Solórzano-Martínez , Luis Alfonso García-Cerda , Ileana Vera-Reyes","doi":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100193","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100193","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Water scarcity significantly threatens agricultural productivity because of changing precipitation patterns and increasing competition for water use. Nanotechnology presents a sustainable and cost-effective strategy to improve water use efficiency, particularly through the application of silicon dioxide nanoparticles (nSiO₂) and zinc (Zn), as they alleviate water stress by enhancing plant water relationships. This study assessed the effects of nSiO₂ alone or in combination with zinc oxide (ZnO) at concentrations of 1.5 % and 3.0 %, applied at 150 mg L⁻¹ , on cucumber plants under water stress. The results indicated that nSiO₂ and nSiO₂ + ZnO<sub>1.5 %</sub> significantly increased fruit yield by 52.7 % (5134.3 g), whereas water stress reduced yield by 31.1 % (2449.7 g). These treatments, nSiO₂ and nSiO₂ + ZnO<sub>1.5 %</sub>, helped recover fruit production under drought conditions, with yields reaching levels comparable to those of well-irrigated control plants. Moreover, they reduced fruit abortion by 27.1 % and 25.2 %, respectively. The application of nSiO₂ + ZnO<sub>1.5 %</sub> and nSiO₂ + ZnO<sub>3.0 %</sub> increased the root biomass under both normal and deficit irrigation and increased the root-to-shoot ratio, indicating adaptive biomass allocation to optimize water uptake. The net photosynthesis rate improved in drought-stressed plants treated with nSiO₂ alone, whereas under regular irrigation, the combination with ZnO<sub>1.5 %</sub> was more effective. The mesophyll conductance decreased in drought-stressed plants treated with nSiO₂ + ZnO<sub>1.5 %</sub>, which was associated with increased intrinsic water use efficiency (iWUE). The combination also increased leaf Zn levels and improved stomatal conductance, although nSiO₂ alone reduced the leaf silicon content, suggesting that the cultivar is not a silicon accumulator. The combination of nSiO₂ and ZnO<sub>1.5 %</sub> is a promising approach to increase drought tolerance in cucumbers by improving yield, water use efficiency, and physiological responses under water-limited conditions</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101029,"journal":{"name":"Plant Nano Biology","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100193"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145094764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ibrahim A.A. Mohamed , Mohamed Frahat Foda , Irfan Ullah Khan , Maria Batool , Eman F.A. Awad-Allah , Chenjie Fan , Chengcheng Fu , Jie Wang , Zujun Yin , Honghong Wu
{"title":"Nano-improved plant salinity tolerance: The importance of K+/Na+ homeostasis and crosstalk between Ca2+ and hormones","authors":"Ibrahim A.A. Mohamed , Mohamed Frahat Foda , Irfan Ullah Khan , Maria Batool , Eman F.A. Awad-Allah , Chenjie Fan , Chengcheng Fu , Jie Wang , Zujun Yin , Honghong Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100196","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100196","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Salinity stress is a major constraint on plant organ morphogenesis, and agricultural production, mostly by disrupting ion homeostasis and plant water status, leading to detrimental K<sup>+</sup>/Na<sup>+</sup> imbalance. Maintaining subcellular ionic balance is a critical defense mechanism against abiotic stresses, and plants employ diverse strategies to mitigate ion toxicity. Nanobiotechnology offers a promising approach to enhance plant ion homeostasis under stressed environments, leveraging nanoparticles' (NPs) capacity to modulate stress-responsive signaling pathways in crops. Crucially, NPs initiate crosstalk between Ca²⁺ signaling and hormonal networks, which cooperate with reactive oxygen species (ROS), K<sup>+</sup>, and nitric oxide (NO) signaling to regulate transcription factors (TFs) essential for ionic equilibrium. This review examines the role of NPs in promoting K⁺/Na⁺ homeostasis during salinity stress by regulating molecular, physiological, anatomical, and morphological mechanisms. These NP-induced Ca²⁺/hormonal networks directly or indirectly regulate NO signaling to bolster organ morphogenesis and stress tolerance. NPs enhance salinity tolerance by upregulating key genes (e.g., <em>SOS1</em>, <em>SOS2</em>, <em>SOS3</em>, <em>HKT1</em>, <em>NHX</em>), improving ion homeostasis and organ development. Moreover, NP-triggered crosstalk between Ca²⁺ signaling and hormones plays a pivotal role in regulating TFs such as <em>bHLH</em>, <em>R2R3-MYB</em>, <em>WRKY</em>, <em>NAC</em>, <em>ZIP</em>, <em>ERFs, and NFX1</em>. Collectively, these signaling and TF networks orchestrated by NPs sustain a high K⁺/Na⁺ ratio by regulating K⁺ and Ca²⁺ transport/distribution and reducing Na⁺ toxicity. Improved K⁺/Na⁺ regulation enhances nutrient uptake, activates ROS scavenging systems, modulates phytohormone levels, boosts photosynthetic efficiency, and optimizes stomatal motions. Understanding the mechanistic basis of NP-mediated stress regulation will elucidate their mode of action and the associated signaling cascades, clarifying their contribution to ion homeostasis under salinity stress.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101029,"journal":{"name":"Plant Nano Biology","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100196"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145121013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The influence of iodine nano citrates on juvenile wheat plants at phytopathogenic infection and cooling stress","authors":"Hanna Huliaieva , Iryna Tokovenko , Maksym Kharchuk , Mykhailo Bohdan , Lidiia Pasichnyk","doi":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100175","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100175","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Abiotic stress factors, including those caused by global climate change, can worsen crop damage from phytopathogenic microorganisms. Iodine, as an inorganic antioxidant in the form of iodine nanoparticles, can serve as an additional element to help maintain the redox balance of cells when used for nano-biofortification of plants. Therefore, our study aimed to evaluate the effect of iodine nanoparticles on changes in the H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> pool and leaf pigment composition in the plant-host-phytopathogen system after a sudden, short-term cold snap, along with a preliminary assessment of how treatment with these nanoparticles influences growth parameters of both healthy and infected wheat plants. Notably, a sudden cold snap increased oxidative stress in tissues of young wheat plants affected by phytoplasmas and bacteria, as evidenced by a significant rise in hydrogen peroxide content in leaf tissues and pigment degradation. An increase in H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> levels in leaf tissues was also observed following the cooling stress in plants that received pre-sowing treatment with iodine nanoparticles. Iodine treatment may enhance the sensitivity of chloroplasts to oxidative stress and act as an antioxidant, triggering the antioxidant system, thereby helping to stabilize the cellular condition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101029,"journal":{"name":"Plant Nano Biology","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100175"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144738823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nanoparticle-driven modulation of DREB/CBF transcription factors enhances lead phytoremediation in diverse plant species","authors":"Fazal Hussain , Fazal Hadi , Nasir Ali","doi":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100189","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100189","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lead (Pb) contamination in the environment poses a significant threat to plant health and ecosystem stability, necessitating advanced strategies to enhance phytoremediation efficacy. In this study, we investigated the potential of foliar-applied nanoparticles (NPs) to modulate stress-responsive transcription factors (<em>DREB1A, DREB1B, DREB1F,</em> and <em>CBF</em>) and biochemical pathways, thereby improving Pb tolerance and accumulation in <em>Cannabis sativa, Ricinus communis,</em> and <em>Parthenium hysterophorus</em>. Plants were subjected to Pb stress (200 ppm) and treated with copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, or zinc NPs (15 ppm), followed by a comprehensive evaluation of genomic responses, biochemical markers, and Pb uptake. Our findings reveal species- and NP-specific regulatory mechanisms governing Pb stress adaptation. Copper and molybdenum NPs markedly up regulated <em>DREB1A</em> and <em>CBF</em> expression in <em>R. communis</em> and <em>C. sativa</em>, correlating with increased proline accumulation (R² = 0.95), phenolic content, and Pb uptake. Molybdenum NPs facilitated the highest Pb accumulation in <em>R. communis</em> (0.63 ± 0.02 mg/g), whereas manganese NPs maximized Pb uptake in <em>C. sativa</em> (0.61 ± 0.05 mg/g). In contrast, <em>P. hysterophorus</em> exhibited minimal <em>DREB1F</em> induction but significant <em>CBF</em> activation under iron NP treatment, leading to Pb accumulation of 0.54 ± 0.05 mg/g. Biochemical analyses demonstrated strong correlations (R² = 0.99) between stress metabolite synthesis and transcriptional regulation, reinforcing the role of NPs in modulating molecular responses to Pb stress. These findings endorse the prime role of nanoparticle-mediated gene activation in enhancing phytoremediation efficiency. By integrating molecular and biochemical insights, this study provides a framework for species-specific NP applications to optimize eco-friendly remediation strategies for heavy metal-contaminated environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101029,"journal":{"name":"Plant Nano Biology","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100189"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145007670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nanoparticle-assisted synthesis of anti-aging secondary metabolites in medicinal plants","authors":"Roghaieh Holghoomi, Abasalt Hosseinzadeh Colagar","doi":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100184","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100184","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The application of plant secondary metabolites possessing anti-aging characteristics has garnered significant interest among researchers in this domain, owing to their potential benefits in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors. Numerous studies have been conducted to discover effective ways to increase the amounts of these compounds in plants. Nevertheless, conventional synthesis techniques frequently encounter difficulties concerning efficacy, stability, and bioavailability. Nanoparticles, owing to their unique physicochemical properties, improve the absorption and effectiveness of nutrients and growth regulators in plants. This improvement results in a higher yield of important secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids. This study investigates how nanoparticles modulate the biosynthesis of anti-aging phytochemicals highlighting the potential applications and implications of this innovative approach in plant biotechnology and natural product research. While there are promising results, challenges such as production costs, scalability, and regulatory concerns persist, and ongoing research and development, coupled with interdisciplinary collaboration, will be crucial in overcoming these obstacles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101029,"journal":{"name":"Plant Nano Biology","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100184"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144830630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tahira Akhter Bhat , Rayees Ahmad Rather , Sabeeha Bashir , Neeti-Sanan Mishra , Riffat John
{"title":"Nanoparticles in plant systems: Omics-based perspectives on stress adaptation and toxicological implications","authors":"Tahira Akhter Bhat , Rayees Ahmad Rather , Sabeeha Bashir , Neeti-Sanan Mishra , Riffat John","doi":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100181","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100181","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanoparticles have progressively become potent plant science tools that provide unprecedented prospects to improve stress tolerance, enhance nutrient supply, and mitigate pathogen infections. The interactions with the plant system are dose-dependent and complex, and requires more knowledge on their functionalization, physiological impacts, and potential toxicity. This review provides an omics-based overview of the mechanism by which nanoparticles impact plant molecular response with a special emphasis on transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, and ionomic modulations involved in stress adaptation and toxicity. Functionalization development in nanoparticles has enabled specificity on target and controlled release mechanisms, improving bioavailability with reduction in advertent environmental impact. Although properly functionalized nanoparticles can trigger stress tolerance through the modulation of antioxidant defense, hormone signaling, and secondary metabolism, excessive exposure will generate oxidative stress, metabolic disturbance, and phytotoxicity. We also discuss the environmental fate of nanoparticles, adsorption in plant tissues, and effect on soil microbiota. finally, we discuss the necessity of standard protocols, field trials, and regulations to ensure the sustainable use of nanoparticles in agriculture. By combining nanotechnology with omics-driven understanding, the current review presents a thorough comprehension of nanoparticle-mediated plant responses that will open the gateway for novel and eco-friendly application in precision agriculture</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101029,"journal":{"name":"Plant Nano Biology","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100181"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144893655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qianqian He , Yan Liu , Binchuan Chang , Ran Yang , Shuxun Guo , Jing Gao , Abid Khan , Ruixing Zhang , Yu Shi , Yi Zhang
{"title":"Exogenous nano-silicon treatment enhanced the low temperature tolerance of tomato seedlings","authors":"Qianqian He , Yan Liu , Binchuan Chang , Ran Yang , Shuxun Guo , Jing Gao , Abid Khan , Ruixing Zhang , Yu Shi , Yi Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100183","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100183","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Low-temperature (LT) stress limits the growth, yield, and quality of warm-season crops like tomatoes. We compared Sodium silicate (Ion-Si) and silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) sprayed on tomato ‘Zhongza-9’ seedlings under LT. SiNPs surpassed Ion-Si by reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, while increasing chlorophyll content, net photosynthetic rate and biomass, stabilizing membranes, enhancing macro- and micronutrient uptake. Additionally, SiNPs upregulated sucrose synthase (SS) and sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS) activities, downregulated starch synthase (AI) and neutral invertase (NI) activities, increasing sucrose. Transcriptome showed SiNPs activated genes for chlorophyll metabolism, photosynthesis, antioxidants, sugar metabolism, and hormone signaling, elevating superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT) to strengthen LT tolerance. Our findings provide a basis for using SiNPs to improve the cold tolerance of tomatoes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101029,"journal":{"name":"Plant Nano Biology","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100183"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144842012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luana Vanessa Peretti Minello , Iftikhar Ahmad , Cesar Aguzzoli , Raul Antonio Sperotto
{"title":"Surface engineering of nanoparticles via physical vapor deposition (PVD): Opportunities and challenges for sustainable agriculture","authors":"Luana Vanessa Peretti Minello , Iftikhar Ahmad , Cesar Aguzzoli , Raul Antonio Sperotto","doi":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100187","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.plana.2025.100187","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Although physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques are widely used in materials science to generate nanoparticles and nanostructured films with high precision, their application in agricultural systems remains largely unexplored. To date, there are no reports in the scientific literature describing the use of nanoparticles synthesized via sputtering or vapor deposition methods in plant-based systems. However, these techniques offer notable advantages, including chemical-free synthesis, high reproducibility, tunable surface chemistry, and scalability, positioning them as valuable tools for future exploration in sustainable agriculture. Thus, surface-engineered nanomaterials produced via these physical methods could, in the near future, play a pivotal role in the development of advanced seed coatings, nano-enabled fertilizers, or abiotic stress mitigation films.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101029,"journal":{"name":"Plant Nano Biology","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100187"},"PeriodicalIF":7.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144988334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}