Biogenic iron oxide nanoparticles enhance antioxidant defense and soil nutrient dynamics under lead stress in rice

Cobalt ferrite nanoparticles mitigate cadmium and lead toxicity in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) by enhancing antioxidant defense and nutrient homeostasis

Heavy metal pollution, particularly from cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb), poses a significant risk to agricultural productivity and food quality by affecting plant growth, nutritional composition, and redox balance. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (CoFe₂O₄ NPs) in reducing the...

Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as a Tool for Enhancing Rapeseed Viability Under Excess Water Conditions

Abstract Flooding is a critical abiotic stressor that adversely impacts crop growth, including rape-seed (Brassica napus L.). Iron oxide (Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles (NPs) are emerging as a promising approach for mitigating such environmental stressors. This study aimed to assess the potential of soil-applied Fe₃O₄ NPs to all...

Green-synthesized zinc and iron nanoparticles enhance basil drought tolerance via antioxidant regulation

Drought is a major abiotic constraint that disrupts growth, physiology, and metabolic balance in medicinal and aromatic plants. This study examined how green-synthesized zinc (Zn) oxide and iron (Fe) oxide nanoparticles (NPs) influence drought tolerance in basil ( Ocimum basilicum L.). A factorial greenhouse...

Nanoparticles as catalysts of change: toward third-generation seed technology and stress-resilient crops

Harnessing magnesium nanoparticles for enhanced crop growth and stress mitigation

Silicon: A Crucial Element for Enhancing Heavy Metals Tolerance in Plants

The contamination of heavy metals (HMs) in agricultural soils is a serious concern for food safety and the environment globally. Excessive accumulation of HMs adversely affects seed germination and impairs physiological processes in plants; indirect effects mainly result from the production of reactive oxygen species (...