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The growing field of nanotechnologyNanotechnology offers exciting possibilities in agricultureAgriculture, with engineered nanoparticlesEngineered nanoparticles (NPsNanoparticles (NPs)) holding promise for targeted nutrient deliveryTargeted nutrient delivery and enhanced disease resistance. However, their unique properties also raise concerns about potential risks to plantsPlant. This chapter delves into the emerging science of nanotoxicology in plantsPlant, exploring the pathways of NPNanoparticles (NPs) uptakeUptake (foliar, rootRoot) and their effects on plant physiologyPlant physiology. The chapter begins with highlighting the emergence of nanotechnologyNanotechnology in plantPlant systems, followed by the classification, synthesis, and sources of NPsNanoparticles (NPs). Further, we discuss mechanisms of NPNanoparticles (NPs) internalization, their transport within plantPlant cellsCell, and potential consequences for plant growthPlant growth, developmentDevelopment, and stress responsesStress responses. The chapter explores both the potential benefits and drawbacks of NPsNanoparticles (NPs). While they could revolutionize plantPlant health management, potential drawbacks include cytotoxicityCytotoxicity, genotoxicityGenotoxicity, cellular damage, and ecological disruptions if NPsNanoparticles (NPs) enter the food chain. A critical analysis of the current research landscape focused on the applications of NPsNanoparticles (NPs) and the potential consequences is presented, highlighting knowledge gaps and areas requiring further investigation. Particularly, the emerging applications of NPsNanoparticles (NPs) in agricultureAgriculture have been vividly discussed. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding the effects of prolonged NPNanoparticles (NPs) exposure on plantsPlant and the ecosystem. It also explores mechanisms of NPNanoparticles (NPs) toxicityToxicity, such as oxidative stressOxidative stress and interference with crucial cellular processesCellular processes. MitigationPlant stress mitigation strategies like designing biodegradable NPsNanoparticles (NPs) and optimizing application methods are discussed. The chapter concludes with a discussion on environmental management, and regulatory frameworks essential for a sustainable approach to nanotechnology in agricultureNanotechnology in agriculture and in all other fields.

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Nanotoxicology in Plant Systems

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Kruttika Subhash Jan,
  • Udayakumar Deepthi,
  • Kavyashree Sakharayapatna Ranganatha,
  • Praveen Nagella,
  • Kowshik Kukkemane

摘要

The growing field of nanotechnologyNanotechnology offers exciting possibilities in agricultureAgriculture, with engineered nanoparticlesEngineered nanoparticles (NPsNanoparticles (NPs)) holding promise for targeted nutrient deliveryTargeted nutrient delivery and enhanced disease resistance. However, their unique properties also raise concerns about potential risks to plantsPlant. This chapter delves into the emerging science of nanotoxicology in plantsPlant, exploring the pathways of NPNanoparticles (NPs) uptakeUptake (foliar, rootRoot) and their effects on plant physiologyPlant physiology. The chapter begins with highlighting the emergence of nanotechnologyNanotechnology in plantPlant systems, followed by the classification, synthesis, and sources of NPsNanoparticles (NPs). Further, we discuss mechanisms of NPNanoparticles (NPs) internalization, their transport within plantPlant cellsCell, and potential consequences for plant growthPlant growth, developmentDevelopment, and stress responsesStress responses. The chapter explores both the potential benefits and drawbacks of NPsNanoparticles (NPs). While they could revolutionize plantPlant health management, potential drawbacks include cytotoxicityCytotoxicity, genotoxicityGenotoxicity, cellular damage, and ecological disruptions if NPsNanoparticles (NPs) enter the food chain. A critical analysis of the current research landscape focused on the applications of NPsNanoparticles (NPs) and the potential consequences is presented, highlighting knowledge gaps and areas requiring further investigation. Particularly, the emerging applications of NPsNanoparticles (NPs) in agricultureAgriculture have been vividly discussed. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding the effects of prolonged NPNanoparticles (NPs) exposure on plantsPlant and the ecosystem. It also explores mechanisms of NPNanoparticles (NPs) toxicityToxicity, such as oxidative stressOxidative stress and interference with crucial cellular processesCellular processes. MitigationPlant stress mitigation strategies like designing biodegradable NPsNanoparticles (NPs) and optimizing application methods are discussed. The chapter concludes with a discussion on environmental management, and regulatory frameworks essential for a sustainable approach to nanotechnology in agricultureNanotechnology in agriculture and in all other fields.