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Nanotechnology in Plant Science

A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2024) | Viewed by 9772

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Ulhas Sopanrao Kadam

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Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research Center (PMBBRC), Division of Life Science and Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju-daero, Jinju, Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea
Interests: gene editing; metal toxicity; biosensor; biotic and abiotic stresses; RNA methylation; molecular biology
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Dear Colleagues,

Plant nanotechnology is a rapidly evolving field and has several applications in agriculture and plant biology. The Special Issue will welcome original reviews, short communications, and research articles. The submissions should be focused on (but are not limited to) the following topics:

1. Enhanced nutrient delivery using nanotechnology: nanotechnology can be used to develop nano-fertilizers, which can improve the efficiency of nutrient delivery to plants, leading to increased growth and yield.

2. Nanotechnology for pest and disease control: nanotechnology can be used to develop nano-pesticides, which can target and kill pests and diseases with greater efficiency, reducing the amount of harmful chemicals used in agriculture.

3. Plant imaging and diagnosis using nanotools: nanotechnology can be used to develop nano-sensors and nano-imaging techniques, which can be used to monitor plant health and diagnose diseases, leading to a better understanding of plant growth and development.

4. Improved plant breeding and genetic engineering: nanotechnology can be used to develop new techniques for plant breeding and genetic engineering, allowing for the creation of crops with improved characteristics and resistance to environmental stress.

5. Nanotechnology in abiotic stress tolerance: nanotechnology to develop nano-based materials for improving water and salt uptake, leading to crops that are more resilient to environmental stress and produce higher yields under a changing climate.

Dr. Ulhas Sopanrao Kadam
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Plants is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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Date Palm Extract (Phoenix dactylifera) Encapsulated into Palm Oil Nanolipid Carrier for Prospective Antibacterial Influence
by Heba S. Elsewedy, Tamer M. Shehata, Nashi K. Alqahtani, Hany Ezzat Khalil and Wafaa E. Soliman
Plants 2023, 12(21), 3670; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12213670 - 25 Oct 2023
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It is worthwhile to note that using natural products today has shown to be an effective strategy for attaining the therapeutic goal with the highest impact and the fewest drawbacks. In Saudi Arabia, date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is considered the principal fruit owing [...] Read more.
It is worthwhile to note that using natural products today has shown to be an effective strategy for attaining the therapeutic goal with the highest impact and the fewest drawbacks. In Saudi Arabia, date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is considered the principal fruit owing to its abundance and incredible nutritional benefits in fighting various diseases. The main objective of the study is to exploit the natural products as well as the nanotechnology approach to obtain great benefits in managing disorders. The present investigation focused on using the powder form of date palm extract (DPE) of Khalas cultivar and incorporates it into a nanolipid formulation such as a nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC) prepared with palm oil. Using the quality by design (QbD) methodology, the most optimized formula was chosen based on the number of assigned parameters. For more appropriate topical application, the optimized DP-NLC was combined with a pre-formulated hydrogel base forming the DP-NLC-hydrogel. The developed DP-NLC-hydrogel was evaluated for various physical properties including pH, viscosity, spreadability, and extrudability. Additionally, the in vitro release of the formulation as well as its stability upon storage under two different conditions of room temperature and refrigerator were investigated. Eventually, different bacterial strains were utilized to test the antibacterial efficacy of the developed formulation. The optimized DP-NLC showed proper particle size (266.9 nm) and in vitro release 77.9%. The prepared DP-NLC-hydrogel showed acceptable physical properties for topical formulation, mainly, pH 6.05, viscosity 9410 cP, spreadability 57.6 mm, extrudability 84.5 (g/cm2), and in vitro release 42.4%. Following three months storage under two distinct conditions, the formula exhibited good stability. Finally, the antibacterial activity of the developed DP-NLC-hydrogel was evaluated and proved to be efficient against various bacterial strains. Full article
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Nanotechnology in Food and Plant Science: Challenges and Future Prospects
by Mohammad Azam Ansari
Plants 2023, 12(13), 2565; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12132565 - 6 Jul 2023
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Globally, food safety and security are receiving a lot of attention to ensure a steady supply of nutrient-rich and safe food. Nanotechnology is used in a wide range of technical processes, including the development of new materials and the enhancement of food safety [...] Read more.
Globally, food safety and security are receiving a lot of attention to ensure a steady supply of nutrient-rich and safe food. Nanotechnology is used in a wide range of technical processes, including the development of new materials and the enhancement of food safety and security. Nanomaterials are used to improve the protective effects of food and help detect microbial contamination, hazardous chemicals, and pesticides. Nanosensors are used to detect pathogens and allergens in food. Food processing is enhanced further by nanocapsulation, which allows for the delivery of bioactive compounds, increases food bioavailability, and extends food shelf life. Various forms of nanomaterials have been developed to improve food safety and enhance agricultural productivity, including nanometals, nanorods, nanofilms, nanotubes, nanofibers, nanolayers, and nanosheets. Such materials are used for developing nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nanomaterials to induce plant growth, genome modification, and transgene expression in plants. Nanomaterials have antimicrobial properties, promote plants’ innate immunity, and act as delivery agents for active ingredients. Nanocomposites offer good acid-resistance capabilities, effective recyclability, significant thermostability, and enhanced storage stability. Nanomaterials have been extensively used for the targeted delivery and release of genes and proteins into plant cells. In this review article, we discuss the role of nanotechnology in food safety and security. Furthermore, we include a partial literature survey on the use of nanotechnology in food packaging, food safety, food preservation using smart nanocarriers, the detection of food-borne pathogens and allergens using nanosensors, and crop growth and yield improvement; however, extensive research on nanotechnology is warranted. Full article
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