Advances in Plant-Derived Nanomaterials: From Molecular Mechanisms to Biofortification
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Plant Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 48
Special Issue Editor
Interests: abiotic stress; plant metabolites; metabolite-mediated signaling pathways; stress priming and metabolic memory during abiotic stress
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanomaterials from plants provide environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternatives against synthetic nanoparticles. Studies focusing on green synthesized nanomaterials contribute to developing ways to manage sustainable agriculture and the food industry, producing foods that are safe and with a high nutritional value. This Special Issue will aim to outline some studies in this field focusing on their monitoring and limitations.
This Special Issue is supervised by Dr. Ágnes Szepesi and assisted by Dr. Graziano Rilievo. In it, we will gather the latest results on molecular mechanisms and technical solutions in the frame of biofortification. We welcome original and review articles on topics related to plant-based nanomaterial synthesis and its effects in different areas, such as biotechnology, chemistry, and plant molecular biology. Research on molecular aspects of renewable sources, applications in precision agriculture and organic farming, and efficient use of agricultural waste with plant-based nanomaterials is also welcome. Addressing these areas will allow us to enhance our understanding of the molecular crosstalk between nanomaterials from plants and different organisms, to assess the fate and transport mechanisms of these green synthesized nanomaterials, and to evaluate their interactions with soil microorganisms.
Dr. Ágnes Szepesi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanotechnology
- green synthesis
- sustainable nanomaterials
- nano–bio interactions
- crop production
- plant-based solutions
- bio-corona
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