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New Nanotechnology in the Agriculture and Food Industry

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Medicines".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 December 2024) | Viewed by 4585

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Prof. Dr. Heyou Han

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The National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Chemistry, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
Interests: development of new functional nanomaterials and their interdisciplinary applications in areas such as food testing; tumor treatment; anti-bacterial and anti-viral fields; nano-biotechnology in agriculture; food safety analysis detection
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Dr. Mohamed F. Foda

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National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
Interests: carbon-based nanomaterials synthesis; nano-based plant delivery; bionanomaterials; gene editing in plants; 3D genome organization; epigenetic regulation; rice flowering genes
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Dear Colleagues,

The integration of nanotechnology in agriculture and the food industry marks a transformative advancement, promising significant enhancements in productivity, sustainability, and food safety. In general, the agriculture sector has always embraced technological innovation to meet the growing demands of the global population and address environmental challenges. Nanotechnology, with its inception in the early 21st century, has found applications ranging from targeted pesticide delivery to enhanced food packaging. This convergence of technology and traditional farming practices has opened new avenues for the confrontation of issues related to food security and quality, while minimizing humanity’s environmental footprint. This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in nanotechnology that are specifically tailored to agriculture and food production. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the development of novel nanomaterials for crop protection and soil management, innovative nano-sensors for agriculture monitoring systems, and the application of nanotechnology in food processing and preservation. The objective of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers to discuss the impacts, challenges, and future directions of nanotechnology in this critical sector.

Prof. Dr. Heyou Han
Dr. Mohamed F. Foda
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Keywords

  • nanotechnology in agriculture
  • food industry nanotechnology
  • nano-encapsulation
  • nano-biosensors
  • nanocomposites
  • sustainable agriculture
  • precision agriculture
  • food safety and quality
  • environmental impact of nanotechnology
  • agricultural innovation

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Interventional Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles with Zea mays L. Plants When Compensating Irrigation Using Saline Water
by Mostafa Ahmed, Diaa Attia Marrez, Roquia Rizk, Donia Abdul-Hamid, Zoltán Tóth and Kincső Decsi
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(16), 1341; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14161341 - 13 Aug 2024
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High salinity reduces agriculture production and quality, negatively affecting the global economy. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) enhance plant metabolism and abiotic stress tolerance. This study investigated the effects of 2 g/L foliar Zinc oxide NPs on Zea mays L. plants to ameliorate 150 [...] Read more.
High salinity reduces agriculture production and quality, negatively affecting the global economy. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) enhance plant metabolism and abiotic stress tolerance. This study investigated the effects of 2 g/L foliar Zinc oxide NPs on Zea mays L. plants to ameliorate 150 mM NaCl-induced salt stress. After precipitation, ZnO-NPs were examined by UV–visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray, and particle size distribution. This study examined plant height, stem diameter (width), area of leaves, chlorophyll levels, hydrolyzable sugars, free amino acids, protein, proline, hydrogen peroxide, and malondialdehyde. Gas chromatographic analysis quantified long-chain fatty acids, and following harvest, leaves, stalks, cobs, seeds, and seeds per row were weighed. The leaves’ acid and neutral detergent fibers were measured along with the seeds’ starch, fat, and protein. Plant growth and chlorophyll concentration decreased under salt stress. All treatments showed significant changes in maize plant growth and development after applying zinc oxide NPs. ZnO-NPs increased chlorophyll and lowered stress. ZnO-NPs enhanced the ability of maize plants to withstand the adverse conditions of saline soils or low-quality irrigation water. This field study investigated the effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles on maize plant leaves when saline water is utilized for growth season water. This study also examined how this foliar treatment affected plant biochemistry, morphology, fatty acid synthesis, and crop production when NaCl is present and when it is not. Full article
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Ultrasonication-Assisted Green Synthesis and Physicochemical and Cytotoxic Activity Characterization of Protein-Based Nanoparticles from Moringa oleifera Seeds
by Amany Abd El-Shafy Abd El-Kader Nafeh, Ibrahim Mohamed Abd El-Aleem Mohamed and Mohamed Frahat Foda
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(15), 1254; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14151254 - 26 Jul 2024
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Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) is globally recognized for its medicinal properties and offers high-quality, protein-rich seeds. This study aimed to explore the potential of M. oleifera seeds as a significant source of protein-based nanoparticles (PBNPs) using the ultrasonication technique after desolvation [...] Read more.
Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) is globally recognized for its medicinal properties and offers high-quality, protein-rich seeds. This study aimed to explore the potential of M. oleifera seeds as a significant source of protein-based nanoparticles (PBNPs) using the ultrasonication technique after desolvation and to evaluate their cytotoxicity in the human leukemia cell line (THP-1) for the first time. The properties of the PBNPs were confirmed by dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The extracted protein from moringa seed cake flour had a significant protein content of 54.20%, and the resulting PBNPs had an average size of 134.3 ± 0.47 nm with a robust zeta potential of −43.15 mV. Notably, our study revealed that PBNPs exhibited cytotoxic potential at high concentrations, especially against the THP-1 human leukemia cell line, which is widely used to study immunomodulatory properties. The inhibitory effect of PBNPs was quantitatively evidenced by a cytotoxicity assay, which showed that a concentration of 206.5 μg mL−1 (log conc. 2.315) was required to inhibit 50% of biological activity. In conclusion, our findings highlight the potential of M. oleifera seeds as a valuable resource in the innovative field of eco-friendly PBNPs by combining traditional medicinal applications with contemporary advancements in protein nanotechnology. However, further studies are required to ensure their biocompatibility. Full article
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