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Chapter 8 Nanomaterials as new techniques in plant priming technology

  • Vasileios Fotopoulos , Alexandros Spanos , Irene Y. Nikolaou and Gholamreza Gohari
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Engineered Nanoparticles in Agriculture
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Abstract

Seed priming is a presowing treatment that enhances seed performance and promotes seedling growth. The use of nanomaterials in seed priming has emerged as a promising technique in recent years due to their unique physicochemical properties. Nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles and nanotubes, have been reported to improve seed germination, increase seedling vigor, and enhance plant growth and productivity. This review summarizes recent advances in the use of nanomaterials as new techniques in plant and seed priming technology. It covers a range of topics including the mechanisms of action of nanomaterials in seed priming, their effects on seed physiology, and their potential applications in agriculture. The review highlights the potential of nanomaterials as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to enhance plant and seed performance and to mitigate the negative effects of abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and temperature extremes. The review also discusses the challenges and potential risks associated with the use of nanomaterials in plant and seed priming and the need for further research to understand their long-term effects on the environment and human health. Overall, the use of nanomaterials in plant and seed priming technology represents a promising avenue for improving crop productivity and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Abstract

Seed priming is a presowing treatment that enhances seed performance and promotes seedling growth. The use of nanomaterials in seed priming has emerged as a promising technique in recent years due to their unique physicochemical properties. Nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles and nanotubes, have been reported to improve seed germination, increase seedling vigor, and enhance plant growth and productivity. This review summarizes recent advances in the use of nanomaterials as new techniques in plant and seed priming technology. It covers a range of topics including the mechanisms of action of nanomaterials in seed priming, their effects on seed physiology, and their potential applications in agriculture. The review highlights the potential of nanomaterials as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to enhance plant and seed performance and to mitigate the negative effects of abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and temperature extremes. The review also discusses the challenges and potential risks associated with the use of nanomaterials in plant and seed priming and the need for further research to understand their long-term effects on the environment and human health. Overall, the use of nanomaterials in plant and seed priming technology represents a promising avenue for improving crop productivity and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Preface V
  3. Contents VII
  4. Chapter 1 Nanomaterials: classification, synthesis methods, and physicochemical characterization 1
  5. Chapter 2 Nanoparticles and medicinal plants: a visualized analysis of the core and theme content of the reports in the period of 2018–2022 59
  6. Chapter 3 Nanofertilizers: recent approach in crop production 93
  7. Chapter 4 Iron-based nanomaterials are emerging nanofertilizers to fulfil iron deficiency 145
  8. Chapter 5 Nanoparticles as soil amendments 163
  9. Chapter 6 Utilization of nanoparticles in plant protection against biotic stresses 181
  10. Chapter 7 Recent advances in nano-enabled agriculture for improving plant performances under abiotic stress condition 197
  11. Chapter 8 Nanomaterials as new techniques in plant priming technology 247
  12. Chapter 9 Nanoparticles for the improved horticultural crop production 271
  13. Chapter 10 Nanomaterials and postharvest management of horticultural crops 283
  14. About the editors 311
  15. List of contributors 313
  16. Index 317
https://doi.org/10.1515/9781501523229-008

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Preface V
  3. Contents VII
  4. Chapter 1 Nanomaterials: classification, synthesis methods, and physicochemical characterization 1
  5. Chapter 2 Nanoparticles and medicinal plants: a visualized analysis of the core and theme content of the reports in the period of 2018–2022 59
  6. Chapter 3 Nanofertilizers: recent approach in crop production 93
  7. Chapter 4 Iron-based nanomaterials are emerging nanofertilizers to fulfil iron deficiency 145
  8. Chapter 5 Nanoparticles as soil amendments 163
  9. Chapter 6 Utilization of nanoparticles in plant protection against biotic stresses 181
  10. Chapter 7 Recent advances in nano-enabled agriculture for improving plant performances under abiotic stress condition 197
  11. Chapter 8 Nanomaterials as new techniques in plant priming technology 247
  12. Chapter 9 Nanoparticles for the improved horticultural crop production 271
  13. Chapter 10 Nanomaterials and postharvest management of horticultural crops 283
  14. About the editors 311
  15. List of contributors 313
  16. Index 317
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