Pre-sowing grain treatment with bio-AgNPs stimulates plant growth and affects redox homeostasis in maize
The lowest tested concentration of AgNPs (32 µg mL<sup>-1</sup>) on maize efficiently inhibits maize-borne pathogens, without any negative effect on plant growth and chlorophyll content. Moreover, it does not provoke oxidative stress. However, AgNPs may affect cellular redox systems when their higher concentrations (128 and 512 µg mL<sup>-1</sup>) are used. The results indicate the potential use of biogenically synthesized AgNPs in agriculture through a crop-safe approach to eliminate pathogens and increase maize production efficiency.
Authors
- Joanna Trzcińska-Wencel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9119-0054)
- Jarosław Tyburski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8010-0380)
- Patrycja Golińska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9154-8191)
- Natalia Mucha
- Mahendra Rai
Institutions
- Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (IN)
- Nicolaus Copernicus University (PL)
- Universidade Federal do Piauí (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Plant Science
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1494741
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Seed Germination and Physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.50
Funders
- Narodowym Centrum Nauki