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Plants can create nanoparticles (NPs) sustainably, and these NPs affect plant growth. Research explores NP synthesis by plants and how NPs influence seed germination and plant development, with varied outcomes.

Keywords:

mechanism nanoparticles plant response plants

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Area of Science:

Environmental science and plant biology
Nanotechnology and materials science

Background:

Nanoparticles (NPs) offer novel applications in agriculture and environmental remediation.
Understanding the bidirectional interactions between plants and NPs is crucial for sustainable development.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in plant-nanoparticle interactions.
To explore NP synthesis using plants and the impact of synthetic NPs on plant physiology.
To identify future research trends in this interdisciplinary field.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current research on plant-nanoparticle interactions.
Analysis of mechanisms for NP uptake and transport in plants (roots and foliage).
Examination of NP effects on seed germination, plant development, and physiological processes.

Main Results:

Plants can be utilized for green synthesis of NPs.
NPs enter plants via roots or foliage, with uptake mechanisms requiring further investigation.
NP effects on plants are concentration, composition, and species-dependent, potentially altering germination and development.
Observed effects include enhanced radiation absorption, CO2 assimilation, and delayed chloroplast aging, though mechanisms are unclear.

Conclusions:

The review highlights the dual role of NPs in plant systems: as products of plant-based synthesis and as agents influencing plant life.
Further research is needed to elucidate NP transport pathways and the precise mechanisms behind observed physiological changes in plants.
Optimizing NP-plant interactions holds potential for sustainable agriculture and environmental applications.