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Nano-assisted delivery tools for plant genetic engineering: a review on recent developments
Pradeep Kumar1, Vishnu D Rajput2, Amit Kumar Singh3
1Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, UP, India.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|December 21, 2024
Summary
Nanoparticles offer a novel, efficient method for plant gene delivery, overcoming limitations of traditional techniques. This approach promises enhanced crop productivity and genetic engineering across diverse plant species.
Area of Science:
- Plant Biotechnology
- Nanotechnology
- Agricultural Science
Background:
- Conventional gene delivery methods in crops (Agrobacterium, viral transduction, biolistics, PEG) face limitations.
- These limitations include dependence on plant/cell type, genotype, being time-consuming, untargeted, and costly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nanoparticles (NPs) as advanced gene carriers for crop plants.
- To highlight the potential of nano-enabled gene delivery for efficient and site-specific genetic modification.
Main Methods:
- Review of conventional gene delivery techniques in plant biotechnology.
- Analysis of nanoparticle synthesis (green and chemical routes) for gene delivery applications.
- Evaluation of NP-mediated gene delivery in various crops (cotton, tobacco, rice, wheat, okra, maize).
Main Results:
- Nanoparticles demonstrate high efficacy for site-specific gene delivery, independent of plant species.
- NP-based delivery offers a promising alternative to conventional methods, potentially increasing productivity.
Conclusions:
- Nanomaterials offer a roadmap for advanced plant genomic engineering and crop improvement.
- Nano-enabled gene delivery presents significant benefits over traditional methods for genetic modification in crops.
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