Nanoparticle-Mediated Approaches in Agriculture Addressing Abiotic Stress From Soil to Plant Cells

Abstract

NPs are increasingly prevalent in various fields including biology, pharmacology, cosmetics, and agriculture, promising diverse applications. However, their widespread use raises concerns about their environmental impact. Thus, it is imperative to comprehensively study how NPs affect plant physiology and metabolism, given that plants inevitably encounter NPs in soil and water. Understanding the mechanisms of NP entry, transport, and accumulation within plants is pivotal. Moreover, once internalized by plants, NPs can profoundly influence cellular metabolism and physiology.