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Alginate‐Sludge Derived Biochar‐Calcium Hydrogel for Phosphate Removal and Slow‐Release Fertilizer: A Sustainable and Multifunctional Solution

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
An alginate‐based biochar hydrogel (ABC‐hydrogel), derived from sewage sludge, is developed for simultaneous phosphate removal and agricultural reuse. It captures phosphorus from water and gradually releases it as fertilizer, enhancing lettuce growth.
Yu Zhang, Baile Wu, Haoran Dong, Xiaohong Guan, Irene M. C. Lo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Differential regulation of closely related R2R3-MYB transcription factors controls flavonol accumulation in different parts of the Arabidopsis thaliana seedling

The Plant Journal, 2007
The genes MYB11, MYB12 and MYB111 share significant structural similarity and form subgroup 7 of the Arabidopsis thaliana R2R3-MYB gene family. To determine the regulatory potential of these three transcription factors, we used a combination of genetic ...
R. Stracke, Hirofumi Ishihara, G. Huep, A. Barsch, Frank Mehrtens, K. Niehaus, B. Weisshaar   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Glutathione and Laccase Dual‐Responsive Lignin Nanocarriers Inspired by Host‐Pathogen Interactions for Fungicide Delivery

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Discover bio‐inspired fungicide‐loaded lignin nanocarriers that mimic host‐pathogen interactions, unleashing targeted fungicide release in response to glutathione and laccase. These innovative biobased nanocarriers promise superior crop protection, with increased photostability, enhanced foliar retention, and enabling bidirectional translocation for a ...
Wenlong Liang, Jingli Cheng, Lianmeng Liu, Jinhao Zhao, Frederik R. Wurm   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Toward the 3rd Generation of Smart Farming: Materials, Devices, and Systems for E‐Plant Technologies

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores the latest developments in e‐plant technologies, which are revolutionizing smart farming by enabling real‐time monitoring of plant and environmental conditions. It covers the design, applications, and systems of e‐plant devices, detailing how they integrate data analytics to optimize agricultural practices, enhance crop yields, and
Daegun Kim, Jonghyun Won, Hyeongmin Park, Jun‐Gyu Choi, Sungjun Park, Giwon Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

ROOT GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS OF KHATOUNI MELON SEEDLINGS AS AFFECTED BY POTASSIUM NUTRITION

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum: Hortorum Cultus, 2018
Khatouni melons are a major horticultural crop that is produced mainly in semi arid and arid regions of Iran. The plant root characteristics can significantly affect many growth traits, including water and nutrients uptake under such dry conditions.
Sakineh Pourranjbari Saghaiesh, Mohammad Kazem Souri   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Salinity and Water Stress Factors on Seed Germination, Early Seedling Growth and Proline Content in an Oil Crop, Black Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) [PDF]

Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry, 2023
Present study aims to evaluate the impacts of salinity and water stress factors on seed germination and early seedling growth under ex-vitro conditions in an oil crop, black sesame (Sesamum indicum L., cv. TMV3).
Abirami, K., Vikrant
doaj  

Functional Materials for Environmental Energy Harvesting in Smart Agriculture via Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores functional and responsive materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in sustainable smart agriculture. It examines how particulate contamination and dirt affect charge transfer and efficiency. Environmental challenges and strategies to enhance durability and responsiveness are outlined, including active functional layers ...
Rafael R. A. Silva, Giulio Fatti, Emanuel Carlos, Guilherme Ferreira, Sumita Goswami, Suman Nandy, Luiz H. C. Mattoso, Elvira Fortunato, Caio G. Otoni, Rodrigo Martins   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of natural biostimulators and slow-disintegrating fertilizers on the quality of rosemary seedlings (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) [PDF]

Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Belgrade), 2007
In the present work the effect of natural biostimulators and different doses of slow disintegrating fertilizer on the quality of rosemary seedlings was studied. Rosemary seedlings were produced in containers, according to the 'speedling system'.
Jelačić Slavica, Beatović Damir, Lakić Nada, Vujošević Ana   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Guides for Developing Hundreds of Novel Chiral MXenes and MBenes Nanosheets/Quantum Dots for Next‐Generation Chiral Engineered Biomaterials Applications

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
The emerging field of MXene/MBene materials has progressed rapidly, advancing diverse research fields, including biomedical engineering, biomedicine, agriculture, and the environment. This nanobiotechnology can tackle longstanding challenges in these areas.
Alireza Rafieerad, Ahmad Amiri
wiley   +1 more source

The First Review on Nano‐Agricultural Applications of MXene and MBene‐Based Materials for Plant‐Immunoengineering, Controlled Protection, and Inducing Biostimulation Mechanisms

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
MXene and MBene nanomaterials show significant potential in addressing critical challenges in biomedicine, applied biology, agriculture, and the environment. From a nano‐agricultural perspective, this relatively young field has witnessed emerging advances towards applications for plant‐immunoengineering, biostimulation, and controlled delivery ...
Alireza Rafieerad, Ahmad Amiri, Maik Böhmer, Soofia Khanahmadi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source