Magnetic Nanoparticles in Agriculture: Unraveling the Impact of Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles on Peanut Growth and Seed Nutritional Quality
Nanotechnology has been a source of innovation in various fields in recent years, and its application in agriculture has attracted much attention, particularly for its potential to enhance crop growth and optimize nutritional quality. This study systematically investigated the effects of nickel ferr...
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| description | Nanotechnology has been a source of innovation in various fields in recent years, and its application in agriculture has attracted much attention, particularly for its potential to enhance crop growth and optimize nutritional quality. This study systematically investigated the effects of nickel ferrite nanoparticles (NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs) on peanut (<i>Arachis hypogaea</i> L.) growth, nutrient dynamics, and biochemical responses, highlighting their potential as sustainable alternatives to conventional fertilizers. The results showed that an optimum concentration of 50 mg/kg soil significantly improved photosynthetic efficiency, biomass accumulation, seed yield, and nutritional quality, with 1000 seed weight and total yield increasing by 12.3% and 15.6%, respectively. In addition, we hypothesized that NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs would activate the antioxidant system and increase plant resistance. According to the risk assessment, the target hazard quotient (THQ = 0.081) is well below the safety threshold of 1. These findings provide strong evidence for the application of NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs as next-generation nano-fertilizers, offering a dual advantage of improved agronomic performance and biosafety. However, further research is needed to optimize their application strategies and assess potential long-term environmental impacts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6b9faaf8307a4a72b0a0db711afe77932025-08-20T03:08:56ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-03-01147101110.3390/plants14071011Magnetic Nanoparticles in Agriculture: Unraveling the Impact of Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles on Peanut Growth and Seed Nutritional QualityYuying Tang0Taiming Zhang1Yuanbo Li2Quanlong Wang3Weichen Zhao4Muhammed Nadeem5Peng Zhang6Yukui Rui7Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, ChinaBeijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, ChinaBeijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, ChinaBeijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, ChinaSchool of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UKBeijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, ChinaNanotechnology has been a source of innovation in various fields in recent years, and its application in agriculture has attracted much attention, particularly for its potential to enhance crop growth and optimize nutritional quality. This study systematically investigated the effects of nickel ferrite nanoparticles (NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs) on peanut (<i>Arachis hypogaea</i> L.) growth, nutrient dynamics, and biochemical responses, highlighting their potential as sustainable alternatives to conventional fertilizers. The results showed that an optimum concentration of 50 mg/kg soil significantly improved photosynthetic efficiency, biomass accumulation, seed yield, and nutritional quality, with 1000 seed weight and total yield increasing by 12.3% and 15.6%, respectively. In addition, we hypothesized that NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs would activate the antioxidant system and increase plant resistance. According to the risk assessment, the target hazard quotient (THQ = 0.081) is well below the safety threshold of 1. These findings provide strong evidence for the application of NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs as next-generation nano-fertilizers, offering a dual advantage of improved agronomic performance and biosafety. However, further research is needed to optimize their application strategies and assess potential long-term environmental impacts.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/7/1011magnetic nanoparticlespeanutseed nutritional qualityplant growth regulationsustainable agriculture |
| spellingShingle | Yuying Tang Taiming Zhang Yuanbo Li Quanlong Wang Weichen Zhao Muhammed Nadeem Peng Zhang Yukui Rui Magnetic Nanoparticles in Agriculture: Unraveling the Impact of Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles on Peanut Growth and Seed Nutritional Quality Plants magnetic nanoparticles peanut seed nutritional quality plant growth regulation sustainable agriculture |
| title | Magnetic Nanoparticles in Agriculture: Unraveling the Impact of Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles on Peanut Growth and Seed Nutritional Quality |
| title_full | Magnetic Nanoparticles in Agriculture: Unraveling the Impact of Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles on Peanut Growth and Seed Nutritional Quality |
| title_fullStr | Magnetic Nanoparticles in Agriculture: Unraveling the Impact of Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles on Peanut Growth and Seed Nutritional Quality |
| title_full_unstemmed | Magnetic Nanoparticles in Agriculture: Unraveling the Impact of Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles on Peanut Growth and Seed Nutritional Quality |
| title_short | Magnetic Nanoparticles in Agriculture: Unraveling the Impact of Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles on Peanut Growth and Seed Nutritional Quality |
| title_sort | magnetic nanoparticles in agriculture unraveling the impact of nickel ferrite nanoparticles on peanut growth and seed nutritional quality |
| topic | magnetic nanoparticles peanut seed nutritional quality plant growth regulation sustainable agriculture |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/7/1011 |
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