Licorice-wolfberry-derived nanomaterial improves the germination rate of wheat under salt stress by maintaining reactive oxygen species homeostasis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The research on improving the salt tolerance of crops through plant nanobiotechnology has been extensively reported. However, the mechanism by which plant - derived nanomaterials enhance the germination rate of wheat under salt stress remains elusive. Unveiling the mechanism by which plant - derived nanomaterials boost the salt tolerance of wheat is conducive to safeguarding food security.

Methods

Herein, we used mesoporous self-assembly licorice and wolfberry-derived complex nanomaterial (LW-CNs) to soak wheat (Triticum aestivum L) seeds.

Results

The size and zeta potential of LW-CNs were 42.2±8.2 nm and ^-19.6±1.5 eV, respectively. After 4 days of salt stress, LW-CNs-soaked wheat seeds presented a higher germination rate (78.4±8.3 vs 54

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12450925 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature