Iron nanoparticles mitigate cadmium-induced abiotic stress in soybean by modulating reactive oxygen species accumulation and cellular integrity.

ABSTRACT: Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal that causes morphological and physiological changes to plants, which eventually leads to a decline in growth and productivity. Nanoparticle-based amelioration of Cd toxicity in plants is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach. Nevertheless, the interaction between iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) and Cd in soybean (Glycine max L.) is still not well documented. This research was conducted to evaluate the effects of soil application of FeNPs on soybean plants exposed to Cd stress. The size, surface morphology, and crystalline nature of the FeNPs were observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Soil amended with FeNPs (50 mg L^-1) decreased reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and improved

SUBMITTER: Mukhtar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12856577 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature