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ReviewNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

The Synthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Enhancing Plant Stress Resistance: A Review.

Xin Qin, Zijun Wang, Jie Lai, You Liang, Kun Qian

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Review in Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 30 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

30 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Xin QinCollege of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Zijun WangCo-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crop, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225012, China.
Jie LaiCollege of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
You LiangCo-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crop, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225012, China.
Kun QianCollege of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6554-731X

Funding

Bintuan Science and Technology Program 2021CB011Carbon Peak Carbon Neutral Science and Technology Innovation Special Fund of Jiangsu Province BE2022424Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund CX(22)1001Jiangsu Provincial Key Research and Development Program BE2020319Principal Fund Project of Tarim university TDZKCX202201Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (PAPD
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nanoparticle-based strategies have emerged as transformative tools for addressing critical challenges in sustainable agriculture, offering precise modulation of plant-environment interactions through enhanced biocompatibility and stimuli-responsive delivery mechanisms. Among these innovations, selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) present unique advantages due to their dual functionality as both essential micronutrient carriers and redox homeostasis modulators. Compared to conventional selenium treatments, SeNPs offer a more efficient and environmentally friendly solution for improving plant resilience while minimizing toxicity, even at low doses. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of methods for synthesizing SeNPs, including chemical reduction, green synthesis using plant extracts, and biological techniques with microbial agents. Additionally, the review discusses the effects of SeNPs on biotic and abiotic stress responses in plants, focusing on how these nanoparticles activate stress-response pathways and enhance plant immune function. The primary objective of this study is to offer theoretical insights into the application of SeNPs for addressing critical challenges in modern agriculture, such as improving crop yield and quality under stress conditions. Moreover, the research highlights the role of SeNPs in advancing sustainable agricultural practices by reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The findings underscore the transformative potential of SeNPs in crop management, contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural future.

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abiotic stressagriculturebiotic stressplantsselenium nanoparticles

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PMID39997864
PMCPMC11858168

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