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ReviewPlants (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Nano-Enabled Solutions for Plant Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Soil Contaminant Remediation: A Review.

Abdul Salam, Ali Raza Khan, Muhammad Zeeshan, Muhammad Siddique Afridi, Liupeng Yang, Qun Zheng, Zaid Ulhassan, Ruifei Wang, Zhixiang Zhang, Chen Zhao

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Review in Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Abdul SalamState Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4338-0966
Ali Raza KhanSchool of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
Muhammad ZeeshanState Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7251-448X
Muhammad Siddique AfridiDepartment of Plant Pathology, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-900, MG, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-5505-2612
Liupeng YangState Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
Qun ZhengState Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
Zaid UlhassanSchool of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572000, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2660-6492
Ruifei WangState Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
Zhixiang ZhangState Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0971-956X
Chen ZhaoState Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8042-7025

Funding

Guangdong Province Key Research and Development Plan 2023B0202080001National Key Research and Development Program 2023YFD1701103
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Global agriculture and food security are under serious threat from abiotic stresses, including salinity, drought, heavy metals, and extreme temperatures. While industrial development has driven progress, it has also intensified environmental challenges and contributed to declining crop productivity. Tackling these issues demands innovative and sustainable solutions. Nanotechnology has emerged as an effective approach to enhance stress tolerance, improve nutrient use efficiency, and increase crop yield and quality. This review critically examines the expanding role of nanoparticles (NPs) in mitigating abiotic stresses and promoting sustainable agricultural systems. While several studies have investigated the use of NPs in stress mitigation, ongoing research continues to reveal novel mechanisms and applications, highlighting the untapped potential of nanotechnology in plant science. The review discusses the impact of abiotic stress on plant growth and physiology, followed by a detailed analysis of the mechanisms through which NPs confer stress tolerance. Particular attention is given to the interaction of NPs with phytohormones and other growth regulators, as well as their role in the remediation of contaminated soils. Furthermore, the review highlights the dual role of NPs in stress alleviation and environmental remediation, while also considering emerging concerns about their potential ecological and toxicological impacts. Emphasis is placed on the need for risk assessments and effective management strategies. The review also identifies key knowledge gaps and methodological limitations, offering recommendations to guide future research in this emerging field.

Indexed as

agricultural sustainabilitygrowth-stimulatorsnano-enabled agricultureremediationstress tolerance

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PMID41754242
PMCPMC12944321

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