Publications by authors named "Guling Xing"
Phytoremediation is an economical and effective strategy to remove cadmium (Cd) from polluted environments. To improve its efficiency, nanotechnology has been proposed to collaborate with hyperaccumulators in the remediation of Cd-polluted soils. However, the intricate structure-function relationship and the underlying regulatory mechanisms by which nanomaterials regulate Cd migration and conversion within the soil-plant system remained unrevealed.
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- Zinc deficiency is a widespread issue impacting both crop yields and human health; modified functional carbon nanodots (MFCNs) were developed to improve zinc migration and tomato production in zinc-deficient soils.
- Pot culture experiments showed that sulfur-doped MFCNs significantly boosted tomato yields and enhanced fruit quality, while nitrogen-doped variants had little effect on yield but increased zinc content without improving antioxidant properties.
- MFCNs are capable of regulating plant responses to zinc deficiency by influencing root activity, nutrient balance, and environmental interactions, suggesting their potential use as both growth regulators and soil conditioners in agriculture.