Exploring sustainable management by using green nano-silver to combat three post-harvest pathogenic fungi in crops.

Global crop protection and food security have become critical issues to achieve the 'Zero Hunger' goal in recent years, as significant crop damage is primarily caused by biotic factors. Applying nanoparticles in agriculture could enhance crop yield. Nano-silver, or AgNPs, have colossal importance in many fields like biomedical, agriculture, and the environment due to their antimicrobial potential.

Synthesis and properties of nano-cadmium oxide and its size-dependent responses by barley plant.

Present study included technological methods that made it possible to synthesize CdO nanoparticles and carry out their qualitative and quantitative diagnostics, confirming the as-prepared CdO nanoparticles (NPs) were spherical and had a size of 25 nm. Then, under the conditions of the model experiment the effect of CdO in macro and nanosized particles on absorption, transformation, and structural and functional changes occurring in cells and tissues of Hordeum vulgare L. (spring barley) during its ontogenesis was analyzed.

Application of X-ray based modern instrumental techniques to determine the heavy metals in soils, minerals and organic media.

To evaluate the environmental concerns associated with heavy metals (HMs) during their translocations in food chains, it is crucial to gather data on the types of HMs present in soils in order to ascertain their toxicity and potential to migrate. An overview of the findings from several physical techniques used to determine and identify the HMs, sediments, individual minerals, and organic components in contaminated agricultural and industrial soils, is provided in this review article. These studies cover a variety of X-ray-based analytical techniques, including most widely used ones like X-ray absorption near edge structure, extended X-ray absorption fine structure, X-ray diffraction, and less popular ones X-ray fluorescence, etc.

New approach to soil management focusing on soil health and air quality: one earth one life (critical review).

Soil plays a key role in ecosphere and air quality regulation. Obsolete environmental technologies lead to soil quality loss, air, water, and land systems pollution. Pedosphere and plants are intertwined with the air quality.

Speciation of macro- and nanoparticles of CrO in Hordeum vulgare L. and subsequent toxicity: A comparative study.

Chromium (Cr) is reported to be hazardous to environmental components and surrounding biota when levels exceed allowable thresholds. As Cr is extensively utilized in different industries, thereby comprehensively studied for its toxicity. Along with Cr, the applications of nano-Cr or chromium oxide nanoparticles (CrO-NPs) are also expanding; however, the literature is scarce or limited on their phytotoxicity.

Genotoxic and morpho-physiological responses of ZnO macro- and nano-forms in plants.

In the current study, two plants, viz., Pisum sativum L. and Hordeum vulgare L.

Advances in characterization of probiotics and challenges in industrial application.

An unbalanced diet and poor lifestyle are common reasons for numerous health complications in humans. Probiotics are known to provide substantial benefits to human health by producing several bioactive compounds, vitamins, short-chain fatty acids and short peptides. Diets that contain probiotics are limited to curd, yoghurt, kefir, kimchi, etc.

A practical evaluation on integrated role of biochar and nanomaterials in soil remediation processes.

Soil decontamination and restoration continue to be a key environmental concern around the globe. The degradation of soil resources due to the presence of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) has a substantial influence on agricultural production, food security, and human well-being, and as a result, urgent action is required. PTEs pollution is not a threat to the agroecosystems but also a serious concern to human health; thereby, it needs to be addressed timely and effectively.

Nanobionics in Crop Production: An Emerging Approach to Modulate Plant Functionalities.

The "Zero Hunger" goal is one of the key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Therefore, improvements in crop production have always been a prime objective to meet the demands of an ever-growing population. In the last decade, studies have acknowledged the role of photosynthesis augmentation and enhancing nutrient use efficiency (NUE) in improving crop production.

Microplastic Pollution: An Emerging Threat to Terrestrial Plants and Insights into Its Remediation Strategies.

Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous and constitute a global hazard to the environment because of their robustness, resilience, and long-term presence in the ecosystem. For now, the majority of research has primarily focused on marine and freshwater ecosystems, with just a small amount of attention towards the terrestrial ecosystems. Although terrestrial ecosystems are recognized as the origins and routes for MPs to reach the sea, there is a paucity of knowledge about these ecological compartments, which is necessary for conducting effective ecological risk assessments.

The effect of resource-saving tillage technologies on the mobility, distribution and migration of trace elements in soil.

The influence of agricultural tillage technologies on the accumulation and distribution of trace elements in the soil is poorly studied. At the same time, intensive agriculture requires large amounts of fertilizers, growth stimulators, pesticides, and other substances, which can effect the ecological safety of the plant products and soil. This paper represents studying the effect of various agricultural techniques (including resource-saving technologies) on the mobility and profile distribution of Pb, Zn, and Cu in Haplic Chernozem.

Economic Shock and Agri-Sector: Post-COVID-19 Scenario in India.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the human health and global economy. The food and agriculture sectors have also felt these effects. In many countries, the measures taken to curb the spread of the virus were initiated to hinder the supply of agricultural products to markets and consumers inside and outside the borders.

Soil organic matter and biological activity under long-term contamination with copper.

Organic matter (OM) and enzymes activity can act as indicators of the time and level of soil contamination with heavy metal. The goal of this study is evaluation of the effect of chronic long-term soil contamination with Cu on OM and biological activity in Spolic Technosols. The monitoring plot is located in the zone of industrial wastewater storage and sludge reservoirs in the Seversky Donets River flood plain.

Intra-soil waste recycling provides safety of environment.

Amelioration and remediation technology was developed for phosphogypsum utilization in Haplic Chernozem of South-European facies (Rostov Region). The technology comprises phosphogypsum dispersed application into the soil layer of 20-45 cm during intra-soil milling. In the model experiment, the phosphogypsum doses 0 (control), 10, 20, and 40 t ha were studied.

Analysis and assessment of heavy metal contamination in the vicinity of Lake Atamanskoe (Rostov region, Russia) using multivariate statistical methods.

Assessment of spatial patterns of potentially toxic metals is one of the most urgent tasks in soil chemistry. In this study, descriptive statistics and three methods of multivariate statistical analysis, such as the hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), correlation analysis, and conditional inference tree (CIT), were used to identify patterns and potential sources of heavy metals (Co, Ni, Cu, Cr, Pb, MnO, and Zn). The investigation was carried out on 81 sample points, using 20 testing parameters.

Thermodynamic mathematical model of the Kastanozem complex and new principles of sustainable semiarid protective silviculture management.

The Kastanozem complex in the dry steppe of southern Russia underlies an artificially-constructed forest strips. Deep ploughing to a depth of 45 cm was used to process the soil prior to planting. Between 20 and 40 cm depth, soil density was high, 1.

Application of XAFS and XRD methods for describing the copper and zinc adsorption characteristics in hydromorphic soils.

Modeling metal sorption in soils is of great importance to predict the fate of heavy metals and to assess the actual risk driven from pollution. The present study focuses on adsorption of HM ions on two types of hydromorphic soils, including calcaric fluvisols loamic and calcaric fluvic arenosols. The individual and competitive adsorption behaviors of Cu and Zn on soils and soil constituents are evaluated comprehensively.

The influence of long-term Zn and Cu contamination in Spolic Technosols on water-soluble organic matter and soil biological activity.

Potentially toxic elements (PTE) pollution has a pronounced negative effect on the soil and its components. The characteristics of soil organic matter and the activity of soil enzymes can serve as sensitive indicators of the degree of changes occurring in the soil. This study aims to assess the effect of long-term severe soil contamination with Zn and Cu on water-soluble organic matter (WSOM) and the associated changes in the biochemical activity of microorganisms.

Nitrogen state of Haplic Chernozem of the European part of Southern Russia in the implementation of resource-saving technologies.

Background: The prolonged use of traditional moldboard ploughing often results in soil degradation and, ultimately, has an impact on national food security. Therefore, the implementation of resource-saving technologies (minimal and No-till) is a promising approach in the development of agriculture, especially in drought regions. The present study reports the results of long-term research on the effect of various tillage methods (moldboard ploughing, minimal tillage and No-till technique) on the nitrogen content of Haplic Chernozem of the European part of Southern Russia.

Comparison of Heavy Metal Content in in Various Impact Zones.

A study on of two anthropogenically heavy metal-polluted impact zones of the Rostov region, namely Lake Atamanskoye and Novocherkasskaya Power Station, was conducted. The influence of soil pollution on the Pb, Zn, and Cu accumulation in various organs of , which is widespread in the studied territories, was established. An extremely high level of Zn content (3051 mg/kg) was observed in the soils of the impact zone of Lake Atamanskoe, as well as an excess over the maximum permissible level for Pb and Cu (32 and 132 mg/kg accordingly).

Spatial distribution of heavy metals in soils of the flood plain of the Seversky Donets River (Russia) based on geostatistical methods.

Soil contamination by heavy metals (HM) is a worldwide problem for human health. To reduce risk to human health from exposure to toxic chemicals associated with soil contamination, it is necessary to monitor and assess HM concentrations in the soil for places where the concentration exceeds the acceptable levels. Spatial patterning is a necessary tool for assessment of the exposure risk of HM contamination.

Speciation of Zn and Cu in Technosol and evaluation of a sequential extraction procedure using XAS, XRD and SEM-EDX analyses.

Metal speciation, linked directly to bioaccessibility and lability, is a key to be considered when assessing associated human and environmental health risks originated from anthropogenic activities. To identify the Zn and Cu speciation in the highly contaminated, technogenically transformed soils (Technosol) from the impact zone near the industrial sludge reservoirs of chemical plant (Siverskyi Donets River floodplain, southern Russia), the validity of the BCR sequential extraction procedure using the X-ray absorption fine-structure and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analyses was examined after each of the three stages. After the removal of exchange and carbonate-bonded Zn and Cu compounds from Technosol (first stage of extraction), the resulting residual soil showed enrichment in a great diversity of metal compounds, primarily with Me-S and Me-O bonds.

The toxic effect of CuO of different dispersion degrees on the structure and ultrastructure of spring barley cells (Hordeum sativum distichum).

Nowadays, nanotechnology is one of the most dynamically developing and most promising technologies. However, the safety issues of using metal nanoparticles, their environmental impact on soil and plants are poorly understood. These studies are especially important in terms of copper-based nanomaterials because they are widely used in agriculture.

The influence of application of biochar and metal-tolerant bacteria in polluted soil on morpho-physiological and anatomical parameters of spring barley.

The paper presents the results of the model experiment on spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) grown in polluted soil. The influence of separate and combined application of wood biochar and heavy metal-tolerant bacteria on morpho-physiological, anatomical and ultrastructural parameters of H.