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Coactive role of zinc oxide nanoparticles and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria for mitigation of synchronized effects of heat and drought stress in wheat plants

Ammar Azmat, Yashfa Tanveer, Humaira Yasmin, Muhammad Nadeem Hassan, Asim Shahzad, M. S. Reddy, Ajaz Ahmad

Chemosphere · 2022

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Summary

This 2022 field study investigates the synergistic application of zinc oxide nanoparticles combined with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria as a dual intervention to enhance wheat resilience under concurrent heat and drought stress. The research suggests that integrating microbial inoculants with nanomaterial soil amendments may offer an agronomic pathway to improve cereal crop performance under compound climate stressors. Whilst contributing to emerging literature on biotechnological tools for climate adaptation in wheat production, field-scale validation across diverse agroecologies, economic feasibility analysis, and regulatory pathways for nanomaterial use remain areas requiring further investigation.

Regional applicability

UK wheat production faces increasing heat and drought pressures, particularly in the south and east; however, applicability would depend on validation in UK soil and climatic conditions, regulatory approval of zinc oxide nanoparticles, and economic cost-benefit analysis relative to UK farm scales and market conditions.

Key measures

Plant growth metrics, stress biomarkers, and agronomic performance under heat and drought stress conditions

Outcomes reported

The study evaluated the combined effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on wheat plant performance under simultaneous heat and drought stress conditions. Measurements likely included plant growth parameters, physiological responses, and stress mitigation indicators.

Theme
Climate & resilience
Subject
Soil biology & microbiology
Study type
Research
Study design
Field trial
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Arable cereals
DOI
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133982
Catalogue ID
SNmoqqsymb-lkowjg

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