CuO-NPs Improve Biosynthesis of Bioactive Compounds in Lettuce
The application of metallic nanoparticles improves the yield and content of bioactive compounds in plants. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of the foliar application of copper nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) in the yield and content of bioactive compounds in lettuce. Different conce...
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| author | Jazmín M. Gaucin-Delgado Adriel Ortiz-Campos Luis G. Hernandez-Montiel Manuel Fortis-Hernandez Juan J. Reyes-Pérez José A. Gonzáles-Fuentes Pablo Preciado-Rangel |
| author_facet | Jazmín M. Gaucin-Delgado Adriel Ortiz-Campos Luis G. Hernandez-Montiel Manuel Fortis-Hernandez Juan J. Reyes-Pérez José A. Gonzáles-Fuentes Pablo Preciado-Rangel |
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| description | The application of metallic nanoparticles improves the yield and content of bioactive compounds in plants. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of the foliar application of copper nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) in the yield and content of bioactive compounds in lettuce. Different concentrations of CuO-NPs (0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 6 mg mL<sup>−1</sup>) were applied in lettuce. The yield, nutraceutical quality, and enzymatic activity were determined. Foliar spraying of CuO-NPs induced an increase in the biosynthesis of bioactive compounds. In addition to an increase in the activity of the enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in lettuce plants, there were no negative effects on yield. Therefore, with the application of CuO-NPs, better quality lettuces are produced for the human diet due to the higher production of bioactive compounds. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1781d239a01444a9bf237379a507d7812023-11-30T23:50:46ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472022-03-0111791210.3390/plants11070912CuO-NPs Improve Biosynthesis of Bioactive Compounds in LettuceJazmín M. Gaucin-Delgado0Adriel Ortiz-Campos1Luis G. Hernandez-Montiel2Manuel Fortis-Hernandez3Juan J. Reyes-Pérez4José A. Gonzáles-Fuentes5Pablo Preciado-Rangel6Tecnológico Nacional de Mexico, Instituto Tecnológico de Torreón, Carretera Torreón-San Pedro km 7.5, Torreón 27170, MexicoTecnológico Nacional de Mexico, Instituto Tecnológico de Torreón, Carretera Torreón-San Pedro km 7.5, Torreón 27170, MexicoCentro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, Av. Politécnico Nacional 195, Col. Playa Palo Santa Rita, La Paz 23090, MexicoTecnológico Nacional de Mexico, Instituto Tecnológico de Torreón, Carretera Torreón-San Pedro km 7.5, Torreón 27170, MexicoFacultad de Ciencias Pecuarias, Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Av. Quito km 1.5 vía a Santo Domingo, Quevedo 120501, EcuadorHorticulture Department, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Calzada Antonio Narro 1923, Buenavista, Saltillo 25315, MexicoTecnológico Nacional de Mexico, Instituto Tecnológico de Torreón, Carretera Torreón-San Pedro km 7.5, Torreón 27170, MexicoThe application of metallic nanoparticles improves the yield and content of bioactive compounds in plants. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of the foliar application of copper nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) in the yield and content of bioactive compounds in lettuce. Different concentrations of CuO-NPs (0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 6 mg mL<sup>−1</sup>) were applied in lettuce. The yield, nutraceutical quality, and enzymatic activity were determined. Foliar spraying of CuO-NPs induced an increase in the biosynthesis of bioactive compounds. In addition to an increase in the activity of the enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in lettuce plants, there were no negative effects on yield. Therefore, with the application of CuO-NPs, better quality lettuces are produced for the human diet due to the higher production of bioactive compounds.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/7/912nano-biofortificationnanoparticlesantioxidants<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L. |
| spellingShingle | Jazmín M. Gaucin-Delgado Adriel Ortiz-Campos Luis G. Hernandez-Montiel Manuel Fortis-Hernandez Juan J. Reyes-Pérez José A. Gonzáles-Fuentes Pablo Preciado-Rangel CuO-NPs Improve Biosynthesis of Bioactive Compounds in Lettuce Plants nano-biofortification nanoparticles antioxidants <i>Lactuca sativa</i> L. |
| title | CuO-NPs Improve Biosynthesis of Bioactive Compounds in Lettuce |
| title_full | CuO-NPs Improve Biosynthesis of Bioactive Compounds in Lettuce |
| title_fullStr | CuO-NPs Improve Biosynthesis of Bioactive Compounds in Lettuce |
| title_full_unstemmed | CuO-NPs Improve Biosynthesis of Bioactive Compounds in Lettuce |
| title_short | CuO-NPs Improve Biosynthesis of Bioactive Compounds in Lettuce |
| title_sort | cuo nps improve biosynthesis of bioactive compounds in lettuce |
| topic | nano-biofortification nanoparticles antioxidants <i>Lactuca sativa</i> L. |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/7/912 |
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