Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2022, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (5): 228-239.doi: 10.13560/j.cnki.biotech.bull.1985.2021-0731

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Application of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles in Agriculture

SUN De-quan(), LU Xin-hua, LI Wei-ming, HU Yu-lin, DUAN Ya-jie, PANG Zhen-cai, HU Hui-gang()   

  1. South Subtropical Crops Research Institute,Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruit’s Biology,Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs,Zhanjiang 524091
  • Received:2021-06-06 Online:2022-05-26 Published:2022-06-10
  • Contact: HU Hui-gang E-mail:sscrisun@163.com;huhuigang@catas.cn

Abstract:

Research of mesoporous silica nanoparticles(MSNs)for the application in agriculture has gained worldwide interest due to its unique properties such as high pore volume,large surface area,high stability,biocompatibility and facile surface functionalization. In this paper,the recent research progress of MSNs for agriculture is reviewed. The advantages of MSNs used as delivery system for agricultural inputs and transgene are well documented. The uniqueness of MSNs for environmental pollution control,agricultural product preservation and detection sensor is discussed. The uptake,transportation and accumulation of MSNs inside plants and the interaction between them are well explained,and the biosafe of MSNs is comprehensively evaluated. Finally,the future opportunities and challenges on MSNs for agriculture are prospected. This paper is aimed to provide reference and theoretical support for the further application of MSNs to effectively solve practical problems in agricultural production.

Key words: mesoporous silica nanoparticles, delivery systems, biosafe, agricultural application