A Plant-Derived Arabinoxylan Platform for Biomolecule Delivery into Plant Cells.
Rashid M, Vinzant K, Al Hoque A, Quadir M, Khodakovskaya M
Summary
PubMedResearchers developed a wheat-based nanodelivery system that can transport beneficial molecules into plant cells, offering a non-toxic way to boost crop productivity.
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Key Findings
Arabinoxylan (AX), a wheat bran-derived polymer, can be synthesized into functional nanocarriers for biomolecule delivery
Two nanocarrier variants were created: fluorescein-labeled AX (AX-FITC) for tracking and positively charged AX (AX+) for enhanced delivery
The biocompatible platform successfully delivers agrochemicals and biomolecules directly into plant cells without toxicity
Original Abstract
Nanotechnology offers innovative solutions for enhancing plant productivity through biocompatible, nontoxic nanocarriers capable of delivering diverse agrochemicals and biomolecules directly to plants. In this study, we demonstrated the potential of a nanocarrier system based on arabinoxylan (AX), a wheat bran-derived polymer. Two AX-based nanocarriers, fluorescein isothiocyanate-labeled AX (AX-FITC) and positively charged AX (AX+), were synthesized and used to determine possible uptake and delivery of
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Species Mentioned
Wheat is a group of wild and domesticated grasses of the genus Triticum. As cereals, they are cultivated for their grains, which are staple foods around the world. Well-known wheat species and hybrids include the most widely grown common wheat, spelt, durum, emmer, einkorn, and Khorasan or Kamut....
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