nanocarrier-delivery
Nanocarrier-delivery is a technology that uses nano-scale particles to deliver nutrients, bioactive compounds, and other agents directly into plant cells with enhanced precision and efficiency. This approach improves the bioavailability and cellular uptake of delivered compounds compared to conventional application methods. By enabling targeted molecular-level delivery, nanocarrier systems have potential to increase crop productivity and reduce input requirements in agriculture.
PubMed · 2026-03-27
Scientists developed tiny delivery vehicles made from wheat bran that can carry molecules directly into plant cells, offering a safer and more targeted alternative to current agrochemical methods.
Two distinct arabinoxylan-based nanocarriers were successfully synthesized: a fluorescently labeled version (AX-FITC) for tracking uptake, and a positively charged version (AX+) to enhance cell entry.
The nanocarrier platform is derived from wheat bran, a widely available agricultural byproduct, making it a biocompatible and potentially low-cost delivery system.
The system demonstrated the ability to deliver diverse biomolecules directly into plant cells, suggesting broad applicability across different agrochemical and genetic payloads.
