Tiny but powerful: nanoparticles in plant biotechnology
Keywords:
Nanotechnology, biotechnology, plant conservationAbstract
Nanotechnology studies the manipulation of matter on a scale of 1 to 100 nm, at which point materials acquire unique and highly valuable properties. Nanoparticles (NPs) were used by ancient civilizations without their knowledge, but today they can be found in everyday products, and their applications span various fields of knowledge, such as plant biotechnology. Metal NPs can act as micronutrients or antimicrobial agents in in vitro culture and as cellular protectors in long-term preservation techniques such as cryopreservation.
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