Essential oil amended with metal nanoparticles functionalized with nitric oxide as a strategy to control plant pathogens in the agriculture

• Grant number: 18/08194-2
• Support type: Regular Research Grants
• Duration: December 01, 2018 - May 31, 2022
• Field of knowledge: Interdisciplinary Subjects
• Cooperation agreement: Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (CONICYT)
• Principal researcher: Amedea Barozzi Seabra
• Grantee: Amedea Barozzi Seabra
• Principal researcher abroad: Olga Margarita Rubilar Araneda
• Institution abroad: Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO), Chile
• Home Institution: Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas (CCNH). Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC). Ministério da Educação (Brasil). Santo André , SP, Brazil
• Assoc. researchers: Bruno Lemos Batista ; Nelson Eduardo Duran Caballero

Abstract

Nanotechnology has the potential to make an impact in agriculture through nanoencapsulation of pesticides, herbicides and agrochemicals resulting in precise dosage to the plants. Silver and copper nanoparticles are known to have potent antimicrobial activity against several pathogens. Although these nanoparticles have been greatly explored in biomedical applications, their uses in plant defense are still in the infancy. Metal nanoparticles can be synthesized by chemical, physical and biogenic routes. Biogenic synthesis of metal nanoparticles is considered cost effective and environmentally friend approach. In this direction, this project proposes the biogenic synthesis of silver and copper nanoparticles by using fungi, specifically white rot fungi, in a green approach. The surface of the biogenically synthesized silver or copper nanoparticles will be functionalized with nitric oxide (NO) donors, since NO is a potent antimicrobial agent. NO is an endogenous found molecule that controls several physiological processes in mammals and in plants, including plant defense against pathogens. Although NO-releasing metallic nanoparticles have been explored in biomedical fields, their uses in agriculture have not been explored. The obtained NO-releasing metal nanoparticles will be incorporated into essential oils, which have antimicrobial activity. Therefore, the goal of this project is to use a green approach to synthesize metal nanoparticles, coat their surface with the antimicrobial molecule NO, and incorporate the final nanoparticles in essential oils in agriculture applications for pest control. It is expected to reduce the pesticide applications and to increase the food security. (AU)

Scientific publications

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(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

GALLARDO-BENAVENTE, CARLA; CARRION, ORNELLA; TODD, JONATHAN D.; PIERETTI, JOANA C.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.; DURAN, NELSON; RUBILAR, OLGA; PEREZ-DONOSO, JOSE M.; QUIROZ, ANDRES. Biosynthesis of CdS Quantum Dots Mediated by Volatile Sulfur Compounds Released by Antarctic Pseudomonas fragi. FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY, v. 10, AUG 13 2019. (18/08194-2, 18/02832-7)

KOHATSU, MARCIO YUKIHIRO; PELEGRINO, MILENA TREVISAN; MONTEIRO, LUCILENA REBELO; FREIRE, BRUNA MOREIRA; PEREIRA, RODRIGO MENDES; FINCHEIRA, PAOLA; RUBILAR, OLGA; TORTELLA, GONZALO; BATISTA, BRUNO LEMOS; DE JESUS, TATIANE ARAUJO; et al. Comparison of foliar spray and soil irrigation of biogenic CuO nanoparticles (NPs) on elemental uptake and accumulation in lettuce. APL BIOENGINEERING, v. 5, n. 1, p. 16350-16367, MAR 1 2021. (19/26337-8, 16/10060-9, 17/05029-8, 17/20914-8, 18/08194-2)

SILVEIRA, NEIDIQUELE M.; RIBEIRO, V, RAFAEL; DE MORAIS, SABRINA F. N.; DE SOUZA, SARAH C. R.; DA SILVA, SIMONE F.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.; HANCOCK, JOHN T.; MACHADO, EDUARDO C.. Leaf arginine spraying improves leaf gas exchange under water deficit and root antioxidant responses during the recovery period. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, v. 162, p. 315-326, MAY 2021. (18/08194-2, 15/14817-4)

PIERETTI, JOANA C.; ROLIM, WALLACE R.; FERREIRA, FABIO F.; LOMBELLO, CHRISTIANE B.; NASCIMENTO, MONICA H. M.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.. Synthesis, Characterization, and Cytotoxicity of Fe3O4@Ag Hybrid Nanoparticles: Promising Applications in Cancer Treatment. JOURNAL OF CLUSTER SCIENCE, v. 31, n. 2, p. 535-547, MAR 2020. (18/08194-2, 18/02832-7)

PELEGRINO, MILENA T.; WELLER, RICHARD B.; PAGANOTTI, ANDRE; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.. Delivering nitric oxide into human skin from encapsulated S-nitrosoglutathione under UV light: An in vitro and ex vivo study. NITRIC OXIDE-BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY, v. 94, p. 108-113, JAN 1 2020. (18/08194-2, 17/05029-8)

CARMO, GIOVANNA CAMARGO DO; IASTRENSKI, LORENA FELIX; DEBIASI, TATIANE VIEGAS; SILVA, RAFAEL CAETANO DA; GOMES, DIEGO GENUARIO; PELEGRINO, MILENA TREVISAN; BIANCHINI, EDMILSON; STOLF-MOREIRA, RENATA; PIMENTA, JOSE ANTONIO; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI; et al. Nanoencapsulation improves the protective effects of a nitric oxide donor on drought-stressed Heliocarpus popayanensis seedlings. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY, v. 225, DEC 1 2021. (18/08194-2, 17/05029-8)

FINCHEIRA, PAOLA; TORTELLA, GONZALO; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.; QUIROZ, ANDRES; DIEZ, MARIA CRISTINA; RUBILAR, OLGA. Nanotechnology advances for sustainable agriculture: current knowledge and prospects in plant growth modulation and nutrition. PLANTA, v. 254, n. 4, OCT 2021. (18/08194-2)

PELEGRINO, MILENA T.; PIERETTI, JOANA C.; NAKAZATO, GERSON; GONCALVES, MARCELLY CHUE; MOREIRA, JOSE CARLOS; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.. Chitosan chemically modified to deliver nitric oxide with high antibacterial activity. NITRIC OXIDE-BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY, v. 106, p. 24-34, JAN 1 2021. (18/08194-2, 17/05029-8, 18/02832-7)

TORTELLA, GONZALO R.; RUBILAR, OLGA; DIEZ, MARIA CRISTINA; PADRAO, JORGE; ZILLE, ANDREA; PIERETTI, JOANA C.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.. Advanced Material Against Human (Including Covid-19) and Plant Viruses: Nanoparticles As a Feasible Strategy. GLOBAL CHALLENGES, v. 5, n. 3, DEC 2020. (18/02832-7, 18/08194-2)

FINCHEIRA, PAOLA; QUIROZ, ANDRES; TORTELLA, GONZALO; CRISTINA DIEZ, MARIA; RUBILAR, OLGA. Current advances in plant-microbe communication via volatile organic compounds as an innovative strategy to improve plant growth. MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH, v. 247, JUN 2021. (18/08194-2)

CISTERNAS, CARLA; TORTELLA, GONZALO; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.; PIERETTI, JOANA C.; ARAYA-CASTRO, KARLA; HERMOSILLA, EDWARD; CRISTINA DIEZ, MARIA; RUBILAR, OLGA. Development of a new biomimetic method for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles based on fungal metabolites: optimization and antibacterial activity. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, v. 96, n. 7, MAR 2021. (18/08194-2)

URZEDO, ALESSANDRO L.; GONCALVES, MARCELLY C.; NASCIMENTO, MONICA H. M.; LOMBELLO, CHRISTIANE B.; NAKAZATO, GERSON; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.. Cytotoxicity and Antibacterial Activity of Alginate Hydrogel Containing Nitric Oxide Donor and Silver Nanoparticles for Topical Applications. ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, v. 6, n. 4, p. 2117-2134, APR 2020. (18/08194-2)

FERNANDES, DIOGENES G. DA S.; ANDRADE, VIVIANE BRITO; LUCENA, LETICIA NEVES; AMBROSIO, FELIPE NOGUEIRA; DE SOUZA, ANDRE L. M.; BATISTA, BRUNO L.; ROLIM, WALLACE ROSADO; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI; LOMBELLO, CHRISTIANE B.; DA SILVA, FERNANDA DIAS; et al. ytotoxicity and Antimicrobial Properties of Photosynthesized Silver Chloride Nanoparticles Using Plant Extract from Stryphnodendron adstringens (Martius) Covill. JOURNAL OF CLUSTER SCIENCE, v. 33, n. 2, FEB 2021. (18/08194-2, 17/17275-3)

NERES-SANTOS, RAQUEL SILVA; JUNHO, CAROLINA VICTORIA CRUZ; PANICO, KARINE; CAIO-SILVA, WELLINGTON; PIERETTI, JOANA CLAUDIO; TAMASHIRO, JULIANA ALMEIDA; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI; RIBEIRO, CESAR AUGUSTO JOAO; CARNEIRO-RAMOS, MARCELA SORELLI. Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Cardiorenal Syndrome 3: Renocardiac Effect of Vitamin C. CELLS, v. 10, n. 11, NOV 2021. (15/25541-0, 18/08194-2, 19/11077-0, 20/03646-2, 15/19107-5)

PIERETTI, JOANA CLAUDIO; CRUZ JUNHO, CAROLINA VICTORIA; CARNEIRO-RAMOS, MARCELA SORELLI; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI. H2S- and NO-releasing gasotransmitter platform: A crosstalk signaling pathway in the treatment of acute kidney injury. PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH, v. 161, NOV 2020. (18/02832-7, 18/03089-6, 18/08194-2, 15/19107-5)

PELEGRINO, MILENA T.; PIERETTI, JOANA C.; LANGE, CAMILA NEVES; KOHATSU, MARCIO YUKIHIRO; FREIRE, BRUNA MOREIRA; BATISTA, BRUNO LEMOS; FINCHEIRA, PAOLA; TORTELLA, GONZALO R.; RUBILAR, OLGA; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.. Foliar spray application of CuO nanoparticles (NPs) and S-nitrosoglutathione enhances productivity, physiological and biochemical parameters of lettuce plants. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, v. 96, n. 8, p. 2185-2196, AUG 2021. (18/08194-2, 20/03646-2)

KOHATSU, MARCIO YUKIHIRO; LANGE, CAMILA NEVES; PELEGRINO, MILENA TREVISAN; PIERETTI, JOANA CLAUDIO; TORTELLA, GONZALO; RUBILAR, OLGA; BATISTA, BRUNO LEMOS; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI; DE JESUS, TATIANE ARAUJO. Foliar spraying of biogenic CuO nanoparticles protects the defence system and photosynthetic pigments of lettuce (Lactuca sativa). JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, v. 324, NOV 15 2021. (19/26337-8, 17/20914-8, 17/05029-8, 21/00738-6, 18/08194-2, 16/10060-9)

PIERETTI, JOANA C.; RUBILAR, OLGA; WELLER, RICHARD B.; TORTELLA, GONZALO R.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.. Nitric oxide (NO) and nanoparticles - Potential small tools for the war against COVID-19 and other human coronavirus infections. VIRUS RESEARCH, v. 291, JAN 2 2021. (18/08194-2)

TORTELLA, G. R.; PIERETTI, J. C.; RUBILAR, O.; FERNANDEZ-BALDO, M.; BENAVIDES-MENDOZA, A.; DIEZ, M. C.; SEABRA, A. B.. Silver, copper and copper oxide nanoparticles in the fight against human viruses: progress and perspectives. CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, JUL 2021. (18/08194-2, 18/02832-7)

LOPES-OLIVEIRA, PATRICIA JULIANA; GOMES, DIEGO GENUARIO; PELEGRINO, MILENA TREVISAN; BIANCHINI, EDMILSON; PIMENTA, JOSE ANTONIO; STOLF-MOREIRA, RENATA; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI; OLIVEIRA, HALLEY CAIXETA. Effects of nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles on neotropical tree seedlings submitted to acclimation under full sun in the nursery. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, v. 9, NOV 22 2019. (18/08194-2, 17/05029-8)

SILVEIRA, NEIDIQUELE M.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.; MARCOS, FERNANDA C. C.; PELEGRINO, MILENA T.; MACHADO, EDUARDO C.; RIBEIRO, RAFAEL V.. Encapsulation of S-nitrosoglutathione into chitosan nanoparticles improves drought tolerance of sugarcane plants. NITRIC OXIDE-BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY, v. 84, p. 38-44, MAR 1 2019. (12/19167-0, 18/08194-2, 16/10347-6, 15/00393-8)

DURAN, NELSON; FAVARO, WAGNER J.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.. What do we Really Know about Nanotoxicology of Silver Nanoparticles In vivo? New Aspects, Possible Mechanisms, and Perspectives. CURRENT NANOSCIENCE, v. 17, n. 3, p. 292+, 2021. (18/08194-2, 14/11154-1)

HERMOSILLA, EDWARD; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.; LOURENCO, ISABELLA M.; FERREIRA, FABIO F.; TORTELLA, GONZALO; RUBILAR, OLGA. Highly sensitive oxidation of MBTH/DMAB by MnFe2O4 nanoparticles as a promising method for nanozyme-based sensor development. COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS, v. 621, JUL 20 2021. (18/08194-2)

PELEGRINO, MILENA TREVISAN; KOHATSU, MARCIO YUKIHIRO; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI; MONTEIRO, LUCILENA REBELO; GOMES, DIEGO GENUARIO; OLIVEIRA, HALLEY CAIXETA; ROLIM, WALLACE ROSADO; DE JESUS, TATIANE ARAUJO; BATISTA, BRUNO LEMOS; LANGE, CAMILA NEVES. Effects of copper oxide nanoparticles on growth of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) seedlings and possible implications of nitric oxide in their antioxidative defense. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT, v. 192, n. 4, MAR 12 2020. (18/08194-2, 17/05029-8)

NASCIMENTO, MONICA H. M.; PELEGRINO, MILENA T.; PIERETTI, JOANA C.; SEABRAL, AMEDEA B.. How can nitric oxide help osteogenesis?. AIMS MOLECULAR SCIENCE, v. 7, n. 1, p. 29-48, 2020. (18/08194-2, 17/05029-8, 18/02832-7)

URZEDO, ALESSANDRO L.; GONCALVES, MARCELLY C.; NASCIMENTO, MONICA H. M.; LOMBELLO, CHRISTIANE B.; NAKAZATO, GERSON; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.. Multifunctional alginate nanoparticles containing nitric oxide donor and silver nanoparticles for biomedical applications. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications, v. 112, JUL 2020. (18/08194-2)

RODRIGUES, MARCELA CHARANTOLA; ROLIM, WALLACE ROSADO; VIANA, MARINA MARIANTE; SOUZA, THAIS RODRIGUES; GONCALVES, FLAVIA; TANAKA, CAIO JUNJI; BUENO-SILVA, BRUNO; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI. Biogenic synthesis and antimicrobial activity of silica-coated silver nanoparticles for esthetic dental applications. Journal of Dentistry, v. 96, MAY 2020. (14/50906-9, 17/22999-0, 18/08194-2)

LUZO, ANGELA C. M.; FAVARO, WAGNER J.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.; DURAN, NELSON. What is the potential use of platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) in cancer treatment? A mini review. HELIYON, v. 6, n. 3, MAR 2020. (18/08194-2)

DURAN, NELSON; FAVARO, WAGNER J.; SCABRA, AMCDCA B.. What do we Really Know about Nanotoxicology of Silver Nanoparticles In vivo? New Aspects, Possible Mechanisms, and Perspectives. CURRENT NANOSCIENCE, v. 16, n. 3, p. 292-320, 2020. (14/11154-1, 18/08194-2)

TORTELLA, G. R.; RUBILAR, O.; DURAN, N.; DIEZ, M. C.; MARTINEZ, M.; PARADA, J.; SEABRA, A. B.. Silver nanoparticles: Toxicity in model organisms as an overview of its hazard for human health and the environment. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, v. 390, MAY 15 2020. (18/08194-2)

PIERETTI, JOANA CLAUDIO; GONCALVES, MARCELLY CHUE; NAKAZATO, GERSON; SANTOS DE SOUZA, ANA CAROLINA; BOUDIER, ARIANE; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI. Multifunctional hybrid nanoplatform based on Fe3O4@Ag NPs for nitric oxide delivery: development, characterization, therapeutic efficacy, and hemocompatibility. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE, v. 32, n. 3, MAR 2021. (19/07766-5, 18/08194-2, 18/02832-7)

SILVEIRA, NEIDIQUELE M.; PRATAVIERA, PAULA J. C.; PIERETTI, JOANA C.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.; ALMEIDA, RAFAEL L.; MACHADO, EDUARDO C.; RIBEIRO, V, RAFAEL. Chitosan-encapsulated nitric oxide donors enhance physiological recovery of sugarcane plants after water deficit. ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY, v. 190, OCT 2021. (18/08194-2)

TORTELLA, GONZALO; RUBILAR, OLGA; FINCHEIRA, PAOLA; PIERETTI, JOANA C.; DURAN, PAOLA; LOURENCO, ISABELLA M.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.. Bactericidal and Virucidal Activities of Biogenic Metal-Based Nanoparticles: Advances and Perspectives. ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL, v. 10, n. 7, JUL 2021. (18/08194-2)

CAIO-SILVA, WELLINGTON; DA SILVA DIAS, DANIELLE; JUNHO, CAROLINA VICTORIA CRUZ; PANICO, KARINE; NERES-SANTOS, RAQUEL SILVA; PELEGRINO, MILENA TREVISAN; PIERETTI, JOANA CLAUDIO; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI; DE ANGELIS, KATIA; CARNEIRO-RAMOS, MARCELA SORELLI. Characterization of the Oxidative Stress in Renal Ischemia/Reperfusion-Induced Cardiorenal Syndrome Type 3. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, v. 2020, OCT 9 2020. (18/02832-7, 18/08194-2, 08/10175-4, 17/05029-8, 19/11077-0)

PIERETTI, JOANA C.; PELEGRINO, MILENA T.; NASCIMENTO, MONICA H. M.; TORTELLA, GONZALO R.; RUBILAR, OLGA; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.. Small molecules for great solutions: Can nitric oxide-releasing nanomaterials overcome drug resistance in chemotherapy?. Biochemical Pharmacology, v. 176, n. SI, JUN 2020. (18/08194-2, 17/05029-8, 18/02832-7)

HELL, ALINE F.; GASULLA, FRANCISCO; GONZALEZ-HOUCARDE, MARIA; PELEGRINO, MILENA T.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.; DEL CAMPO, EVA M.; CASANO, LEONARDO M.; CENTENO, DANILO C.. Polyols-related gene expression is affected by cyclic desiccation in lichen microalgae. ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY, v. 185, MAY 2021. (18/15576-9, 18/08194-2)

CABRAL, FERNANDA V.; PELEGRINO, MILENA T.; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.; RIBEIRO, MARTHA S.. Nitric-oxide releasing chitosan nanoparticles towards effective treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis. NITRIC OXIDE-BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY, v. 113, p. 31-38, SEP 1 2021. (18/08194-2)

GOMES, DIEGO G.; PELEGRINO, MILENA T.; FERREIRA, ANDRE S.; BAZZO, JOSE H. B.; ZUCARELI, CLAUDEMIR; SEABRA, AMEDEA B.; OLIVEIRA, HALLEY C.. Seed priming with copper-loaded chitosan nanoparticles promotes early growth and enzymatic antioxidant defense of maize (Zea mays L.) seedlings. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, v. 96, n. 8, p. 2176-2184, AUG 2021. (18/08194-2, 17/05029-8)

KOHATSU, MARCIO YUKIHIRO; PELEGRINO, MILENA TREVISAN; MONTEIRO, LUCILENA REBELO; FREIRE, BRUNA MOREIRA; PEREIRA, RODRIGO MENDES; FINCHEIRA, PAOLA; RUBILAR, OLGA; TORTELLA, GONZALO; BATISTA, BRUNO LEMOS; DE JESUS, TATIANE ARAUJO; et al. Comparison of foliar spray and soil irrigation of biogenic CuO nanoparticles (NPs) on elemental uptake and accumulation in lettuce. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, v. 28, n. 13, p. 16350-16367, APR 2021. (17/05029-8, 19/26337-8, 16/10060-9, 17/20914-8, 18/08194-2)

PIERETTI, JOANA CLAUDIO; PELEGRINO, MILENA TREVISAN; BOUDIER, ARIANE; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI. Recent progress in the toxicity of nitric oxide-releasing nanomaterials. MATERIALS ADVANCES, v. 2, n. 23, OCT 2021. (19/07766-5, 18/08194-2, 20/03646-2)

PISSOLATO, MARIA DOLORES; SILVEIRA, NEIDIQUELE MARIA; PRATAVIERA, PAULA JOYCE CARRENHO; MACHADO, EDUARDO CARUSO; SEABRA, AMEDEA BAROZZI; PELEGRINO, MILENA TREVISAN; SODEK, LADASLAV; RIBEIRO, RAFAEL V.. Enhanced Nitric Oxide Synthesis Through Nitrate Supply Improves Drought Tolerance of Sugarcane Plants. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE, v. 11, JUN 30 2020. (18/08194-2, 17/11279-7, 17/05029-8)