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Nanopriming-Induced Enhancement of Cucumber Seedling Development
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  • nanopriming
  • silver nanoparticles
  • cucumber seedlings
  • seed germination
  • oxidative stress
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This video is adapted from 10.3390/agronomy14081866

Nanopriming, a technique that involves treating seeds with nanoparticles, is gaining attention for enhancing seed germination and seedling growth. This study explored the effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), synthesized using Ascorbic acid, Caffeic acid, and Gallic acid, on cucumber seedling development. The nanoparticles, characterized by spherical morphology and distinct optical properties, showed varying effects based on the type and concentration of the reducing agents used. AgNP treatments generally led to higher germination rates and improved shoot and root growth compared to controls. Biochemical analyses revealed that these treatments influenced plant physiology, affecting reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, oxidative stress markers, and the content of amino acids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and soluble sugars. Specifically, certain AgNP treatments reduced oxidative stress, while others increased oxidative damage. Additionally, variations in free amino acids and phenolic and flavonoid contents were noted, suggesting complex interactions between nanoparticles and plant biochemical pathways. These findings highlight the potential of nanopriming in agriculture and underscore the need for further research to optimize nanoparticle formulations for different plant species.

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Pintos, B.; Diego, H.D.; Gómez-Garay, A. Nanopriming-Induced Enhancement of Cucumber Seedling Development. Encyclopedia. Available online: https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1578 (accessed on 05 December 2025).
Pintos B, Diego HD, Gómez-Garay A. Nanopriming-Induced Enhancement of Cucumber Seedling Development. Encyclopedia. Available at: https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1578. Accessed December 05, 2025.
Pintos, Beatriz, Hugo De Diego, Arancha Gómez-Garay. "Nanopriming-Induced Enhancement of Cucumber Seedling Development" Encyclopedia, https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1578 (accessed December 05, 2025).
Pintos, B., Diego, H.D., & Gómez-Garay, A. (2025, April 09). Nanopriming-Induced Enhancement of Cucumber Seedling Development. In Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1578
Pintos, Beatriz, et al. "Nanopriming-Induced Enhancement of Cucumber Seedling Development." Encyclopedia. Web. 09 April, 2025.
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