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Nanoparticles and photosynthesis: a critical mechanistic review of molecular interactions and physiological impacts

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Photosynthesis is highly sensitive to environmental stress, which can limit plant growth and crop productivity. Nanoparticles (NPs) present novel opportunities to enhance photosynthetic efficiency by influencing pigment synthesis, light-harvesting complexes, photosystem activity, electron transport, carbon fixation, and related gene expression. However, NP effects are highly dose- and context-dependent, necessitating a detailed mechanistic understanding and safe-by-design approaches to ensure their sustainable and environmentally responsible application in agriculture.

Source: npj Science of Plants

DOI: 10.1038/s44383-026-00024-w

Authors: Yashwant Sompura, Upma Bhatt, Sunita Parihar, Neeraj Kumar Shrimali, Kavya Dashora, Vineet Soni

Institutions: Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Language: English

Topic: Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,590