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Review
. 2022 Oct;14(5):700-710.
doi: 10.1111/1758-2229.13104. Epub 2022 Jul 19.

The potential of bacterial microcompartment architectures for phytonanotechnology

Daniel A Raba  1 , Cheryl A Kerfeld  1   2   3
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The potential of bacterial microcompartment architectures for phytonanotechnology

Daniel A Raba et al. Environ Microbiol Rep. 2022 Oct.
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Abstract

The application of nanotechnology to plants, termed phytonanotechnology, has the potential to revolutionize plant research and agricultural production. Advancements in phytonanotechnology will allow for the time-controlled and target-specific release of bioactive compounds and agrochemicals to alter and optimize conventional plant production systems. A diverse range of engineered nanoparticles with unique physiochemical properties is currently being investigated to determine their suitability for plants. Improvements in crop yield, disease resistance and nutrient and pesticide management are all possible using designed nanocarriers. However, despite these prospective benefits, research to thoroughly understand the precise activity, localization and potential phytotoxicity of these nanoparticles within plant systems is required. Protein-based bacterial microcompartment shell proteins that self-assemble into spherical shells, nanotubes and sheets could be of immense value for phytonanotechnology due to their ease of manipulation, multifunctionality, rapid and efficient producibility and biodegradability. In this review, we explore bacterial microcompartment-based architectures within the scope of phytonanotechnology.

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