Physiological and molecular level understanding of advanced carbon dots to enhance maize drought tolerance: modulation of photosynthesis and signaling molecules
Chuanxi Wang, Hanyue Yang, Le Yue, Wei Sun, Feiran Chen, Xuesong Cao, Xiaoli Zhao, Fengchang Wu, Zhenyu Wang, Baoshan Xing
Abstract
Foliar application of polyacrylic acid modified and nitrogen doped carbon dots (PNDs) could enhance maize drought tolerance through scavenging ROS, improving photosynthesis, and modulating plant signals.
Topics & Concepts
PhotosynthesisDrought toleranceCarbon fibersPolyacrylic acidMoleculeChemistryPhotosystem IIMaterials scienceBiophysicsBotanyPolymerBiologyBiochemistryOrganic chemistryComposite numberComposite materialCarbon and Quantum Dots ApplicationsCassava research and cyanidePlant Stress Responses and Tolerance