Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Nanomaterials-Microbial Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance, Elsevier, ss.173-200, 2026
One of the most important factors in plant growth and crop yield is biotic stress factors, such as pathogenic microorganisms, insect pests, nematodes, arachnids, and unwanted wild plants. Plants respond to these pests through biochemical pathways such as stem differentiation and secondary metabolites. However, this defense system is often inadequate and results in severe crop losses in agriculture every year. The solutions followed to strengthen plant defenses, which are further weakened under abiotic stresses shaped by global warming and environmental pollution, are generally far from being environmentally friendly and sustainable. The solutions adopted in recent years are using organic sources and nanoparticles. One of the key elements of this approach is that both the plant and the soil have a healthy and growth-promoting microbiome. On the other hand, nanoparticles are one of the most promising structures supporting both these micropopulations and the plant. In addition to their advantages, such as their size, slow release, and relative environmental friendliness, they also positively affect the rhizosphere microbiome and functions such as plant growth, stress resistance, and defense system enhancement. Therefore, this chapter aims to evaluate the studies using nanoparticles and rhizosphere microbiomes during plant biotic stress response and examine their potential to replace conventional agricultural practices.