Dendrimers in Plant Nanotechnology
摘要
DendrimersDendrimer are highly branched, tree-like macromoleculesMacromolecules with a central core, repetitive branching units and terminal functional groups. It is synthetic polymersSynthetic polymers of globularshape, non-immunogenic, and monodisperse effectively used in different branches ofbiological sciences. Natural productsNatural products are used as a lifesaving drug for long time by differentpeople for different purpose but these natural productsNatural products are having low solubility and lowbioavailability. DendrimersDendrimer are used for PesticidePesticide delivery systems, fertilizerFertilizers delivery, plantgrowth regulators, pathogen detection and control, soilSoil remediationRemediation and antimicrobial agents. In this regard, nanoNano structured materials could be used to overcome this problem. NanotechnologyNanotechnology is an emerging field used with the structureStructure at nanoscale to enhance cropproduction, plantPlant protection againstPlant pathogen control plant pathogensPlant pathogens. Accurate targeted deliveryTargeted delivery of activecompounds to plantsPlant achieved by improved by nanoscale size and customizable surface theefficiency supports the encapsulationEncapsulation. AgrochemicalsAgrochemicals such as pesticidesPesticide, herbicides, andfertilizers are used by encapsulating with NanoNano dendrimersDendrimer, by which wastage of thesechemicals will be minimized and coast effective also. Accumulation of heavy metalsHeavy metals leads tothe toxic problem to the plantsPlant and soilSoil organism, consuming the plantsPlant and fishes lead biggerhealth issues in human beings. Apart from the target delivery and heavy metalHeavy metals degradation, nanodendrimersNanodendrimer interrupted the persistent organic pollutants (POPsPersistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)) and polyaromatichydrocarbons (PAHsPolyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)), into less toxic compounds to the plantsPlant. Improved solubility, stabilityand target delivery of chemicals to the plantsPlant can be achieved by nanoNano-dendrimersDendrimer.