ArticleBMC plant biology2026
Foliar application of green-synthesized MoO₃ nanoparticles alleviates salinity stress in molokhia by boosting antioxidant defense and stress-related gene expression.
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backgroundSalinity stress is a major global challenge that impairs plant growth by disrupting numerous physiological and biochemical processes. Nano-fertilizers, particularly green synthesized nanoparticles, offer a promising and eco-friendly strategy to enhance plant resilience and productivity under such stress. Accordingly, this study addresses a significant research gap by exploring the potential role of Molybdenum trioxide nanoparticles (MoO₃NPs) in improving salinity tolerance in molokhia, a topic that has received limited attention in previous studies.
resultsMolybdenum trioxide nanoparticles (MoO₃NPs) were fabricated using Medicago polymorpha fruit extract and characterized as spherical, orthorhombic α-MoO₃ with an average size of 9.2 ± 2.7 nm. Molokhia (Corchorus olitorius L.) was foliar-sprayed with MoO₃NPs at various dosages (0, 25, 50, and 100 mg/L) to mitigate the harmful effects of salinity stress (250 mM NaCl) on 30-day-old Molokhia plants. Application of 250 mM NaCl significantly inhibited growth, photosynthetic pigments, antioxidant activity, and osmolyte accumulation, alongside increased oxidative stress markers (MDA and H
conclusionThese findings highlight that green-synthesized MoO₃NPs act as efficient nanofertilizers that alleviate salinity stress by promoting growth, reinforcing antioxidant defenses, and modulating stress-related genes. This dual role not only enhances crop resilience but also enriches the medicinal and nutritional value of Molokhia.
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