FOLIAR APPLICATION OF NANOCERIA ENHANCES ARSENIC STRESS TOLERANCE BY MODULATING THE METABOLITES OF THREE VARIETIES OF MUNGBEAN (VIGNA RADIATA L)

Authors

  • Gideon Okunlola
    Osun State University, Osogbo
  • Dr. Olusanya Abiodun Olatunji
    Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
  • Ifeoluwapo Elizabeth Adeosun
    Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
  • Dr. Saheed Opeyemi Adebisi
  • Dr. Mulikat Abiola Jimoh
  • Sakeenat Adekilekun Folorunso
    Federal College of Education, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
  • Abdulwakiil Adeyemi Mustafa
    Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Heavy Metal Stress, Nanoagriculture, Oxidative Stress Management, Metabolic Profiling, Phytoremediation

Abstract

Global food security is seriously threatened by arsenic pollution in agricultural systems, particularly for leguminous crops like mungbean (Vigna radiata L.), which are highly susceptible to heavy metal poisoning.  This work uses advanced gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) profiling to investigate how cerium oxide nanoparticles (nanoceria) can help reverse the metabolic disturbances caused by arsenic.  Three commercially important mungbean cultivars were examined with varying concentrations of arsenic stress (from 0 to 100 mg/L) and nanoceria (100 mg/L) applied to their leaves.  Comparing the treated controls to those under arsenic stress, it was observed that the application of nanoceria markedly enhanced the production of important stress-responsive metabolites: D-mannose increased by 58%, oleic acid increased by 34%, and lycopene increased by an astounding 72%. Clear dose-dependent metabolic patterns were identified by the GC-MS analysis, and phenolic compounds and fatty acid derivatives stood out as vital markers to mitigate arsenic stress.  These findings provide insight into the dual functions of nanoceria as a metabolic regulator and antioxidant, presenting a viable nano-enabled strategy for sustainable crop production in heavy metal-contaminated regions.

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GC-MS Chromatogram of Mungbean as Influenced by 100 mg/L Nanoceria Particle Under Arsenic Stress

Published

30-11-2025

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Okunlola, G., Olatunji, O., Adeosun, I., Adebisi, S., Jimoh, M., Folorunso, S., & Mustafa, A. (2025). FOLIAR APPLICATION OF NANOCERIA ENHANCES ARSENIC STRESS TOLERANCE BY MODULATING THE METABOLITES OF THREE VARIETIES OF MUNGBEAN (VIGNA RADIATA L). FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, 9(12), 254-261. https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2025-0912-4135

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Vol. 9 No. 12 (2025): FUDMA Journal of Sciences - Vol. 9 No. 12

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Okunlola, G., Olatunji, O., Adeosun, I., Adebisi, S., Jimoh, M., Folorunso, S., & Mustafa, A. (2025). FOLIAR APPLICATION OF NANOCERIA ENHANCES ARSENIC STRESS TOLERANCE BY MODULATING THE METABOLITES OF THREE VARIETIES OF MUNGBEAN (VIGNA RADIATA L). FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, 9(12), 254-261. https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2025-0912-4135