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September 24, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Antibacterial efficacy of iron oxide and silver nanoparticles against bacterial wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum

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AEAya A. El-LakkanyNBNaglaa M. BalabelMRMonira M. Rageh

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Overview

This research shows the antibacterial potential of iron oxide and silver nanoparticles against Ralstonia solanacearum, suggesting a safer alternative to conventional pesticides.

Key Points

  • Nanoparticles significantly reduced disease severity of bacterial wilt by 27% and 67% for IONPs and AgNPs, respectively.
  • Strong antibacterial properties of both types of nanoparticles were confirmed using in vitro and in vivo tests.
  • Characterization included transmission electron microscopy, confirming that nanoparticles damage bacterial cell membranes.
  • Using metal oxide nanoparticles can enhance tomato plant nutritional value while being environmentally friendly.

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El-Lakkany et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d6d82e8b2b6861e4c3e167https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-19871-1
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