Isaac Gutiérrez Marmolejo

Mr. Isaac Gutiérrez Marmolejo

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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23 October 2023 in Plants
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CMCarlos Esteban Guardiola Marquez
Carlos Esteban Guardiola Marquez
Edgar R. López-MenaEdgar R. López-Mena
Edgar R. López-Mena
MSM. Eugenia Segura-Jiménez
M. Eugenia Segura-Jiménez
IMIsaac Gutiérrez Marmolejo
Isaac Gutiérrez Marmolejo
MFManuel A. Flores-Matzumiya
Manuel A. Flores-Matzumiya
Daniel Jacobo-VelázquezDaniel Jacobo-Velázquez
Daniel Jacobo-Velázquez
Micronutrient deficiencies are widespread and growing global concerns. Nanoscale nutrients present higher absorption rates and improved nutrient availability and nutrient use efficiency. Co-application of nanofertilizers (NFs) with biological agents or organic compounds increases NF biocompatibility, stability, and efficacy. This study aimed to develop and evaluate zinc and iron bio-nanofertilizers formulated with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and microalgae. Nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized with the co-precipitation method and functionalized with Pseudomonas species and Spirulina platensis preparation. NPs were characterized and evaluated on seed germination, soil microbial growth, and early plant response under seedbed conditions. NPs corresponded to zinc oxide (ZnO; 77 nm) and maghemite (γ-Fe2O3; 68 nm). Functionalized nanoparticles showed larger sizes, around 145–233 nm. The seedling vigor index of tomato and maize was significantly increased (32.9–46.1%) by bacteria-functionalized ZnO- and γ-Fe2O3-NPs at 75 ppm. NFs at 250 and 75 ppm significantly increased bacterial growth. NFs also improved early plant growth by increasing plant height (14–44%), leaf diameter (22–47%), and fresh weight (46–119%) in broccoli and radish, which were mainly influenced by bacteria capped ZnO- and γ-Fe2O3-NPs at 250 ppm. Beneficial effects on plant growth can be attributed to the synergistic interaction of the biological components and the zinc and iron NPs in the bio-nanofertilizers.