Vianii Cruz-López

Ms. Vianii Cruz-López

orcid

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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

Representative Publications

View All Publications
16 July 2025 in Agronomy
Verified
Journal Article
Open access
PDF file
EEEric Guillermo Echeverría-Pérez
Eric Guillermo Echeverría-Pérez
VCVianii Cruz-López
Vianii Cruz-López
MRMaría del Rosario Herrea Rivera
María del Rosario Herrea Rivera
MCMario José Romellón Cerino
Mario José Romellón Cerino
JRJesusita Rosas-Diaz
Jesusita Rosas-Diaz
HCHeriberto Cruz-Martínez
Heriberto Cruz-Martínez
Tomatoes are a fundamental part of the daily diet, rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and polyphenols. Nonetheless, optimal fruit yield and quality typically depend on the application of synthetic agrochemicals. However, the irrational use of these agrochemicals has caused various environmental problems. Therefore, it is necessary to develop alternatives to conventional agrochemical products. Applying nanomaterials as fertilizers in tomato production is emerging as a promising approach, with documented improvements in germination, vegetative development, and fruit yield. Therefore, we present a comprehensive review of recent developments (2015–2024) in the application of nanomaterials in tomato crops, with a particular emphasis on the significance of nanomaterial characteristics in their role as fertilizers. Several types of nanomaterials, such as ZnO, Ag, TiO2, Si, hydroxyapatite, P, Zn, Se, CuO, Cu, Fe, Fe2O3, CaO, CaCO3, and S, have been evaluated as fertilizers for tomato crops, with ZnO nanoparticles being the most extensively studied. However, it is pertinent to conduct further research on the less-explored nanomaterials to gain a deeper understanding of their effects on seed germination, plant growth, and fruit quality and quantity.

16 September 2025 in Environments
Verified
Journal Article
Open access
PDF file
LHLaura Hernández-Sánchez
Laura Hernández-Sánchez
VCVianii Cruz-López
Vianii Cruz-López
MRMaría del Rosario Herrea Rivera
María del Rosario Herrea Rivera
FSFrancisco Solis-Pomar
Francisco Solis-Pomar
JNJosé Navarro-Antonio
José Navarro-Antonio
HCHeriberto Cruz-Martínez
Heriberto Cruz-Martínez
The growing prevalence of plastic pollution has raised significant environmental concerns, particularly regarding microplastics and nanoplastics that persist in various ecosystems. As these particles accumulate in terrestrial environments, their potential impact on crop health and growth has become a growing area of focus. Ongoing studies show that microplastics and nanoplastics can disrupt various stages of crop development. Therefore, several studies are currently being conducted on the impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on the germination, growth, and productivity of various crops, highlighting the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) crop. Although several studies have explored the effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on tomato crops, a comprehensive review of their impacts is still lacking. Therefore, this manuscript presents a detailed review regarding the influence of microplastics and nanoplastics on tomato cultivation. This review revealed that most studies have primarily focused on assessing the effects of microplastics on tomato crop germination, physiological growth, yield, and fruit quality. Therefore, it is essential to conduct further research addressing the impact of nanoplastics on these same aspects.

17 September 2025 in Revista Ciencia e Innovación Agroalimentaria de la Universidad de Guanajuato
Verified
Journal Article
Open access
PDF file
BPB. Pérez-Muñoz
B. Pérez-Muñoz
VCVianii Cruz-López
Vianii Cruz-López
JRJ. Rosas-Diaz
J. Rosas-Diaz
HCH. Cruz-Martínez
H. Cruz-Martínez
La productividad de los cultivos es uno de los retos más importantes de la agricultura moderna, y para mejorar la productividad agrícola se recurre frecuentemente al uso de agroquímicos. No obstante, su aplicación conlleva efectos adversos tanto para la salud humana como para el medio ambiente. Ante esta situación, surge la necesidad de explorar nuevas alternativas sostenibles. Una de las opciones que actualmente esta cobrando relevancia es el uso de nanomateriales (1-100 nm), específicamente los nanofertilizantes para optimizar el rendimiento de los cultivos. En este contexto, el presente trabajo evaluó el efecto de nanopartículas de óxido de zinc de dos tamaños (<50 nm y <100 nm) aplicadas en cuatro concentraciones (50, 100, 150 y 200 ppm) sobre la germinación de semillas y el crecimiento de plántulas de tomate (Solanum lycopersicum), variedad Moctezuma F1. Para analizar el efecto de las nanopartículas en la germinación, se aplicó un mililitro de solución acuosa con nanopartículas sobre semillas colocadas en dos capas de papel filtro Whatman N°1 dentro de cajas Petri de 55 mm. Estas se mantuvieron en oscuridad durante tres días, seguidos por tres días de exposición a luz roja y un día de reposo. En cuanto al crecimiento de las plántulas, se aplicaron 10 ml de la misma solución a plántulas de 15 y 22 días de edad, utilizando las combinaciones de tamaño y concentración antes mencionadas. Los resultados indicaron que las nanopartículas de óxido de zinc promueven tanto la germinación de semillas como el crecimiento de plántulas de tomate. Por lo tanto, se concluye que estas nanopartículas representan una alternativa prometedora para mejorar el desarrollo temprano de esta especie hortícola.