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The project “Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles – New Opportunities for Microgreen Biofortification and Remediation of Aquatic Systems” is focused on the development of environmentally friendly solutions based on the green synthesis of selenium and iron nanoparticles using extracts of the fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi. The aim is to investigate their potential for plant biofortification and the removal of pesticides from aquatic systems.

The project includes the synthesis and characterization of green nanoparticles, comparison with commercial analogues, and evaluation of their effects on Lemna gibba as a model organism. The effects on growth, physiological functions, and oxidative stress will be monitored, while the resulting biomass will be used for the green fertilization of microgreens.

The experimental design also includes the investigation of the combined effects of nanoparticles and plants in the phytoremediation of pesticides from water. In addition, studies will be conducted on transgenic lines of Arabidopsis thaliana to improve the understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in metal uptake, as well as in vitro testing of the antitumor potential of green-synthesized nanoparticles and biofortified microgreens.

The project contributes to the green and digital transition through the development of sustainable technologies and the establishment of a digital database for managing research results. Its innovation is based on the integration of green nanotechnology, biofortification, and phytoremediation in the context of environmental protection, functional food production, and sustainable agriculture.