@article{MTMT:36854130,
	title = {The Role of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Boosting Tomato Leaf Quality and Antimicrobial Potency},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/36854130},
	author = {Abdallateef, Mostafa and Abd-El Fatah, Sally I. and Shaker, Abdulrhman Sayed and Tóth, Zoltán and Decsi, Kincső},
	doi = {10.3390/oxygen6010002},
	journal-iso = {OXYGEN},
	journal = {OXYGEN},
	volume = {6},
	unique-id = {36854130},
	abstract = {Salt stress is a major agricultural issue. A promising modern agriculture method is the foliar treatment of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs). This approach has shown promise in boosting challenged tomato yields, fruit quality, and leaf extract antibacterial activity against pathogens. A greenhouse experiment was conducted. The previously synthesized and characterized ZnONPs were used to alleviate the harmful effects of NaCl stress. Tomato fruit weight from different treatments was determined, and the gas–liquid chromatography device was used to observe the changes in fatty acid production. The antimicrobial activities of the aqueous and diethyl ether extracts from tomato leaves were determined against six bacterial and six fungal strains. The plants that were salinity-stressed and sprayed with 0.075 and 0.15 g/L ZnONPs showed a better improvement compared to the salinity-stressed plants. Also, the sprayed plants that were not stressed at all showed promising results compared to the control and the other different treatments. Through the process of molecular docking, it was shown that caffeic acid, ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid, sinapic acid, and apigenin-7-glucoside are essential chemicals that possess antibacterial and antifungal effects against the DNA Gyrase inhibitor and the sterol 14-alpha demethylase (CYP51) enzyme, respectively. It is concluded that salt stress can negatively affect the growth, quality, and variant plant features. However, the foliar application of ZnONPs is able to overcome those adverse effects in the stressed plants, and enhance the non-stressed as well.},
	keywords = {ANTIBACTERIAL; ABIOTIC STRESS; ANTIFUNGAL; PATHOGENS; SALINITY; metallic oxide nanoparticles; Molecular docking.},
	year = {2026},
	eissn = {2673-9801},
	orcid-numbers = {Tóth, Zoltán/0000-0003-4369-9774}
}

@misc{MTMT:36879067,
	title = {Xenobiotikum által előidézett stressz káros hatásainak és eliminálásuk lehetőségeinek vizsgálata növénykondicionáló készítményekkel napraforgó állományban},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/36879067},
	author = {Imre, Gréta Anna and Both, Gyula and Abdallateef, Mostafa and Decsi, Kincső},
	unique-id = {36879067},
	year = {2026}
}

@article{MTMT:36985433,
	title = {Correction: Ahmed et al. The Role of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Boosting Tomato Leaf Quality and Antimicrobial Potency. Oxygen 2026, 6, 2},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/36985433},
	author = {Abdallateef, Mostafa and Abd-El Fatah, Sally I. and Shaker, Abdulrhman Sayed and Tóth, Zoltán and Decsi, Kincső},
	doi = {10.3390/oxygen6010005},
	journal-iso = {OXYGEN},
	journal = {OXYGEN},
	volume = {6},
	unique-id = {36985433},
	abstract = {The authors have requested to replace the Molecular Operating Environment (MOE) mentioned in the main text with AutoDock (SWISS Dock, (version 1 [...]},
	year = {2026},
	eissn = {2673-9801},
	orcid-numbers = {Tóth, Zoltán/0000-0003-4369-9774}
}

@article{MTMT:37234708,
	title = {An Integrated Assessment of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Salinity-Stressed Zea mays: From Antimicrobial Bioactivity to Molecular Docking Simulations},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/37234708},
	author = {Abdallateef, Mostafa and Marrez, Diaa A. and Tóth, Zoltán and Decsi, Kincső},
	doi = {10.3390/stresses6020029},
	journal-iso = {STRESSES},
	journal = {STRESSES},
	volume = {6},
	unique-id = {37234708},
	abstract = {Salinity stress adversely affects plant growth, yield, and productivity. It requires an investigation of ameliorative techniques, for example, spraying synthesized nanoparticles such as zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnOnps). This current research studied the impact of sodium chloride as a stressor (150 mM NaCl) and the application of ZnOnps (2 g L−1) on some biochemical properties of maize (Zea mays) leaves. The experiment involved examining some mineral concentrations (Na, K, Mg, Zn, Cu, Mn), fatty acid profile, and the antimicrobial (antibacterial and antifungal) properties of aqueous and diethyl ether maize leaf extracts, supported by molecular docking studies of the 17 previously determined phenolic compounds against DNA gyrase and alpha-L-fucosidase enzymes. Applying ZnOnps markedly decreased sodium concentrations from 5.8 to 1.9 mg g−1 dry weight (DW) and established ion balance. ZnOnps also reduced γ-linolenic acid levels to 60% under stress, returning them to normal (34%), while increasing palmitic acid to 30%. Determining the antimicrobial activities indicated that extracts from plants sprayed with ZnOnps exhibited enhanced antimicrobial activity, as evidenced by the lowest minimum inhibitory concentrations against bacterial and fungal strains, including Salmonella typhi and Aspergillus flavus. The computational molecular docking confirmed the antimicrobial findings, with the compound apigenin-7-glucoside, which exhibited the highest binding affinity scores for antibacterial (−7.4 kcal/mol), and the compound chlorogenic acid as antifungal (−7.2 kcal/mol) against the enzyme targets. Thus, ZnOnps can be considered an efficient strategy for mitigating salinity stress in maize plants while elevating the antimicrobial activity and stability of variant secondary compounds.},
	keywords = {MINERALS; CORN; PATHOGENS; Osmotic stress; metallic oxide nanoparticles},
	year = {2026},
	eissn = {2673-7140},
	orcid-numbers = {Tóth, Zoltán/0000-0003-4369-9774}
}

@article{MTMT:35682514,
	title = {Transcriptome datasets of salt-stressed tomato plants treated with zinc oxide nanoparticles},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35682514},
	author = {Abdallateef, Mostafa and Tóth, Zoltán and Marrez, Diaa Attia and Rizk, Roquia and Abdul-Hamid, Donia and Decsi, Kincső},
	doi = {10.1016/j.dib.2025.111282},
	journal-iso = {DATA BRIEF},
	journal = {DATA IN BRIEF},
	volume = {58},
	unique-id = {35682514},
	issn = {2352-3409},
	keywords = {Osmotic Pressure; RNA-Seq; Solanum lycopersicum; NaCl; ZnO-NPs; Illumina® NGS},
	year = {2025},
	eissn = {2352-3409},
	orcid-numbers = {Tóth, Zoltán/0000-0003-4369-9774; Rizk, Roquia/0000-0002-5533-2163}
}

@article{MTMT:35698172,
	title = {Resulting Key Physiological Changes in Triticum aestivum L. Plants Under Drought Conditions After Priming the Seeds with Conventional Fertilizer and Greenly Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Corn Wastes},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35698172},
	author = {Rizk, Roquia and Abdallateef, Mostafa and Abdul-Hamid, Donia and Zedan, Mostafa and Tóth, Zoltán and Decsi, Kincső},
	doi = {10.3390/agronomy15010211},
	journal-iso = {AGRONOMY-BASEL},
	journal = {AGRONOMY (BASEL)},
	volume = {15},
	unique-id = {35698172},
	abstract = {This research study investigated the production and properties of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles derived from corn husks and their priming effects on wheat plant proliferation and antioxidant mechanisms compared to the nutri-priming technique under regular irrigation and drought-stressed conditions. Transmission and scanning electron microscopy (TEM and SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), and X-ray diffraction confirmed the nanoparticles’ hexagonal morphology and typical dimensions of 51 nm. The size and stability of these nanoparticles were assessed through the size distribution and zeta potential analysis, indicating reasonable stability. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) detected the newly formed functional groups. This study emphasized the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and phenolic compounds in plant responses to nanoparticle treatment, particularly in detoxifying harmful radicals. The research also examined the activity of antioxidant enzymes, including peroxidase (POX), catalase (CAT), and glutathione reductase (GR), in alleviating stress caused by oxidation while subjected to various treatments, including micronutrient seed priming with DR GREEN fertilizer. Some biochemical compounds, such as total phenolics (TPCs), total flavonoids (TFCs), and total hydrolysable sugars, were estimated as well to show the effect of the different treatments on the wheat plants. The findings suggested that ZnO nanoparticles can enhance antioxidant enzyme activity under certain conditions while posing phytotoxic risks, underscoring the complexity of plant–nanoparticle interactions and the potential for improving crop resilience through targeted micronutrient applications.},
	keywords = {antioxidant enzymes; Agricultural wastes; Wheat plants; corn residues; zinc-oxide nanoparticles; Abiotic stress},
	year = {2025},
	eissn = {2073-4395},
	orcid-numbers = {Rizk, Roquia/0000-0002-5533-2163; Zedan, Mostafa/0000-0002-0716-2390; Tóth, Zoltán/0000-0003-4369-9774}
}

@article{MTMT:36124428,
	title = {The Role of Salicylic Acid in Activating Plant Stress Responses—Results of the Past Decade and Future Perspectives},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/36124428},
	author = {Decsi, Kincső and Abdallateef, Mostafa and Abdul-Hamid, Donia and Tóth, Zoltán},
	doi = {10.3390/ijms26094447},
	journal-iso = {INT J MOL SCI},
	journal = {INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES},
	volume = {26},
	unique-id = {36124428},
	issn = {1661-6596},
	abstract = {Salicylic acid (SA) is one of the most commonly used natural plant protection compounds, considered one of the most effective in mitigating the damage caused by abiotic and biotic stressors. The current review article summarizes the most significant achievements in stress management over the past ten years. We also provide insights into new perspectives on the use of salicylic acid. The article summarizes the role of SA in signaling, its effects on biotic, abiotic and oxidative stress, evaluates the possibilities of its use in combination with other active compounds, and presents the promising application opportunities offered by new techniques that may become available in the coming decades.},
	keywords = {NANOPARTICLES; salicylic acid; priming; abiotic and biotic stress; Oxidative stress; combined application possibilities},
	year = {2025},
	eissn = {1422-0067},
	orcid-numbers = {Tóth, Zoltán/0000-0003-4369-9774}
}

@article{MTMT:36172592,
	title = {Verification of Seed-Priming-Induced Stress Memory by Genome-Wide Transcriptomic Analysis in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/36172592},
	author = {Decsi, Kincső and Abdallateef, Mostafa and Abdul-Hamid, Donia and Rizk, Roquia and Tóth, Zoltán},
	doi = {10.3390/agronomy15061365},
	journal-iso = {AGRONOMY-BASEL},
	journal = {AGRONOMY (BASEL)},
	volume = {15},
	unique-id = {36172592},
	abstract = {In line with the latest challenges, agriculture has many options to protect against stress conditions. Seed-priming treatment was applied to winter wheat genotype AG Hurrem with Dr. Green seed-priming fertilizer, which is a commonly used seed fertilizer containing macro- and microelements. Genome-wide transcriptomic analysis was performed to examine the effects of treatments. In seed-primed plants, defense response pathways such as purine and thiamine metabolism, glutathione pathway, and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis were activated. At the same time, photosynthesis and some cellular respiration processes were downregulated and suppressed. Furthermore, in samples of plants previously exposed to priming and subsequently to drought stress, biochemical pathways activated during seed priming showed positive modulation, thus confirming the long-term traces of the priming effects of previous treatments and their repeated inducibility in the genome, i.e., the presumed existence of stress memory. The in silico analyses were also supported by laboratory antioxidant enzyme activity measurements. The priming technique and the preventive approach that can be offered with it may be a promising option for developing sustainable agricultural production in the future.},
	keywords = {PURINE; thiamine; drought stress; priming; genome-wide analysis; mRNA sequencing; next-generation sequencing (NGS); stress memory; stress induced defense response; glutathione and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathways},
	year = {2025},
	eissn = {2073-4395},
	orcid-numbers = {Rizk, Roquia/0000-0002-5533-2163; Tóth, Zoltán/0000-0003-4369-9774}
}

@article{MTMT:36246443,
	title = {Investigation of Antioxidative Enzymes and Transcriptomic Analysis in Response to Foliar Application of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Salinity Stress in Solanum lycopersicum Leaves},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/36246443},
	author = {Abdallateef, Mostafa and Tóth, Zoltán and Roquia, Rizk and Donia, Abdul-Hamid and Decsi, Kincső},
	doi = {10.3390/agronomy15071715},
	journal-iso = {AGRONOMY-BASEL},
	journal = {AGRONOMY (BASEL)},
	volume = {15},
	unique-id = {36246443},
	keywords = {TOMATO; ABIOTIC STRESS; Next-generation sequencing; ZnO NPs; Gene profiling; Plant defensive mechanisms},
	year = {2025},
	eissn = {2073-4395},
	orcid-numbers = {Tóth, Zoltán/0000-0003-4369-9774}
}

@article{MTMT:36306385,
	title = {Huminsavak és tápelemek kombinált hatásainak transzkriptomikai vizsgálata kukoricában (Zea mays L.)},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/36306385},
	author = {Decsi, Kincső and Abdallateef, Mostafa and Vaszily, Zsolt and Donia, Abdul-Hamid and Tóth, Zoltán},
	journal-iso = {NÖVÉNYTERMELÉS},
	journal = {NÖVÉNYTERMELÉS},
	volume = {74},
	unique-id = {36306385},
	issn = {0546-8191},
	keywords = {kén; NGS; huminsavak; bór; transzkriptomika; növényi válaszreakciók},
	year = {2025},
	eissn = {2060-8543},
	pages = {5-30},
	orcid-numbers = {Tóth, Zoltán/0000-0003-4369-9774}
}