Nano-priming with selenium nanoparticles reprograms seed germination, antioxidant defense, and phenylpropanoid metabolism to enhance Fusarium graminearum resistance in maize seedlings

This study found that 50 mg/L SeNPs priming can enhance the quality and antioxidant capacity of maize, reduce the contamination of F. graminearum and toxins, and provide an eco-friendly alternative to chemical treatment for mycotoxin control.