Synthesis and characterization of metal sulphide nanoparticles to investigate the effect of nanoparticles on germination of soybean and wheat seeds

Afsheen, Sumera; Naseer, Hira; Iqbal, Tahir; Abrar, M.; Bashir, Almas; Ijaz, Mohsin

doi:10.1016/j.matchemphys.2020.123216

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“…Often scientific articles describe results of studies of nanoparticles that do not contain a stabilizer [45][46][47]. However, when used in real environments, such particles undergo processes of aggregation, coagulation and sedimentation, with the subsequent loss of their unique properties due to dimensional effects [48,49].…”

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Effect of Selenium Nanoparticles on Germination of Hordéum Vulgáre Barley Seeds

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Within the framework of this study, the effect of nanoparticles of the essential trace element selenium stabilized by Polyvinylpirrolidone (PVP) C15 (8 ± 2 kDa) and ascorbic acid on the germination of barley seeds has been studied. Selenium nanoparticles stabilized by PVP C15 (8 ± 2 kDa) and ascorbic acid, characterized by a spherical shape, monodisperse size distribution, and a diameter of about 70 ± 5 nm, were obtained by the chemical reduction method. The experiment compared the effect of selenium nanoparticles and selenous acid on seed germination. The positive effect of preparation of selenium nanoparticles stabilized by PVP C15 (8 ± 2 kDa) and ascorbic acid on the length of roots and shoots, the number of roots, and the percentage of seed germination has been revealed. It was determined that the highest percentage of Hordeum vulgare L. culture seed germination was achieved using a preparation of selenium nanoparticles stabilized by PVP C15 (8 ± 2 kDa) and ascorbic acid at a concentration of of 4.65 µg/mL. Analysis of the results showed that selenium in the form of nanoparticles has an order of magnitude that is less toxic than in the form of selenous acid. The study of morphological and functional parameters during the germination of Hordeum vulgare L. seeds allowed us to conclude that selenium nanoparticles can be successfully used in agronomy and agriculture to provide plants with the essential microelement selenium, which is necessary for the normal growth and development of crops.

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Effect of Selenium Nanoparticles on Germination of Hordéum Vulgáre Barley Seeds

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“…[1][2][3] The food production industry has also been affected as the nanoparticles greatly influence the germination rate, growth of the plant, and productivity. [4] The introduction of nanotechnology in medicine has dramatically improved the diagnosis and treatment of various illnesses, including tumors and cancer. The unique properties of nanoparticles (NPs) have significantly altered the design and functions of the therapeutic agents, improved the efficacy of targeted drug delivery systems, and alleviated the unintended side effects of the anticancer drugs.…”

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“…Nanotechnology has offered numerous promising platforms such as biomedical and pharmaceutical products, innovative food packaging strategies, efficient renewable energy sources, advanced water treatment techniques, and enhanced resource recovery processes in industries [1–3] . The food production industry has also been affected as the nanoparticles greatly influence the germination rate, growth of the plant, and productivity [4] . The introduction of nanotechnology in medicine has dramatically improved the diagnosis and treatment of various illnesses, including tumors and cancer.…”

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Seaweed Mediated Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and their Antibacterial, Antifungal and Anticancer Applications

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Raghunathan³

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Synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using aqueous extracts of seaweeds, Ulva lactuca, and Stoechospermum marginatum and their antibacterial, antifungal and anticancer activity have been reported. The UV absorption peaks at 310 nm and 345 nm confirmed the formation of ZnO NPs using U.lactuca (Ul-ZnO) and S.marginatum (Sm-ZnO), respectively. The XRD patterns indicated the crystalline nature of ZnO NPs with hexagonal wurtzite structure. The transmission electron microscopic analysis revealed that the ZnO NPs contain spherical and round-shaped particles with a size range of 12-17 nm for Ul-ZnO and 6-11 nm for Sm-ZnO NPs. The antibacterial activity and antifungal activity of both the NPs (Sm-ZnO and Ul-ZnO) were comparable. The results of the cytotoxicity assay of Ul-ZnO and Sm-ZnO NPs revealed that Ul-ZnO NPs recorded the maximum mortality rate of 97.34 % with an IC 50 value of 91.18 μg/ml.

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“…Nanoparticles has many quantum mechanical and surface effects arises in NPs, such effects are used for the production of new improved materials and novel optical (Munir et al 2019), medical and electronic devices (Alejandre et al 2021). When synthesized NPs are doped with noble materials then optical, electrical and structural properties were enhanced amazingly (Afsheen 2020;Iqbal 2019). In the present work, NCs of ZnO NPs with Ag NPs are synthesized by green synthesis method using Azadirachta indica (neem) leaves (Türkyılmaz et al 2017).…”

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Synthesis and characterization of Ag-ZnO nano-composites for investigation of variations in the germination of peanut and kidney beans

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In this study, the effects of Ag-ZnO nano-composites (NCs) on the germination of peanut (Arachis hypogaea) and kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) have been investigated. Two synthesis techniques have been utilized including green Synthesis and sol-gel method to compare their effect on germination of both types of beans. Various inquring approaches including XRD, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), EDX and UV-vis spectroscopy were employed to characterize the synthesized Ag-ZnO NCs. The XRD pattern showed that the synthesized powdered Ag-ZnO nano-composites have a highly crystalline pure structure without any secondary phase. SEM disclosed the spherical-shaped Ag NPs and rod-like ZnO NPs for green and sol-gel synthesis, respectively. The EDX spectra confirmed the materials through respective peaks of Ag, Zn and O which validates the synthesis of Ag-ZnO NCs. The different concentrations of nanostructures (100 ppm, 500 ppm and 1000 ppm) have been applied on peanut and kidney beans to study the variation in germination rate. The germinability, germination rate percentage, mean germination time (MGT) and root and shoot lengths are employed for consideration of variations in germination rate. In contrast to 1000 ppm concentration, both types of seeds present potential results at 500 ppm for green synthesis as well as sol-gel synthesis approach. This research is highly suitable for researchers for choice of suitable synthesis method as well as for food industry for the improvements in germination rates.

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Synthesis and characterization of metal sulphide nanoparticles to investigate the effect of nanoparticles on germination of soybean and wheat seeds

Cited by 40 publications

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Effect of Selenium Nanoparticles on Germination of Hordéum Vulgáre Barley Seeds

Effect of Selenium Nanoparticles on Germination of Hordéum Vulgáre Barley Seeds

Seaweed Mediated Fabrication of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and their Antibacterial, Antifungal and Anticancer Applications

Synthesis and characterization of Ag-ZnO nano-composites for investigation of variations in the germination of peanut and kidney beans

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