Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2024 (SCI-Expanded)
In the present research study, plant extract of Bambusa vulgaris was used to synthesize iron oxide nanoparticles through green synthesis. The iron nanoparticles were characterized using techniques such as UV-vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The UV-absorption peak was observed at 314 nm. The FT-IR analysis showed the presence of different functional groups such as carboxylic acid, aromatic compound, amine, alkyn, and imine. The X-ray diffraction patterns of the synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles revealed distinct diffraction peaks corresponding to various crystallographic planes. EDX analysis confirmed the presence of iron and oxygen in the synthesized nanoparticles. Additionally, SEM analysis showed that iron nanoparticles produced from the plant extract have an irregular spherical shape with an average size of 34.6 nm. Nanoparticles synthesized from Bambusa vulgaris extract were used to prime rice seeds with different concentrations (50, 100, and 200 mg L−1) of iron oxide nanoparticles. The results demonstrated that nano-priming improved the germination and growth of rice seeds. The shoot lengths increased by 514.2%, and the seedling biomass was 56.9% higher compared to the control group. Treated rice seedlings also showed significantly improved vigor over the control seedlings. Additionally, the water uptake content of the seeds increased after 24 and 48 h of imbibition. Furthermore, the chlorophyll and iron content also showed significantly increased. Iron oxide nanoparticles, when applied through nano-priming at low doses, can enhance rice seed germination and seedling vigor.