Copper Nanoparticles using Onion (Allium cepa) Extract and their Application in Plant Growth
Journal Title: International Journal of Life Science - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Rapidly expanding use of nanoparticles in every section of life necessitates finding their potential to increase food production to match with increasing population. This study was conducted in NTRC (Nano Technology Research Centre) lab to determine the potential of copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) for enhancing growth of wheat. Cu-NPs were prepared from onion extract. Their characterization carried out. (UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive x-ray Spectroscopy). In pots Cu-NPs of (15, 25, 35, 45and 55 ppm) concentration significantly increased growth of wheat as compared with control. However, 35ppm Cu-NPs treated pot produced significantly higher root length; shoot length, germination percentage, chlorophyll content, fresh weight, dry root weight. Results of this study reveal that Cu-NPs have the potential to enhance growth of wheat but their desired effect is depending on its concentration.
Authors and Affiliations
Mansi P Bhanushali, Sandesh V Jaybhaye, Arun Gutte
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