| Literature DB >> 24596495 |
Manzer H Siddiqui1, Mohamed H Al-Whaibi1.
Abstract
Agricultural biotechnology is very familiar with the properties of nanomaterial and their potential uses. Therefore, the present experiment was conducted to test the beneficial effects of nanosilicon dioxide (nSiO2: size- 12 nm) on the seed germination of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill. cv Super Strain B). Application of nSiO2 significantly enhanced the characteristics of seed germination. Among the treatments, 8 g L(-1) of nSiO2 improved percent seed germination, mean germination time, seed germination index, seed vigour index, seedling fresh weight and dry weight. Therefore, it is very clear that nSiO2 has a significant impact on the seed germination potential. These findings could provide that alternative source for fertilizer that may improve sustainable agriculture.Entities:
Keywords: Lycopersicum esculentum; Nanosilicon dioxide; Nanotechnology; Seed germination
Year: 2013 PMID: 24596495 PMCID: PMC3937468 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2013.04.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Saudi J Biol Sci ISSN: 2213-7106 Impact factor: 4.219