Effect of silver nanoparticles on seed protection in different soils (original) (raw)
To investigate the possibility of using silver nanoparticles for protection of a living organism, wheat seeds were coated with these particles and planted. If germination of seeds is not affected by this new nano-treatment, the method can be used on a wide range of common treatment for seed protection. The effect of treatment on seeds with this particle protection against fungi was compared with seeds treated with a conventional preplanting fungicide (Carboxitiram). Being that soil is the most common medium for plant growth in agriculture, this can play a major role in plants life and their relationships with other factors in the field. This study looks at the effects of different soil conditions on pre-treatment. The effect on soils with different levels of nutrient, pH and humidity were investigated. Results showed that soil conditions have little affect on seed protection with silver nanoparticles against fungi, and protection is completely independent of soil conditions. Results...
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