Role of nano-SiO2 in germination of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum seeds Mill.)
Journal Article
, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Mohamed H. Al-Whaibi, M. Faisal, Abdulaziz A. Al Sahli . 2014
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13-17
مستخلص المنشور:
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.