Back to Search Start Over

Metal nanoparticles as effective promotors for Maize production

Metal nanoparticles as effective promotors for Maize production

Authors :
Nhung Hong Nguyen
Nga Thanh Le
Liem Quang Nguyen
Dong V. Nguyen
Chien. V. Ha
Son A. Hoang
Chi M. Phan
Chi Q. Tran
Quy N. Vu
Source :
Scientific Reports, Scientific Reports, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2019)
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Nature Publishing Group UK, 2019.

Abstract

Zero-valent metal nanoparticles (Cu, Fe and Co) were prepared by the reactive method from their oxide with hydrogen. The energy-rich solutions of metal nanoparticles were used for treatment Maize seeds prior to sowing. The treatment significantly improved the germination rate and early growth. Furthermore, both SOD and APX enzyme activity in leaves were improved, and enhanced the metabolism of superoxide, leading to increased drought resistance. The method was applied to the field over three seasons and greatly improved the harvest. In particular, the implementation of Cu particles at 4 mg/kg increased the productivity of the two Maize species more than 20%.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20452322
Volume :
9
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Scientific Reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f8a22a64206dde47871ccc3c60059c30