Abstract:
As the fifth most significant grain crop in the world, Sorghum bicolor grows on over 40.9 million hectares of land worldwide and produces an average of almost 58.7 million tons each year. Green-synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) have gained great attention in agriculture due to their environmental friendliness and affordability while serving as potential biofertilizers. The present study is conducted to assess the uptake and translocation of green synthesize Zn-Fe2O3 nanocomposite (NCs) and to evaluate its effect on the yield of sorghum, using neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extract. The synthesized nanocomposite is confirmed by, Fourier transfer infrared spectroscopy analysis (FTIR), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Ultraviolet (UV) Visible Spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy analysis (SEM). Sorghum bicolor is grown in different concentrations of Zn-Fe2O3 nanocomposite (25, 50, 75, 100ppm). The thin cross sections of plant parts are examined by microscope to confirm the presence of nanocomposites. Nanocomposite uptake and accumulation are more in plants treated with high concentrations (75 and 100ppm). NCs improve plant height, fresh weight, dry weight, total chlorophyll content, nitrogen content and nutrient absorption. In the future, this study’s findings could be very helpful in determining the potential deliverance and retention of plant-based nanoparticles in the fields of agriculture and medical sciences.
Page(s):
49-49
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: 4th International Conference of Sciences “Revamped Scientific Outlook of 21st Century, 2025” , November 12,2025, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2025
Keywords:
Characterization
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ZnFe2O3 nanocomposite
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NCs uptake
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Improved plant height