Zinc oxide nanoparticles for enhanced seed germination and growth performance in maize.

Zinc oxide nanoparticles for enhanced seed germination and growth performance in maize.

Authors

  • Dipali Ingavale Department of Agrochemicals and Pest Management, Devchand College
  • P.D. Shiragave Department of Agrochemicals and Pest Management, Shivaji University

Abstract

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs),synthesized using the Sol-Gel method,by varying the pH and keeping the annealingtime (3 hours) and temperature (400°C) constant, were characterized and evaluated for their effect on seed germination(SG) and early growth performance in Zea mays. This experiment was conducted at DST-FIST laboratory of DevachandCollege Arjunnagar, Nipani from Dec 2023 to Jan 2024. Structural and crystalline studiesby X-ray diffraction spectrometer(XRD) revealed the hexagonal wurtzite structure of the ZnO (JCPDS card No. 36–1451). The increased peak intensity ofthe diffraction peaks assigned to the (101) plane indicated particle-like properties of the product. The priming of seeds bysoaking in 10ppm nanoparticle solution enhanced germination percentage, and soil drenching at 10ppm concentrationafter one week of germination enhanced the growth parameters of maize crop.  

Author Biographies

Dipali Ingavale, Department of Agrochemicals and Pest Management, Devchand College

Department of Agrochemicals and Pest Management, Devchand College, Arjunnagar. Via Nipani. Tal. Kagal Dist., Kolhapur 416 216, Maharashtra. India

P.D. Shiragave, Department of Agrochemicals and Pest Management, Shivaji University

Department of Agrochemicals and Pest Management, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416 004, Maharashtra. India

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Published

05-07-2025

How to Cite

Dipali Ingavale, & P.D. Shiragave. (2025). Zinc oxide nanoparticles for enhanced seed germination and growth performance in maize. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 63(I&II), 52–56. Retrieved from https://jtropag.kau.in/index.php/ojs2/article/view/1490

Issue

Vol. 63 No. I&II (2025): Journal of Tropical Agriculture

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Short communications

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