Abstract Paper


Journal of Functional Materials and Bio-molecules

Title : Effect of ZnO nanostructures in improving seed vigour and viability in blackgram
Author(s) : D. Jesuvathy Sornalatha, P. Murugakoothan
Article Information : Volume 1 - Issue 2 (November - 2017) , 70-75
Affiliation(s) : MRDL, PG & Research Department of Physics, Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai-600030, India.

Abstract :

The effect of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures in improving the seed vigour and viability in blackgram (Vigna mungo (L) Hepper) cv. VBN 4 were investigated. Black gram seeds were treated with different ZnO nanostructures each at 750, 1000 mg kg-1 and assessed for physiological characters, namely germination, seedling length and vigour index both immediately and after accelerated ageing. The nano ZnO treated seeds were compared with untreated seeds (control) in order to know the variation. Zinc oxide nanochips at a concentration of 1000 mg have shown significant increase in germination, shoot length, root length and vigor index over other treatments. The reason for these effects is likely to be due to the smaller particle size and higher concentration of zinc in the seed when treated with ZnO nanoparticles. Employing nanosized ZnO in suitable concentration could promote the germination of blackgram seeds and increase the vigour.


Keywords : Nanomaterial, Agriculture, Nanosized ZnO, Seed germination, Vigour index.
Document Type : Research Paper
Publication date : November 26, 2017