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Research & Development in Material Science

The Role of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Sesamum Indicum Growth and Yield

  • Open or Close Narendhran S1,2*, Rajiv P2, Rajeshwari Sivaraj3, Brindha P1 and Cruz Charles1

    1Department of Biotechnology, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science College, (Formerly SNR Sons College), India.

    2Department of Biotechnology, Karpagam University, India

    3Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College, Indiaa

    *Corresponding author: Narendhran S, Department of Biotechnology, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science College, (Formerly SNR Sons College), Nava India Bus Stop, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641006, India

Submission: September 03, 2017; Published: October 05, 2017

DOI: 10.31031/RDMS.2017.01.000513

ISSN: 2576-8840
Volume1 Issue3

Abstract

As of late fast progressed in comprehension synthesis and engineering nanoparticles without a doubt will proceed with disturbing development of products enveloped with nanomaterials. The green synthesis method has prompted the improvement of biomimetic methodologies for the development of advanced nanomaterials. Biological methods for nanoparticles synthesis utilizing plants separate have been recommended as could reasonably be expected eco-friendly different option for chemical and physical methods. Lantana aculeate has many negative impacts including potential to disrupt succession cycle, displacing native biota resulting in decreased biodiversity and noteworthy issue in agricultural areas. This plant can be used for the nanoparticles synthesis in eco-friendly manner and also due to its rapid propagation. The study reports the production of zinc oxide nanoparticles from L. aculeate, zinc nitrate and assessing it plant growth attribute of Sesamum Indicum. The biogenic Zinc Oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have promising antifungal activity, germinating at lower concentration and significant contribution to level of yield in crop cultivation when compared to zinc nitrate mediated ZnO NPs and commercial available NPs. Gene expression provides an early warning of stressful effects. The fold change of superoxide dismutase has comparatively high than glutathione reductase and catalase.

Keywords: Zinc Oxide nanoparticles, Lantana aculeate, Sesamum Indicum, Plant growth attribute

Abbreviations: Bulk ZnO: Commercially Available Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles; CAT: Catalase; Chemical ZnO: Zinc Nitrate Mediated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles; gL-1: Gram Per Liter; GR: Glutathione Reductase; Green ZnO: L. Aculeate Mediated Of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles; nm: Nanometer; NPs: Nanoparticles; SOD: Superoxide Dismutase; ZnO: Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

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