GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSES OF SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) TO ZINC OXIDE (ZnO) NANOPARTICLES FOLIAR APPLICATION
Aim. This study was purposed to investigate the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on the growth and yield performance of two soybean (Glycine max L.) varieties, TGX1904-6F and TGX1951-3F, under controlled experimental conditions. Methods. Zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized and...
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| author | Fayomi Omotola Michael Olasan Joseph Olalekan Aguoru Celestine Uzoma Terhemba Mamnenge Sarah |
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| description | Aim. This study was purposed to investigate the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on the growth and yield performance of two soybean (Glycine max L.) varieties, TGX1904-6F and TGX1951-3F, under controlled experimental conditions.
Methods. Zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized following standard protocols, and their effects were evaluated across five treatment levels (20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 ppm) in a completely randomized design with five replicates. Growth parameters, including plant height, leaf morphology, stem diameter, and branch number, were assessed alongside phenological and yield traits such as days to flowering, flower production, pod metrics, and seed weights.
The results revealed significant improvements in plant growth and yield metrics at intermediate ZnO NP concentrations, with enhancements observed in plant height, branch number, pod weight, and seed yield. Specifically, 60 ppm ZnO NP treatment resulted in the highest branch production, while 40 and 80 ppm treatments significantly promoted floral and pod development. Conversely, higher concentrations (100 ppm) exhibited inhibitory effects on plant height and leaf morphology, suggesting potential toxicity at elevated ZnO NP levels. Statistical analyses, including one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation, confirmed significant treatment effects (P ≤ 0.05) on growth and yield parameters, highlighting the critical role of dose optimization.
Conclusions. The findings underscore the potential of ZnO NPs as a novel agricultural supplement to enhance soybean productivity while emphasizing the need for balanced application to mitigate toxicity risks. This study contributes valuable insights into sustainable farming practices, leveraging nanotechnology to optimize crop performance and address global food security challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-000d4a33af6644f2adefcb7ecb1542112025-01-10T15:04:51ZengNational Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Palladin Institute of BiochemistryBiotechnologia Acta2410-77512410-776X2024-12-01176566610.15407/biotech17.06.056GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSES OF SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) TO ZINC OXIDE (ZnO) NANOPARTICLES FOLIAR APPLICATIONFayomi Omotola Michael0 Olasan Joseph Olalekan1Aguoru Celestine Uzoma2Terhemba Mamnenge Sarah3Department of Chemistry, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi. Nigeria.Department of Botany, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi. NigeriaDepartment of Botany, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi. NigeriaDepartment of Botany, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi. NigeriaAim. This study was purposed to investigate the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on the growth and yield performance of two soybean (Glycine max L.) varieties, TGX1904-6F and TGX1951-3F, under controlled experimental conditions. Methods. Zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized following standard protocols, and their effects were evaluated across five treatment levels (20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 ppm) in a completely randomized design with five replicates. Growth parameters, including plant height, leaf morphology, stem diameter, and branch number, were assessed alongside phenological and yield traits such as days to flowering, flower production, pod metrics, and seed weights. The results revealed significant improvements in plant growth and yield metrics at intermediate ZnO NP concentrations, with enhancements observed in plant height, branch number, pod weight, and seed yield. Specifically, 60 ppm ZnO NP treatment resulted in the highest branch production, while 40 and 80 ppm treatments significantly promoted floral and pod development. Conversely, higher concentrations (100 ppm) exhibited inhibitory effects on plant height and leaf morphology, suggesting potential toxicity at elevated ZnO NP levels. Statistical analyses, including one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation, confirmed significant treatment effects (P ≤ 0.05) on growth and yield parameters, highlighting the critical role of dose optimization. Conclusions. The findings underscore the potential of ZnO NPs as a novel agricultural supplement to enhance soybean productivity while emphasizing the need for balanced application to mitigate toxicity risks. This study contributes valuable insights into sustainable farming practices, leveraging nanotechnology to optimize crop performance and address global food security challenges.https://biotechnology.kiev.ua/images/BTA/2024/6_2024/Fayomi_6_2024.pdfzinc oxide nanoparticlessoybeanglycine maxgrowthyield |
| spellingShingle | Fayomi Omotola Michael Olasan Joseph Olalekan Aguoru Celestine Uzoma Terhemba Mamnenge Sarah GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSES OF SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) TO ZINC OXIDE (ZnO) NANOPARTICLES FOLIAR APPLICATION Biotechnologia Acta zinc oxide nanoparticles soybean glycine max growth yield |
| title | GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSES OF SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) TO ZINC OXIDE (ZnO) NANOPARTICLES FOLIAR APPLICATION |
| title_full | GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSES OF SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) TO ZINC OXIDE (ZnO) NANOPARTICLES FOLIAR APPLICATION |
| title_fullStr | GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSES OF SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) TO ZINC OXIDE (ZnO) NANOPARTICLES FOLIAR APPLICATION |
| title_full_unstemmed | GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSES OF SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) TO ZINC OXIDE (ZnO) NANOPARTICLES FOLIAR APPLICATION |
| title_short | GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSES OF SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) TO ZINC OXIDE (ZnO) NANOPARTICLES FOLIAR APPLICATION |
| title_sort | growth and yield responses of soybean glycine max l to zinc oxide zno nanoparticles foliar application |
| topic | zinc oxide nanoparticles soybean glycine max growth yield |
| url | https://biotechnology.kiev.ua/images/BTA/2024/6_2024/Fayomi_6_2024.pdf |
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