Effect of nanoparticles on the growth of okra cultivated in soil affected by rocky desertification
Abstract This study investigated the influence of various nanoparticles (NPs), including carbon-based NPs, Al2O3-NPs, SiO2-NPs, and TiO2-NPs, on the growth and physiology of okra plants cultivated in soil impacted by rocky desertification. The morphological characteristics, photosynthetic parameters...
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| description | Abstract This study investigated the influence of various nanoparticles (NPs), including carbon-based NPs, Al2O3-NPs, SiO2-NPs, and TiO2-NPs, on the growth and physiology of okra plants cultivated in soil impacted by rocky desertification. The morphological characteristics, photosynthetic parameters, antioxidant capacity, nutrient uptake of the okra plants, and available nutrient content in the soil were evaluated. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in the growth, photosynthetic properties, chlorophyll content, and activities of antioxidant enzymes (catalase, peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase) in the okra plants treated with NPs compared to the control. Additionally, the NP-treated plants exhibited enhanced total nitrogen content, and hydrolysis nitrogen content in soil was also significantly increased, indicating improved nitrogen uptake. Notably, TiO2-NPs demonstrated the most pronounced effects on plant growth and photosynthetic characteristics, while TiO2-NPs and SiO2-NPs showed higher antioxidant enhancement compared to other NPs. These findings suggest the potential of nanoparticles as a promising agricultural solution to address challenges in regions like Guizhou Province, China. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-41d4eb1b8da349d69bc1fa5d9c7c2d112025-08-20T03:16:40ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-05-0115111010.1038/s41598-025-03838-3Effect of nanoparticles on the growth of okra cultivated in soil affected by rocky desertificationJiyue Wang0Xiaojian Tian1Shuai Wei2Xiuhuan Meng3Nian Chen4Denghong Shi5Chenggang Liang6Key Laboratory of Surveillance and Management of Invasive Alien Species in Guizhou Education Department, Platform for Exploitation and Utilization of Characteristic Plant Resources, College of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Guiyang UniversityKey Laboratory of Surveillance and Management of Invasive Alien Species in Guizhou Education Department, Platform for Exploitation and Utilization of Characteristic Plant Resources, College of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Guiyang UniversityKey Laboratory of Surveillance and Management of Invasive Alien Species in Guizhou Education Department, Platform for Exploitation and Utilization of Characteristic Plant Resources, College of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Guiyang UniversityKey Laboratory of Surveillance and Management of Invasive Alien Species in Guizhou Education Department, Platform for Exploitation and Utilization of Characteristic Plant Resources, College of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Guiyang UniversityKey Laboratory of Surveillance and Management of Invasive Alien Species in Guizhou Education Department, Platform for Exploitation and Utilization of Characteristic Plant Resources, College of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Guiyang UniversityKey Laboratory of Surveillance and Management of Invasive Alien Species in Guizhou Education Department, Platform for Exploitation and Utilization of Characteristic Plant Resources, College of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Guiyang UniversityCollege of Life Science, Guizhou Normal UniversityAbstract This study investigated the influence of various nanoparticles (NPs), including carbon-based NPs, Al2O3-NPs, SiO2-NPs, and TiO2-NPs, on the growth and physiology of okra plants cultivated in soil impacted by rocky desertification. The morphological characteristics, photosynthetic parameters, antioxidant capacity, nutrient uptake of the okra plants, and available nutrient content in the soil were evaluated. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in the growth, photosynthetic properties, chlorophyll content, and activities of antioxidant enzymes (catalase, peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase) in the okra plants treated with NPs compared to the control. Additionally, the NP-treated plants exhibited enhanced total nitrogen content, and hydrolysis nitrogen content in soil was also significantly increased, indicating improved nitrogen uptake. Notably, TiO2-NPs demonstrated the most pronounced effects on plant growth and photosynthetic characteristics, while TiO2-NPs and SiO2-NPs showed higher antioxidant enhancement compared to other NPs. These findings suggest the potential of nanoparticles as a promising agricultural solution to address challenges in regions like Guizhou Province, China.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-03838-3NanoparticlesOkraGrowthRocky desertificationPhotosynthetic property |
| spellingShingle | Jiyue Wang Xiaojian Tian Shuai Wei Xiuhuan Meng Nian Chen Denghong Shi Chenggang Liang Effect of nanoparticles on the growth of okra cultivated in soil affected by rocky desertification Scientific Reports Nanoparticles Okra Growth Rocky desertification Photosynthetic property |
| title | Effect of nanoparticles on the growth of okra cultivated in soil affected by rocky desertification |
| title_full | Effect of nanoparticles on the growth of okra cultivated in soil affected by rocky desertification |
| title_fullStr | Effect of nanoparticles on the growth of okra cultivated in soil affected by rocky desertification |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of nanoparticles on the growth of okra cultivated in soil affected by rocky desertification |
| title_short | Effect of nanoparticles on the growth of okra cultivated in soil affected by rocky desertification |
| title_sort | effect of nanoparticles on the growth of okra cultivated in soil affected by rocky desertification |
| topic | Nanoparticles Okra Growth Rocky desertification Photosynthetic property |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-03838-3 |
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