articleSaudi Journal of Biological SciencesApr 29, 2013HYBRID OA

Role of nano-SiO2 in germination of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum seeds Mill.)

MHManzer H. SiddiquiMHMohamed H. Al‐Whaibi

King Saud University

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Abstract

Agricultural biotechnology is very familiar with the properties of nanomaterial and their potential uses. Therefore, the present experiment was conducted to test the beneficial effects of nanosilicon dioxide (nSiO2: size- 12 nm) on the seed germination of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill. cv Super Strain B). Application of nSiO2 significantly enhanced the characteristics of seed germination. Among the treatments, 8 g L(-1) of nSiO2 improved percent seed germination, mean germination time, seed germination index, seed vigour index, seedling fresh weight and dry weight. Therefore, it is very clear that nSiO2 has a significant impact on the seed germination potential. These findings could provide that…

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  • Germination
  • Seedling
  • Agronomy
  • Horticulture
  • Dry weight
  • Hypocotyl
  • Biology
  • Materials science
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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