Studies on efficacy of nanoparticles in improving seed physiological parameters in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

Abstract

An investigation was initiated to examine the efficacy of nanoparticles in improving seed physiological parameters and seed quality in groundnut during 2018-19. Groundnut seeds were separately treated with different concentrations of nanoparticle. Seed treatment with nano ZnO @ 500 ppm significantly promoted seed quality attributes like germination (76.75%), root length (13.78cm), shoot length (7.43cm), SVI I (1627.20), and SVI II (279.22), alpha amylase activity (23.15mm) also differed significantly in the treatments compared to that of the control. These results indicate that the nano ZnO @ 500 ppm have significant effects on the growth and development for enhancement of agricultural crops particularly in groundnut and also improves the zinc content in seeds which is an utmost important feature in terms of human health perspective.