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Innovative application of facile single pot green synthesized CuO and CuO@APTES nanoparticles in nanopriming of Vigna radiata seeds

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Nanopriming is an emerging field of science which uses nanoparticles in solution to improve parameters of seed vigor. This leads to an initial advantage to the crop plant at the germination phase of its life cycle, which is also the most vulnerable phase and may lead to an improved yield. In this study, we have synthesized copper oxide (CuO) and (3-Aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES)-coated CuO (CuO@APTES) nanoparticles via environmentally friendly green synthesis using the extract of Coriandrum sativum (coriander) herb. The synthesized nanoparticles were used as nanoprimers on Vigna radiata (moong bean), a model legume, to promote seed vigor via increase in germination. This was followed by characterization and comparison of both types of nanoparticles using various physicochemical techniques; UV-Visible (UV-Vis), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). All characterization techniques pointed out to the successful synthesis and coating of CuO nanoparticles. Seed imbibition and germination assays were performed, which indicated increased imbibition potential and germination promotion at low nanoparticle concentration. Such studies can be used in the development of simple prepackaged nanoprimer products, which can be used by farmers before sowing to provide a boost to their crops and productivity.

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Authors would like to acknowledge the research and development grants of University of Delhi, Delhi. Niloy Sarkar is thankful to CSIR for providing JRF scholarship, certificate no. F.16-6(DEC. 2016)/2017(NET).

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    Niloy Sarkar & Mahima Kaushik

  2. Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

    Niloy Sarkar & Radhey Shyam Sharma

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NS has planned and performed all the experiments, procured the data, and written the manuscript. RS has helped in analyzing and interpreting the data, along with editing the manuscript. MK has conceived all the experimental studies, analyzed, and interpreted all the data. Also, MK has done final editing and reviewing of manuscript.

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Sarkar, N., Sharma, R.S. & Kaushik, M. Innovative application of facile single pot green synthesized CuO and CuO@APTES nanoparticles in nanopriming of Vigna radiata seeds. Environ Sci Pollut Res 28, 13221–13228 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-11493-6

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