📚 Volume 29, Issue 2
📋 ID: nlmm3hS
Authors
Akira Tanaka, Isabella Rossi, Priya Nair, Ahmed El-Sayed
, Yuriy González
University of Tokyo, Sapienza University of Rome, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Cairo University
Keywords
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
Plant Growth
Soil Health
Agroecosystems
Nanotechnology
Abstract
The increasing use of nanotechnology in agriculture necessitates understanding the impact of nanoparticles on plant growth and soil ecosystems. This study investigates the effects of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles on soil microbial activity and plant health in various agroecosystems. Experiments were conducted using different concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles in water-based solutions applied to crops such as maize and wheat. Results indicated a concentration-dependent impact on plant growth, with low concentrations promoting growth and high concentrations inhibiting it. Soil analysis revealed altered microbial communities and enzyme activities, indicating changes in soil health. These findings suggest the need for careful management of nanoparticle use in agricultural applications to ensure sustainable crop production and soil conservation.
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📝 How to Cite
Akira Tanaka, Isabella Rossi, Priya Nair, Ahmed El-Sayed , Yuriy González (2022).
"Effects of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Plant Growth and Soil Health in Agroecosystems".
Wulfenia, 29(2).
