Alnus nitida and urea-doped Alnus nitida-based silver nanoparticles synthesis, characterization, their effects on the biomass and elicitation of secondary metabolites in wheat seeds under in vitro conditions

• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14579
• Publication Date: 2023-03-14T02:18:59Z
• Authors: Sajad Khan; Raham Sher Khan; Muhammad Zahoor; Sikandar khan; Noor Ul Islam; Tariq Khan; Zar Muhammad; Riaz Ullah; Ahmed Bari
• Keywords: Silver nanoparticle; Secondary metabolite

Nano-fertilizers are superior to conventional fertilizers, but their effectiveness has not yet been adequately explored in the field of agriculture. In this study, silver nanoparticles using leaves extract an Alnus nitida plant were synthesized and further doped with urea enhance biomass metabolic contents. The (A.N-AgNPs) urea-doped (U-AgNPs) characterized Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Powder X-ray Diffraction, Energy Dispersive X-ray. wheat seeds grown media under controlled conditions growth chamber. was studied different A.N-AgNPs U-AgNPs concentrations (0.75 μg/ml, 1.5 3 6 15 μg/ml). They compared a control group that received no dose nanoparticles. biomass, yield parameters, quality analyzed. effect examined developing potency combating biotic stresses such as nematodes, herbivores, fungi, insects, weeds bacteria; abiotic salinity, ultraviolet radiation, heavy metals, temperature, drought, floods etc. seedlings, six possible phytochemicals at spray μg/ml identified dihydroxybenzoic acids, vanillic acid, apigenin glucosidase, p-coumaric sinapic ferulic acid whereas other treatments number phenolic compounds lesser well concentrations. Moreover, various parameters plants, including dry weight fresh weight, assessed group. findings study indicated act metabolite elicitors induced secondary production (total phenolic, flavonoid, chlorophyll contents). addition, provided nitrogen source considered smart fertilizer enhanced yields, production.