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access icon free Biogenic copper nanoparticles promote the growth of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.)

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Received 31/08/2016, Accepted 27/04/2017, Revised 18/03/2017, Published 05/05/2017

Environmental pollution and toxicity have been increasing due to the overuse of chemical fertilisers, which has encouraged nanotechnologists to develop eco-friendly nano-biofertilisers. The authors demonstrated the effect of biogenic copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) on the growth of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.). The UV–visible analysis showed absorbance at 615 nm. Nanoparticle tracking and analysis revealed particle concentration of 2.18 × 108 particles/ml, with an average size of 33 nm. Zeta potential was found to be −16.7 mV, which showed stability. X-ray diffraction pattern depicted the face centred cubic structure of CuNPs; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated the capping due to acidic groups, and transmission electron micrograph showed nanoparticles with size 20–30 nm. The effect of CuNPs (20 ppm) on plant growth was studied, for the absorption of CuNPs by plants on photosynthesis, which was evaluated by measuring chlorophyll a fluorescence using Handy-Plant Efficiency Analyser. CuNPs treatment showed a remarkable increase in height, root length, fresh and dry weights and performance index of seedlings. The overall growth of plants treated with CuNPs after 4 weeks was recorded. The results revealed that inoculation of CuNPs contribute growth and development of pigeon pea due to growth promoting activity of CuNPs.

Inspec keywords: nanotechnology; crops; pollution; toxicology

Other keywords: X-ray diffraction pattern; chemical fertilisers; nanotechnologists; biogenic copper nanoparticles; pigeon pea; transmission electron micrograph; chlorophyll; Handy-Plant Efficiency Analyser; photosynthesis; UV-visible analysis; performance index; cash crop; toxicity; Cajanus cajan L; acidic groups; eco-friendly nano-biofertilisers; environmental pollution; zeta potential; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; nanoparticle tracking; fluorescence

Subjects: Agriculture; Nanotechnology industry; Environmental issues

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