Study of effects of metallic nanoparticles when introduced into soil on plant Triticum vulgare

Abstract

Abstract We studied the effect of metal nanoparticles (Fe, Mo and SiO2, and also Fe and Mo together) at concentration of 10, 25 and 50 mg/kg dry weight of soil on the morphological and biochemical parameters of soft wheat. (Triticum vulgare Vill). We found that morphometric parameters of test samples were generally superior to control samples. In course of assessing the viability of plant cells, we recorded that experimental groups had viability values of at least 90%. Thus, it allowed us to conclude that the concentrations of nanoparticles used by us did not have a toxic effect on the viability of the roots. When evaluating the enzymatic antioxidant system of plants and the degree of lipid peroxidation, we noted the absence of oxidative stress, while increasing the protective potential of plants. Thus, our studies are the basis for studying the possibility of using nanoparticles in agriculture for intensifying plant growth and increasing their yield.