Vol. 10, Issue 8 (2021)

Author(s):
SA Durgude, Shri Ram and AG Durgude

Abstract:
Considering nutrient conveyance and micronutrient use efficiency issues, mesoporous nano silica (mNs) nanomaterial-based micronutrient fertilizer designing was done specifically for iron and zinc at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India. The nanocomposites arranged were described by Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). FE-SEM uncovered the changed surface of mesoporous nano silica by the expansion of designated micronutrient (with average crystal size of 30-70 nm). AAS analysis revealed the higher elemental composition in the acid diluted nanocomposites sample than the samples diluted in distilled water. In acid diluted nanocomposites the 21.3% Fe and 27.6% Zn were reported in the nanocompsites of mNs – FeO and mNs – ZnO respectively. The modification of nanosilica with iron and zinc found successful with the given efforts. The radied nanocomnposites within optimum exposure found significant positive impacts on seed germination and seed vigour in Wheat seed.