Ag/ZnO core–shell NPs boost photosynthesis and growth rate in wheat seedlings under simulated full sun spectrum
Abstract Breeding programs rely on light wavelength, intensity, and photoperiod for rapid success. In this study, we investigated the ability of Ag/ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) to improve the photosynthesis and growth of wheat under simulated full solar spectrum conditions. The world population is increa...
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| author | Shahnoush Nayeri Mahboubeh Dolatyari Neda Mouladoost Saeed Nayeri Armin Zarghami Hamit Mirtagioglu Ali Rostami |
| author_facet | Shahnoush Nayeri Mahboubeh Dolatyari Neda Mouladoost Saeed Nayeri Armin Zarghami Hamit Mirtagioglu Ali Rostami |
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| description | Abstract Breeding programs rely on light wavelength, intensity, and photoperiod for rapid success. In this study, we investigated the ability of Ag/ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) to improve the photosynthesis and growth of wheat under simulated full solar spectrum conditions. The world population is increasing rapidly, it is necessary to increase the number of crops in order to ensure the world’s food security. Conventional breeding is time-consuming and expensive, so new techniques such as rapid breeding are needed. Rapid breeding shows promise in increasing crop yields by controlling photoperiod and environmental factors in growth regulators. However, achieving optimum growth and photosynthesis rates is still a challenge. Here, we used various methods to evaluate the effects of Ag/ZnO NPs on rice seeds. Using bioinformatics simulations, we evaluated the light-harvesting efficiency of chlorophyll a in the presence of Ag/ZnO NPs. Chemically synthesized Ag/ZnO nanoparticles were applied to rice grains at different concentrations (0–50 mg/L) and subjected to a 12-h preparation time. Evaluation of seed germination rate and growth response in different light conditions using a Light Emitting Diode (LED) growth chamber that simulates a rapid growth system. The analysis showed that the surface plasmon resonance of Ag/ZnO NPs increased 38-fold, resulting in a 160-fold increase in the light absorption capacity of chlorophyll. These estimates are supported by experimental results showing an 18% increase in the yield of rice seeds treated with 15 mg/L Ag/ZnO NPs. More importantly, the treated crops showed a 2.5-fold increase in growth and a 1.4-fold increase in chlorophyll content under the simulated full sun spectrum (4500 lx) and a 16-h light/8-h dark photoperiod. More importantly, these effects are achieved without oxidative or lipid peroxidative damage. Our findings offer a good idea to increase crop growth by improving photosynthesis using Ag/ZnO nanoparticle mixture. To develop this approach, future research should go towards optimizing nanoparticles, investigating the long-term effects, and exploring the applicability of this process in many products. The inclusion of Ag/ZnO NPs in rapid breeding programs has the potential to transform crops by reducing production and increasing agricultural productivity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5c61c36abf6e4ed49734b755846c10f62023-11-26T13:08:38ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222023-09-0113111910.1038/s41598-023-41575-7Ag/ZnO core–shell NPs boost photosynthesis and growth rate in wheat seedlings under simulated full sun spectrumShahnoush Nayeri0Mahboubeh Dolatyari1Neda Mouladoost2Saeed Nayeri3Armin Zarghami4Hamit Mirtagioglu5Ali Rostami6SP-EPT Lab., ASEPE Company, Industrial Park of Advanced TechnologiesSP-EPT Lab., ASEPE Company, Industrial Park of Advanced TechnologiesPhotonics and Nanocrystal Research Lab. (PNRL), Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of TabrizPhotonics and Nanocrystal Research Lab. (PNRL), Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of TabrizPhotonics and Nanocrystal Research Lab. (PNRL), Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of TabrizDepartment of Statistics, Faculty of Science and Literature, University of Bitlis ErenSP-EPT Lab., ASEPE Company, Industrial Park of Advanced TechnologiesAbstract Breeding programs rely on light wavelength, intensity, and photoperiod for rapid success. In this study, we investigated the ability of Ag/ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) to improve the photosynthesis and growth of wheat under simulated full solar spectrum conditions. The world population is increasing rapidly, it is necessary to increase the number of crops in order to ensure the world’s food security. Conventional breeding is time-consuming and expensive, so new techniques such as rapid breeding are needed. Rapid breeding shows promise in increasing crop yields by controlling photoperiod and environmental factors in growth regulators. However, achieving optimum growth and photosynthesis rates is still a challenge. Here, we used various methods to evaluate the effects of Ag/ZnO NPs on rice seeds. Using bioinformatics simulations, we evaluated the light-harvesting efficiency of chlorophyll a in the presence of Ag/ZnO NPs. Chemically synthesized Ag/ZnO nanoparticles were applied to rice grains at different concentrations (0–50 mg/L) and subjected to a 12-h preparation time. Evaluation of seed germination rate and growth response in different light conditions using a Light Emitting Diode (LED) growth chamber that simulates a rapid growth system. The analysis showed that the surface plasmon resonance of Ag/ZnO NPs increased 38-fold, resulting in a 160-fold increase in the light absorption capacity of chlorophyll. These estimates are supported by experimental results showing an 18% increase in the yield of rice seeds treated with 15 mg/L Ag/ZnO NPs. More importantly, the treated crops showed a 2.5-fold increase in growth and a 1.4-fold increase in chlorophyll content under the simulated full sun spectrum (4500 lx) and a 16-h light/8-h dark photoperiod. More importantly, these effects are achieved without oxidative or lipid peroxidative damage. Our findings offer a good idea to increase crop growth by improving photosynthesis using Ag/ZnO nanoparticle mixture. To develop this approach, future research should go towards optimizing nanoparticles, investigating the long-term effects, and exploring the applicability of this process in many products. The inclusion of Ag/ZnO NPs in rapid breeding programs has the potential to transform crops by reducing production and increasing agricultural productivity.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41575-7 |
| spellingShingle | Shahnoush Nayeri Mahboubeh Dolatyari Neda Mouladoost Saeed Nayeri Armin Zarghami Hamit Mirtagioglu Ali Rostami Ag/ZnO core–shell NPs boost photosynthesis and growth rate in wheat seedlings under simulated full sun spectrum Scientific Reports |
| title | Ag/ZnO core–shell NPs boost photosynthesis and growth rate in wheat seedlings under simulated full sun spectrum |
| title_full | Ag/ZnO core–shell NPs boost photosynthesis and growth rate in wheat seedlings under simulated full sun spectrum |
| title_fullStr | Ag/ZnO core–shell NPs boost photosynthesis and growth rate in wheat seedlings under simulated full sun spectrum |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ag/ZnO core–shell NPs boost photosynthesis and growth rate in wheat seedlings under simulated full sun spectrum |
| title_short | Ag/ZnO core–shell NPs boost photosynthesis and growth rate in wheat seedlings under simulated full sun spectrum |
| title_sort | ag zno core shell nps boost photosynthesis and growth rate in wheat seedlings under simulated full sun spectrum |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41575-7 |
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