Abstract
The use of phytonanoparticles in agriculture could decrease the use of fertilizers and therefore decrease soil contamination, due to their size being better assimilated in plants. It is important to mention that the nanofertilizer is slow-releasing and improves plant physiological properties and various nutritional parameters. The influence of soil and foliar applications of phytonanoparticles of ZnO with the Moringa oleifera extract under three concentrations (25, 50, and 100 ppm) was evaluated on the cherry tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Synthesis of the phytonanoparticles was analyzed with ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) and infrared transmission spectroscopy with Fourier transform (FT-IR), as well as the analysis with the dynamic light scattering (DLS) technique. The morphometric parameters were evaluated before and after the application of the nanoparticles. The minerals' content of fruits was done 95 days after planting. Results showed that soil application was better at a concentration of 25 ppm of phytonanoparticles since it allowed the greatest number of flowers and fruits on the plant; however, it was demonstrated that when performing a foliar application, the fruit showed the highest concentrations for the elements Mg, Ca, and Na at concentrations of 511, 4589, and 223 mg kg−1, respectively.
Highlights
Federico Antonio Gutierrez-Miceli,1 Marıa Angela Oliva-Llaven,2 Marıa Celina Lujan-Hidalgo,1 Marıa Concepcion Velazquez-Gamboa,1 Daniel Gonzalez-Mendoza,3 and Yazmin Sanchez-Roque 4
It is important to mention that the nanofertilizer is slow-releasing and improves plant physiological properties and various nutritional parameters. e influence of soil and foliar applications of phytonanoparticles of ZnO with the Moringa oleifera extract under three concentrations (25, 50, and 100 ppm) was evaluated on the cherry tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles. e methodology described by [6] with some modifications was used, so 15 mL of the aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera was added to 1.64 g of zinc (ZnSO4); the reaction mixture was kept under stirring for 6 h and, subsequently, 2 m of NaOH was added to the solution and placed in an incubator at 60°C with constant shaking for 12 h. e colloidal solution was centrifuged at 4500 rpm for 20 min, and the precipitate was subjected to two consecutive washes with 96% ethanol and distilled water
Summary
Federico Antonio Gutierrez-Miceli ,1 Marıa Angela Oliva-Llaven ,2 Marıa Celina Lujan-Hidalgo, Marıa Concepcion Velazquez-Gamboa, Daniel Gonzalez-Mendoza, and Yazmin Sanchez-Roque 4. Academic Editor: Tariq Mahmood e use of phytonanoparticles in agriculture could decrease the use of fertilizers and decrease soil contamination, due to their size being better assimilated in plants. E influence of soil and foliar applications of phytonanoparticles of ZnO with the Moringa oleifera extract under three concentrations (25, 50, and 100 ppm) was evaluated on the cherry tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.). The cherry tomato is characterized by small fruits with different sizes, colors, and flavors. It is currently in high demand in restaurants and bars and in the manufacture of various dishes as gourmet snacks [5]. Mineral’s uptake in adequate levels plays important role in growth, yield, and quality attributes of tomato and contains antioxidant compounds important for human health; in recent years, a deficiency of mineral elements of up to 80–90% has been observed in fruits. is can be attributed to conventional agricultural techniques [4]
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