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ArticleScientific reports2025

Comparative evaluation of green synthesized and commercial iron and zinc nanoparticles on germination, growth and productivity of pigeonpea.

Akshay Kumar Kurdekar, B K Desai, B G Koppalakar, Manjanagouda S Sannagoudar, Pandit S Rathod, Sharanagouda Hiregoudar, N L Rajesh, Khalid F Almutairi, Hosam O Elansary, Muhammad Nazim

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Akshay Kumar KurdekarDepartment of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India.
B K DesaiDepartment of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India.
B G KoppalakarDepartment of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India.
Manjanagouda S SannagoudarICAR-National Institute of Seed Science & Technology, Regional Station, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560065, India. smanjanagouda928@gmail.com.
Pandit S RathodDepartment of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India.
Sharanagouda HiregoudarDepartment of Processing and Food Engineering, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India.
N L RajeshDepartment of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India.
Khalid F AlmutairiDepartment of Plant Production, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Hosam O ElansaryPrince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water Chair, Prince Sultan Institute for Environmental, Water and Desert Research, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Muhammad NazimState Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, PR China.

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Abstract

In the current agricultural landscape, achieving sustainable and efficient nutrient management is crucial for addressing global food security and environmental challenges. Conventional fertilizers often suffer from low nutrient use efficiency and environmental concerns, highlighting the need for innovative alternatives. This study explores the potential of green-synthesized and commercially available iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) nanoparticles (NPs) as sustainable nutrient sources to enhance seed germination, plant growth, productivity, and nutritional quality in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan). Through laboratory and field experiments, green-synthesized NPs demonstrated superior stability and effectiveness compared to commercial variants. Optimized seed priming with nanoiron and nanozinc significantly improved germination, seed vigor, and early seedling growth. Field trials combining seed priming and foliar application demonstrated a 77.41% increase in seed yield (1728 kg ha

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CajanusGerminationIronMetal NanoparticlesZincFertilizersGreen Chemistry TechnologySeedlingsSeedsFertilizersIronZincGerminationGreen nanotechnologyGreen synthesisNanoironNanozincPigeonpea

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PMID40676120
PMCPMC12271402

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