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ArticleBMC plant biology2026

Foliar application of nanoboron fertilizer at different growth stages enhanced the nutrient use efficiency of cauliflower, leading to improve productivity, quality, and profitability.

Md Abdul Quddus, Razu Ahmed, Khokan Kumer Sarker, Shimul Mondal, Monjila Khatun, Most Sadia Arfin, Md Torikul Islam, Nazneen Ara Sultana, Shamima Aktar, Hela Znazen and 2 more

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Md Abdul QuddusHorticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, 1701, Bangladesh. quddus06@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6682-9899
Razu AhmedHorticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, 1701, Bangladesh.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-2012-1179
Khokan Kumer SarkerIrrigation and Water Management Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, 1701, Bangladesh. k.sarker.bari@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8438-1060
Shimul MondalAgricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Satkhira, 9400, Bangladesh.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-4294-1655
Monjila KhatunHorticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, 1701, Bangladesh.
Most Sadia ArfinHorticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, 1701, Bangladesh.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4015-3488
Md Torikul IslamHorticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, 1701, Bangladesh.
Nazneen Ara SultanaOilseed Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, 1701, Bangladesh.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-3680-0321
Shamima AktarPulses Research Substation, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, 1701, Bangladesh.
Hela ZnazenDepartment of Physical Sports Sciences, College of Sports Sciences and Physical Activity, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-1398-8065
Ahmed GaberDepartment of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, 12613, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8297-935X
Akbar HossainSoil Science Division, Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Dinajpur, 5200, Bangladesh. tanjimar2003@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0264-2712

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Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University PNURSP2026R951
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Abstract

backgroundBoron (B) is an essential element for the production of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis); nevertheless, conventional soil or foliar applications frequently suffer from inadequate nutrient uptake and leaching. Nano-boron fertilizers offer a highly efficient alternative due to their small particle size and superior surface-to-volume ratio, which enhances cellular penetration. This study aimed to determine the optimal dose of a foliar application of boron nanoparticles (B-NPs) and to compare the effects of conventional boron (B) and boron nanoparticles on the growth, yield, quality, nutrient dynamics, and profitability of cauliflower.

methodsA field experiment was conducted using a randomized complete block design with 5 treatments involving four concentrations of boron nanoparticles (0, 100, 200 and 300 ppm) and conventional boric acid@1 gL

resultsFoliar application of 200 ppm boron nanoparticles resulted in the highest fresh curd yield (50.2 t ha

conclusionThe results suggest that the foliar application of 200 ppm B nanoparticles can be used for sustainable cauliflower cultivation. However, this method is a highly effective and suitable approach for optimizing cauliflower productivity and quality in B-deficient environments.

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BoronBrassicaFertilizersNanoparticlesNutrientsPlant LeavesBoronFertilizersBenefit‒cost ratioBrassica oleracea var. botrytisGrowth traitsNano-boronNutrient dynamicsYield

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PMCPMC13613850

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