Nanoparticles increase the performance of seeds in the field by up to 5 times

The study on nanotechnology promoted by the Minas Gerais Agricultural Research Company (Epamig) investigated the efficiency of a nanomineral formulation for the biostimulation of seed germination and improvement of plant rooting. With the intensification of climate changes in recent decades, it is necessary to seek technologies that promote greater resilience of agricultural systems. In this sense, the use of mineral nanoparticles stands out as one of these innovations. This is a branch of nanotechnology with the potential to mitigate the adverse effects of the climate and promote more efficient and sustainable agriculture. The experimental results demonstrate that the treatment increases by up to five times the performance of seeds in the field, as well as raising germination under water deficit conditions to 90% and making the root grow 10 times more than its original size. "Mineral nanoparticles are ultra-small structures composed of elements essential for plant development. In ...