Scientists from Russia and India create nanoparticles to increase crop yields on salt-contaminated soils

Published 2024년 11월 19일

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Russian and Indian scientists have developed nanoparticles to improve the germination of tomato seeds in saline soil, addressing the problem of salinization expected to affect over 50% of arable land by 2050. The nanoparticles, made of zinc oxide, have been shown to enhance the growth of tomatoes under saline conditions, with seeds soaked for 6 hours germinating 12.6% more successfully and 20% faster than untreated seeds. The researchers, including Vishnu Rajput from the Academy of Biology and Biotechnology of SFedU, aim to extend this method to other crops and standardize the technology for agricultural use, as part of the national project "Science and Universities" within the "Priority 2030" federal program.

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Russian scientists, together with their colleagues from India, have developed nanoparticles that allow tomato seeds to germinate 20% faster in saline soil. This was reported by the press service of the Southern Federal University (SFedU). According to the information in the report, by 2050, more than 50% of all arable land on the planet is expected to be subject to salinization and will become almost unsuitable for growing vegetables and fruits. Therefore, scientists have begun to look for a way to neutralize the harmful effects of salinization on seeds. "Researchers from the Academy of Biology and Biotechnology of SFedU, together with colleagues from India, have developed zinc oxide-based nanoparticles that help grow tomatoes under stressful salinity conditions. <…> Scientists tested nanoparticle solutions with different concentrations and different seed soak times and found the ideal option: it turned out that seeds that are soaked for 6 hours germinate in saline soil ...

Source: Kvedomosti