Randomized trial shows enhanced growth in sunflower plants with sulfur nanoparticles, suggesting improved agricultural practices.
Key Points
This study aims to evaluate the effects of sulfur nanoparticles delivered through alginate films on sunflower plant growth.
Sodium alginate films were loaded with sulfur nanoparticles and characterized by FTIR and SEM analysis.
Various concentrations of sodium thiosulfate were used to produce nanoparticle-loaded alginate films.
Sunflower plants were irrigated using a drip irrigation system for nine days to assess growth and sulfur uptake.
After nine days, plant heights reached 195.8 mm for SNLSA(6) 0 and 255.5 mm for SNLSA(6) 600.
The sulfur uptake percentages in the SNLSA(6) 175, 375, and 600 treatments were 0.441%, 0.598%, and 0.589% respectively, indicating strong uptake with SNPs.
Statistical analysis showed SNLSA(6) 375 was most effective in delivering sulfur nanoparticles to the plants.