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Controlled Delivery of Sulfur Nanoparticles to Sunflower Plants Using Nano Sulfur Loaded Films

Controlled delivery of sulfur nanoparticles to sunflower plant using nano sulfur loaded alginate film for enhanced growth

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AMAshish MahereJSJyoti ShrivastavaSBS. K. Bajpai

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Overview

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.

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Mahere et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a168ae40c924ddd1bd59a4fhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxmate.2026.102303
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