Abstract
The sustainable synthesis and optimization of nanocomposites (NCs) for agricultural applications remains a critical challenge. This study addresses this issue by developing Zn-Se NCs using green synthesis methods with Allium sativa and Mentha arvensis plant extracts optimized via Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to achieve an average size of 34.9 nm. For the first time, the combined application of NCs and gamma irradiation was evaluated to enhance seed viability and early growth in Brassica napus L. in the present study. The results indicated that p-values of 0.0001 and 0.0032 for the linear and quadratic regression models, respectively, were significant. The UV-visible spectrum of Zn-Se NCs showed a sharp peak at 295 nm, while FTIR spectra identified functional groups acting as a reducing agent, detailing their compound class, peak shape, and intensity. Spherical Zn-Se NCs were synthesized with an average size of 34.9 nm. The effects of optimized Zn-Se NCs on germination parameters were assessed, revealing that the percentage germination was non-significant, with a p-value > 0.05. In contrast, the survival rate, seedling length, and seed vigor index (SVI) were significant, with p-values of 0.002, 0.007, and 0.015, respectively. The results demonstrated significant improvements in germination percentage and seedling vigor, highlighting the potential of NCs as a nanobiofertilizer. This study presents a novel green synthesis approach for Zn-Se NCs using Allium sativa and Mentha arvensis plant extracts, achieving precise size control (< 35 nm) through RSM optimization, enhancing bioavailability and eco-friendliness. This study recommends the use of plant-mediated Zn-Se NCs in combination with gamma irradiation as a sustainable and effective approach to improve crop productivity and promote eco-friendly agricultural practices.
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Claim · model-written summary
Optimized Zn-Se nanocomposites had a non-significant effect on the percentage germination of Brassica napus.
- Taxon
- Brassica napus
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Brassica napust0 - Treatment
- optimized Zn-Se NCse1
- Outcome
- percentage germinatione1
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t0“Brassica napus L.”
e1“The effects of optimized Zn-Se NCs on germination parameters were assessed, revealing that the percentage germination was non-significant, with a p-value > 0.05”
Claim · model-written summary
Optimized Zn-Se nanocomposites significantly affected the survival rate of Brassica napus.
- Taxon
- Brassica napusBrassica napust0
- Treatment
- optimized Zn-Se NCse1
- Outcome
- survival ratee2
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Verbatim
t0“Brassica napus L.”
e1“The effects of optimized Zn-Se NCs on germination parameters were assessed, revealing that the percentage germination was non-significant, with a p-value > 0.05”
e2“In contrast, the survival rate, seedling length, and seed vigor index (SVI) were significant, with p-values of 0.002, 0.007, and 0.015, respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
Optimized Zn-Se nanocomposites significantly affected the seedling length of Brassica napus.
- Taxon
- Brassica napusBrassica napust0
- Treatment
- optimized Zn-Se NCse1
- Outcome
- seedling lengthe2
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Verbatim
t0“Brassica napus L.”
e1“The effects of optimized Zn-Se NCs on germination parameters were assessed, revealing that the percentage germination was non-significant, with a p-value > 0.05”
e2“In contrast, the survival rate, seedling length, and seed vigor index (SVI) were significant, with p-values of 0.002, 0.007, and 0.015, respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
Optimized Zn-Se nanocomposites significantly affected the seed vigour index of Brassica napus.
- Taxon
- Brassica napusBrassica napust0
- Treatment
- optimized Zn-Se NCse1
- Outcome
- seed vigor index (SVI)e2
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Verbatim
t0“Brassica napus L.”
e1“The effects of optimized Zn-Se NCs on germination parameters were assessed, revealing that the percentage germination was non-significant, with a p-value > 0.05”
e2“In contrast, the survival rate, seedling length, and seed vigor index (SVI) were significant, with p-values of 0.002, 0.007, and 0.015, respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
The authors report significant improvements in germination percentage of Brassica napus with optimized Zn-Se nanocomposites.
- Taxon
- Brassica napusBrassica napust0
- Treatment
- optimized Zn-Se NCse1
- Outcome
- germination percentagee3
- Direction
- improvementse3
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Verbatim
t0“Brassica napus L.”
e1“The effects of optimized Zn-Se NCs on germination parameters were assessed, revealing that the percentage germination was non-significant, with a p-value > 0.05”
e3“The results demonstrated significant improvements in germination percentage and seedling vigor”
Claim · model-written summary
The authors recommend plant-mediated Zn-Se nanocomposites with gamma irradiation to improve crop productivity.
- Taxon
- Brassica napusBrassica napust0
- Treatment
- plant-mediated Zn-Se NCse4
- Outcome
- crop productivitye4
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t0“Brassica napus L.”
e4“This study recommends the use of plant-mediated Zn-Se NCs in combination with gamma irradiation as a sustainable and effective approach to improve crop productivity”
Claim · model-written summary
Spherical Zn-Se nanocomposites were synthesized with an average size of 34.9 nm.
- Taxon
- Brassica napusBrassica napust0
- Material
- Zn-Se NCse5
- Outcome
- average sizee5
- Value
- 34.9 nme5
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t0“Brassica napus L.”
e5“Spherical Zn-Se NCs were synthesized with an average size of 34.9 nm”
Claim · model-written summary
Zn-Se nanocomposites showed a sharp UV-visible peak at 295 nm.
- Taxon
- Brassica napusBrassica napust0
- Material
- Zn-Se NCse6
- Outcome
- sharp peake6
- Value
- 295 nme6
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t0“Brassica napus L.”
e6“The UV-visible spectrum of Zn-Se NCs showed a sharp peak at 295 nm”
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