Biogenic Nanoparticle-Mediated Augmentation of Seed Germination, Growth, and Antioxidant Level of Eruca sativa Mill. Varieties

A study was undertaken to examine the influence of biogenic nanoparticles synthesized from Tridax procumbens on different parameters of seed germination, seedling growth, and various biochemical parameters in four Eruca sativa varieties having low percentage of germination. Seeds were treated with d...

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Published in:Applied biochemistry and biotechnology 2014-09, Vol.174 (2), p.729-738
Main Authors: Ushahra, Jyoti, Bhati-Kushwaha, Himakshi, Malik, C. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antioxidants
Biochemistry
Biogeochemistry
Biotechnology
Brassicaceae - embryology
Brassicaceae - growth & development
Brassicaceae - metabolism
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Eruca sativa
Germination
Malondialdehyde - metabolism
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Nanoparticles
Seeds
Seeds - growth & development
Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
Tridax procumbens
X-Ray Diffraction
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Summary:A study was undertaken to examine the influence of biogenic nanoparticles synthesized from Tridax procumbens on different parameters of seed germination, seedling growth, and various biochemical parameters in four Eruca sativa varieties having low percentage of germination. Seeds were treated with different concentrations (30 and 40 ppm) of biogenic nanoparticles, of which 30 ppm was found to be the most effective and was therefore used for subsequent studies. Initially, the effect of biogenic nanoparticles on germination percentage, speed of germination, coefficient of germination, mean germination time, shoot and root length, fresh and dry matter, and vigor index was studied. From the experiments performed and the results obtained, it was evident that the treatment with biogenic nanoparticles decreased the electrolyte leakage and level of malondialdehyde as compared to control. The treatment with biogenic nanoparticles enhanced the levels of proline and ascorbic acid and stimulated the antioxidant enzyme activities resulting in the reduced level of reactive oxygen species. These activities were found to be variety-dependent. The possible involvement of biogenic nanoparticles in the production of new pores in seed coat during their penetration, resulting in the influx of the nutrients inside the seed, is suggested. This accelerated seed germination is followed by rapid seedling growth. The present findings indicated that biogenic nanoparticles promote seed germination in E. sativa by overcoming the detrimental effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and improving the antioxidative defense system which finally result in increased seedling growth.
ISSN:0273-2289
1559-0291
DOI:10.1007/s12010-014-1068-y