Effects of hematite and ferrihydrite nanoparticles on germination and growth of maize seedlings
Joint Authors
Pariona, Nicolaza
Hdz Garcıa, H. M.
Cruz, Luis A.
Hernandez Valdes, Adolfo
Martinez, Arturo I.
Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 24, Issue 7 (30 Nov. 2017), pp.1547-1554, 8 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2017-11-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Engineered iron oxide nanoparticles (IO-NPs) have been used extensively for environmental remediation.
It may cause the release IO-NPs to the environment affecting the functions of ecosystems.
Plants are an important component of ecosystems and can be used for the evaluation of overall fate, transport and exposure pathways of IO-NPs in the environment.
In this work, the effects of engineered ferrihydrite and hematite NPs on the germination and growth of maize are studied.
The germination and growth of maize were done with treatments at different concentrations of hematite and ferrihydrite NPs, namely 1, 2, 4, and 6 g/L.
Biological indicators of toxicity or stress in maize seedlings were not observed in treatments with engineered hematite and ferrihydrite NPs.
In contrast, the NPs treatments increased the growth of maize and the chlorophyll content, except for hematite NPs at 6 g/L, where non-significant effects were found.
The translocation of engineered ferrihydrite and hematite NPs in maize stems was demonstrated using confocal laser scanning microscopy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pariona, Nicolaza& Martinez, Arturo I.& Hdz Garcıa, H. M.& Cruz, Luis A.& Hernandez Valdes, Adolfo. 2017. Effects of hematite and ferrihydrite nanoparticles on germination and growth of maize seedlings. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 24, no. 7, pp.1547-1554.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-781647
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pariona, Nicolaza…[et al.]. Effects of hematite and ferrihydrite nanoparticles on germination and growth of maize seedlings. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 24, no. 7 (Nov. 2017), pp.1547-1554.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-781647
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pariona, Nicolaza& Martinez, Arturo I.& Hdz Garcıa, H. M.& Cruz, Luis A.& Hernandez Valdes, Adolfo. Effects of hematite and ferrihydrite nanoparticles on germination and growth of maize seedlings. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2017. Vol. 24, no. 7, pp.1547-1554.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-781647
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 1553-1554
Record ID
BIM-781647