Synthesis of silver nanoparticles of indole acetic acid and its effect on seed germination of Lablab purpureus seeds.

Abstract

Horticulture is that the branch of agriculture that deals with science and art of the event, sustainable production, marketing, and use of high-value, intensively cultivated food and decorative plants. Horticultural crops are diverse; they include annual and perennial species, delicious fruits and vegetables, and ornamental indoor and landscape plants. It is considered to be the foremost a part of the planet economy. Even though, one among the main challenges, seriously influencing the economic loss of horticulture is rooting of cuttings and root growth inhibiting plant pathogens. To deal this issue through nanobiotechnology, a concept has been built of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as “nano-bullets”. In this study AgNPs synthesis, using rooting hormones Indole Acetic Acid was done. Further, its effect on Seed Germination of Lablab purpureus seeds was studied with references to three parameters: Seed Germination (%), Root Length (cm) and Fresh Root Weight (gm). As a result, threefold enhacement was observed in seeds treated with AgNPs compared to the control on the sixth day of observation. This study can unravel the relevance, scope and current challenges at horticulture plants root development and disease management for the sustainable agricultural crop production.