The application of soil-based biochar and foliar chitosan enhances the biochemical traits and oil composition of yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) under varying moisture levels

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) is an important medicinal and aromatic plant the active biologically compounds in particular essential oil used as raw material pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics industries. The impacts of foliar spraying chitosan (control 2.5 g/L chitosan), use soil-based biochar soil application at 2.0 kg/m²) under three moisture levels (irrigation 80–85%, 60–65%, 40–45% F.C.) on agronomic traits yarrow were investigated. Results indicated that deficit irrigation meaningfully decreased yields biological flower, yield, however, contents proline reduced significantly increased. According to oils analysis by GC-FID GC/MS, major constituents α-pinene, 1,8-cineole, borneol, β-bisabolene, caryophyllene oxide. A considerable increase decrease observed respectively monoterpenes sesquiterpenes irrigation. utilization along maintained higher secondary metabolites α–pinene, β-myrcene, 1,8-cineole Generally, it appears using can be effective improving qualitative quantitative features A. arid semiarid climates.

Язык: Английский

Eco‐friendly fabrication of Zn‐based nanoparticles: implications in agricultural advancement and elucidation of toxicity aspects

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2025

Abstract Zinc (Zn) is a vital micronutrient required for optimal plant growth and soil fertility. Its use in the form of nanoparticles (NPs) has gained significant attention agricultural applications. Green synthesized Zn‐based NPs offer an eco‐friendly solution to several conventional problems agriculture. Several plants, bacteria, fungi yeast have shown potential fabricating Zn that can provide environmentally friendly solutions agriculture approach aligned with sustainable practices, reducing dependency on harmful agrochemicals. act as promoters, enhance crop yield, promote resilience abiotic stressors are efficient protection agents. Their role smart delivery system, enabling targeted controlled release agrochemicals, further signifies their Because requires repeated applications hence, toxicological aspects cannot be ignored. reported cause phytotoxicity, including root damage, physiological biochemical disturbances, genotoxic effects. Furthermore, exposure poses risks microbiota, aquatic terrestrial organisms potentially impacting ecosystem. The green synthesis promising aspect advancing by agrochemical improving productivity. diverse protectants systems emphasize potential. However, essential ensure standardization doses safe effective use. Further research would help address such concerns developing viable modern © 2025 Society Chemical Industry.

Язык: Английский