Graphene quantum dots as enhanced plant growth regulators: effects on coriander and garlic plants
| Title | Graphene quantum dots as enhanced plant growth regulators: effects on coriander and garlic plants |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Authors | Chakravarty, D, Erande, MB, Late, DJ |
| Journal | Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture |
| Volume | 95 |
| Issue | 13 |
| Pagination | 2772-2778 |
| Date Published | OCT |
| ISSN | 0022-5142 |
| Keywords | farming, food, graphene quantum dots, nanotechnology, plant growth regulator |
| Abstract | BACKGROUNDWe report investigations on the use of graphene quantum dots for growth enhancement in coriander (Coriandrum sativam L.) and garlic (Allium sativum) plants. The as-received seeds of coriander and garlic were treated with 0.2 mg mL(-1) of graphene quantum dots for 3 h before planting. RESULTSGraphene quantum dots enhanced the growth rate in coriander and garlic plants, including leaves, roots, shoots, flowers and fruits, when the seeds were treated with graphene quantum dots. CONCLUSIONOur investigations open up the opportunity to use graphene quantum dots as plant growth regulators that can be used in a variety of other food plants for high yield. (c) 2015 Society of Chemical Industry |
| DOI | 10.1002/jsfa.7106 |
| Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Foreign |
| Impact Factor (IF) | 2.076 |
Divison category:
Physical and Materials Chemistry