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Integrated SA-CMC hydrogel formulation with the NAA hormone, ZnO nanoparticles, and potassium chloride: a sustainable approach to enhance flowering and crop yield in the short-term crop chili ( Capsicum annuum )

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: = 0.97). The parameters plant height, number of branches, flowers, pods and yield at first plucking were statistically analyzed using the analysis of variance (ANOVA), and significant differences between each sample were analyzed using Tukey pairwise comparison at a significance level of 0.05. Significant enhancements observed in flowering and yield were attributed to the synergistic effect of the encapsulated agrochemicals in the hydrogels. The ability to biodegrade and improve NUE positions this integrated hydrogel formulation as a sustainable alternative for modern agriculture.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d5ra03488d

Authors: Loshini Rodrigo, Imalka Munaweera, Pamoda Thavish Perera

Institutions: University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Panam Biotech (Sri Lanka)

Language: English

Topic: Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042