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Enhancing rapeseed germination by nano zinc oxide and zinc sulfate particles under interrupted irrigation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The manuscript investigates the effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles and zinc sulfate (applied singly or in combination) on seed germination traits of four spring rapeseed cultivars, including three open-pollinated varieties (Delgan, Zafar, and RGS003) and the hybrid variety Hayola 50, under varying drought stress conditions imposed on the mother plants. The study employs a split-plot design over two years, assessing several germination and vigor indices. The results showed that application of zinc fertilizer in the form of a combination of foliar application of zinc sulfate and zinc oxide nanoparticles (at a concentration of 5 ppm) to the mother plant at three growth stages, namely germination, flowering, and pod formation, generally improves germination performance, especially under drought stress.

Source: Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-31616-8

Authors: Seyed Davood Alavifard, Mansour Taghvaei, Ruhollah Naderi, Mohsen Edalat, Bahram Heidari, Beata Dedicova

Institutions: Shiraz University, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp

Language: English

Topic: Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,690