Antifungal activity of Plantago ovata mediated biosynthesized silver nanoparticles and preliminary analysis of phytotoxicity impact on maize seedling growth

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Keywords: Silver nanoparticles, Antifungal activity, Phytotoxic activity, Growth parameters, Enzyme activities


Abstract


Plant-mediated biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has expanded increasing attractiveness due to its environment friendly nature, cost-effectiveness, safe handling and numerous biological activities. This research work focuses on previously synthesized AgNPs using Plantago ovata leaf extract used as antifungal agents against Curvularia lunata and the mode of action of biogenic AgNPs was also studied. In recent times in the nanotechnology field, the green synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) has augmented immensely. Among the various heavy metal NPs, AgNPs are the most synthesized NPs and this broad synthesis can raise the AgNPs amounts in the environment, which, therefore, causes a serious problem to the ecosystem and can take environmental things. In the ecosystem plants are an important part, so it is of particular interest to explore any probable adverse impact of AgNPs on plants. This study assesses the possible risks associated with AgNPs and plants. For establishing contact, Zea maize seeds were primed in different concentrations of AgNPs (25, 50, 75, and 100 µg/ml) solution and determine the germination percentage, various morphological parameters like root length, shoot length, fresh weight and dry weight, and photosynthetic pigment contents for assessing phytotoxicity effect. Remarkably, a positive influence was pronounced on all growth parameters of maize seedlings when different concentration of AgNPs was applied. Furthermore, the enzyme activities including α-amylase and protease were found to increase, accompanied by a decline in the content of protein and starch during germinating seeds.

Silver nanoparticles, Antifungal activity, Phytotoxic activity, Growth parameters, Enzyme activities


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Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India