ISSN: 0973-7510
E-ISSN: 2581-690X
Present work was carried out to determine the role of silver nanoparticles to improving yield of broad bean SNPs (10-100 nm) were synthesized by green method using extract of Alfalfa. Broad bean seeds were soaked and seedling was foliage sprayed by 0, 40, 80 and 120 ppm SNPs. The experiment was arranged as split-split plot randomized complete block design with three replicates. This study shows that silver nanoparticles have definite ability to improve growth and yield of crops. Nevertheless, a comprehensive experimentation is needed to establish the most appropriate concentration, size and mode of application of silver nanoparticles for higher growth and maximum yield of broad bean.
Nano-silver particles, Green pod yield, Broad bean.
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