Impact of Si-NPs on Eggplant Growth and Yield During Drought Stress

Abstract

Silicon has also been noted as beneficial to plant growth positively, though its potential compared to ordinary silicon is not well established. Various physiological properties of nano-silicon make it possible for the plants to be easily penetrated and then influence metabolic activities. Also, due to its nonstructural porosity; hence, it is also an effective transporter for agricultural chemicals. Methods: Field trial was carried out in 2023 to ascertain the effect of nano silicon foliar spray on eggplant growth. The trial was conducted out in a completely randomized block design with three replications and nine treatments including a control and four nano-silicon treatments. Data recorded were observation on plant growth, chlorophyll content, fruit yield, and mineral composition in fruits. URE The acquired data was analyzed using the General Linear Model technique, and the means were compared using Duncan's multiple range test at a 5% probability. The results showed that the parameters of leaves, as well as the number of leaves and the leaf area, express nano-silicon at 15 ml/L and 20 ml/L. Therefore, it results in inducing a shifting quantity of chlorophyll as well as increasing total soluble sugar. As well as chlorine which followed iron so favorably protein and nitrogen levels influencing phosphorus, sodium, calcium, and iron as well as chlorophyll and leaf area. The ratio of microelemental quantity in the plant tissues to its equivalent amount of sodium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium indicates why the protein levels are high.