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Journal Article
Nano silica’s role in regulating heavy metal uptake in Calendula officinalis
2024
Overview
Background
Soil contamination with heavy metals poses a significant threat to plant health and human well-being. This study explores the potential of nano silica as a solution for mitigating heavy metal uptake in
Calendula officinalis
.
Results
Greenhouse experiments demonstrated, 1000 mg•kg
− 1
nano silica caused a 6% increase in soil pH compared to the control treatment. Also in 1000 mg. kg
− 1
nano silica, the concentrations of available Pb (lead), Zn (zinc), Cu (copper), Ni (nickel), and Cr (chromium) in soil decreased by 12%, 11%, 11.6%, 10%, and 9.5%, respectively, compared to the control. Nano silica application significantly reduces heavy metal accumulation in
C. officinalis
exposed to contaminated soil except Zn. In 1000 mg.kg
− 1
nano silica shoots Zn 13.28% increased and roots Zn increased 13% compared to the control treatment. Applying nano silica leads to increase the amount of phosphorus (P) 25%, potassium (K) 26% uptake by plant, In 1000 mg.kg
− 1
treatment the highest amount of urease enzyme activity was 2.5%, dehydrogenase enzyme activity, 23.6% and the highest level of alkaline phosphatase enzyme activity was 13.5% higher than the control treatment.
Conclusion
Nano silica, particularly at a concentration of 1000 mg.kg
− 1
, enhanced roots and shoots length, dry weight, and soil enzyme activity Moreover, it increased P and K concentrations in plant tissues while decreasing heavy metals uptake by plant.
