Effects of carbon-based nanomaterials on seed germination, biomass accumulation and salt stress response of bioenergy crops.

ABSTRACT: Bioenergy crops are an attractive option for use in energy production. A good plant candidate for bioenergy applications should produce a high amount of biomass and resist harsh environmental conditions. Carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) have been described as promising seed germination and plant growth regulators. In this paper, we tested the impact of two CBNs: graphene and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on germination and biomass production of two major bioenergy crops (sorghum and switchgrass). The application of graphene and CNTs increased the germination rate of switchgrass seeds and led to an early germination of sorghum seeds. The exposure of switchgrass to graphene (200 mg/l) resulted in a 28% increase of total biomass produced compared to untreated plants. We tested the imp

SUBMITTER: Pandey K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6112629 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature