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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of ZnO-NPs Produced by Green Synthesis in Sustainable Agriculture

Yeşil Sentez ile Üretilen ZnO-NP'lerin Sürdürülebilir Tarımdaki Etkinliğinin Değerlendirilmesi

Zeynep Görkem Doğaroğlu(MERSİN ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-6566-5244
Yağmur Uysal(Mersin Üniversitesi)0000-0002-7217-8217
Pages
111–119
Publication Date
2026-01-19
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In conclusion, K-ZnO-NPs synthesized using thyme extract positively affect the growth and development of wheat plants.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized with Thymus vulgaris extract (K-ZnO-NPs) have gained attention for their potential impact on plant growth.
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Key Findings & Data:In this context, our study aims to explore the effects of K-ZnO-NPs on wheat plants and provide insights into their role in enhancing growth performance.
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⚙️Variables:: Buğday Çimlenmesi · Çinko Oksit Nanopartikülleri · Nanopartikül

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Zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized with Thymus vulgaris extract (K-ZnO-NPs) have gained attention for their potential impact on plant growth. In this context, our study aims to explore the effects of K-ZnO-NPs on wheat plants and provide insights into their role in enhancing growth performance. K-ZnO-NPs were characterized using SEM, FTIR, and XRD, with an average particle size of 19.72 nm. The nanoparticles were applied to wheat plants through soil applications to evaluate their impact on germination and growth parameters. Germination tests showed that K-ZnO-NPs positively influenced wheat germination percentage. Chlorophyll content analysis revealed a dose-dependent response, with notable increases at low concentrations (250 and 500 mg/L) for soil applications. In contrast, higher concentrations (4000 mg/L and above) did not increase significantly. In conclusion, K-ZnO-NPs synthesized using thyme extract positively affect the growth and development of wheat plants. These findings highlight the potential of plant-synthesized nanoparticles in agriculture and underscore the need for optimizing nanoparticle concentrations for maximum benefit.

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Bitki ekstraktları kullanılarak sentezlenen çinko oksit nanopartiküllerinin (ZnO-NP’ler), bitki büyümesi üzerindeki potansiyel etkileri nedeniyle yeşil sentezle üretilen nanopartiküller özellikle tarımsal uygulamalarda dikkat çekmektedir. Bu çalışma, kekik (Thymus vulgaris) özütü ile üretilen ZnO-NP’lerin (K-ZnO-NP) buğday bitkilerinin büyüme performansını artırmadaki rollerine dair etkilerini araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. K-ZnO-NP’ler SEM, FTIR ve XRD analizleri ile karakterize edilmiş olup, ortalama partikül boyutu 19.72 nm olarak belirlenmiştir. Nanopartiküller, çimlenme ve büyüme parametreleri üzerindeki etkilerini değerlendirmek amacıyla buğday bitkilerine toprak uygulamaları yoluyla verilmiştir. Çimlenme testleri, K-ZnO-NP’lerin buğday çimlenme yüzdesini olumlu yönde etkilediğini ortaya koymuştur. Klorofil içeriği analizi, doz bağımlı bir yanıt göstermiş; düşük konsantrasyonlarda (250 ve 500 mg/L) belirgin bir artış gözlemlenirken, yüksek konsantrasyonlarda (4000 mg/L ve üzeri) anlamlı bir değişiklik tespit edilmemiştir. Sonuç olarak, kekik ekstraktı kullanılarak sentezlenen K-ZnO-NP’ler, buğday bitkilerinin büyüme ve gelişimini olumlu yönde etkilemektedir. Bu bulgular, bitki bazlı sentezlenen nanopartiküllerin tarımsal uygulamalardaki potansiyelini vurgulamakta ve maksimum fayda sağlamak için nanopartikül konsantrasyonlarının optimize edilmesi gerekliliğinin altını çizmektedir.

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Doğaroğlu, Z. G., Uysal, Y. (2026). Evaluation of the Effectiveness of ZnO-NPs Produced by Green Synthesis in Sustainable Agriculture. Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Fen ve Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 26 Sayı: 1, 111–119. https://doi.org/10.35414/akufemubid.1665417

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