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@article{189149,
        author = {Kuldeep Meena and Dr. Sumita Kachwwa},
        title = {Application of Nanomaterials on Germination and Biochemical Parameters of Mustard (Brassica juncea) and Its Comparative Analysis under Insect-Induced Stress},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {6090-6100},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189149},
        abstract = {The productivity of mustard (Brassica juncea L.), a significant oilseed crop in India, is heavily reliant on early seedling establishment and good seed germination. One of the most significant biotic restrictions on mustard production is insect-induced stress, which results in decreased germination, physiological imbalance, and compromised biochemical activities. To evaluate the effects of nanomaterials on mustard (Brassica juncea) seed germination and metabolic parameters under both normal and insect-induced stress conditions. The study was carried out in controlled laboratory and pot cultivation settings utilizing a fully randomized methodology. 60 uniform, healthy mustard seeds were chosen at random and split evenly between the control and nanomaterial-treated groups. Selected metal and metal oxide nanoparticles were used for seed priming. Mustard aphids (Lipaphis erysimi) were used to create insect-induced stress. The following metrics were noted: germination %, germination index, and seedling vigor index. Seed germination and seedling vigor were greatly enhanced by nanomaterial treatment both under normal and insect-induced stress conditions. The proportion of germination in plants treated with nanomaterials rose from 60% in stressed control plants to 80%. When compared to controls, treated seedlings showed higher vigor and germination indices. Increased protein concentration, soluble sugars, chlorophyll content, and antioxidant enzyme activity were found in nanomaterial-treated plants through biochemical analysis, suggesting better metabolic stability and stress tolerance. The current study comes to the conclusion that the use of nanomaterials significantly and favorably affects mustard (Brassica juncea) seed germination, seedling vigor, and biochemical parameters, especially when insect-induced stress is present.},
        keywords = {Mustard (Brassica juncea), Nanomaterials, Seed Germination, Insect stress, biochemical parameters, Antioxidant activity},
        month = {December},
        }