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@article{189819,
        author = {Kuldeep Meena and Dr. Sumita Kachwwa},
        title = {Growth of mustard with reference to Nanomaterials under Insect-Induced Stress by Mustard Aphid (Lipaphis erysimi)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {971-981},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189819},
        abstract = {Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) is one of the major oil seed crops of which production suffers negatively because of insect-imposed stresses especially the mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi). Such biotic stress needs to be reduced by sustainable methods, and the reliance of non-sustainable agrochemical methods is reduced. The aim of the study was to assess the potential of the selected nanomaterials in reducing the effect of aphids and enhancing the growth, physiological and biochemical performance of the mustard plant. The experimental design used was controlled with four treatment groups including control, aphid-infested untreated plants, nanomaterial-treated non-infested plants, and nanomaterial-treated aphid-infested plants. The analysis was performed on growth parameters, chlorophyll content, biochemical constituents, and antioxidant activity, and the statistical evaluation of the data was done by ANOVA. Aphid infestation greatly lowered seed germination, plant height, the number of leaves, biomass, chlorophyll, and chlorophyll content, and metabolic constituents. The use of nanomaterials was found to boost the growth and preserve photosynthetic pigments, as well as increase protein, carbohydrate, and antioxidant concentrations in normal and aphid-stress conditions. The effects of the treatment were statistically significant (p < 0.05). The use of nanomaterials was effective to reduce stress caused by the aphid and enhance the growth and metabolic stability of Brassica juncea. The results indicate that nanomaterials can be an effective and sustainable approach to the management of insect stress in mustard farming.},
        keywords = {Brassica juncea, nanomaterials, mustard aphid, biotic stress, growth performance},
        month = {January},
        }