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Quantitative Analysis of the Effect of Carbon Nanotubes on the Iron (Fe) Uptake by Corn Roots

International Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Vol.3 , No. 4, Publication Date: May 31, 2018, Page: 82-86

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[1]	Stephen Juma Mulware, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Charleston Southern University, Charleston, USA.
[2]	Bibhudutta Rout, Ion Beam Modification and Analysis Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of North Texas, Denton, USA.
[3]	Tilo Reinert, Ion Beam Modification and Analysis Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of North Texas, Denton, USA.
[4]	Nabanita Dasgupta-Schubert, Bilogical and Chemical Research Institute, Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo (UMSNH), Morelia, Mexico.

Abstract

Proper uptake and homeostasis of Fe by plants is critical for their growth, development, and ensuring Fe-rich plant food products for human consumption. Plants require Fe in the right amounts for life sustaining processes including respiration and photosynthesis. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of carbon nanotubes in iron uptake by plants. Quantitative analysis of iron uptake and distribution by corn roots germinated in different media some of which are laced with Fe (II) and Fe (III) of different concentrations, and carbon nanotubes (CNT) was done using µ-PIXE (particle induced X-ray emission spectrometry). The results shows that enrichment of the germinating medium with CNT enhances Fe-uptake by corn roots.

Keywords

Iron Uptake, Iron Deficiency, Chelating, Carbon Nanotubes, µ-PIXE

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