• Ishwarya MS
• N.C.Horti
• Dr.Mallappa D.Kamatagi
• Dr.Lokesh.S

In the current research, the leaf extracts of Leucas aspera, Cyperus rotundus and Cynodon dactylon were used to synthesize silver nanoparticles and their consequences on seed germination were examined. Synthesized AgNP’s were subjected for the different characterization like UV-Vis absorption, Scanning Electron Microscopy, DLS and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy. Cicer arietinum seeds were soaked in synthesized AgNP’s for 24hrs and kept for germination under standard laboratory condition and germination was noted on daily basis. All the three AgNP’s show the UV absorption spectra in wavelength range of 419-437nm. FTIR results show the presence and stretching vibration of different functional group of the samples. SEM examinations reveal the irregular shape with some spherical shape of the AgNP’s. Treatment with the AgNP’s increases the in seed germination and seedling growth rate compared with control. The biosynthesis AgNP’s could be endorsed to improve germination rate of the seeds.

Silver nanoparticles, biogenic synthesis, Germination study, Chickpea seeds

"Synthesis of biogenic silver nanoparticles from Leucas aspera, Cyperus rotundus, Cynodon dactylon leaf extract and their effects on chickpea germination", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no.b717-b725, December-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112184.pdf

"Synthesis of biogenic silver nanoparticles from Leucas aspera, Cyperus rotundus, Cynodon dactylon leaf extract and their effects on chickpea germination", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no. ppb717-b725, December-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112184.pdf