Innovative Approaches for Improving the Quality and Resilience of Spring Barley Seeds: The Role of Nanotechnology and Phytopathological Analysis

Abstract

This study emphasizes the importance of seed quality in the context of yield formation. Based on the research data, this paper emphasizes the role of proper diagnosis of seed-borne pathogens in ensuring high and stable grain yields. Particular attention is paid to the study of the effect of the treatment of mother plants with fullerenol-based nanopreparations on the qualitative characteristics of spring barley seeds. The results showed that such treatment contributes to the increase in varietal purity, weight of 1000 grains as well as to the increase of nutrient and moisture reserves in seeds. Phytopathological analysis confirmed the presence of various diseases such as Alternaria, helminthosporiosis, fusarium, mold and mildew on the seeds. However, some samples showed a high resistance to pathogens, presumably due to the use of carbon nanopreparations. These results open new perspectives for the development of strategies to improve barley yield and disease resistance through seed optimization.

Research and Possible Agronomic Applications of C60(OH)24 Adducts with Heavy Metals for Crop Treatment

“…Separately, the research in the new work [27] should be noted, in which the authors noted the positive effect of fullerenol itself and metal adducts on its main effect on the yield of spring barley, the quality of the grain material and its resistance to pathogenic microflora. In Table 9 and Figure 11 is represented quality control of seeds, processed by fullerenols and Me-adducts…”