A spritz of nanoparticles could save tomatoes from salty soil
Researchers tested a spray containing manganese oxide nanoparticles and chitosan from crustacean shells on tomato plants exposed to salty soil. The treated plants showed significantly improved growth, with increased biomass and photosynthetic pigments compared to untreated plants. The findings suggest the spray could help protect salt-sensitive crops from soil salinity, which affects millions of acres of farmland globally. The approach offers a promising solution for improving agricultural resilience in saline conditions.
Scientists sprayed tomato plants with a mix of manganese nanoparticles and chitosan from crustacean shells, helping them survive salty soil.
This could help farmers grow more food in salty areas, which are expanding due to climate change and poor irrigation.
It shows how small, creative solutions using natural materials can support sustainable farming and food security.
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