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    Synthesis and characterization of manganese phosphate nano-fertilizer doped with urea for enhanced plant growth
    (UMT, Lhr, 2024) AQSA HABIB
    Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is a nutritionally significant and economically important vegetable crop. Nevertheless, its productivity is often low because fertilization is inefficient and nutrients are inadequately assimilated. With the fast increasing global population, there is an urgency for the development of sustainable agricultural systems to ensure food security. In this perspective, nanotechnology provides new ways in which nutrient efficiency can be improved and crop yield can be increased, this research sets out to synthesize and characterize manganese phosphate Nano-fertilizers doped with urea (UMPNs) to promote growth in plants. A precipitating method was used to synthesize these nanoparticles. Advanced characterization techniques such as FTIR, XRD, SEM, and EDX were used to confirm the fabrication of UMPNs. SEM results confirmed the formation of Nano flakes. The effectiveness of the foliar application of UMPNs at 1000, 2000, and 3000 ppm was evaluated on Eggplant plants. Three replicates were grown for each treatment group (control, no fertilizer, and treatment with conventional DAP fertilizer) and the key growth parameters were plant height, leaf area, fresh weight, and number of shoots and roots were measured. Results indicate that UMPNs significantly promote growth, with the 3,000-ppm concentration being the most effective. We found that plants grown with UMPNs had an enhanced plant height, a larger leaf area, and a higher yield as compared to control and DAP-treated groups. The results of biochemical analysis show enhanced total phenolic content and titratable acidity on the part of the 3000-ppm treatment. Moreover, this study demonstrates the potential use of UMPNs as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional fertilizers in promoting plants' ability to take up nutrients and promoting the best hardiness for plants to keep pace with the demands of sustainable agriculture.