Table 3.
Effect of Fe3O4 NPs on root induction of turmeric.
| Treatments | Percent Rooting (%) | No of Roots | Root Fresh Weight (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Fe3O4 NPs (Control) | 45.3 ± 1.8 a | 1.3 ± 0.3 a | 27.0 ± 1.7 a |
| Fe3O4 NPs (1 mg/L) | 47.6 ± 0.3 a | 1.6 ± 0.3 a | 29.2 ± 0.5 a |
| Fe3O4 NPs (5 mg/L) | 49.3 ± 0.8 a | 2.3 ± 0.6 ab | 30.2 ± 0.6 a |
| Fe3O4 NPs (10 mg/L) | 62.0 ± 2.1 b | 4.0 ± 0.5 b | 38.2 ± 1.9 b |
| Fe3O4 NPs (15 mg/L) | 75.0 ± 2.1 c | 7.0 ± 0.5 c | 51.1 ± 2.2 c |
| Fe3O4 NPs (20 mg/L) | 43.3 ± 0.9 a | 1.1 ± 0.2 a | 25.0 ± 2.1 a |
Data represent mean ± standard error. Different letters denote statistically significant differences between treatments as evaluated by the ANOVA and Tukey’s multiple range test at the p = 0.05 level.