Table 5.
Representative examples of roots and tubers used for synthesis of silver nanoparticles
| Name of the plant | Nanoparticle size (nm) | Nanoparticle shape | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berberis vulgaris (Barberry) | 30–70 | Spherical | [244] |
| Beetroot extract | 10–15 | Spherical | [245] |
| Cassia toral (Senna tora) | 20–100 | Spherical | [246] |
| Cibotium barometz root | 6–23 | Spherical | [247] |
| Curcuma longa tuber (Turmeric) | 4–9 | Spherical | [248] |
| Delphinium denudatum (Ayurvedic—Nirbasi) | 2–85 | Spherical | [249] |
| Diospyros Paniculata—(karunthuvarai) | 8–10 | Spherical | [250] |
| Diospyros Sylvatica (Forest Ebony) | 10–40 | Spherical | [251] |
| Garlic | 3–12 | Spherical | [252] |
| Garlic and turmeric extracts | 6–8.5 | Spherical | [96] |
| Garlic extract | 4–20 | Spherical | [253] |
| Nepeta leucophylla (White leaved catmint) | 40–100 | Spherical | [254] |
| Parthenium hysterophorus root | - | Spherical | [255] |
| Phytolacca Decandra (PokeWeed) | 91 | Spherical | [256] |
| Rheum palmatum (Rhubarb plant) | 11–210 | Spherical, hexagonal | [257] |
| Root of Zingiber officinale | 10–20 | Spherical | [258] |
| Thalictrum foliolosum | 15–30 | Spherical | [259] |
| Zingiber officinale | 10–20 | Spherical | [260] |