Journal
MOLECULES
Volume 26, Issue 19, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules26195755
Keywords
gelatin; cellulose nanocrystals; bionanocomposite; seed coating; biofertilizer; germination; plant growth
Funding
- project M-ERA.NET2 [73/2017]
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The newly developed nanocomposite film based on gelatin film and cellulose nanocrystals shows improved water vapor absorption properties, positively affecting the germination and growth of corn seeds, without inhibiting the growth of beneficial microorganisms, making it a good choice in modern agriculture.
Increasing interest on sustainable agriculture has led to the development of new materials which can be used as seed coating agents. In this study, a new material was developed based on gelatin film reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) which was further used as nanocomposite matrix for Trichoderma harzianum KUEN 1585 spores. The nanocomposite films were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), showing the formation of new hydrogen bonds between the components with a good compatibility between them. Measurements of water contact angles and tests of water vapor sorption and swelling degree revealed an improvement in the water vapor absorption properties of the films as a result of their reinforcement with CNC. Furthermore, by adding the Trichoderma harzianum KUEN 1585 spp. in the seed coating material, the germination percentage, speed of germination and roots length of the corn seeds improved. The polymeric coating did not inhibit the growth of T. harzianum KUEN 1585, with this material being a good candidate in modern agriculture.
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