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74 Гойванович Н.К.

Hoivanovych N.K.
Nanotechnology in agriculture: influence of «Avatar-2 organic» to enhance microgreen
productivity
The increase in the global population has led to the need to find new, effective, and safe methods
of cultivating agricultural crops, ensuring the production of high-quality and safe food products. One
of the innovative areas in agronomy is the cultivation of microgreens, which are characterized by a
high content of vitamins and micronutrients. Recently, the use of nanoparticles to increase yield and
plant resistance has been actively studied. One such preparation is the microfertilizer Avatar 2 organic,
which contains nanocarboxylates of various trace elements. The purpose of this work is to study the
effect of the microfertilizer Avatar 2 organic on the productivity of radish (Radish Bazis) and arugula
(Arugula Indau) microgreen seeds, as well as to determine the phytotoxicity of this microfertilizer. The
studies were carried out in laboratory conditions, where microgreen seeds were germinated in Petri
dishes with the addition of various concentrations of microfertilizer (5, 10, 20, 50, 100 μl). Seed
germination, root length, and plant morphogenesis were determined. The results of the studies showed
that the microfertilizer Avatar 2 organic at concentrations of 10 and 20 μl has a positive effect on the
germination of radish and arugula seeds, accelerates the appearance of the first roots, and promotes
their active growth. However, concentrations of 50 and 100 μl had a negative effect on seed
germination. Biotest showed that the microfertilizer does not exhibit phytotoxic effects on microgreen
seeds, but rather stimulates root growth. Thus, the microfertilizer Avatar 2 organic can be an effective
tool to increase the productivity of microgreens, but its use requires careful dosage.
Keywords: microgreens, nanoparticles, microfertilizer Avatar 2 organic, seed germination,
phytotoxicity.