Nanoparticles Positively Impact Wheat and Barley Seed Germination

Wheat and barley are widely cultivated cereals across the globe. The application of nanotechnology could enhance the yield of these crops, thereby helping meet the global demand for food supply. In an article recently published in the journal Materials Today: Proceedings, the effect of iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles on the germination rate and growth of barley and wheat seeds was studied.