Biostimulant nanoparticles obtained by a process of thermal modification of carbon, for use in vegetables and other crops, improved the performance of peppers, tomatoes and lettuce, the latter in hydroponic systems. The nanoproduct increases the photosynthesis rate and optimizes the use of water and nutrients by the plant. This is the result of a multidisciplinary research work involving researchers from Embrapa Hortaliças (DF) and students and professors from the University of Brasilia(UnB).
Called Krill A32, the product consists of carbonaceous nanoparticles, containing functional groups that can act as nutrient carriers for plants, and has undergone agronomic tests that proved its efficiency in the three crops.
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Source: Embrapa