Fe and Zn citrate nanoparticles: effect on soil enzyme activities and microbiome
K. S. V. P. Chandrika, R. D. Prasad, Anupama Singh, Balaji Gopalan
Abstract
in some treatments, these effects diminished over time. Strong correlations were found between microbial abundance and enzymatic responses, particularly for dehydrogenase and urease. These findings demonstrate that citrate-stabilized Fe and Zn nanoparticles exhibit low toxicity, support microbial-mediated nutrient cycling, and represent a biosafe alternative to conventional micronutrient sources for soil application.
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