As part of the activities of the Fourth Scientific Conference for Postgraduate Studies… A Master’s Student Research Paper Explores the Role of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Promoting Chamomile Growth Under Salt Stress…
As part of the activities of the Fourth Scientific Conference for Postgraduate Studies… A Master’s Student Research Paper Explores the Role of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Promoting Chamomile Growth Under Salt Stress…
Master’s Student Research Presented at the Fourth Scientific Conference for Postgraduate Studies
As part of the Fourth Scientific Conference for Postgraduate Studies, the student research presentation sessions continued. One session featured a presentation by Master’s student Sarah Fakhr Al-Din Hamid, supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. Fatima Karim Khudair, on her research titled: “The Effect of Foliar Spraying with Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on the Growth, Chemical Content, and Active Ingredients of Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) under Different Levels of Salt Stress.”
The research aimed to study the response of chamomile plants to foliar spraying with iron oxide nanoparticles and its effect on the plant’s morphological, physiological, and biochemical characteristics. It also analyzed individual and paired interactions to determine the optimal treatment for improved growth and yield under varying levels of salt stress. Furthermore, the study analyzed the chemical composition of the plant’s active ingredients, given their potential medicinal significance.
On the practical side, the experiment involved planting chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) seeds in 30 cm diameter plastic pots containing 15 kg of sandy soil. This took place on October 15, 2025, at the nursery of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala Governorate – Al-Hafiz Street.
This research is part of scientific efforts aimed at developing modern agricultural methods using nanotechnology, contributing to addressing environmental challenges and improving the quality of crops of medicinal and economic importance.
