Research

Agricultural Sciences

Title :

Production of nanocarbon fertilizer from biomass for sustainable agriculture

Area of research :

Agricultural Sciences

Focus area :

Sustainable Agriculture, Green Nanotechnology

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Hemen Sarma, Bodoland University, Balagaon, Assam

Timeline Start Year :

2023

Timeline End Year :

2026

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

This project aims to produce magnetic nanobiochar (MNB) from rice husk using green synthesis methods, which are safe and non-hazardous to the environment. Rice husk will be used as a catalyst/substrate, and the MNBs will be characterized and instrumental data generated. A pot culture experiment will be conducted to apply MNBs to the rice rhizosphere, and the nutrient status of both control and experimental pots will be assessed to ensure their role as a nanocarbon fertilizer.

Total Budget (INR):

 26,48,730

Organizations involved

Implementing Agency :

Bodoland University, Balagaon, Assam

Funding Agency :

ANRF/SERB

Source :

Anusandhan National Research Foundation/Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST 2023-24

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