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Abstract
The synthesis of these nanoparticles using readily available biological materials have immense applications in various field and there has been rapid development in the use of organisms in this area due to the ease of formation of nanoparticles and their growing success. This study focuses on the synthesis of Iron oxide nanoparticles by the use of Cannabis leaves extract in an ecofriendly and sustainable manner. The synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles were then characterized through UV- Visible spectrophotometer and FTIR. Graded concentrations of the synthesized FeO NPs (5, 25, 45 and 65%) were made and a study of its effect on various growth parameters such as germination percentage, root and shoot length, number of leaves, plant height, fresh and dry weight, chlorophyll and protein content on a valuable economic pulse, Vigna radiata was done. The results show that the iron oxide nanoparticles had significant positive effects on the germination and growth of Vigna radiata plants at lower concentrations, however, it had slightly inhibitory effects at higher concentrations. Therefore, this study reveals its significance in finding out the potentiality of green synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles in boosting the overall growth of Vigna radiata plants at a suitable concentration.