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The Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Radishes

CSEF · 2018 Plant Biology

David G. Campos, Camryn J. Macias, Michael A. Paz · St. Bonaventure High School, Ventura, Ventura County

Overview

Objectives/Goals Test the silver nanoparticles found in silver nitrate to see if their antibacterial properties will have good and/or bad effects on radishes. Methods/Materials Silver nitrate, water, two clay containers with five radish seeds in each, water. One pot was watered with silver nitrate, the other was given water. Growth of radishes was analyzed. Results Each radish was harvested and analyzed after four weeks. The radishes with added silver nitrate had healthier coloration, did not attract pests, and longer leaves. The plants that were given water had longer roots. Conclusions/Discussion After analyzing each radish and comparing them, it can be determined that adding silver nitrate to the soil of growing radishes can increase the quality of produce.

Summary statement

By watering some radishes with silver nitrate and some with water, we determined the positive and negative effects of silver nitrate on radishes.

Help received

My chemistry teacher explained some uses of silver nitrate and helped create copious amounts of silver nitrate that was needed. My group and I designed, conducted, and analyzed the experiment ourselves.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2018 Plant Biology · Entry S1903

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