Research on the effect of concentration of nano carbon solution on lettuce plants growing in pots

Tran Thi Xuan Phuong; Tran Dang Khoa; Tran Dang Hoa; Nguyen Nu Cam Ly; Thai Thi Huyen; Tran Phuong Dong; Le Xuan Diem Ngoc; Ngo Khoa Quang

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Published Oct 20, 2025
DOI https://doi.org/10.46826/huaf-jasat.v9n3y2025.1263

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Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the concentration of carbon nanoparticle solution on the growth and development of lettuce plants. The experiment consisted of 8 treatments arranged in a completely randomized block with three replications, each replication consisting of 10 pots. The formulas included no fertilizer and nano carbon solution, only manure and manure combined with nano carbon solution with different concentrations (10 - 60 ppm). Experimental results: Adding nano carbon solution with a concentration of 60 ppm showed the most optimal effect on the growth, development and yield of lettuce compared to other formulas. In particular, the time from planting to harvest (31 days), height (18.97 cm); number of leaves (18.63 leaves); canopy diameter (19.44 cm); leaf length (14.60 cm); leaf width (10.99 cm); biological productivity (138.93 g/pot), economic productivity (105.90 g/pot) were higher than other treatments. Pests do not significantly affect potted lettuce. Among the observed pests and diseases, Spodoptera litura, Diabrotica spp., damping-off, soft rot, root swelling disease, and snails exhibited low incidence rates, ranging from less than 5%. Moreover, the nano carbon solution also positively affects the dry matter and quality of lettuce (organic acid and vitamin C content).

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Tran Thi Xuan Phuong, Tran Dang Khoa, Tran Dang Hoa, Nguyen Nu Cam Ly, Thai Thi Huyen, Tran Phuong Dong, Le Xuan Diem Ngoc, & Ngo Khoa Quang. (2025). Research on the effect of concentration of nano carbon solution on lettuce plants growing in pots. E-Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 9(3), 5130–5137. https://doi.org/10.46826/huaf-jasat.v9n3y2025.1263
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Vol. 9 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
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PLANTS
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