Abstract
Agricultural biotechnology is very familiar with the properties of nanomaterial and their potential uses. Therefore, the present experiment was conducted to test the beneficial effects of nanosilicon dioxide (nSiO
2
: size- 12 nm) on the seed germination of tomato (
Lycopersicum esculentum
Mill. cv Super Strain B). Application of nSiO
2
significantly enhanced the characteristics of seed germination. Among the treatments, 8 g L
−1
of nSiO
2
improved percent seed germination, mean germination time, seed germination index, seed vigour index, seedling fresh weight and dry weight. Therefore, it is very clear that nSiO
2
has a significant impact on the seed germination potential. These findings could provide that alternative source for fertilizer that may improve sustainable agriculture.