Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using leaf litter: characterization, antimicrobial and agricultural efficacy in maize.

Unlabelled: In the present study, green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) using (leaf litter) extract was explored after characterization with UV spectrophotometery, Fourier Transform Infrared analysis, X-ray diffraction and TEM studies. ZnO NPs stability was ensured with - 32.1 mV zeta potential, while TEM showed ZnO NP as hexagonal structure (100 nm).

Chemical, biological and assessment of essential oil.

Aims: Willd. (family: ) is a member of the genus Ocimum, an aromatic annual and perennial herb with numerous culinary, horticultural and ethno-medicinal benefits. This study aims to explore the chemical properties of leaf essential oil (EO) from and to evaluate its antimicrobial and anticancer potential.