The Department of biology at the College of Education for Pure Sciences (Ibn Al-Haitham) held a scientific discussion of the PhD dissertation entitled “The Effect of the Nano-Plant Fertilizer (IQ-Combi) on Molecular Genetic, Physiological, Histopathological, and Immunological Variations in Male Albino Rats.” The dissertation was submitted by Amnah Abdul-Jabbar Ibrahim and completed under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammed Mahdi Jawad, a faculty member in the department.
The dissertation investigated the potential biological effects of the nano-plant fertilizer (IQ-Combi) by examining a range of molecular, physiological, histopathological, and immunological parameters in male albino rats. The study contributes to expanding scientific understanding of the biological effects of nanomaterials and their potential impacts on biological systems.
The significance of the research lies in its adoption of a multilevel approach to biological assessment, integrating molecular genetic analyses with physiological changes, histopathological examinations, and immunological indicators. This comprehensive approach provides a broader scientific perspective on the biological responses associated with exposure to the nano-plant fertilizer.
The study is aligned with contemporary research trends aimed at advancing the understanding of nanotechnology applications in agricultural and biological fields, while emphasizing the importance of rigorous scientific assessment of the potential biological effects of nanomaterials before their wider application.
During the scientific discussion, the researcher presented and discussed the findings of the dissertation, highlighting the scientific data and conclusions that may contribute to future studies in the fields of nanotechnology, biological safety, bio-toxicity, and physiological, immunological, and genetic responses.
Relevant Sustainable Development Goals
The research activity contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: through investigating potential physiological, histopathological, immunological, and genetic effects of nanomaterials, thereby supporting research related to biological and health safety.
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: through the application of nanotechnology and modern scientific methodologies in biological research and assessment.
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production: indirectly, by supporting the scientific evaluation of materials and technologies used in agricultural and biological applications and promoting their safe and responsible use.
