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Abstract
This study investigated the interaction between indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) and mixed micelles composed of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium (AOT). Additionally, the potential application of these complexes in seed priming was explored. UV absorbance analysis revealed a hyperchromic effect and a red-shift (280–311 nm), indicating complex formation. Binding analysis demonstrated that IBA exhibited a higher affinity for mixed micelles than for individual SDS or AOT. A 1:1 stoichiometry suggested a stable interaction driven by hydrophobic forces and hydrogen bonding. Additionally, the mean occupancy (i) of IBA molecules per micelle was determined using exponential fitting. The results showed that decreasing the mole fraction of SDS (αSDS) from 0.9 to 0.5 enhanced IBA encapsulation, improved its solubility and stability. At lower αSDS (0.3–0.1), decreased i-values and an increase in the binding constant (Kb) suggested AOT-driven IBA interactions at the Stern layer, further enhancing stability. Docking studies predicted the highest binding affinity (−2.9 kcal/mol) for the IBA-SDS-AOT system, highlighting synergistic interactions. The IBA-AOT complex exhibited moderate binding affinity (−2.5 kcal/mol), while the IBA-SDS complex showed the weakest interaction (−2.1 kcal/mol). Seed priming with IBA-loaded mixed micelles improved sorghum germination, growth, and stress resilience under organic salt stress. Compared to IBA alone and water, priming with IBA-based mixed micelles increased emergence percentages by up to 70 % (at αSDS 0.1). Growth parameters, including root and shoot length and biomass, improved significantly, with the highest increases observed at αSDS 0.1 (80.11 %, 32.34 %, 76.02 %, and 33.35 %, respectively). Additionally, priming enhanced seed moisture content (25.92 % at αSDS 0.1) and total chlorophyll levels, mitigating salt stress effects. Overall, SDS-AOT mixed micelles present an effective delivery system for hydrophobic bioactives like IBA, enhancing solubility, stability, and bioavailability. This micellar system offers a promising seed priming strategy to boost crop resilience and productivity under stress.
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