The College of Education Qurna at the University of Basra held a panel discussion on the study (The effect of adding nano-zinc oxide and Acadian seaweed extract on the physiological and anatomical characteristics and the active components of the watercress plant, Eruca sativa Mill).

 It included an introductory overview of the watercress plant and Acadian seaweed extracts, nano-zinc oxide, knowing the effect of each of them on the vegetative, physiological and anatomical characteristics and the effective components of the watercress plant, and knowing the best method of addition (seeds oaking, foliar spraying, watering).