Development of a protocol for the application of commercial bio-stimulant manufactured from Kappaphycus alvarezii in selected vegetable crops
Journal Title: Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 0
Abstract
The field study was conducted to develop a protocol for application of commercially manufactured bio-stimulant (Brand name: AquaSap) from seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii. Efficacy of the bio-stimulant was tested at 5% through foliar application in selected important vegetable crops. 3 to 4 applications were applied based on the crop cycle of the plant. Total 27 vegetable crops were studied during 2012 to 2015 and observed their response towards bio-stimulant applied in terms of general health of the plant, growth, yield and quality of the vegetable produce. 11% to 52% of yield increases were observed with improved quality in all 27 crops studied. Therefore seaweed bio-stimulants will have enormous potential to organic vegetable production in future.
Authors and Affiliations
Kosalaraman Karthikeyan, Munisamy Shanmugam
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP426871
- DOI 10.18006/2016.4(1).92.102
- Views 91
- Downloads 0
Effect of Morinda citrifolia in growth, production and immunomodulatory properties in livestock and poultry: a review
Morinda citrifolia L. is commonly known as Noni and has been found to have wide range of medicinal properties. It is usually found in the coastal region in many countries including Andaman and Nicobar Islands and belongs...
EFFECT OF ANTIGEN CONTENT ON AVIAN INFLUENZA VACCINE EFFICIENCY
Many avian influenza vaccines are currently used to treat avian influenza virus’s infection in many countries of Middle East. Information about the role of antigen content in vaccine efficiency is vital for the choice of...
QUANTIFICATION OF Staphylococcus aureus AND Escherichia coli FROM BOVINE SUBCLINICAL MILK SAMPLES BY CONVENTIONAL PCR
The present study explores the application of conventional PCR and Mole v/s Avogadro’s number using single copy genes of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli for assessing bacterial load in milk samples from mastit...
INDIGENOUS WILD EDIBLE FRUITS: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES FOR FOOD, MEDICINE AND INCOME GENERATION – A STUDY FROM NAGALAND, INDIA
Indigenous Wild Edible Fruits (IWEF) plays a vital role in the daily life of the rural people as they provide sustainable resources. The present study aimed at the documentation of IWEF’s of three districts of Nagaland,...
Relationships between stomatal conductance and yield under deficit irrigation in maize (Zea mays L.)
This study was conducted to evaluate the adaptability of maize hybrids under water deficit condition by measuring of stomatal conductance with the corresponding yield of maize hybrids. Seven maize hybrids were grown at t...