Effect
Increased produce quality
Acadian treated Carrot, cv. Maverick/Pronto, grown in a field had the same shoot fresh weight, signficant more root fresh weight, significant more total biomass yield, a higher harvest index, shorter roots and a smaller root diameter compared to the untreated control. The root fresh weight and total biomass yield increased with an increasing dose of Acadian, the root length and diameter decreased with an increasing dose. (Results only given in graphs)
Trial details
outdoor, unprotected, soil grown (silt loam), optimal cultivation
Canada
Crop
Carrot, Daucus carota L.
Trial application
Method
Spray on soil around shoot
Timing
First treatment 1 week after emergence, followed by a weekly/two-weekly/three-weekly treatment till 1 week before harvest
Rate
0.25, 0.50, 0.75 or 1.0 g L
2014
Ascophyllum extract application can promote plant growth and root yield in carrot associated with increased root-zone soil microbial activity
Canadian Journal of Plant Science
94
337-348
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