Effect
Increased produce quality
AlgaeGreen treated Broccoli, cv. Ironman/Red Admiral, grown in a field had an increased total phenolic, total flavonoid and isothiocyanates content and a 1.1 % higher yield compared to untreated controls. The highest dose gave best results and only positive results on yield.
Trial details
outdoor, unprotected, soil grown (clay loam), optimal cultivation
Ireland
Crop
Broccoli, Brassica oleracea
Trial application
Method
Foliar spray
Timing
Once monthly
Rate
3, 30 or 300L/ha
2014
Effect on yield, total phenolic, total flavonoid and total isothiocyanate content of two broccoli cultivars (Brassica oleraceae var italica) following the application of a commercial brown seaweed extract (Ascophyllum nodosum)
Agricultural and Food Science
23(1)
28-37
Crop group
