Effect
Increased other
No effect on nutrient availability in soil or substrate
Bio Forge treated maize seeds cv. “Butterfly” had significantly improved germination at 100 and 500 ml per 100 kg, significantly more uniform germination at doses of 100 and 300 ml per 25 kg, sig. longer roots and shoots at 48 and 72 h post latency. At 6 days post germination all doses sig. increased the length of the areal parts which was not observed at 12 or 21 day post germination. Foliar and root fresh and dry weight was only increased in 300 ml per 25 kg dose. Bio Forge seed treatment had no effect on chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b or carotenoid content and no effect on concentration of Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn.
Trial details
Indoor, controlled environment petri dish and filter paper germination trial and glasshouse growth trial in small pots in soil with NPK fertigation. No stress.
Spain
Crop
Maize, Zea mays L.
Trial application
Method
Spray application on seed
Timing
Prior to germination/ sowing
Rate
100 ml per 25 kg of seed, 300 ml per 25 kg of seed and 500 ml per 25 kg of seed
Crop group
