Effect
Increased other
Megafol treated Tomato, cv. Buran F1, showed increased leaf area index (+76.3%), decreased specific leaf area (cm²/g DM) (-7%) and increased leaf dry matter content (mg/g fresh weight) (+7.6%), averaged across treatment methods and both samplings, compared to the untreated control. All effects were significant with the exception of the combined treatment on the specific leaf area and leaf dry matter content in the second trial year.
Trial details
Indoor/outdoor, greenhouse/unprotected, gardensoil:manure:commercial substrate 1:1:1, fertigation via drip irrigation system, usual agricultural practices
Croatia
Crop
Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum L.
Trial application
Method
Foliar spray
Timing
First application 14 days before transplanting, followed by a second application 7 days later; Or only one application one day after transplanting; Or combination of both
Rate
0.20 % solution; 50 mL/plant before transplanting and 70 mL/plant after transplanting
2013
Tomato leaf area index under the influence of biostimulants
Proc. Of 45th Croation and 8th International Symposium on Agriculture
358-362
Crop group
