Seaweeds are low-cost alternatives for enhancing plant growth. Studies have shown that using of seaweeds as soil amendments result in enhanced productivity and biomass production in agriculture. Furthermore, this adaptability is financially appealing for farmers in various farming environments. However, use of seaweeds as biofertilizer for vegetable crops is not well understood yet. The objectives of this study were to determine the potential of brown seaweeds as biofertilizer for the okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) production and its impacts on echo-physiological traits of okra plants. Physio-chemical properties of soil and seaweed were determined using appropriate methods. A pots experiment under controlled conditions was carried out in green house for 3 months under complete randomized design with three replicates. Treatments include two level of seaweed (2.5 and 6%). Results showed that seaweed amendments increased the plant height, plant diameter, plant fresh and dry weight, root biomass and productivity as compared to control treatment. Furthermore, crop yield was also more in treated plants compared to control, It was also observed that soil amendment 6% was more beneficial as it significantly improved the proline content of the plants compared to control and 2.5% seaweed treatment. The results of study can be used for using seaweeds for okra production.

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Potential Use of Seaweeds as Bio-fertilizer for the Growth of Okra (Abelmoschus ecsulentus)

  • S. A. Siddiqui,
  • S. Gul,
  • K. A. Hassan,
  • M. Qasim,
  • S. W. H. Zaidi

摘要

Seaweeds are low-cost alternatives for enhancing plant growth. Studies have shown that using of seaweeds as soil amendments result in enhanced productivity and biomass production in agriculture. Furthermore, this adaptability is financially appealing for farmers in various farming environments. However, use of seaweeds as biofertilizer for vegetable crops is not well understood yet. The objectives of this study were to determine the potential of brown seaweeds as biofertilizer for the okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) production and its impacts on echo-physiological traits of okra plants. Physio-chemical properties of soil and seaweed were determined using appropriate methods. A pots experiment under controlled conditions was carried out in green house for 3 months under complete randomized design with three replicates. Treatments include two level of seaweed (2.5 and 6%). Results showed that seaweed amendments increased the plant height, plant diameter, plant fresh and dry weight, root biomass and productivity as compared to control treatment. Furthermore, crop yield was also more in treated plants compared to control, It was also observed that soil amendment 6% was more beneficial as it significantly improved the proline content of the plants compared to control and 2.5% seaweed treatment. The results of study can be used for using seaweeds for okra production.