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Plant Protein Boosts Tomato Yield and Quality Under Different Nitrogen Levels
Jenn Hoskins
29th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The University of Tuscia study explored using Malvaceae-derived protein hydrolysates (PHs) to improve tomato plant growth and quality under different nitrogen conditions
- Under optimal nitrogen conditions, the MDPH3 fraction increased plant biomass, fruit yield, and lycopene content
- In nitrogen-limiting conditions, MDPH1 and MDPH2 increased biomass, while MDPH3 enhanced pigment content and all PH fractions improved fruit quality
AgricultureBiochemPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Foliar applications of a Malvaceae-derived protein hydrolysate and its fractions differentially modulate yield and functional traits of tomato under optimal and suboptimal nitrogen application.
Published 28th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.13596
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