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Cauliflower and Artichoke Waste Boosts Seed Germination and Growth
Jim Crocker
20th August, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study by Sapienza University of Rome found that enzymatic hydrolysates from cauliflower and artichoke wastes can be used as plant biostimulants
- Cauliflower leaf and flower hydrolysates had high concentrations of free amino acids, while artichoke stems were rich in asparagine, glutamine, and aspartic acid
- Applying artichoke hydrolysate at 0.28 g L-1 significantly improved seed germination in alfalfa, crimson clover, and durum wheat, while cauliflower hydrolysate enhanced corn germination
AgricultureBiochemPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Hydrolysates from cauliflower and artichoke industrial wastes as biostimulants on seed germination and seedling growth: a chemical and biological characterization.
Published 19th August, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.13813
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