Essays about: "Biostimulants"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word Biostimulants.

  1. 1. The potential use of black soldier fly larvae residue as a fertilizer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Agricultural Biosystems and Techology

    Author : An-Marthe Ingelaere; [2023]
    Keywords : organic waste; fertilizer; black soldier fly; residue; physico-chemical characteristics; sub-Saharan Africa; socio-economic constraints;

    Abstract : In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the primary constraint of agriculture productivity has consistently been ascribed to soil fertility. A common approach to improve soil fertility is the use of fertilizers, both organic and inorganic. Though recently interest is increasing in the use of newer alternatives like biostimulants. READ MORE

  3. 2. Nitrogen fixation in wheat (Triticum aestivum) : effect of Azotobacter salinestris CECT 9690 on N-accumulation

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : John Pålsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Biostimulants; Vixeran; N-uptake; N-concentration; yield; cereals;

    Abstract : Biostimulants are products that can improve nutrient availability, nutrient uptake, nutrient use efficiency and tolerance to abiotic stress with the aim to increase plant growth and yield. During the last decades, the interest in, and market for biostimulants has grown and is expected to have a large compound annual growth rate. READ MORE

  4. 3. Kan tillsats av ett kommersiellt inokulum öka koloniseringen av mykorrhiza och förbättra växters vigör? : en undersökning av växters fenotyp i samband med arbuskulär mykorrhiza i besksöta (Solanum dulcamara)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Loka Cehlin Norrman; [2022]
    Keywords : Solanum dulcamara; besksöta; mykorrhiza; AM; DSE; Inokulering; genotyp; fenotyp; friland; odlingskammare;

    Abstract : Vi lever i en evigt föränderlig värld där dagens miljöförändringar i samband med en ökad population ställer höga krav på våra bönder att producera starka och motståndskraftiga grödor. Ett sätt att bemöta dessa problem kan vara att använda sig av naturliga biostimulanter i sin odling som förbättrar växternas allmänna tillstånd. READ MORE

  5. 4. Biostimulants : effects on root development in barley (Hordeum vulgare)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Plant Biology

    Author : Alexander Lilliehöök; [2022]
    Keywords : Biostimulants; root development; barley; root length; root fresh weight; root dry weight; grain yield;

    Abstract : The use of biostimulants has increased greatly in the last 20 years. In year 2012 over 6 million hectares in Europe was treated with biostimulants and the market is expected to almost double in the coming 5 years compared to present levels. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessment of the Agroecological Potential of Biostimulatory Effects : originating from Effective Microorganisms (EM) in terms of Environmental and Socioeconomic Aspects

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Tania Schwarzer; [2022]
    Keywords : effective microorganisms; agroecology; biostimulants; beneficial microorganisms; lactic acid bacteria; bokashi; semi-structured interviews; interpretative phenomenological approach;

    Abstract : Environmental pollution, resource depletion and climate change are related to imbalances in the farming system. Effective microorganisms are seen as a possible solution to these problems. READ MORE