PJB-2026-42
Effects of Foliar Nano-Fertilizer and Seaweed Extract on Growth and Nutrient Status of Pistacia vera L. Seedlings
Harith M. A. Al-Tamimi
Abstract
This study was conducted in order to determine the effects of foliar application of Loenergy Plus® nano-fertilizer and seaweed extract on Pistacia vera L seedlings. The experiment was conducted under a vegetable canopy at department of Horticulture and landscaping, college of Agriculture, University of Kerbala . The objective was to rapid and mass production of vigorous seedlings for grafting followed by shifting to the nursery. The research tested three levels of seaweed extract (0, 1, and 2 ml L⁻¹) and three levels of Loenergy Plus® (0, 0.5, and 1 ml L⁻¹). The following parameters seedlings height, stem diameter, leaf area, total chlorophyll concentration and stored nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) were recorded Both Loenergy Plus® and seaweed extract significantly enhanced seedling height (up to 41.44 cm), stem diameter (0.72 mm), leaf number (46.48 leaves plant⁻¹), leaf area (23.44 cm²), chlorophyll content (53.65 SPAD), and leaf N (2.83%), P (0.33%), and K (1.84%) concentrations. The best results were obtained with 1 ml L⁻¹ Loenergy Plus® combined with 2 ml L⁻¹ seaweed extract, with all main effects and interactions significant (p ≤ 0.05). It appears that a combination of nano-fertilizers and biostimulants might be effective in promoting the growth and well-being of seedlings.
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