Effect of foliar application of bio-stimulants on growth, yield and nutritional quality of broccoli
Abstract Broccoli is one of important cole crop grown all over the world due to its unique nutritional profile consumed fresh as well as processed. It contains a wide range of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and specific anti-cancer compounds such as glucosinolates. Broccoli cultivation in Pakistan is...
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| description | Abstract Broccoli is one of important cole crop grown all over the world due to its unique nutritional profile consumed fresh as well as processed. It contains a wide range of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and specific anti-cancer compounds such as glucosinolates. Broccoli cultivation in Pakistan is increasing rapidly, however, till now there is no standardized cropping technology for broccoli cultivation under local climate. Considering research gap (lack of suitable varieties, poor growth, and unavailability of optimized crop technology), trial was conducted at Vegetable research area, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad to evaluate the impact of bio-stimulants on different broccoli cultivars under local climatic conditions. The set of experimental treatments was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Pre-harvest application of Isabion and Seaweed extract significantly enhanced the plant height (11%), dry weight (4%), leaf area (7%), and yield plant-1 (5%). Moreover, Isabion and seaweed extract application led to the increase in antioxidant enzymes i.e., superoxide dismutase (18%), peroxidase (38%) and catalase (12%). In crux, the foliar application of bio-stimulants (Isabion and seaweed extract) on broccoli enhanced the growth, yield, and contents of antioxidant enzymes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1d204a96d2fe47d5a755089884d083612023-07-25T07:48:29ZengInstituto Internacional de EcologiaBrazilian Journal of Biology1678-43752023-07-018310.1590/1519-6984.263302Effect of foliar application of bio-stimulants on growth, yield and nutritional quality of broccoliW. Iqbalhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7196-0653C. M. Ayyubhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6839-4929M. M. Jahangirhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4823-137XR. AhmadAbstract Broccoli is one of important cole crop grown all over the world due to its unique nutritional profile consumed fresh as well as processed. It contains a wide range of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and specific anti-cancer compounds such as glucosinolates. Broccoli cultivation in Pakistan is increasing rapidly, however, till now there is no standardized cropping technology for broccoli cultivation under local climate. Considering research gap (lack of suitable varieties, poor growth, and unavailability of optimized crop technology), trial was conducted at Vegetable research area, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad to evaluate the impact of bio-stimulants on different broccoli cultivars under local climatic conditions. The set of experimental treatments was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Pre-harvest application of Isabion and Seaweed extract significantly enhanced the plant height (11%), dry weight (4%), leaf area (7%), and yield plant-1 (5%). Moreover, Isabion and seaweed extract application led to the increase in antioxidant enzymes i.e., superoxide dismutase (18%), peroxidase (38%) and catalase (12%). In crux, the foliar application of bio-stimulants (Isabion and seaweed extract) on broccoli enhanced the growth, yield, and contents of antioxidant enzymes.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1519-69842023000100818&lng=en&tlng=enamino acidantioxidantbroccolicultivarsseaweed extract |
| spellingShingle | W. Iqbal C. M. Ayyub M. M. Jahangir R. Ahmad Effect of foliar application of bio-stimulants on growth, yield and nutritional quality of broccoli Brazilian Journal of Biology amino acid antioxidant broccoli cultivars seaweed extract |
| title | Effect of foliar application of bio-stimulants on growth, yield and nutritional quality of broccoli |
| title_full | Effect of foliar application of bio-stimulants on growth, yield and nutritional quality of broccoli |
| title_fullStr | Effect of foliar application of bio-stimulants on growth, yield and nutritional quality of broccoli |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of foliar application of bio-stimulants on growth, yield and nutritional quality of broccoli |
| title_short | Effect of foliar application of bio-stimulants on growth, yield and nutritional quality of broccoli |
| title_sort | effect of foliar application of bio stimulants on growth yield and nutritional quality of broccoli |
| topic | amino acid antioxidant broccoli cultivars seaweed extract |
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