Wax Extracted from Waste Cauliflower Leaves Shows Potential Antitranspirant Efficacy When Applied to Rapeseed Plants

Wax Extracted from Waste Cauliflower Leaves Shows Potential Antitranspirant Efficacy When Applied to Rapeseed Plants

The stress from excessive transpiration of water from plant leaves can damage crop growth during droughts. Specific commercial biostimulant products (antitranspirants) are available to reduce transpiration when applied to plants, but these products are expensive. Antitranspirants from waste would be...

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Main Authors: Michele Faralli, Minuka Weerasinghe, Gee-Sian Leung, Ray Marriott, Melville Miles, Peter Kettlewell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
nonacosane
epicuticular wax
oilseed rape
canola
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/12/2/455

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