Wood Distillate Enhances Seed Germination of Chickpea, Lettuce, and Basil

Wood Distillate Enhances Seed Germination of Chickpea, Lettuce, and Basil

Seed priming with synthetic chemicals may be harmful to the environment and human health. Their replacement with bio-based compounds may overcome these concerns. In this study, we assessed the effectiveness of wood distillate (WD) in enhancing in vitro germination of crop plants using basil, chickpe...

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Main Authors: Viviana Maresca, Riccardo Fedeli, Andrea Vannini, Silvana Munzi, Ana Corrêa, Cristina Cruz, Stefano Loppi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
bio-based fertilizers
biostimulant
pyroligneous acid
wood vinegar
radicle length
seed priming
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/2/631

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