λ-Carrageenan promotes plant growth in banana via enhancement of cellular metabolism, nutrient uptake, and cellular homeostasis

Abstract Banana (Musa acuminata) is an important fruit crop and source of income for various countries, including Malaysia. To date, current agrochemical practice has become a disputable issue due to its detrimental effect on the environment. λ-carrageenan, a natural polysaccharide extracted from ed...

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Main Authors: Kah-Lok Thye, Wan Muhamad Asrul Nizam Wan Abdullah, Zetty Norhana Balia Yusof, Chien-Yeong Wee, Janna Ong-Abdullah, Jiun-Yan Loh, Wan-Hee Cheng, Dhilia Udie Lamasudin, Kok-Song Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-21909-7