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Production, Formulation and Application of Seaweed Liquid Fertilizer using Humic Acid on Growth of Arachis hypogaea

P. Prakash1, Sudipta Medhi1, Swaraj Saikia1, G. Narendrakumar1, Thirugnanasambandam2 and L. Stanley Abraham2*

1Department of Biotechnology,Sathyabama University, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 600 119, India. 2Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama University, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 600 119, India.

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bbra/1546

ABSTRACT:

The aim of the present investigation was to determine the influence of Seaweed Liquid Fertilizer (SLF), Humic acid (HA) and combinations of SLF: HA in various concentrations on the growth of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea). The above plant growth promoters are applied as foliar spray at an interval of twice in a month with the following concentrations such as SLF (1 to 10%), HA (0.1 to 1%) and SLF:HA (1:0.9% to 9:0.1%). The SLF:HA (6:0.4%) was found to be the most effective formulation with increasing growth of shoots, number of branches, total carbohydrate content, total protein content and total chlorophyll content followed by SLF 5% and HA 0.6%. This study helps to formulate an efficient chemical free fertilizer for maximum Agriculture produce.

KEYWORDS: Growth promoters; Humic acid; Seaweed liquid fertilizer; Arachis hypogae L.

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