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Effect of biostimulants on soil characteristics, plant growth and yield of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) under field conditions

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Ismaiel, Shimaa Abdel Rahman, Khedr, Fawzy Gamal, Metwally, Amira Galal, Soror, Abdel Fattah Salah·2022·Plant Science Today
DOI 10.14719/pst.1748
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Because of the safe use of biostimulants as they are eco-friendly and modern technique for substituting chemical fertilizers which have negative impacts on the environment. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effect of two biostimulants, Spirulina platensis and Trifolium alexandrinum on soil properties, growth and yield of pea (Pisum sativum L.) grown under silty clay soil conditions. The field experiment was carried out during the winter season by applying each fertilizer to the cultivated soil at 3 concentrations (2.5, 5 and 10 g) either singly or in combination, forming 15 treatments in addition to control. It was found that the vegetative growth parameters as well as, yield components were significantly increased by two fertilizers applied singly or in combination. In comparison with control, the highest concentration of combined treatment (10 g) significantly increased shoot length, number of leaves, leaf area and number of branches by 145, 200, 300 and 100 % respectively. Furthermore, the combined treatment (10 g) showed the highest values of the number of pods (8), pod length (12 cm), no. of seeds (13) and dry weight of seeds (21.5 g), compared to control. Biostimulants boosted the plant growth and yield by enhancing the estimated parameters. Also, the physicochemical properties and mineral status of soil were improved after the application of the biostimulants. The current study indicates that the single and combined treatments of Spirulina platensis and Trifolium alexandrinum may potentially increase soil fertility and enhance the growth and yield of pea.

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  • The plant growth and yield of pea (Pisum sativum L.) were significantly increased when S. platensis and Egyptian clover biofertilizers were applied either individually or in combination.

    “it was found that the plant growth and yield were significantly increased when these biofertilizers were applied either individually or in combination [90].”

    From Emerging Applications of Chlorella sp. and Spirulina (Arthrospira) sp. (2023) · cites this paper as [90]

  • Compared to the control, the highest concentration of combined treatment significantly increased the shoot length, number of leaves, leaf area and number of branches by 145, 200, 300 and 100%, respectively.

    “Compared to the control, the highest concentration of combined treatment significantly increased the shoot length, number of leaves, leaf area and number of branches by 145, 200, 300 and 100%, respectively.”

    From Emerging Applications of Chlorella sp. and Spirulina (Arthrospira) sp. (2023) · cites this paper as [90]

  • The physicochemical properties and mineral status of soil were improved after the application of the biostimulants.

    “In addition, the physicochemical properties and mineral status of soil were improved after the application of the biostimulants.”

    From Emerging Applications of Chlorella sp. and Spirulina (Arthrospira) sp. (2023) · cites this paper as [90]

  • The combined treatment showed the highest values in the number of pods (8), pod length (12 cm), no. of seeds (13) and dry weight of seeds (21.5 g) compared to control.

    “Furthermore, the combined treatment showed the highest values in the number of pods (8), pod length (12 cm), no. of seeds (13) and dry weight of seeds (21.5 g) compared to control.”

    From Emerging Applications of Chlorella sp. and Spirulina (Arthrospira) sp. (2023) · cites this paper as [90]

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Ismaiel, S. A. R., Khedr, F. G., Metwally, A. G., & Soror, A. F. S.
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Zagazig University (EG)
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Ismaiel, Shimaa Abdel Rahman
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Plant Science Today
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Horizon E-Publishing Group
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2022-05-23
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2348-1900 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.14719/pst.1748
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  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Soil Science › Agricultural Science and Fertilization
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Management
Keywords
biostimulants, Spirulina platensis, Trifolium alexandrinum, pea, Pisum sativum, soil fertility, plant growth, crop yield, yield components, silty clay, soil physicochemical properties, organic fertilizer

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