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The Effect of Chosen Biostimulants on the Yield of White Cabbage

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: An open-field study evaluated the effects of four biostimulants (Asahi, Optysil, Optycal, and Tytanit) on the yield and chemical composition of two white cabbage cultivars (‘Caraflex’ and ‘Alfredo’). Although the biostimulants did not significantly impact the marketable yield, all treatments led to a significant increase in ascorbic acid content. The influence on dry matter, sugars, phenols, and antioxidant activity varied by cultivar but generally did not result in inferior outcomes compared to the control. The effect on nitrate levels also varied, with Optysil and Asahi showing some adverse effects depending on the cultivar.

Source: Agriculture

DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14101700

Authors: Edward Kunicki, Ewa Capecka, Elżbieta Wojciechowicz-Żytko

Institution: University of Agriculture in Krakow

Language: English

Topic: Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955