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Initial development of Lactuca sativa (lettuce) using a biostimulant and bioactivator for hydroponic purposes

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Lactuca sativa is a widely distributed oleracea species, commonly used in various Western and Asian cuisines. This study aimed to evaluate the initial development of L. sativa cv. Psique by applying different concentrations of the commercial biostimulant and bioactivator Vitakelp (mL/L-1) and assessing total fresh weight, total dry mass, root length, and aerial part length of seedlings in two foliar application periods. In the first application, increases were observed in total fresh mass, total dry mass, and aerial part length. In the second application, positive increments were found in total dry mass and aerial part length. The commercial product Vitakelp showed good improvements in the initial development of Lactuca sativa seedlings at different concentrations, especially between 2-6 mL/L-1.

Source: Cerrado.

DOI: 10.14295/cerrado.v2i1.708

Authors: João Vitor Nogueira de Souza, Antonio Carlos Pereira de Menezes Filho, Matheus Vinícius Abadia Ventura

Institutions: Universidade de Rio Verde, Instituto Federal Goiano

Language: English

Topic: Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos, Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Goiás