The effect of seaweed extract on tomato plant growth, productivity and soil

Abstract This study investigated the effects of seaweed extract (SWE) made from brown algae Durvillaea potatorum and Ascophyllum nodosum on plants soil. The application SWE to soil growing tomato showed dual effects. comprehensively improved plant growth (flower clusters, flower number, fruit root length, shoot dry weight, SPAD) increased productivity (yield quality). Similarly, effected biology at zone by increasing total bacterial count available nitrogen impacting community diversity with an increase in certain families linked health. A broader understanding plant-soil ecosystem may offer breakthrough approaches for sustainable food production.