AGRE-0022 Development of Enhanced Quality Lipid Fertilisers Based on Naturally Occurring Seaweeds

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Composts/Fertilisers : ECLAIR Cluster VI - Production and Storage

AGRE-0022 1 January 1991 - 31 December 1991

This project took a systematic look at the benefits of application of seaweed extracts as foliar sprays, which has been shown to be beneficial to a wide range of crops. Such extracts contain both trace elements and compounds with plant growth stimulating activity, which may produce a wide spectrum of effects including increased yield and quality, better seed germination and deeper root development. Use of such sprays have also been claimed to enable use of lower levels of chemical fertilisers and enhance pesticide efficacy, thus resulting in lower dose requirements with associated environmental benefits and reduction in production costs. This project established the potential value of such seaweed-based products in nutrient poor soils, through the development of a quality-controlled product which could be tested on a range of crops under various field conditions by independent experienced growers.

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• . / Johnston Environmental Ltd UNITED KINGDOM

EC Scientific Officer

• Joaquim AZCON BIETO / European Commission DG XII E-2 SDME 8/27 / BELGIUM