Trichoderma atroviride Enhances Impatiens walleriana Hook. f Growth and Flowering in Different Growing Media.

ABSTRACT: Trichoderma spp. are widely reported to regulate plant growth by improving nutrient uptake, photosynthesis, and abiotic stress tolerance. However, their possible application for bedding plants is little explored, especially when comparing different growing media. Considering that coconut coir dust is finding broader application in the ornamental plants sector as a peat substitute, this work was aimed to test the combination of Trichoderma atroviride AT10 and coconut coir dust on Impatiens walleriana plants. Four treatments were tested as a mix of: (i) two growing media (70:30), peat:perlite or coconut coir dust:perlite; and (ii) the absence or presence of a T. atroviride treatment. At the end of the production cycle, the biomass and ornamental parameters, leaf p

SUBMITTER: Traversari S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10934068 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature