Effects of seaweed fertilizer application on crops' yield and quality in field conditions in China-A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Seaweed fertilizer, formulated primarily with seaweed extract as its main ingredient, has been extensively studied and found to significantly improve nutrient use efficiency, increase crop yield and quality, and enhance soil properties under field conditions. This growing body of evidence shows that seaweed fertilizer is a suitable option for sustainable agriculture in China. However, a comprehensive and quantitative analysis of the overall effects of seaweed fertilizer application in China is lacking. To address this gap, we conducted a meta-analysis of relevant studies on the effects of seaweed fertilizers under field conditions in China with MetaWin and SPSS software. Our analysis examined the effects of seaweed fertilizers on crop yield, quality, and growth under different preparation

SUBMITTER: Pei B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11257332 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature