Application of microalgae Chlamydomonas applanata M9V and Chlorella vulgaris S3 for wheat growth promotion and as urea alternatives.

ABSTRACT: Excessive use of chemical fertilizers to meet the global food demand has caused extensive environmental pollution. Microalgae can be used to enhance agricultural crop production as a potentially sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. In this study, Chlamydomonas applanata M9V and Chlorella vulgaris S3 were isolated from the soil and mass-cultured for use as microalgal fertilizers. The influence of microalgae M9V and S3 on the growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and soil properties was evaluated and compared with that of chemical urea fertilizer. A pot experiment was conducted with six treatments, i.e., living M9V (M9VL), dead M9V (M9VD), living S3 (S3L), dead S3 (S3D), urea fertilizer (urea), and control without fertilizer (control). M9VL was found to have the be

SUBMITTER: Sido MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9746238 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature