Seaweed: The Unsung Superhero
Seaweed may not look like much, but it has the potential to be a superhero. Seaweed, a seemingly simple marine plant, is actually a diverse group of algae that can …
Climate change and heat stress on crops poses a serious threat to agriculture. Can seaweed extracts help?
Climate change and rising temperatures with associated consequences pose a serious threat to natural systems and socioeconomic well-being. The agricultural sector, in particular, is very sensitive to climate change. Even …
Thermal imaging of soybean response to drought stress: the effect of Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract
Abstract Previous experiments have demonstrated positive effect of Acadian® extract of Ascophyllum nodosum on plant stress-resistance, however the mode of action is not fully understood. The aim of this study …
Root growth of containerized lodgepole pine seedlings in response to Ascophyllum nodosum extract application during nursery culture
Abstract Vigorous root growth immediately after spring planting is crucial to ensure a well-developed root system before the occurrence of drought events associated with climate change. The objective of this …
Applications of a Commercial Extract of the Brown Seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum Increases Drought Tolerance in Container-grown ‘Hamlin’ Sweet Orange Nursery Trees
Abstract Hamlin’ sweet orange trees on ‘Carrizo’ citrange and ‘Swingle’ citrumelo rootstocks were treated weekly with a commercial extract of the brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum at 5 and 10 mL·L−1 …