SynthesisPloS one2024
Effects of seaweed fertilizer application on crops' yield and quality in field conditions in China-A meta-analysis.
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- Amino acid value-added urea reduces fertilizer-derived nitrogen loss in paddy soil by enhancing plant uptake, soil retention, and microbial turnover: Evidence fromScientific reports · 2026Article
- Molecular Basis and Mechanistic Insights intoPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Improving Peach Fruit Yield and Quality Using Foliar Application of Nano Chelated Zinc and Seaweed Extract (Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Incorporation of Natural Biostimulants in Biodegradable Mulch Films for Agricultural Applications: Ecotoxicological Evaluation.Polymers · 2025Article
- Organic Amendments Enhance Maize Growth by Improving Chemical and Microbial Properties in Coastal Saline-Alkali Soils.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Blending sludge alkaline hydrolysate and urea affects grape yield and quality by regulating soil bacterial communities.Frontiers in plant science · 2025Article
- Taxonomic and Functional Dynamics of Bacterial Communities During Drift Seaweed Vermicomposting.Microorganisms · 2024Article
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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 methods, application techniques, and regions. Our results showed that the application of seaweed fertilizer led to a significant average increase in crop yield of 15.17% compared with the control treatments. Root & tuber crops exhibited the most pronounced response, with a yield boost of 21.19%. Moreover, seaweed fertilizer application significantly improved crop quality, with elevations in the sugar-acid ratio (38.32%) vitamin C (18.07%), starch (19.65%), and protein (11.45%). In addition, plant growth parameters such as height, stem thickness, root weight, and leaf area showed significant enhancement with seaweed fertilizer use. The yield-increasing effect of seaweed fertilizers varied depending on their preparation and use method, climate, and soil of application location. Our study provides fundamental reference data for the efficient and scientific application of seaweed fertilizers in agricultural practices.
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