This thesis describes a series of experiments designed to explore aspects of the benefits of
kelp (brown algae; class Phaeophyceae) extracts as biostimulants for plant growth and …

This study investigated whether kelp extract from Durvillaea potatorum and Ascophyllum
nodosum (Seasol Commercial®) stimulates broccoli establishment and growth. Under …

Seaweed products have been used for centuries for crop growth, to improve plant health
and yield. Several species of seaweed and several extraction methods have been used to …

Though kelps and other seaweeds are a crucial part of the marine environment (Figure 1),
they have also played significant roles among human populations for tens of thousands of …

Kelp and other seaweeds are traditionally used in many parts of the world as a soil
amendment on arable fields. Seaweeds contain biochemical compounds that can act as …

In 1981 a two-year field plot experiment was established to assess the effects of quantities
(0, 7.5, 15, 30, 60 and 120 t ha− 1) of fresh kelp (Macrocystis integrifolia) on crop growth and …

In a glasshouse experiment using 3 soils of different nutrient status, some increases in plant
content, and uptake of Cl, S, Na, and K were obtained, and were attributed to the relative …

The addition of low concentrations of commercial kelp extract (Ecklonia maxima: Kelpak®) in
addition to fertiliser has proven to be beneficial in agriculture. It triggers rooting in field crops …

Brown alga, or kelp, is a large bioresource readily available all along the Norwegian coast.
The standing Norwegian biomass is estimated to be around 60 x 10 6 tons. 1 Laminaria …

A greenhouse experiment was designed to test the effects of two kelp (Macrocystis
integrifolia and Ecklonia maxima) concentrates, when prepared as foliar sprays, upon bean …