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Assessing the Impact of BEAM Inoculant on Plant Growth Enhancement: A Comparative Analysis
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: Received: 5 May 2024 / Approved: 6 May 2024 / Online: 6 May 2024 (09:43:19 CEST)
How to cite: Prasad, V. Assessing the Impact of BEAM Inoculant on Plant Growth Enhancement: A Comparative Analysis. Preprints 2024, 2024050270. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0270.v1 Prasad, V. Assessing the Impact of BEAM Inoculant on Plant Growth Enhancement: A Comparative Analysis. Preprints 2024, 2024050270. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0270.v1
Abstract
This study investigates the efficiency of BEAM (Biologically Enhanced Agriculture Management) inoculant, derived from compost produced under Dr. David Johnson-Su's composting technique, in promoting plant growth. A winter mix of pasture comprising Oats, Tetila, unhulled Couch, and Haifa was used as the test crop. Seeds were soaked in BEAM inoculant, water (control), and a competitor product 'Companion.' Results revealed significant enhancements in germination rates, foliage growth, and root development in the BEAM-treated group compared to controls. Further research aims to identify the microbial components of BEAM and explore its potential as a suppressant for fusarium species in orchards.
Keywords
BEAM inoculant; compost extract; seeds; plant development; pasture improvement
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Other
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