Protein hydrolysate as a component of salinized soil in the cultivation of Ageratum houstonianum Mill. (Asteraceae)
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Renata Matraszek, Barbara Hawrylak-Nowak, Mirosława Chwil
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possibility of using a protein hydrolysate, Hemozym N-K 4.5-6, as a component of salinized soil in the cultivation of flossflower (<em>Ageratum houstonianum</em> Mill., Asteraceae). The experiment was focused on the yield and decorative value of <em>A. houstonianum</em>, grown under different concentrations of NaCl and/or Hemozym. <em>Ageratum houstonianum</em> plants were grown in the soil under different NaCl salinity (EC: 0.28 – as control or 3.25 dS m<sup>−1</sup> – salt stress) or/and Hemozym dose (0, 0.07 or 0.14 ml kg<sup>−1</sup>). The results of the experiment imply that <em>A. houstonianum</em> is sensitive to salinity. The application of Hemozym to both unsalinized and salinized soils caused an increase in the yield of the plant organs (roots, stems, leaves, and inflorescence), the number of leaves, and the chlorophyll content without significant changes in the carotenoids. Moreover, an increase in the number and size of first-order inflorescences (heads) as well as more intensive flower color were observed. Thus, it can be stated that the protein hydrolysate studied can be a beneficial component of both salinized and unsalinized soils in the cultivation of <em>A. houstonianum</em>.
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