Table 2 Effects of KWE on germination parameters of pakchoi seeds.

From: Effect of Kelp Waste Extracts on the Growth and Development of Pakchoi (Brassica chinensis L.)

KWE (v/v)

GP (%)

GI

GE (%)

SVI

Control

86.67 ± 2.89 b

6.35 ± 0.17 c

53.33 ± 5.77 bc

460.70 ± 30.74 c

2%

95.00 ± 0.00 a

8.70 ± 0.51 a

71.67 ± 2.89 a

734.67 ± 12.07 a

5%

88.33 ± 2.89 b

7.86 ± 0.11 b

56.67 ± 2.89 b

690.00 ± 18.12 b

10%

71.67 ± 2.89 c

5.42 ± 0.28 d

48.33 ± 2.89 c

264.93 ± 3.93 d

20%

58.33 ± 2.89 d

4.82 ± 0.26 e

46.67 ± 2.89 c

95.73 ± 8.24 e

  1. Values are mean ± SD (n = 100 seeds). The different letter within columns represents the difference is significant at a 5% level with LSD test.
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