Abstract
The aim of the present research is to study the influence of Seaweed Liquid Fertilizer of Gracilaria dura (Ag.) J.Ag. on seed germination, shoot length, root length, biochemicals and pigment content of Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br. The Seaweed Liquid Fertilizer prepared from Gracilaria dura (Ag.) J.Ag. was observed to have the positive effects on the shoot and root length of Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br. The biochemicals such as total carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, phenols, chlorophylls and carotenoids also increased when the Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br. treated with high concentration of Seaweed Liquid Fertilizer. The seed germination, shoot length, root length, biochemical and pigment content was found maximum at 10% SLF. Hence Gracilaria dura (Ag.) J.Ag. can provide dietary alternatives due to their nutritional values and can be used as biofertilizer for the growth of Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br.
