Belgian endive-derived biostimulants promote shoot and root growth in vitro.
H. Y. Ogunsanya, P. Motti, J. Li, H. K. Trinh, L. Xu, N. Bernaert, B. Van Droogenbroeck, N. Murvanidze, S. Werbrouck, S. Mangelinckx, A. Ramirez, D. Geelen
The paper shows Belgian endive root extracts promote shoot and root growth in Arabidopsis and Plectranthus, with water-soluble sugars and malate as key bioactive compounds.
bioRxiv · Mar 7, 2022Plant Biology