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Chitooligosaccharides (COS), derived from chitosan, possess various bioactive and environmentally friendly properties. When used as a seed coating agent in agriculture, COS offer several benefits:   1. Promotes Seed Germination: COS can increase the germination rate and speed of seeds, helping to improve the uniformity and emergence rate of crops. 2. Enhances Plant Disease Resistance: …

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 Seaweed extract fertilizer is a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer that is commonly used to improve soil structure, promote plant growth and enhance plant resistance. It contains a variety of trace elements, amino acids and plant hormones. So it is widely used in agriculture and horticulture. As a seed dressing agent, seaweed extract also has potential advantages. …

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Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) is a commonly used compound fertilizer containing nitrogen and calcium, both of which offer multiple benefits for rose cultivation. Composition of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate   Nitrogen (N): Typically, CAN contains 15-27% nitrogen, with both nitrate nitrogen and ammonium nitrogen. Nitrogen is a crucial element for plant growth. Calcium (Ca): Usually contains …

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S-Abscisic Acid (S-ABA) is a plant growth regulator used in viticulture (grape growing) to enhance the quality and yield of grapes. Here are some key points regarding its usage on grapes: 1. Ripening Enhancement: S-ABA is often applied to accelerate grape ripening. It can help grapes reach optimal sugar content and improve their color, which …

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Indoleacetic acid (Indole-3-acetic acid, IAA) and indoleacetic acid potassium salt (IAA-K, Potassium salt of Indole-3-acetic acid) are both plant growth regulators. They belong to the auxin class. Indoleacetic Acid and Indoleacetic Acid  Potassium Salt Functions in agriculture：   1. Promote plant growth Cell elongation and division: IAA/IAA-K can promote the elongation and division of plant …

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EDDHA-Fe is a highly effective iron chelate used in agriculture to address iron deficiency in plants. It keeps iron in a soluble, plant-available form even in alkaline and calcareous soils, where iron is typically less accessible. This ensures optimal chlorophyll synthesis and healthy plant growth, preventing issues like chlorosis. EDDHA-Fe promotes better nutrient uptake and …

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In the domain of contemporary agriculture and organic farming, potassium humate and potassium fulvic acid have surfaced as key compounds, each fulfilling unique yet complementary roles in soil health and plant development. Although both originate from humic substances, it is crucial to differentiate between these two to effectively harness their distinct features and enhance agricultural …

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Seaweed extract refers to using large algae growing in the ocean as raw materials, through chemical, physical or biological methods, to extract the natural nutrients needed for crop growth and development in the seaweed, including a variety of natural plant growth regulators ( Auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, alginic acid, seaweed polyphenols, protein amino acids, nucleotides, plant …

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Abscisic acid (ABA) is an important plant hormone and one of the plant growth regulators. It is mainly involved in the response and regulation of plants to adversity. When abscisic acid was first discovered, it was mistakenly thought to be related to the falling of plant leaves and fruits. However, it is now known that …

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Chitosan Oligosaccharides are oligosaccharide substance obtained by hydrolysis of chitosan. Chitosan is a polysaccharide extracted from chitin (such as shrimp and crab shells). It is obtained after enzymatic hydrolysis or chemical treatment. Chitosan oligosaccharides (COS) has a variety of biological activities and is widely used in agriculture, medicine and other fields, such as enhancing plant …

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