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IMPROVING TOMATO SEED QUALITY

Innovation Type - method

Potential beneficiaries - growers, farm service centers and farm stores

SUMMARY / SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The existing methods of treating tomato seed are less effective and costlier.
The new method envisages treating tomato seeds with a aqueous extract of Nostoc linckia alga biomass. The extract is organic and not as costly.
It enhances tomato productivity through favoring inflorescence, plant growth, vegetable medium weight, contents of vitamin C and organic acids.
The result consist in activating plant physiological and biochemical processes, as the alga are present through phitihormons, vitamins, proteins, and other physiologically active substances.

ADVANTAGES

  • Improves the performance of plants and quality of vegetables;
  • Increases tomato plant’s fruit bearing capacity by 40-42%;
  • Increases inflorescence;
  • Enhances tomato yields by 40%.

Current stage of development -

Desired collaboration - marketing, cooperation, financial assistance

Invention Title: Method of Treating Tomato Seeds before Planting
Holder: Moldova State University (MSU)
Authors: Salaru Vasile, Salaru Victor
Brevet: 2620
Priority date: 19.03.2003
Address: 60 Mateevici str., Chișinău, MSU
Contact telephone 57-75-26
Email: bot_usm@mail.md


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