Abstract
Varying the vegetative and morphological traits of Thymus kotschyanus L. affected potassium silicate nanoparticles, superabsorbent hydrogel, effective microorganisms, and animal manure
Highlights
Climate change and its low quality are among of the major challenges for natural resources in many regions of the world (ORIKIRIZA et al, 2013)
Experimental site This research was carried out in order to accelerate the growth of Thymus kotschyanus as the medicinal plants regarding their benefits for proper economic management in Ardabil province, Iran
The results of analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed a significant effect of potassium silicate nanoparticles (PSN), superabsorbent hydrogel (SH), and biofertilizers on all of the vegetative and morphological traits of Thymus kotschyanus (P≤0.01) (Table 5)
Summary
Climate change and its low quality are among of the major challenges for natural resources in many regions of the world (ORIKIRIZA et al, 2013). Storage, and release of water are the main functions of the soil for plant growth. This feature differs in different soils, depending on the fine or coarse size of soil particle and its minerals (BANEDJSCHAFIE et al, 2006). Superabsorbent polymers are hydrophilic networks that absorb a large volume of water (200-500 ml/g dry weight). This substance is able to absorb water in the soil up to saturation point and hold it for a long time within its network. Previous studies have reported that hydrophilic polymers led to the increased water-holding capacity in sandy soils and reduced water losses through leaching (EKEBAFE et al, 2011). Zangooei Nasab et al, (2013) reported the Received: 20/04/18 Accepted: 05/10/18
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