Carrageenan promotes plant growth in banana via enhancement of cellular metabolism, nutrient uptake, and cellular homeostasis

• Main Authors: Kah, Lok Thye, Wan Abdullah, Wan Muhamad Asrul Nizam, Balia Yusof, Zetty Norhana, Chien, Yeong Wee, Ong, Janna Abdullah, Jiun, Yan Loh, Wan, Hee Cheng, Lamasudin, Dhilia Udie, Kok, Song Lai
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer Nature 2022
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102660/; https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-21909-7#:~:text=Altogether%2C%20%CE%BB%2Dcarrageenan%20at%20optimum,banana%20plants%20under%20field%20conditions.
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Banana (Musa acuminata) is an important fruit crop and source of income for various countries, including Malaysia. To date, current agrochemical practice has become a disputable issue due to its detrimental effect on the environment. λ-carrageenan, a natural polysaccharide extracted from edible red...