Role of PepStim products on plant growth and osmotic stress mitigation

Population growth and reductions in arable productive soils around the globe have triggered a range of efforts to improve plant yield and harvest quality, including the development of more low-cost, environmentally sustainable, and reasonable approaches. Most of the attempts made to increase crop production are dependent on the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers to reinforce the mineral nutrient requirements of plants. Karyotica Labs Inc. has created proprietary technology for producing a biostimulant (PepStim) that increases plant growth and yields while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. This project aims to examine how PepStim products can affect plant growth and tolerance to environmental stress. This project will help in understanding which mode of application is effective in enhancing plant growth. This will also help in making an appropriate recommendation to Canadian farmers on enhancing crop productivity and tolerance to salinity and drought stress with little chemical fertilizer use.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lord Abbey

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Partner:

Karyotica Labs

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Dalhousie University

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