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Reducing mildew in Persian buttercups
Three cheers for fewer attacks!
Three cheers for fewer attacks!
Multikraft technology significantly reduces the severity of mildew attacks on Persian buttercups (Ranunculus asiaticus).
The Persian buttercup prefers slightly damp soil conditions. For this reason, the plant is often subject to mildew attacks.
Which plant strengtheners are most suitable for giving Ranunculus asiaticus the best possible protection? Researchers in the team headed by Hans-Peter Haas at the Weihenstephan trial facility in Triesdorf set out to answer this question.
The trial
The Ranunculus asiaticus varieties Sprinkles Orange und Magic Golden Yellow were divided into five test groups. The treatment with plant strengtheners was repeated three times.
The Ranunculus asiaticus varieties Sprinkles Orange und Magic Golden Yellow were divided into five test groups. The treatment with plant strengtheners was repeated three times.
Multikraft solution
- 2% MK Leaf
- 1% TF Leaf
- 0.5% fermented garlic and chilli extract
- 0.5% fermented horsetail extract
- 0.5% fermented nettle extract
- 0.1% whey powder
- 2% MK Leaf
- 1% TF Leaf
- 0.5% fermented garlic and chilli extract
- 0.5% fermented horsetail extract
- 0.5% fermented nettle extract
- 0.1% whey powder
Ranunculus asiaticus with the MK cocktail
Ranunculus asiaticus control group
Percentage of plants infected with mildew during the trial
Percentage of plants infected with mildew during the trial
Average severity of the mildew attack
Average severity of the mildew attack
Results
The consistent use of Multikraft technology resulted in a considerable reduction in the severity of mildew attacks.
The consistent use of Multikraft technology resulted in a considerable reduction in the severity of mildew attacks.
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Dr. Katharina Kraxberger MSc
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