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Effect of Activated Charcoal on Growth of Curcuma longa Linne

  • Choi, Seong-Kyu (Dept. of Oriental Medicine Resources, College of Nature Science, Sunchon National University) ;
  • Yum, Kyeong-Won (Dept. of Oriental Medicine Resources, College of Nature Science, Sunchon National University) ;
  • Chon, Sang-Uk (Biotechnology Industrialization Center, Dongshin University)
  • Published : 2003.12.01
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Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Activated charcoal (AC) for stimulating growth and productivity of Curcuma longa Linne as affected by different concentrations of AC. Growth characteristics such as plant height and leaf length were the highest with the optimum amount of activated charcoal ranged from 10 to 30%. Root growth was elongated by the addition of 30% AC with the highest rhizome length and weight.

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