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Biological products improved tomato crop growth and altered soil nutrient levels without changing microbial community composition

O. H. Obiazikwor; A. S. Shah; S. J. Collins; G. E. St. J. Hardy; K. L. Bayliss

Plant and Soil · 2026

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Abstract Background and aims Alternatives to synthetic fertilisers for field-grown crops are needed to increase crop production. This study investigated the application of three commercial biological products, Popul8 (microbial), Eco-Humate (organic-acid) and Eco-Vital® (fish + seaweed) to field-grown tomatoes and their impact on crop growth, soil properties, and the microbiome. Methods Field trials were conducted at two farms in the 2022/2023 (Trial 1) and 2023/2024 (Trial 2) tomato cropping seasons during the Western Australian summer. Biological products were applied concurrently with synthetic fertiliser at one farm (conventional), while the second fa

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Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.1007/s11104-026-08385-y
Catalogue ID
NRmo3d4gae-00x
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