Researchers stunned by results after utilizing unconventional farming tactic: ‘We were fascinated’

by Elijah McKee – TCD

What if there was a way to safely grow healthy food in large quantities? Well, research shows that natural fertilizer alternatives are out there — and they work better than expected, according to Anthropocene Magazine. 

The study, conducted by a team at the University of Ferrara in Italy, examined how well tomato plants grew when treated with these biofertilizers and biostimulants. The researchers tested two types of microbial biofertilizers alongside a control group, then applied two concentrations of an algae-based biostimulant with a control group.