Beneficial Effects (Described in the Scientific Literature) of Adding Algae to Agricultural Crops

I. On the plant

• Germination stimulant.
• Growth and root growth activator.
• Higher production.
• Tuber size.
• Fruit uniformity. Defense activator (stimulant of root phytoalexins).
• Higher chlorophyll content and photosynthetic capacity.
• Improves the root-to-shoot ratio of the plant.
• Greater nutrient uptake.
• Delayed leaf senescence.
• Greater resistance to drought, salinity, and stress.
• Antitranspirant.
• Antioxidant.

II. On fruit quality, biomass, or seed

• Stimulant of flowering and fruit set.
• Increases sugar content in fruit.
• Increases PUFA content in seeds.
• Increases shelf life.

III. On the soil

• Acidity corrector.
• Corrector of mineral deficiencies (macro: Ca and K, and all trace elements).
• Structure stabilizer.
• Anti-erosion agent.
• Soil regenerator and detoxifier.
• Activator of soil microfauna and microorganisms.
• Mycorrhizae.
• Supplies macronutrients and micronutrients.
• Chelating and complexing agent.
• Hydrating agent (increases field capacity).
• Salinity reducer.

IV. On parasites and pathogens

• Vermifuge.
• Nematode repellent and nematocidal action
• Repellent of soil fungi and plant fungi.
• Repellent of mites and insects.
• Synergistic effect with conventional pesticide treatments.