Agrisea’s proprietary fermentation technology was utilised in fermentation of Sugar Kelp (sourced from North American seaweed farmers). To assess the eectiveness of the fermented product, a plant growth bioassay was
conducted, specifically focusing on mung bean root growth as an indicator.

During the bioassay, dierent concentrations of the fermented products were tested ranging from 0.1g/L to 5.0 g/L. Results from the assay indicated that 1.0 g/mL treatment concentration was the optimal range for
adventitious root growth. In addition to the Sugar Kelp fermented products, a commercial control was also included, along with water (negative control) and Bull Kelp fermented product (comparison to another seaweed
biostimulant).

Some of the parameters tested were root count, root length, root fresh weight, root dry weight, root volume, root surface area and root diameter. The Sugar Kelp fermented product outperformed the Bull Kelp product against all the tested parameters and was comparable to the commercial control in the tested parameters, suggesting its ecacy as a plant growth promoter.