A master's thesis at the College of Agriculture, University of Basra, investigated "The Response of Wheat Crops to Spraying with the Biostimulant Chitosan and the Green Alga Cladophora crispate Grown in Soil Affected by Salinity."

The thesis, presented by researcher Mujtaba Talib Fahd, aimed to study the effect of different concentrations of the biostimulant Chitosan and the green alga Cladophora crispate, and their interaction, on the growth, yield, and quality of wheat crops.

The study demonstrated a significant effect of both agents in improving growth characteristics, which was reflected positively in increased yield in both quantity and quality.

The study recommended the possibility of using these organic materials at the aforementioned concentrations to increase wheat yield and other strategic crops, while reducing the use of chemical fertilizers to minimize their impact on soil, plants, and human health.

Media and Government Communication Division / College of Agriculture