Carrabiitol was independently evaluated in maize as a seed-priming treatment at 0.3 and 0.5 mL/kg seed, using priming durations of 28 and 48 hours. The study assessed germination, root and shoot growth, average seedling length and vigour index.
Key Results
At 0.5 mL/kg seed with 48-hour priming, the formulation delivered the strongest overall seedling performance:
+14% Higher Vigour Index
2,865 vs. 2,512 in untreated control
+14% Greater Seedling Length
30.48 cm vs. 26.72 cm
+10%
Greater Root Length 15.65 cm vs. 14.24 cm
+19% Greater Shoot Length
14.83 cm vs. 12.49 cm
Germination remained 94%, indicating that the primary benefit was improved seedling growth and vigour rather than germination percentage.
Stronger Start for Early Crop Establishment
The study identified 0.5 mL/kg seed with 48-hour priming as the best-performing treatment among the evaluated combinations, demonstrating improved early maize seedling development and vigour.
Independent Evaluation: Vriksha Agro Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore, India Testing Reference: ISTA-2021 standards
