LABORATORY ANALYSIS OF BACTOFERT-L BODEN�S EFFECT ON CUCUMBER SEEDLINGS UNDER SALINE STRESS

The increasing interest in biostimulants as sustainable solutions for agriculture has been widely documented in high-impact scientific literature. Biostimulants are recognized for their ability to promote plant growth, enhance nutrient uptake, and increase resilience to environmental stress. This study researches the effects of the newly developed Georgian biostimulant BactoFert�L Boden on the growth and development of cucumber seedlings (Cucumis sativus) under various saline stress conditions. Soil salinization is a critical issue affecting global agricultural productivity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. The experiment was conducted in a laboratory setting, where cucumber seedlings were exposed to saline solutions of sodium chloride (NaCl) and sodium sulfate (Na?SO?) at concentrations of 0.2; 0.4; 0.6; 0.8; 1.0; 1.2, and 1.4%. Following the GOST-54221-2010 methodology, the research evaluated the biostimulant's impact on seedling growth, focusing on parameters such as stem length, leaf surface area, and biomass accumulation. The results demonstrated that BactoFert�L Boden significantly enhanced seedling growth in solutions with moderate salinity (0.2%�0.8%), leading to increased stem length, root development, and overall biomass. However, at higher salinity levels (1.0%�1.4%), the saline conditions proved toxic, inhibiting plant growth despite the application of the biostimulant. The study highlights the potential of BactoFert�L Boden as an effective solution for improving plant resilience to salinity stress in environments with low to moderate salinity. While BactoFert�L Boden shows promise in mitigating the adverse effects of salinity, its effectiveness is limited in environments with high salinity concentrations. Further research is recommended to assess its applicability across various plant species and environmental conditions.