Bioenzyme-mediated Growth Enhancement in Cordyline (Cordyline terminalis): A Developmental Study

Research was carried out with objective to study the in vivo effect of bio enzymes on growth and development of Cordyline under shade-net condition and to analyze the chlorophyll content and vase life study of cut foliage of Cordyline terminalis. This comprised of 13 treatments in 117 potted plants analyzed using CRD experimental design. Out of which, treatment T11: [Humic acid (15%) + Amino acids (2%) + Fulvic acid (6%)] @ 1.5 ml/l, T₁₀: [Seaweed fermented biomass (22%) + Amino acids (4%)] @ 1.5 ml/l and T₈: [Triacontanol (a.i.) 0.1% w/w (1000 ppm), emulsifier (ethoxylated esters of fatty acids) 0.5% w/w, and preservatives (esters of benzoic acid) 0.1% w/w in demineralized aqua QS with total 100% w/w] @ 1.0 ml/l were found significantly effective over control giving enhanced vegetative and qualitative traits in terms of chlorophyll content and vase life of cut foliage. It highlights the potential of bioenzymes as biostimulants, offering an organic alternative to chemical fertilizers by improving overall plant health of Cordyline in Foliage crop industry through sustainable and eco-friendly approaches by enhancing vegetative growth, developmental stages and qualitative traits.