Developing biostimulants from pyrolytic oils produced from agricultural and forestry biomass
Stéphane Godbout
Researcher, P.Eng., agr., Ph.D.
418 643-2380
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Richard Hogue
Researcher, Ph.D.
418 643-2380
ext 420
Description
The general goal of the project is to develop biostimulants from oils produced by the rapid pyrolysis of crop and logging residues. The oils’ biostimulant effect on plant growth and root development will be evaluated.
The project will begin with laboratory tests on plant models and, depending on the results, will move on to field trials.
Objective(s)
- Analyze pyrolytic oils produced from logging (bark) and crop (hops residues and hemp meal) residues
- Formulate pyrolytic oils for tests on their biostimulant activity
- Determine the biostimulation effect of foliar sprays of pyrolytic oil formulations on plant growth
From 2018 to 2019
Project duration
Waste conversion
Service
In addition to boosting crop yields, this project will help resolve the challenges of agricultural and forestry byproduct management.
Partners
CRIQ | Innofibre | Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
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