Biological Treatment of Whey using Trichoderma harzianum and its Effect on the Germination of Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Key Points

• Whey treated with Trichoderma harzianum significantly enhances germination rates of tomato seeds.
• Germination rates increased by 30% when seeds were exposed to treated whey compared to untreated.
• The analysis involved tests on tomato seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) with various concentrations of treated whey.
• These findings highlight the potential of organic waste treatment in promoting plant growth.