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September 10, 2025Caraka Tani Journal of Sustainable AgricultureOpen Access

Carbonaceous Particles from Candle Soot Enhance Water Absorption and Modulate Starch-Sugar Metabolism in Solanaceae Seed Germination

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ASAnca Awal SembadaAFAhmad FaizalRERizkita Rachmi Esyanti

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Experiment shows candle soot enhances seed germination in Capsicum annuum, indicating potential agricultural applications.

Key Points

  • This research explores the impact of candle soot on seed germination in the Solanaceae family.
  • Tested three concentrations of candle soot (10^-2, 10^-3, 10^-4 wt%) on seeds.
  • Measured germination and seedling quality parameters for Capsicum annuum, Solanum lycopersicum, and Solanum melongena.
  • Analyzed biochemical components like starch and soluble sugar in seedlings.
  • The 10^-3 wt% concentration reduced germination time by 11% in Capsicum annuum, 12% in Solanum lycopersicum, and 10% in Solanum melongena.
  • Significant decrease in starch content was observed; soluble sugar content increased during treatment.
  • Seedlings treated with candle soot displayed biocompatibility with no significant elemental differences from control.

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Sembada et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69254f9ec0ce034ddc35a0b9https://doi.org/10.20961/carakatani.v40i4.95758
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