Effect of algae on growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)

Ujani reservoir is one of the prominent wetland in India. Ujani reservoir is well-suited for the growth of different types of algae, that's why it is rich in algal diversity. Dominance of different algal species found in Ujani reservoir, out of that only five species (Synechococcus aeruginosus Naegeli, Spirulina platensis (Nordst.) Gomont, Cladophora crispata (Roth). Kuetzing, Spirogyra jugalis (Fl. Dan.) Kuetzing and Chara fragilis Desvaux in Loiseleur-Deslongchamps) selected for the trial of experiment on tomato plants. On the basis of results these algal species (Chara fragilis, Spirogyra jugalis and Synechococcus aeruginosus) recommended to use as a supplementary fertilizers. Statistical analysis showed that there are significant differences in plant height, number of leaves, and yield as compared to control.