The present study examines the impact of bentonite clay treatments on the germination dynamics of locally sourced soybean seeds cultivated under light chestnut soil conditions. Experimental variants included an unfertilized control, a mineral fertilizer background (N150P100K80), and the same background supplemented with bentonite at rates of 4 t/ha, 5 t/ha, and 6 t/ha. The findings provide empirical evidence regarding the effectiveness of bentonite application as an agro-resource, highlighting its potential role in enhancing seed germination performance through improved microelement availability and soil–seed interactions.  

Bentonite clays, resource-efficient technologies, agro-ore, microelements

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