Cereals

Gallic Acid?Responsive microRNAs Reprogram Lignification During Drought Acclimation Process in Spearmint

- ABSTRACTMentha spicata L. (spearmint) is a high?value aromatic and medicinal species, whose productivity is strongly affected by water deficit. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanisms underlying...

Systemic Delivery of Functional Proteins Into Plants Using an Engineered Membrane Translocation Domain

- ABSTRACTProtein?based biopesticides and biostimulants are critical for the future of sustainable agriculture, yet their utility is severely limited by inefficient delivery into plant cells....

Biostimulants mitigate drought-induced yield losses in tomato and modulate fruit quality traits

- IntroductionTomato is one of the most widely consumed vegetable crops worldwide, and both high yield and quality are crucial for the economic success of its production. Biostimulants are emerging as...

A Systematic Approach to Field Testing of Biological Products for Horticulture Is Required to Improve Food Security

- ABSTRACTFood security challenges require immediate action to increase food production. Many biological products derived from plant, animal or microbial sources claim they sustainably increase yield,...

Plant biostimulants and their potential role in achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals

- Plant biostimulants are substances that are obtained from a variety of sources and are applied in minute quantities to enhance plant growth and vigor. In this review we detail how the use of plant...

Production systems of Hass avocado among small-scale Colombian farmers: assessment and strategies for strengthening sustainable integration into export markets

- IntroductionColombia’s Hass avocado sector has grown rapidly, yet smallholders face unequal access to technology, certification, and export channels. Understanding the determinants of sustainable...

Beyond Conventional Fertilizer: Tannin&ndash;Chlorella vulgaris Blends as Biostimulants for Growth and Yield Enhancement of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch)

27/11/2025 - The increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices has led to the exploration of natural biostimulants. This study investigates the effects of tannin extracts obtained via hydrodynamic...

The Effects of High Temperature Stress and Its Mitigation Through the Application of Biostimulants in Controlled Environment Agriculture

28/11/2025 - Food security and supply networks are becoming an ever-increasing concern requiring innovative practices to deal with the contributing factors. Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) offers an...

Biostimulants in Fruit Crop Production: Impacts on Growth, Yield, and Fruit Quality

01/12/2025 - Modern fruit crop production increasingly seeks sustainable strategies to enhance growth, yield, and fruit quality while minimizing environmental impacts. Plant biostimulants—naturally derived...

Biostimulants as a Tool for Mitigating Water Deficit Stress in Strawberry Cultivation

18/11/2025 - This bibliometric review analyzed research published between 2020 and 2025 addressing water stress in strawberry plants and evidenced the use of biostimulants as a promising tool in mitigating this...

In Vitro Fungistatic Bioactivity of a Biostimulant Based on Pine Bark Extract Against Phytopathogenic Fungi

14/11/2025 - The use of biostimulants and corroborants is increasing worldwide. Laboratory and field assays show their effectiveness in improving the vegetative performance of plants and their tolerance to...

Ionomic Profile and Nutrient Use Efficiency in Sunflower Plants Treated with Plant-Derived Biostimulant Rich in Trigonelline

04/11/2025 - In recent decades, the use of biostimulants has increased with the aim of creating an alternative to the use of chemical fertilizers and achieving sustainable agriculture. In this study, sunflower...

Eco-Friendly Biotechnological Approaches to Enhance Germination Efficiency in Lavandula angustifolia Mill.

06/11/2025 - The improvement of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. seed germination represents a crucial step towards the development of eco-biotechnological solutions for the sustainable propagation of aromatic...

Microorganism-Based Biostimulants for Alleviating Water Deficit in &lsquo;Formosa' Papaya: Physiological Indices and Growth

09/11/2025 - Papaya is an economically important crop, but its production in semiarid regions is severely limited by water scarcity. However, microorganism-based biostimulants have been studied as a promising...

Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Lettuce to Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Inoculation and Landoltia punctata Extract Applications

01/11/2025 - The use of biostimulants offers a sustainable strategy to improve crop quality. This study assessed the effects of an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculum (consisting of species Claroideoglomus...

Enhancing Almond Seed Germination and Growth Through Microbial Priming: A Biostimulation Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture

21/10/2025 - Microbial priming is an emerging strategy in sustainable agriculture that involves the use of beneficial microorganisms to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. This innovative...

Assessment of the Plant Growth-Promoting Potential of Three Pseudomonas and Pantoea Isolates to Promote Pepper Growth

18/10/2025 - Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) have a wide range of applications in agriculture and environmental management. They act as biostimulants and biofertilizers to enhance crop quality and yields...

Integration of Biostimulants Alongside Various Advanced Nitrogen Fertilization Practices Improve the Yield, Quality, and Sustainability of Malting Barley in Mediterranean Conditions

18/10/2025 - Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a key cereal crop for malting and brewing, where grain plumpness and optimal grain protein concentration (GPC) are essential quality traits. This study investigated the...

Effect of Circular?Economy?Derived Experimental Biostimulants on Growth and Development of Soilless Strawberry Plants in Greenhouse Conditions

- ABSTRACTIncreasing awareness of the adverse effects of agrochemicals is driving farmers to adopt more sustainable strategies for enhancing plant growth. Biostimulants have gained significant...

Effect of Organic Amendments and Biostimulants on Zucchini Yield and Fruit Quality Under Alkaline Conditions

05/10/2025 - Soil amendments can enhance soil and plant health; however, limited research has addressed their effects on soil health and crop productivity in alkaline soil. This study investigated the effects of...

Enhancing Sweet Cherry Quality Through Calcium and Ascophyllum nodosum Foliar Applications

01/10/2025 - Climate change significantly impacts fruit production and yield, affecting its commercial value. Foliar fertilization emerges as a fast and targeted strategy to address crop nutrient deficiencies and...

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