Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. 1213 - 1213
Published: Nov. 17, 2024
Salinity
and
water
security
are
significant
challenges
in
arid
climates,
necessitating
effective
practices
to
enhance
crop
productivity
these
stressful
environments.
To
address
this,
a
study
was
conducted
during
the
summer
seasons
of
2022
2023
using
randomized,
completely
block
setup
with
three
replications.
The
research
assessed
effects
different
mulch
materials,
unmulched
(bare
soil),
white
plastic,
rice
straw,
sawdust,
combined
biostimulant
foliar
applications
(control,
bulk
chitosan
at
250
mg/L,
two
concentrations
nanoparticles
125
mg/L
62.5
mg/L)
on
physiochemical
biological
properties
salt-affected
soil,
as
well
growth
yield
cowpeas.
findings
this
indicate
that
materials
exert
distinct
based
their
type.
For
instance,
plastic
concentration
markedly
decreased
soil
salinity
(by
10.80%
14.64%)
ESP
6.93%
6.80%).
In
contrast,
paired
control
application
significantly
increased
moisture
content
23.93%
27.63%)
compared
un-mulched
soil.
combination
organic
mulches
treatments
enhanced
health
by
increasing
pH,
carbon,
nutrient
content,
beneficial
bacteria
while
reducing
density
suppressing
harmful
fungi.
Biostimulant
have
modest
affected
property.
Additionally,
highlights
integrating
specific
mulching
can
improve
cowpea’s
vegetative
growth,
yield,
content.
This
suggests
combining
biostimulants
may
provide
sustainable
solution
for
enhancing
cowpea
production
saline
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 19, 2025
Abstract
Fulvic
acid
(FA)
has
many
physiological
activities,
but
the
specific
metabolic
responses
and
changes
in
mineral
element
contents
of
spinach
by
FA
response
to
nitrate
stress
are
unknown.
Herein,
we
used
liquid
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(LC–MS)
wet
digestion
using
H
2
SO
4
-H
O
analyze
content
(150
mM
NO
3
−
)
after
(0.15%)
foliar
spray
application.
After
days
treatment,
was
sprayed
thrice
(once
every
7
days),
sampled
last
spraying,
metabolites
were
measured.
treatment
significantly
increased
organic
(tartaric
acid,
malic
citric
ascorbic
acid)
amino
(threonine,
asparagine,
valine,
tyrosine,
alanine,
glutamate,
serine,
histidine,
arginine,
glutamine)
under
stress.
application
also
improved
(P,
Na,
Fe,
Zn)
This
study
provides
comprehensive
insights
into
metabolite
accumulation
improvement
nutritional
quality
through
Further
research
should
focus
on
elucidating
additional
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
these
for
better
utilization
this
natural
compound
agriculture.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(22), P. 12424 - 12424
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Microbial
plant
biostimulants
offer
a
promising,
sustainable
solution
for
enhancing
growth
and
resilience,
particularly
under
abiotic
stress
conditions
such
as
drought,
salinity,
extreme
temperatures,
heavy
metal
toxicity.
These
biostimulants,
including
growth-promoting
rhizobacteria,
mycorrhizal
fungi,
nitrogen-fixing
bacteria,
enhance
tolerance
through
mechanisms
phytohormone
production,
nutrient
solubilization,
osmotic
adjustment,
antioxidant
enzyme
activation.
Advances
in
genomics,
metagenomics,
transcriptomics,
proteomics
have
significantly
expanded
our
understanding
of
plant-microbe
molecular
communication
the
rhizosphere,
revealing
underlying
these
interactions
that
promote
resilience.
However,
challenges
inconsistent
field
performance,
knowledge
gaps
stress-related
signaling,
regulatory
hurdles
continue
to
limit
broader
biostimulant
adoption.
Despite
challenges,
microbial
hold
significant
potential
advancing
agricultural
sustainability,
amid
climate
change-induced
stresses.
Future
studies
innovation,
Clustered
Regularly
Interspaced
Short
Palindromic
Repeats
other
editing
tools,
should
optimize
formulations
their
application
diverse
agro-ecological
systems.
This
review
aims
underscore
current
advances,
future
directions
field,
advocating
multidisciplinary
approach
fully
harness
modern
agriculture.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1404 - 1404
Published: May 17, 2024
Salinity,
one
of
the
major
abiotic
stresses
in
plants,
significantly
hampers
germination,
photosynthesis,
biomass
production,
nutrient
balance,
and
yield
staple
crops.
To
mitigate
impact
such
stress
without
compromising
quality,
sustainable
agronomic
practices
are
required.
Among
these
practices,
seaweed
extracts
(SWEs)
microbial
biostimulants
(PGRBs)
have
emerged
as
important
categories
plant
(PBs).
This
research
aimed
at
elucidating
effects
on
growth,
yield,
status
two
Greek
tomato
landraces
(‘Tomataki’
‘Thessaloniki’)
following
treatments
with
Ascophyllum
nodosum
extract
‘Algastar’
PGPB
‘Nitrostim’
formulation.
Plants
were
subjected
to
bi-weekly
applications
supplied
solutions:
0.5
mM
(control)
30
NaCl.
The
results
revealed
that
different
mode(s)
action
PBs
impacted
tolerance
landraces,
since
‘Tomataki’
was
benefited
only
from
SWE
application
while
‘Thessaloniki’
showed
significant
increase
fruit
numbers
average
weight
both
NaCl
root
zone.
In
conclusion,
induced
by
salinity
can
be
mitigated
increasing
through
PBs,
a
tool
for
productivity
enhancement,
which
aligns
well
strategy
European
Green
Deal.
International Journal of Environmental Health Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: April 15, 2025
The
growing
demand
for
eco-friendly
agricultural
solutions
has
led
to
increased
interest
in
plant-based
biostimulants.
This
study
evaluates
the
potential
of
a
nanoemulsion
Tetraclinis
articulata
essential
oil
(NANO-TA)
as
natural
elicitor
enhance
technological
and
phenolic
maturity
Red
Globe
grapes
an
organic
cultivation
system.
Vine
plants
were
treated
with
NANO-TA,
formulated
from
rich
α-pinene
(17.43%)
bornyl
acetate
(22.29%).
Treated
showed
faster
maturation,
pH
(3.96
vs.
3.87),
higher
soluble
solids
(16.54
15.32°Brix),
improved
index
(17.98
16.13),
alongside
reduced
titratable
acidity
(10.40
g/L
12.18
g/L).
Enhanced
berry
coloration
(CIRG
4.18
3.67)
further
confirmed
its
effect
on
fruit
ripening.
In
early
veraison,
exhibited
polyphenol
levels
antioxidant
activity.
However,
at
full
maturity,
untreated
accumulated
more
polyphenols
flavonoids
(2.33
mg
GAE/mL
3.08
QE/mL
1.22
2.3
QE/mL)
greater
activity
(61.18%
51.55%
DPPH
inhibition),
likely
due
dilution
larger
berries.
These
findings
suggest
that
NANO-TA
accelerates
grape
maturation
naturally
enhances
key
quality
indicators,
positioning
it
sustainable
alternative
synthetic
agrochemicals
viticulture.
Archives of Current Research International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1), P. 98 - 106
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
The
effect
of
Unique
(bio-stimulant)
was
studied
on
yield
and
quality
Super
Sonaka,
elongated
grape
variety
by
applying
different
doses
through
foliar
sprays
(20,
25
30
ml/L)
at
five
key
stages
growth
(12-13
days
after
fruit-pruning,
23-25
75-100%
flowering,
100%
fruit
set
(2
mm
berry
size)
8-10
set).
Among
the
treatments,
application
ml/L
significantly
improved
several
parameters
including
leaf
area
(163.1
cm²),
average
bunch
weight
(580.5
g),
50-berry
(200.18
length
(28.4
mm),
diameter
(17.2
mm)
(20.92
kg/vine)
respectively.
Biochemical
attributes
like
phenol
content
(0.54
mg/g),
protein
(14.9
reducing
sugar
(297.3
calcium
(48.9
ppm)
phosphorus
(0.315%)
were
also
with
reduction
post-harvest
loss
(PLW)
upto
5.2%.
Additionally,
pedicel
skin
thickness
increased
to
0.560
0.186
mm,
Therefore,
these
is
recommended
optimize
both
Sonaka
grapes.
Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
28(1), P. 491 - 502
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
Grape
production,
particularly
seedless
varieties
like
Nanasaheb
Purple
Seedless
is
highly
valued
for
both
domestic
and
export
markets.
However,
environmental
stresses
such
as
drought
salinity
often
affect
the
quality
yield
of
grapes.
This
study
explored
effectiveness
bio-stimulant
(Unique)
enhancing
grape
yield,
shelf
life
across
two
locations:
ICAR-NRC
Grapes,
Pune
Walwa,
Sangli
District
Maharashtra.
While,
bio-stimulants
have
shown
potential
in
promoting
vine
growth
stress
resilience,
there
limited
research
on
optimal
dosage
application
timing
specific
Seedless.
The
primary
objective
this
was
to
identify
most
effective
dose
schedule
Unique
maximize
berry
life.
A
randomized
block
design
(RBD)
employed
with
three
treatment
levels
(20,
25
30
ml/L)
applied
through
foliar
spray
at
five
key
stages.
Growth,
parameters
were
measured
compared
control.
Results
revealed
that
ml/L
critical
stages
significantly
enhanced
bunch
weight,
size
yield.
Additionally,
biochemical
markers
phenol,
protein
reducing
sugar
also
increased.
Leaf
area
chlorophyll
content
leaf
improved
facilitating
better
nutrient
absorption
photosynthesis.
Shelf
extended
reduced
weight
loss
during
storage.
ml
recommended
optimize
quality,
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 580 - 580
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Selenium
(Se)
is
an
essential
micronutrient,
yet
its
deficiency
remains
a
global
concern.
This
study
investigates
the
biofortification
of
alfalfa
(Medicago
sativa
cv.
ProINTA
Super
Monarca
GR9)
via
foliar
Se
application
to
enhance
accumulation
and
transformation
into
bioavailable
organic
forms.
A
controlled
environment
experiment
in
plant
growth
chamber
one-season
open-field
trial
(January
2023,
Argentina)
were
conducted.
Treatments
included
sodium
selenate
(Se(VI)),
selenite
(Se(IV)),
1:1
mixture,
applied
at
45
90
g
ha−1,
with
without
biostimulant
BIOFORGE®.
Treated
plants
exhibited
increased
content,
correlating
doses.
X-ray
absorption
spectroscopy
(XAS)
confirmed
that
most
inorganic
was
transformed
forms,
Se(IV)
treatments
yielding
highest
concentrations
species
such
as
selenocysteine
(SeCys)
selenomethionine
(SeMet).
Open-field
trials
showed
complete
conversion
Se,
though
total
lower
than
conditions.
did
not
affect
forage
quality
or
biomass
production.
The
slightly
reduced
uptake
but
compromise
biofortification.
These
results
highlight
optimal
treatment
for
biofortification,
presenting
sustainable
strategy
dietary
intake
through
functional
foods.
