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
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.
Discover Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
The
primary
focus
of
the
review
is
on
physiological,
biochemical,
and
agronomic
aspects
plant-based
proteins,
with
particular
emphasis
their
effectiveness
as
both
food
sources
biostimulants.
A
comprehensive
peer-reviewed
articles,
scientific
journals,
industry
reports
was
conducted
using
databases
such
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science.
Various
plant
species
including
cereals,
legumes,
oilseeds,
nuts,
pseudocereals,
tubers
are
recognized
promising
plant-derived
proteins.
exploration
biodiversity
for
biostimulant
protein
production,
coupled
utilization
diverse
biostimulants,
deemed
essential.
Moreover,
suggestion
that
development
particularly
viable
in
regions
where
animal
agriculture
resource-intensive
or
economically
infeasible
discussed.
Embracing
these
solutions
aligns
goals
new
ecological
agriculture,
fostering
a
more
resilient
interconnected
system.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20), P. 8986 - 8986
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
Although
chemical
fertilization
has
gained
a
lot
of
attention
due
to
its
ability
increase
the
yield
fruit
trees,
it
been
known
cause
numerous
environmental
problems
such
as
soil
deterioration,
alleviating
beneficial
microorganisms,
and
reducing
quality
safety.
Hence,
today,
we
aim
reduce
these
by
using
eco-friendly
sustainable
biostimulants
promote
nutritional
status,
yield,
quality.
The
effect
wood
vinegar
(WV)
on
mango
production
yet
be
investigated.
Therefore,
field
trial
was
conducted
during
2023
2024
seasons
evaluate
regulatory
individual
combined
application
(WV),
seaweed
extract
(SW),
humic
acid
(HA)
performance
(Mangifera
indica
L.)
cv.
Ewais.
results
revealed
that
all
treatments
had
pronounced
significantly
improved
total
chlorophyll
content
(107.7
106.6%),
leaf
N
(2.02
2.23%),
P
(0.38
0.4),
K
(1.07
1.13%),
well
enhancing
fruits
increasing
length
(11.68
12.38
cm),
width
(7.8
8.59
sugars
(40
37.3%),
TSS
(21.9
20.8%)
while
acidity
(64.3
69.0%)
in
seasons,
respectively,
compared
with
control.
Based
this
study,
treatment
2
L/ha
+
greatest
Ewais
up-regulating
mineral
acquisition,
antioxidant
response,
sugar
accumulation.
This
study
supports
HA
SW
combination
WV
improve
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(23), P. 12537 - 12537
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Salt
stress
is
a
major
abiotic
stressor
that
limits
plant
growth,
development,
and
agricultural
productivity,
especially
in
regions
with
high
soil
salinity.
With
the
increasing
salinization
of
soils
due
to
climate
change,
developing
salt-tolerant
crops
has
become
essential
for
ensuring
food
security.
This
review
consolidates
recent
advances
genetics,
transcription
factors
(TFs),
next-generation
sequencing
(NGS)
technologies
are
pivotal
enhancing
salt
tolerance
crops.
It
highlights
critical
genes
involved
ion
homeostasis,
osmotic
adjustment,
signaling
pathways,
which
contribute
resilience
under
saline
conditions.
Additionally,
specific
TF
families,
such
as
DREB,
NAC
(NAM,
ATAF,
CUC),
WRKY,
explored
their
roles
activating
salt-responsive
gene
networks.
By
leveraging
NGS
technologies-including
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWASs)
RNA
(RNA-seq)-this
provides
insights
into
complex
genetic
basis
tolerance,
identifying
novel
regulatory
networks
underpin
adaptive
responses.
Emphasizing
integration
tools,
research,
NGS,
this
presents
comprehensive
framework
accelerating
development
crops,
contributing
sustainable
agriculture
saline-prone
areas.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 314 - 314
Published: March 24, 2024
The
cultivation
of
walnuts
(Juglans
regia
L.)
has
become
increasingly
popular
worldwide
due
to
the
nutritional
value
nuts.
Plant
biostimulants
(PBs)
and
nutrient-rich
products
have
been
used
in
agriculture
improve
yield,
quality,
abiotic
stress
tolerance.
However,
farmers
need
fast
laboratory
studies
determine
most
suitable
treatment
per
crop
or
ecosystem
take
full
advantage
these
products.
Evaluating
nucleolar
activity
protein
content
can
provide
clues
about
appropriate
treatment.
This
study
aimed
how
five
commercial
products,
four
PBs
based
on
seaweed
extract
and/or
free
amino
acids
one
boron-enriched
fertiliser
as
foliar
sprays,
affect
walnut
cv’s
content.
“Franquette”
from
an
orchard
located
NE
Portugal
was
compared
untreated
(control)
plants.
All
treatments
brought
a
low
leaf
mitotic
index.
control
showed
smallest
area,
highest
content,
frequency
irregularities.
Fitoalgas
Green®,
Sprint
Plus®,
Tradebor®
area
lowest
frequencies
recruitment
proteins/enzymes
for
response
against
stresses
may
explain
high
control.
Hence,
enhanced
tolerance
treated
trees
explains
their
lower
anomalies.
Globally,
seem
better
suited
under
edaphoclimatic
conditions
where
trials
were
conducted.
Veterinary Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(8), P. 375 - 375
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
is
one
of
the
biggest
threats
to
human
and
animal
health.
Efforts
combat
AMR
include
introduction
antimicrobial
drugs
as
alternative
treatment
options.
To
contribute
an
effective
plan
for
infectious
diseases
caused
by
bacteria,
development
new
agents
increasingly
being
explored.
Propolis
has
garnered
significant
attention
from
both
scientists
industry
due
its
extensive
spectrum
biological
activity.
The
growing
interest
in
polyphenols
natural
origin
their
plant
sources
further
encourages
investigation
chemical
composition
effects.
serves
a
rich
source
phenolic
compounds.
Baltic
region
propolis,
classified
poplar-type
was
selected
this
study,
extracts
were
prepared
using
raw
propolis
materials
various
countries.
production
liquid
utilized
combination
70
percent
ethanol,
mixture
water
poloxamer
P407,
DES
(deep
eutectic
solvent).
research
aims
produce
different
solvents
assess
composition,
antioxidant,
activity
against
veterinary
pathogens.
Antioxidant
evaluated
DPPH
(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl),
revealing
antioxidant
all
extracts,
with
results
correlating
total
compound
content.
It
found
that
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. e41187 - e41187
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
Recently,
the
use
of
plant-derived
biostimulants
has
been
suggested
as
a
sustainable
way
to
improve
nutritional
quality
tomato
and
mitigate
effects
environmental
stresses
Carbohydrate Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
344, P. 122524 - 122524
Published: July 22, 2024
The
paper
reports
new
multifunctional
plant
biostimulant
formulations
obtained
via
in
situ
hydrogelation
of
chitosan
with
salicylaldehyde
the
presence
a
mimetic
naphthalimide-based
strigolactone,
specific
conditions.
Various
analytical
techniques
(FTIR,
