Abiotic and biotic stresses limit the growth and productivity of plants. In the current global
scenario, in order to meet the requirements of the ever-increasing world population …

Algae are existing macroscopic materials with substantial benefits, including as important
growth regulators and macronutrients and micronutrients for the growth of healthy crop …

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a commercially available Ascophyllum nodosum
alkaline extract as a plant growth stimulant and defense elicitor against foliar diseases of …

Extracts of Ascophyllum nodosum are commonly used as commercial biostimulants in crop
production. To further understand the seaweed extract-induced phenomena in plants, a …

The importance of biostimulants, defined as plant growth-promoting agents that differ
notably from fertilizers, is increasing steadily because of their potential contribution to a …

Global changes in climate are leading to increased occurrence and duration of drought
episodes with concurrent reduction in crop yields. Expansion of the irrigated land area does …

Seaweed extracts (SWE) are widely used to improve plant growth, fruit quality, and stress
tolerance. However, the functional link between the complex composition of algal-based …

The application of biostimulants derived from extracts of the brown seaweed Ascophyllum
nodosum has long been accepted by growers to have productivity benefits in stressed crops …

Biostimulants for crop management are gaining increased attention with continued demand
for increased crop yields. Seaweed extracts represent one category of biostimulant, with …

Abiotic stresses in soil occur due to high salinity, temperature, drought, heavy metals, and
nutrients inhibit the functions of plants and cause a reduction in crop productivity. The …