Key message The potential of seed priming is still not fully exploited. Our limited knowledge
of the molecular dynamics of seed pre-germinative metabolism is the main hindrance to …

The optimal elemental nutrition is the key to obtain high quality crop yields, presently and
more so in future climate. Plants need a number of elements spanning the periodic table for …

The biostimulant segment is becoming increasingly important worldwide. One of the reasons
for this is that fewer plant protection products are placed on the market in the European …

Sustainable agriculture practices involve the application of environment-friendly plant
growth promoters and additives that do not negatively impact the health of the ecosystem …

Biostimulants are organic compounds from plant sources such as botanical extracts and
bioactive substances that promote plant growth, enhance photosynthesis and increase crop …

The purpose of this work was to study the effect of selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) on the
biological and morphofunctional parameters of barley seeds (Hordéum vulgáre L.) We used …

Soil salinization poses severe abiotic stress that adversely affects plant growth and
development, ultimately threatening global food security by inducing physiological …

The increasing population, its requirements for food, and the environmental impact of the
excessive use of inputs make crop production a pressing challenge. Integrated nutrient …

Introduction Despite their potential benefits, it is not well understood how the application of
biostimulants influences soil biological properties and their microbial communities in field …

Contemporary challenges facing the agricultural sector have garnered the interest of all
stakeholders on the novel toolset of biostimulants. These products could serve as pivotal …