Abiotic stresses strongly affect plant growth, development, and quality of production; final
crop yield can be really compromised if stress occurs in plants' most sensitive phenological …

Plant-derived protein hydrolysates (PHs) have gained prominence as plant biostimulants
because of their potential to increase the germination, productivity and quality of a wide …

This review presents a comprehensive and systematic study of the field of plant
biostimulants and considers the fundamental and innovative principles underlying this …

Background Plant biostimulants are diverse substances and microorganisms used to
enhance plant growth. The global market for biostimulants is projected to increase 12% per …

In recent years, new strategies have been proposed in order to improve the sustainability of
production systems for horticultural crops. A promising tool would be the use of substances …

Different substances from the natural origin which have beneficial effects on plant growth
and development, stress resistance, and crop yield and quality can be called biostimulants …

Agricultural growing practices have been evolving towards organic, sustainable or
environmental friendly systems. The aim of modern agriculture is to reduce inputs without …

The primary objectives of modern agriculture includes the environmental sustainability, low
production costs, improved plants' resilience to various biotic and abiotic stresses, and high …

Excessive accumulation of nitrates in vegetables is a common issue that poses a potential
threat to human health. The absorption, translocation, and assimilation of nitrates in …

Pesticide and fertilizer usage is at the center of agricultural production to meet the demands
of an ever-increasing global population. However, rising levels of chemicals impose a …