Articles
Promoting effects of biostimulants on nutrient absorption and utilization
Article number
1437_18
Pages
133 – 148
Language
English
Abstract
Fertilizers are essential for agricultural production, significantly impacting global food security.
However, low nutrient utilization rates, particularly in developing countries, result in resource waste and environmental degradation.
This study explores biostimulants – natural substances including microbial inoculants, protein hydrolysates, humic acids, and seaweed extracts – that enhance nutrient absorption and improve crop yields.
Microbial inoculants boost nutrient uptake through enhanced soil microbial activity, while protein hydrolysates and amino acids improve nutrient transport and stress resilience.
Humic acids enhance soil structure and nutrient availability, and like seaweed extracts, they promote root growth and gene expression related to nutrient uptake.
Integrating these biostimulants presents a promising approach to optimize fertilizer use, reduce waste, and foster sustainable agriculture.
Future research should focus on their synergistic effects, long-term impacts on soil health, and potential applications in diverse agroecological settings.
However, low nutrient utilization rates, particularly in developing countries, result in resource waste and environmental degradation.
This study explores biostimulants – natural substances including microbial inoculants, protein hydrolysates, humic acids, and seaweed extracts – that enhance nutrient absorption and improve crop yields.
Microbial inoculants boost nutrient uptake through enhanced soil microbial activity, while protein hydrolysates and amino acids improve nutrient transport and stress resilience.
Humic acids enhance soil structure and nutrient availability, and like seaweed extracts, they promote root growth and gene expression related to nutrient uptake.
Integrating these biostimulants presents a promising approach to optimize fertilizer use, reduce waste, and foster sustainable agriculture.
Future research should focus on their synergistic effects, long-term impacts on soil health, and potential applications in diverse agroecological settings.
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Authors
Q. Chen, K. Mu, W. Zhang, X. Wang, X. Zhang
Keywords
nutrient uptake, sustainable agriculture, fertilizer efficiency, crop productivity, soil health
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