Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques

Trait-Dependent and Site-Specific Effects of Foliar IAA and Kinetin on Two Chickpea Varieties Grown Under Contrasting Conditions

The paper tests the effects of foliar-applied IAA and kinetin on two chickpea varieties under field and pot conditions, finding trait- and environment-specific responses without statistically tested interactions.

The Role of Arthrobacter pascens 13LEP5 in mitigating Drought and Cold stress in Soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merr.)

This study evaluates the effectiveness of biostimulants, including Arthrobacter pascens 13LEP5, in mitigating drought and cold stress in soybean plants under controlled conditions.

The free amino acid-rich biostimulant, Leafamine, promotes cell division in tomato roots and alleviates heat stress effects

This study shows Leafamine promotes tomato root cell division and reduces heat stress effects through transcriptomic and metabolite changes.

Belgian endive-derived biostimulant activity in Arabidopsis, lettuce and sweet pepper at different developmental stages, environmental conditions, and application methods

This study evaluates the biostimulant effects of Belgian endive-derived BEE on Arabidopsis, lettuce, and sweet pepper under various stresses and application methods, finding mixed results in growth promotion and stress resilience.

Immunoengineered Chitosanase-Produced Chitosan Oligomers for Elevating Plant Resistance to Viral Infection

The paper produces chitosan oligomers using chitosanase enzymes to enhance plant resistance to viral infection, finding that higher DP increases efficacy.

Fermented Botanical Product Modulates Soil Bacterial Communities and Enhances Plant-Growth-Promoting Activity for Sustainable Agriculture

This study shows that a fermented botanical product (FBP) promotes plant growth and alters soil bacterial communities, enhancing plant-growth-promoting activities in sustainable agriculture.

Transcriptomic Insights into Drought Tolerance Enhancement in Bread Wheat Induced by a Microalgae-based Biostimulant

This study examines how a microalgae-based biostimulant affects wheat gene expression under drought and well-watered conditions, showing enhanced drought tolerance and growth.

Algal-derived extracts act as selective ecological filters shaping soil microbiomes, bacterial traits, and tomato performance under biotic stress

This study evaluates algal extracts' effects on soil microbiomes and tomato performance, finding they selectively enhance beneficial bacteria and improve plant growth under stress.

Foliar application of mixed DAMP- and MAMP-oligosaccharides enhances root growth and fruit yield in okra and tomato in greenhouse experiments

The paper tests a mixture of DAMP- and MAMP-oligosaccharides on okra and tomato, showing improved root growth, biomass, and fruit yield in greenhouse conditions.

Phytohormones in Kappaphycus alvarezii: Genomic Insights, Activation Thresholds, and Implications for Seaweed-derived Biostimulants

The paper analyzes hormone pathways in Kappaphycus alvarezii and related algae to understand their role in biostimulant activity, revealing conserved biosynthesis and divergent signaling.

Tomato leaf transcriptomic changes promoted by long-term water scarcity stress can be largely prevented by a fungal-based biostimulant

This study shows that a fungal-based biostimulant prevents transcriptomic changes in tomato plants under long-term water scarcity, improving yield and stress tolerance.

Defining the molecular impacts of Humalite application on field-grown wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using quantitative proteomics

This study uses quantitative proteomics to analyze how different Humalite application rates affect field-grown wheat under varying urea fertilizer conditions, identifying molecular changes in metabolic pathways and growth processes.

Alginate Oligosaccharides (from DP2 to DP9) Differentially Modulate Phytohormone Levels in Botrytis cinerea-Infected Wheat

This study evaluates how alginate oligosaccharides (AOS) of different chain lengths (DP 2-9) affect phytohormone levels in wheat infected with Botrytis cinerea, finding DP-dependent modulation of hormones like JA, SA, and ET.

The Effects of Alginate Oligosaccharides (AOS) with Degree of Polymerization (DP) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 on Tomato Yields

This study shows that alginate oligosaccharides (AOS) with DP 2 and 3 increase tomato yield, fruit quality, and stress tolerance under greenhouse conditions.

Amino acid biostimulant increases pine photosynthetic efficiency and growth through optimised mycobiome and nitrogen assimilation

This study shows that amino acid biostimulants enhance radiata pine growth and photosynthetic efficiency by improving nitrogen assimilation and modifying the root fungal microbiome.

Coenzyme M: An Archaeal Antioxidant as an Agricultural Biostimulant

This study investigates Coenzyme M as a biostimulant, showing it increases plant biomass and photosynthetic capacity in multiple crops.

Transcriptional and Metabolic Mechanism of Carbon Dots Enhancing Rice Growth and Resistance by Promoting Root

This study shows carbon dots enhance rice growth and stress resistance by altering root metabolism and gene expression under Cd, NaCl, and 2,4-D stresses.

Propiconazole and Tianfengsu Regulated the Growth, Flavor, and Nutrition of Brassica rapa by Brassinosteroid Pathway

This study examines how Propiconazole and Tianfengsu affect Brassica rapa growth, flavor, and nutrition through the brassinosteroid pathway, showing synergistic benefits when used together.