Belgian endive-derived biostimulant activity in Arabidopsis, lettuce and sweet pepper at different developmental stages, environmental conditions, and application methods
Halimat Yewande Ogunsanya, Christophe Petit, Kris Audenaert, Noémie De Zutter, Danny Geelen
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.
Frontiers in Plant Science · Jul 1, 2026Peer-reviewedPlant Biology