Biostimulants Extracted from Biomass for Better Crop Growth
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 362
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Interests: agriculture; water management; abiotic stress; industrial crops; biostimulants; phytoremediation; wastewater reuse; essential oils
Interests: constructed wetlands; agronomy and crop sciences; wastewater reuse in agriculture; industrial crops for energy use; aromatic and medicinal plants
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The use of biomass extracts in agriculture is considered a sustainable approach to enhance crop growth and resilience. Traditionally derived from plant, algal, or microbial sources, these natural products, also defined as biostimulants, have gained renewed interest due to their potential to reduce the reliance on synthetic chemicals and improve plant tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and temperature extremes.
This Special Issue aims to consolidate cutting-edge research focused on the application of biomass extracts to boost the productivity and stress resilience of herbaceous, horticultural, and arboreal crops of agronomic importance. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore the mechanisms through which biomass extracts influence plant physiological processes, nutrient uptake, and overall yield. Emphasis will be placed on studies that demonstrate the role of these products in mitigating abiotic stresses, enhancing crop quality, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Papers that investigate innovative extraction methods, formulation improvements, and field application strategies are also highly encouraged. By bringing together interdisciplinary research on biomass extracts, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of their practical benefits and support the development of eco-friendly solutions to improve crop performance under challenging environmental conditions.
Dr. Davide Farruggia
Dr. Mario Licata
Dr. Beppe Benedetto Consentino
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- physiological processes
- yield
- quality
- biostimulants
- climate changes
- abiotic stress
- agronomic practices
- eco-friendly solutions
- resilience
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