Effects of Different Biostimulants and Biochars on Crop Production and Quality
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil and Plant Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 669
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bio-based product; wood distillate; biochar; crop production; secondary metabolites; sustainable agriculture
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Interests: physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of plants to abiotic stresses such as deficiencies of natural resources (e.g., nutrients and water) or salinity; analysis of the effects of biofertilizers (i.e., biochar and wood distillate) on the soil–plant system; the use of solid and liquid byproducts of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) in soilless culture systems; analysis of the impact of micro(bio)plastics on plant yield and soil quality
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The use of biostimulants and biochar is gaining increasing attention in sustainable agriculture due to their potential to enhance crop productivity, improve soil health, and boost plant resilience to stress. Biostimulants—including humic substances, seaweed extracts, and microbial inoculants—stimulate plant growth and physiological processes, while biochar improves soil structure, nutrient availability, water retention, and long-term carbon sequestration. Although both have demonstrated individual benefits, their combined effects on plant performance and soil dynamics remain underexplored and warrant further investigation. This Special Issue aims to delve into the integrated role of biostimulants and biochar in modern agricultural systems. We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, meta-analyses, and case studies focusing on their application, interactions, and underlying mechanisms. Topics of interest include improvements in crop yield and quality, soil fertility, microbial activity, and environmental sustainability. Contributions should offer new insights into how these tools can advance sustainable farming practices and promote resilient agroecosystems.
Dr. Riccardo Fedeli
Dr. Silvia Celletti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biostimulants
- biochar
- wood vinegar
- seaweed extract
- humic substances
- protein hydrolyzates
- crop production
- plant fitness
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