Biostimulants for Plant Mitigation of Abiotic Stresses in Plants
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Physiology and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 161
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biotic and abiotic stress; priming; biostimulants; crop Production; transcriptomics
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Dear Colleagues,
Biostimulants are substances and microorganisms that play a crucial role in enhancing plant tolerance to abiotic stresses. They function by improving a plant's physiological processes, boosting nutrient uptake, stimulating growth, and strengthening a plant’s ability to withstand environmental challenges. The effectiveness of biostimulants is influenced by various factors, such as soil type, climate, and crop species. Proper application methods and dosage are essential for maximizing their benefits. When applied appropriately, biostimulants can significantly contribute to sustainable agricultural practices by enhancing crop resilience and helping to address the challenges posed by abiotic stresses in modern agriculture.
This Special Issue seeks to highlight the latest research on the use of biostimulants to mitigate abiotic stresses in crops. It will focus on their effectiveness, underlying mechanisms, and practical applications, ultimately contributing to the resilience of agriculture in the face of climate change.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- History and development of biostimulants;
- Cellular and biochemical effects of biostimulants;
- Biostimulants and transcriptomics;
- Stress tolerance and crop production under biostimulant application;
Dr. J. C. Luis Jorge
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biostimulants
- abiotic stress
- biotic stresses
- crop production
- crop resilience
- molecular mechanisms
- transcriptomics
- climate change
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