Microbial biofertilizers and algae-based biostimulants found to boost tomato crop yield and quality
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2024.10.02
A team of researchers in Italy have shown that use of microbial biofertilizers and algae-based biostimulants can significantly enhance both the yield and quality of organic tomatoes.
A growing demand for eco-friendly and cost-effective crop production, coupled with declining soil health has led to a growing interest in the use of PGPMs, which can form mutually beneficial interactions with plants, enhancing crop performance and tolerance against stresses such as drought. While the benefits of using PGPMs have been well-studied, their application in agricultural management remains limited.
Explaining the motivation behind the study, Emanuele Radicetti, an associate professor at the University of Ferrara and corresponding author on the research, highlighted the pressing need for innovative, sustainable farming solutions.
A team of researchers in Italy have shown that use of microbial biofertilizers and algae-based biostimulants can significantly enhance both the yield and quality of organic tomatoes.
A growing demand for eco-friendly and cost-effective crop production, coupled with declining soil health has led to a growing interest in the use of PGPMs, which can form mutually beneficial interactions with plants, enhancing crop performance and tolerance against stresses such as drought. While the benefits of using PGPMs have been well-studied, their application in agricultural management remains limited.
Explaining the motivation behind the study, Emanuele Radicetti, an associate professor at the University of Ferrara and corresponding author on the research, highlighted the pressing need for innovative, sustainable farming solutions.
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