Biostimulants: The futuristic sustainable approach for alleviating crop productivity and abiotic stress tolerance

R Johnson, JM Joel, JT Puthur - Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2024‏ - Springer
Anthropogenic activities have led to a surge in the use of synthetic chemical compounds in
agriculture, elevating environmental toxicity levels. As a response to this concern, there is a …

Nanoparticles: a promising tool against environmental stress in plants

X Zhou, AH El-Sappah, A Khaskhoussi… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2025‏ - frontiersin.org
With a focus on plant tolerance to environmental challenges, nanotechnology has emerged
as a potent instrument for assisting crops and boosting agricultural production in the face of …

Integrative application of silicon and/or proline improves Sweet corn (Zea mays L. saccharata) production and antioxidant defense system under salt stress condition

C Gou, Q Huang, MM Rady, L Wang, M Ihtisham… - Scientific Reports, 2023‏ - nature.com
Silicon (Si) and/or proline (Pro) are natural supplements that are considered to induce
plants' stress tolerance against various abiotic stresses. Sweet corn (Zea mays L …

Role of melatonin in enhancing arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis and mitigating cold stress in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.)

H Wei, J Wang, Q Wang, W He, S Liao… - Frontiers in …, 2023‏ - frontiersin.org
Melatonin is a biomolecule that affects plant development and is involved in protecting
plants from environmental stress. However, the mechanisms of melatonin's impact on …

Differential regulations of antioxidant metabolism and cold-responsive genes in three Bermudagrass genotypes under chilling and freezing stress

Z Li, C Huang, L Han - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
As a typical warm-season grass, bermudagrass growth and turf quality begin to decrease
when the environmental temperature drops below 20° C. The current study investigated the …

The potential of seaweed-derived polysaccharides as sustainable biostimulants in agriculture

T Bint Tariq, M Umer - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025‏ - Elsevier
Seaweed polysaccharides such as alginate, carrageenan, agar, and ulvan are emerging as
key bioresources in sustainable agriculture due to their unique structural characteristics and …

VvERF117 positively regulates grape cold tolerance through direct regulation of the antioxidative gene BAS1

B Li, Y Zang, C Song, X Wang, X Wu, X Wang… - International Journal of …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Cold stress significantly threatens grape quality, yield, and geographical distribution.
Although ethylene-responsive factors (ERFs) are recognized for their pivotal roles in cold …

A novel strategy of artificially regulating plant rhizosphere microbial community to promote plant tolerance to cold stress

J Zhang, K Song, F **, F Jia, J Liang, F Wang… - Science of The Total …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Artificial regulation of plant rhizosphere microbial communities through the synthesis of
microbial communities is one of the effective ways to improve plant stress resistance …

Assessing the effect of soil cultivation methods and genotypes on crop yield components, yield and soil properties in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and Rice (Oryza …

A Saini, S Manuja, RG Upadhyay, S Manhas… - BMC Plant …, 2024‏ - Springer
Background The rice-wheat crop** system is the prevailing agricultural method in the
North-Western states of India, namely in the Indo-Gangetic plains. The practice of open …

[HTML][HTML] Proline Promotes Drought Tolerance in Maize

P Khan, AMM Abdelbacki, M Albaqami, R Jan, KM Kim - Biology, 2025‏ - mdpi.com
Drought stress significantly affects maize (Zea mays L.) growth by disrupting vital
physiological and biochemical processes. This study investigates the potential of proline …