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Prof. Dr. Domenico RONGA
Email: dronga@unisa.it
Affiliation: University of Salerno, Pharmacy Department, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano (SA) - ITALY
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Research Interests: biostimulant; biofertilizer; abiotic stress; precision agriculture; low input system; organic agriculture; sustainability; crop production; composting; digestate; by-products
Prof. Dr. Donato Castronuovo
Email: dcastronuovo@unisa.it
Affiliation: University of Salerno, Department of Pharmacy, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano (SA) - ITALY
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Research Interests: protected cultivations; biostimulants; sustainable agriculture; horticulture; floriculture; biodiversity; vegetable crops
Summary
Plant biostimulants (microbial and non-microbial) are substances and materials, except nutrients and pesticides, which, when applied to plants, seeds, or growing substrates in specific formulations, can modify physiological processes of plants in a way that provides potential benefits to growth, development and/or stress responses. In recent years, biostimulants have been increasingly applied in crop production and agricultural management to improve crop yields, and quality, reduce production costs, and overcome abiotic stresses and environmental pollution.
The issue will cover the following topics:
1. Biostimulant applications and effects in various crops： Explore the effects of various biostimulants on crop yields and growth, their mechanisms of action, and the potential benefits for crops such as fruits, maize, and wheat.
2. Interactions between biostimulants and environmental stresses： Investigate the effects of biostimulants on the adaptation of plants to environmental stresses including drought, temperature, and light changes.
3. Preparation and quality control of biostimulants： Introduce the principles of biostimulant preparation, quality control methods, and evaluation of their safety.
4. Impact of biostimulants on ecosystems and potential risks： Discuss the potential effects of biostimulants on ecosystems, risk assessment, and management strategies.
Keywords
biostimulants, plant growth and health, crop yields and quality, environmental stresses, ecosystems, sustainable agriculture.
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