The cover image illustrates the crucial role of biostimulants in enhancing plant resilience against various abiotic stresses, including drought, heat, salinity, and heavy metal contamination, which threaten global agriculture and food security. Biostimulants, which encompass organic, inorganic, and microbial formulations, mitigate these stresses by inducing physiological and biochemical modifications in plants. These modifications include optimizing water use efficiency by regulating stomatal closure, reducing oxidative damage by scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS), and stabilizing ion channels to maintain cellular homeostasis under adverse conditions. Additionally, biostimulants promote root development, improve nutrient uptake, and activate stress-related signaling pathways, ultimately strengthening plant defenses and promoting growth.
This visual representation underscores the transformative potential of biostimulants in modern agriculture. Their application enhances crop productivity and supports sustainable farming practices by reducing reliance on chemical inputs. As climate change exacerbates environmental stresses, biostimulants offer a promising, eco-friendly strategy to ensure food security and resilience in agricultural systems. This cover image is a compelling visual narrative of how biostimulants contribute to plant adaptation and survival in an increasingly challenging environment.
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