Biostimulants for Crops from Seed Germination to Plant Development

Biostimulants for Crops from Seed Germination to Plant Development: A Practical Approach focuses on the effects and roles of natural biostimulants in every aspect of plant growth development to reduce the use of harmful chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Biostimulants are a group of substances of natural origin that offer a potential to reduce the dependency on harmful chemical fertilizers causing environmental degradation. While there is extensive literature on biostimulants, there remains a gap in understanding how natural biostimulants work and their practical application. This book aims fills that gap. Exploring  the ways in which biostimulants enhance seed vigor and plant productivity by looking into their mode of action, an area still being explored for deeper understanding. Finally, the book will also shed light on the challenges and realistic opportunities in the use of natural biostimulants. From seed germination, pollen tube formation, pollen-pistil interaction, flower and fruit setting, to plant pigments, rhizospheric and soil microorganisms and more, Natural Biostimulants for Seed Germination and Plant Growth Development is an ideal reference for those seeking to translate research into practical application. Approaches biostimulant research with the goal of transforming scientific research into practical applicationIncludes real-world examples from laboratory, greenhouse and field experimentsPresents the biochemical, physiological and molecular mode of action of biostimulants