Biostimulant Applications in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Advantages, Challenges and Future Perspectives
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https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v12i11.1944-1952.7149Keywords:
Biostimulants, Abiotic stress, Agricultural sustainability, Medicinal and aromatic plants, Stress factorsAbstract
This review investigates the role of biostimulants in enhancing the abiotic stress tolerance of medicinal and aromatic plants. Biostimulants play a crucial role in promoting plant growth and increasing resistance to environmental stress conditions. The negative effects of abiotic stress types such as drought, salinity, temperature, and heavy metal stress on plants can be mitigated using these products. This review addresses various types of biostimulants, their effects on plant metabolism, and the outcomes of these applications on plant quality. The use of biostimulants in agriculture offers advantages such as the conservation of natural resources, improvement of soil health, and optimization of water usage. However, challenges such as the lack of standardization, insufficient knowledge and awareness, and regulatory processes limit the widespread use of these products. The review emphasizes the need for further research to enhance the effectiveness of biostimulants and develop new application strategies in the future. In conclusion, biostimulants are important tools with the potential to increase the productivity of medicinal and aromatic plants and should be considered as part of sustainable agricultural practices.
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