SynthesisFrontiers in plant science2022
A Meta-Analysis of Biostimulant Yield Effectiveness in Field Trials.
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63 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effectiveness of bio-effectors on maize, wheat and tomato performance and phosphorus acquisition from greenhouse to field scales in Europe and Israel: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in plant science · 2024Pooled it
- Beyond Yield: Molecular Crop Quality as a Missing Dimension of Green Chemistry in Sustainable Agriculture.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Influence of Dose and Extraction Method of Biostimulants on Drought Stress Tolerance inPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Differential responses of citrus root systems to biostimulants: the role of γ-aminobutyric acid in root promotion, phytohormones, and rhizosphere microbiology.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Emerging Trends in Nanotechnology and AI-Driven Valorization of Agro-Industrial Waste in Circular Bioeconomy for Production of Biostimulants.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Specific monitoring of viable plant growth-promoting Bacillus velezensis PH-023 in the rhizosphere of tomato.BMC microbiology · 2026Article
- Evaluation of biobased carriers derived from agri-food waste for biostimulants delivery in horticulture.Applied microbiology and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Photosynthetic Microorganisms in Plant Growth Promotion and Stress Response: Proposed Organisms with In Silico Validation.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Interactions of nitrogen sources and foliar biostimulants differentially regulate photosynthetic efficiency and seed yield of cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) under semi-humid and arid climates.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Biostimulant-based nutrient management for energy-efficient and low-carbon mustard cultivation: a life cycle assessment approach for sustainable development.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Terrestrial Plant- and Algal-Derived Biostimulants as Modulators of ROS and Hormone Networks in Crop Abiotic Stress Resilience.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Life Cycle Assessment of Phycocyanin Food Colorant Production from Spirulina (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Selenium Biofortification and anPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Timing-dependent responses ofFrontiers in plant science · 2026Article
- Effect of plant bio-stimulants on productivity, bio-energy efficiency and profitability of a berseem-pearl millet cropping system.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
- By-products of insect farming as a novel sustainable biofertilizer for crops.NPJ sustainable agriculture · 2026Article
- Crop yield responses to seaweed extract-based biostimulants depend on application strategy, formulation, and extraction methods: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Article
- A comprehensive overview of strategies to improve blueberry fruit quality.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
- Belgian endive-derived biostimulant activity inFrontiers in plant science · 2026Article
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Abstract
Today's agriculture faces many concerns in maintaining crop yield while adapting to climate change and transitioning to more sustainable cultivation practices. The application of plant biostimulants (PBs) is one of the methods that step forward to address these challenges. The advantages of PBs have been reported numerous times. Yet, there is a general lack of quantitative assessment of the overall impact of PBs on crop production. Here we report a comprehensive meta-analysis on biostimulants (focus on non-microbial PBs) of over one thousand pairs of open-field data in a total of 180 qualified studies worldwide. Yield gains in open-field cultivation upon biostimulant application were compared across different parameters: biostimulant category, application method, crop species, climate condition, and soil property. The overall results showed that (1) the add-on yield benefit among all biostimulant categories is on average 17.9% and reached the highest potential via soil treatment; (2) biostimulant applied in arid climates and vegetable cultivation had the highest impact on crop yield; and (3) biostimulants were more efficient in low soil organic matter content, non-neutral, saline, nutrient-insufficient, and sandy soils. This systematic review provides general biostimulant application guidelines and gives consultants and growers insights into achieving an optimal benefit from biostimulant application.
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