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ArticleBMC plant biology2026

Zaxinone mimics boost growth and productivity of wheat under normal and low-nutrient regimes.

Arshad Jalal, Mohamed Salem, Muhammad Jamil, Lamis Berqdar, Kit Xi Liew, Yagiz Alagoz, Abdugaffor Ablazov, Pei-Yu Lin, Amer Alrudayan, Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira Filho and 2 more

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Article in BMC plant biology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Arshad JalalThe BioActives Lab, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed SalemThe BioActives Lab, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
Muhammad JamilThe BioActives Lab, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
Lamis BerqdarThe BioActives Lab, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
Kit Xi LiewThe BioActives Lab, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
Yagiz AlagozThe BioActives Lab, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
Abdugaffor AblazovThe BioActives Lab, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
Pei-Yu LinThe BioActives Lab, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
Amer AlrudayanThe BioActives Lab, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira FilhoDepartment of Plant Health, Rural Engineering, and Soils, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, São Paulo, Brazil.
Tadao AsamiApplied Biological Chemistry, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Japan.
Salim Al-BabiliThe BioActives Lab, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. salim.babili@kaust.edu.sa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4823-2882

Funding

KAUST Baseline Funding BAS/1/1039-01-01KAUST Research Translation Grant REI/1/5622-01-01
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Abstract

backgroundThe increasing demand for sustainable agriculture requires innovative strategies to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers without compromising crop growth and productivity. Plant-derived biostimulants are among the transformative strategies for enhancing nutrient use efficiency, crop resilience and productivity across diverse ecosystems. Therefore, this study investigated the potential of two novel naturally-inspired growth stimulants, MiZax3 and MiZax5, to enhance wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) growth and yield under reduced NPK fertilizer across multiple growth systems, including hydroponic, greenhouse, and field conditions.

resultsIn hydroponic systems, application of MiZax3 and MiZax5 at 5 µM with 50% NPK significantly improved root length, crown root development, and fresh and dry plant biomass, achieving performance comparable to full NPK fertilization. Greenhouse trials further revealed that MiZax3 and MiZax5 with 50% NPK remarkably increased growth and yield attributes, often surpassing 100% NPK fertilization. Notably, the number of grains spike

conclusionsCollectively, these findings demonstrate that MiZax functions both independently and integrated with reduced fertilization to optimize metabolic allocation toward growth-supporting pathways and nutrient-use efficiency, highlighting their potential as sustainable biostimulants.

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Plant Growth RegulatorsTriticumFertilizersNitrogenPhotosynthesisFertilizersNitrogenPlant Growth RegulatorsBiostimulantsMiZaxNPK fertilizerSustainable agriculturewheat yieldZaxinone

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