Microalgal Biostimulants and Biofertilisers in Crop Productions

• Published in: Agronomy (Basel) Vol. 9; no. 4; p. 192
• Main Authors: Ronga, Domenico, Biazzi, Elisa, Parati, Katia, Carminati, Domenico, Carminati, Elio, Tava, Aldo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 15.04.2019
• Subjects: Abiotic stress; abiotic stresses; Agricultural production; Agrochemicals; Algae; Aquatic microorganisms; bioactive compounds; biofertiliser; Biofertilizers; Biological properties; Biomass; biostimulant; By products; Carbon dioxide; chemical industry; Cost analysis; crop nutrition; Crop production; crop protection products; crop quality; Crop yield; crops; Drought; farmers; Fertilizers; foliar application; Foliar applications; growth and development; Growth regulators; Hydroponics; Microalgae; microalgal extracts; Microorganisms; mineral fertilizers; Nutrients; Photosynthesis; Plant growth; plant growth substances; Plant protection; Priming; Productivity; Respiration; Rooting; seed priming; Soil chemistry; Soil fertility; Soil properties; Sustainability; Sustainable agriculture; Tomatoes

Microalgae are attracting the interest of agrochemical industries and farmers, due to their biostimulant and biofertiliser properties. Microalgal biostimulants (MBS) and biofertilisers (MBF) might be used in crop production to increase agricultural sustainability. Biostimulants are products derived...