Synergies between biostimulants and plant nutrients: a review of ecofriendly nutrient management in crop production

Abstract Addressing the challenges of growing food demand, natural resource conservation, environmental protection, and climate change are driving global agricultural research for sustainable production. Crop production relies on the use of different synthetic inputs including chemical fertilizers,...

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Published in:	Discover Agriculture
Main Authors:	Noor Ul Basar, Muhammad Adnan Shahid, Alberto San Bautista Primo, Davie M. Kadyampakeni
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Springer 2025-09-01
Subjects:	Nutrient management Humic substances Seaweed extract Protein hydrolysates
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s44279-025-00345-x

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