Biostimulant Application with a Tropical Plant Extract Enhances Corchorus olitorius Adaptation to Sub-Optimal Nutrient Regimens by Improving Physiological Parameters

Summary: This study investigated the impact of a commercial plant-derived biostimulant from a tropical plant extract (PE; Auxym®) on the growth, physiology, and biochemical composition of greenhouse-grown jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) under varying nutrient regimens. The biostimulant was applied weekly as a foliar spray at a concentration of 2 mL·L−1, and the plants were grown with full-, half-, and quarter-strength nutrient solutions.

The study demonstrates that the use of natural plant biostimulants like PE Auxym® can effectively enhance plant growth, photosynthesis, and nutrient efficiency under reduced nutrient availability. These findings suggest that PE Auxym® could be a valuable tool in sustainable agriculture, particularly in low-input systems where nutrient limitations might otherwise restrict crop productivity.

Publication: Agronomy

Author: P. Carillo, G. Colla, C. El-Nakhel, P. Bonini, L. D’Amelia, E. Dell’Aversana, A. Pannico, M. Giordano, M. I. Sifola, M. C. Kyriacou, S. De Pascale, Y. Rouphael

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