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Biostimulants for Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture

  • Boujemaa Fassih1
  • Raja Ben-Laouane2
  • Abdessamad Fakhech1
  • Mohamed Ait-El-Mokhtar3
  • Said Wahbi1
  1. 1Centre d’Agrobiotechnologie et Bioingénierie, Unité de Recherche Labellisée CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
  2. 2FSTE-FSM Joint Laboratory (NRHE-UMI, Bioresources, Environment and Health Research Team), Moulay Ismail University, Meknes 50050, Morocco
  3. 3Laboratory of Biotechnology, Agri-food, Materials, and Environment (LBAME), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Techniques—Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Mohammedia 28800, Morocco
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Abstract

The growing pressure exerted by global food demand, combined with the excessive use of chemical and synthetic inputs, is prompting the agricultural sector to seek innovative and sustainable solutions to improve, or at least maintain, crop yields in a context of increased abiotic stress linked to climate change. Among the promising approaches, biostimulants are attracting growing interest, particularly those derived from natural sources such as seaweed extracts, humic acids, and beneficial microorganisms. These products work through various mechanisms, including osmotic regulation, activation of antioxidant systems, stimulation of root growth, and improvement of nutrient absorption. Many recent research and review articles have explored the optimal combinations of raw materials, formulation processes, target crops, and environmental conditions to maximize beneficial effects on plant growth, soil health, and tolerance to abiotic stresses. As a result, a growing range of commercial products is emerging, with diverse chemical compositions, formulations, and modes of application. However, the precise relationships between the biochemical composition of biostimulants and their physiological effects remain poorly understood, suggesting a key role for molecular synergies. This review provides a concise overview of recent advances in biostimulant research and their potential to enhance food security by improving crop resilience in the context of climate change.

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@article{fassih2026biostimulants,
  title = {{Biostimulants for Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture}},
  author = {Boujemaa Fassih and Raja Ben-Laouane and Abdessamad Fakhech and Mohamed Ait-El-Mokhtar and Said Wahbi},
  journal = {Sustainability},
  year = {2026},
  month = jul,
  doi = {10.3390/su18147342},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/su18147342},
  note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Biostimulants for Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture
AU  - Boujemaa Fassih
AU  - Raja Ben-Laouane
AU  - Abdessamad Fakhech
AU  - Mohamed Ait-El-Mokhtar
AU  - Said Wahbi
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/07/17
JO  - Sustainability
DO  - 10.3390/su18147342
UR  - https://doi.org/10.3390/su18147342
AB  - The growing pressure exerted by global food demand, combined with the excessive use of chemical and synthetic inputs, is prompting the agricultural sector to seek innovative and sustainable solutions to improve, or at least maintain, crop yields in a context of increased abiotic stress linked to climate change. Among the promising approaches, biostimulants are attracting growing interest, particularly those derived from natural sources such as seaweed extracts, humic acids, and beneficial microorganisms. These products work through various mechanisms, including osmotic regulation, activation of antioxidant systems, stimulation of root growth, and improvement of nutrient absorption. Many recent research and review articles have explored the optimal combinations of raw materials, formulation processes, target crops, and environmental conditions to maximize beneficial effects on plant growth, soil health, and tolerance to abiotic stresses. As a result, a growing range of commercial products is emerging, with diverse chemical compositions, formulations, and modes of application. However, the precise relationships between the biochemical composition of biostimulants and their physiological effects remain poorly understood, suggesting a key role for molecular synergies. This review provides a concise overview of recent advances in biostimulant research and their potential to enhance food security by improving crop resilience in the context of climate change.
SN  - 2071-1050
ER  -