Biostimulants are formulated products of biological origin that are used in agriculture to improve plant productivity, produce quality and tolerance to certain stresses. The interest in this new heterogeneous class of compounds is increasing also due to the lower environmental impact of biostimulants in comparison to synthetic fertilisers and pesticides. In addition, the application of biostimulants can improve the health‐related properties of some plant‐derived foods, by stimulating the accumulation of secondary metabolites and phytonutrients in various organs. The heterogenicity of formulations composition and the difficulty to identify the exact mode and mechanisms of action of these products represent a challenge for the process of rationalisation of this sector. For these reasons, the number of researches and experimentations on biostimulants in increasing as well as the level of knowledge in this field.

Nutritional and Nutraceutical Value of Vegetable Crops as Affected by Biostimulants Application / G. Cocetta, A. Ferrante - In: eLS[s.l] : John Wiley & Sons, 2020. - ISBN 9780470015902. - pp. 1-8 [10.1002/9780470015902.a0028906]

Nutritional and Nutraceutical Value of Vegetable Crops as Affected by Biostimulants Application

G. Cocetta
Primo
;
A. Ferrante
Ultimo
2020

Abstract

Biostimulants are formulated products of biological origin that are used in agriculture to improve plant productivity, produce quality and tolerance to certain stresses. The interest in this new heterogeneous class of compounds is increasing also due to the lower environmental impact of biostimulants in comparison to synthetic fertilisers and pesticides. In addition, the application of biostimulants can improve the health‐related properties of some plant‐derived foods, by stimulating the accumulation of secondary metabolites and phytonutrients in various organs. The heterogenicity of formulations composition and the difficulty to identify the exact mode and mechanisms of action of these products represent a challenge for the process of rationalisation of this sector. For these reasons, the number of researches and experimentations on biostimulants in increasing as well as the level of knowledge in this field.
active compounds; bio‐based products; biostimulants; nutraceutical; nutritional; phytonutrients; produce quality; secondary metabolites
Settore AGR/04 - Orticoltura e Floricoltura
2020
Book Part (author)
File in questo prodotto:
File Dimensione Formato  
Post-print.pdf

accesso riservato

Tipologia: Post-print, accepted manuscript ecc. (versione accettata dall'editore)
Dimensione 375.88 kB
Formato Adobe PDF
375.88 kB Adobe PDF   Visualizza/Apri   Richiedi una copia
ELS_Cocetta_Ferrante.pdf

accesso riservato

Tipologia: Publisher's version/PDF
Dimensione 383.02 kB
Formato Adobe PDF
383.02 kB Adobe PDF   Visualizza/Apri   Richiedi una copia
Pubblicazioni consigliate

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/2434/716371
Citazioni
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.pmc??? ND
  • Scopus ND
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? ND
social impact