Experiment tools used as a biostimulant for sustainable crop plants improvement and practices

Abstract

A variety of methods are employed experimentally as biostimulants to improve the quality, production, and growth of crops. Biostimulants are chemicals or microorganisms that, when ingested by plants, stimulate their physiological functions in a way that increases nutrient absorption, increases stress tolerance, and fosters development. Physical, chemical, and biological substances such as plant growth regulators, humic substances, amino acids, seaweed extracts, advantageous bacteria (plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria), silicon, and nanomaterials-based biostimulants are utilized as experimental biostimulants. These experimental approaches have been found to boost nutrient absorption and water usage effectiveness, and increase plant tolerance to various environmental stresses and photosynthesis, which in turn increases plant growth, yield, and quality. A promising strategy for sustainable agriculture is the application of these experimental instruments as biostimulants, which can lower the applications of agro-chemical fertilizers, herbicides and water while increasing crop yield and resistance to biotic and abiotic challenges. To completely comprehend the processes by which these experimental instruments act as biostimulants and to optimize their application in various crops and environmental situations, more study is still required. © 2025 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.