Plant biostimulants as natural alternatives to synthetic auxins in strawberry production: physiological and metabolic insights.

ABSTRACT: The demand for high-quality strawberries continues to grow, emphasizing the need for innovative agricultural practices to enhance both yield and fruit quality. In this context, the utilization of natural products, such as biostimulants, has emerged as a promising avenue for improving strawberry production while aligning with sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural approaches. This study explores the influence of a bacterial filtrate (BF), a vegetal-derived protein hydrolysate (PH), and a standard synthetic auxin (SA) on strawberry, investigating their effects on yield, fruit quality, mineral composition and metabolomics of leaves and fruits. Agronomic trial revealed that SA and BF significantly enhanced early fruit yield due to their positive influence on flowering and fruit set, while P

SUBMITTER: Cardarelli M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10803581 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature