Role of Biostimulants in Inducing Resistance for Phytosanitary Management
Vinicius de Souza Oliveira *
Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alegre, ES, Brazil.
Johnatan Jair de Paula Marchiori
Federal University Rural of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Lusiane de Sousa Ferreira
State University Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”- Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
Anderson Mathias Holtz
Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Campus Itapina, Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Tatiane Cristovam Ferreira
State University Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”- Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
Fernanda Nery Vargens
State University Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”- Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
Bruna de Oliveira Magnani
Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Campus Itapina, Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Marcos Delboni Scárdua
Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Campus Itapina, Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Bruno Silva Bruni
Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Campus Itapina, Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Camila Groner Milbratz
Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Campus Itapina, Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Biostimulants perform functions that improve plant metabolism and can positively interfere with processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, synthesis of nucleic acids and absorption of ions. Furthermore, they improve the roots’ ability to absorb nutrients. Thus, bistimulants can help to induce plant resistance by improving the nutritional capacity of plants, making them more tolerant to pathogen attack. Therefore, the use of biostimulants can have beneficial effects, providing an increase in plant productivity, whether through stimulating their physiology or controlling diseases.
Keywords: Physiological processes, increased productivity, plant development