Impact of Plant Growth Regulators on Irrigated Agriculture
Lusiane de Sousa Ferreira
State University Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
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.
Sara Dousseau-Arantes
Capixaba Institute of Research, Technical Assistance and Rural Extension, Linhares, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Tatiane Cristovam Ferreira
State University Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
Caio Nascimento Fernandes
State University Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
Deucleiton Jardim Amorim
State University Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
Carolina Guedes Luppi
Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Campus Itapina - Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Selena Nascimento de Andrade
Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Campus Itapina - Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Márcia Breda dos Santos
Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Campus Itapina - Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Anderson Mathias Holtz
Federal Institute of Espírito Santo, Campus Itapina - Colatina, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Irrigated agriculture plays a crucial role in food production, especially in regions where water availability is limited. In this context, plant growth regulators emerge as essential tools to optimize plant growth and development. These compounds, which can be natural or synthetic, influence physiological processes such as germination, flowering, fruiting and resistance to environmental stresses. By promoting better use of water and nutrients, plant growth regulators not only increase irrigation efficiency but also contribute to the sustainability of agricultural production. With the growing demand for food and the need for more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices, the use of plant growth regulators in irrigated agriculture becomes increasingly relevant, offering solutions to maximize crop productivity and quality.
Keywords: Increased productivity, sustainability, plant development