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What is Influence of Plant Biostimulant Application on Seed Germination about?

Successful seed germination results in the production of the next generation of plants, and is a critical phase in their growth and survival. Germination involves different processes including imbibition, protein synthesis, and phytohormone production. All of these processes can be manipulated by extrinsic factors including the application of biostimulants. Some biostimulants can be used to increase metabolic efficiencies and thus improve germination in different plants. The effect of biostimulants is often dependent on biostimulant type, concentration, and plant species. Certain seaweed extracts, humic substances, and microbial inoculants play a role in the hormonal metabolism stage, leading to an increased germination rate. This chapter reviews current research on the physiological and biochemical responses influenced by the application of biostimulants during seed germination.

Author

Gugulethu Makhaye; Motiki M. Mofokeng; Samson Tesfay; Adeyemi O. Aremu; Johannes Van Staden; Stephen O. Amoo

Publisher

Elsevier

Published

2021

Language

EN