Vermicompost: Enhancing plant growth and combating abiotic and biotic stress

S Rehman, F De Castro, A Aprile, M Benedetti… - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Extensive application of agrochemicals for crop production and protection has negatively
affected soil health, crop productivity, and the environment. Organic amendments have been …

Organic amendments for mitigation of salinity stress in plants: a review

MN Hoque, S Imran, A Hannan, NC Paul… - Life, 2022 - mdpi.com
Natural and/or human-caused salinization of soils has become a growing problem in the
world, and salinization endangers agro-ecosystems by causing salt stress in most cultivated …

Effects of vermicompost on soil and plant health and promoting sustainable agriculture

I Oyege, MS Balaji Bhaskar - Soil Systems, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review highlights the potential of vermicompost and its derived products as sustainable
and eco-friendly solutions for enhancing production and pest management in grain crops. It …

Evaluation of maize varieties via multivariate analysis: Roles of ionome, antioxidants, and autophagy in salt tolerance

R Khan, F Gao, K Khan, MA Shah, H Ahmad… - Plant …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Salt stress presents a major obstacle to maize (Zea mays L.) production globally, impeding
its growth and development. In this study, we aimed to identify salt-tolerant maize varieties …

[HTML][HTML] Potential role of vermicompost and its extracts in alleviating climatic impacts on crop production

MM Vambe, RM Coopoosamy, G Arthur… - Journal of Agriculture and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The past few decades have seen worldwide increases in ambient temperatures due to the
continuous accumulation of anthropogenic greenhouse gases (water vapour, carbon …

Mitigating osmotic stress and enhancing developmental productivity processes in cotton through integrative use of vermicompost and cyanobacteria

K Alharbi, EM Hafez, AED Omara, HS Osman - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
There is an urgent demand for biostimulant amendments that can sustainably alleviate
osmotic stress. However, limited information is available about the integrated application of …

Potential role of vermicompost in abiotic stress tolerance of crop plants: A review

MD Toor, R Kizilkaya, I Ullah, L Koleva, A Basit… - Journal of Soil Science …, 2023 - Springer
Abiotic stress is a major component in crop loss worldwide because it can change a plant's
physiological processes, making it more vulnerable to viruses and pests while also …

Organic amendments: enhancing plant tolerance to salinity and metal stress for improved agricultural productivity

IJ Irin, M Hasanuzzaman - Stresses, 2024 - mdpi.com
Salinity and metal stress are significant abiotic factors that negatively influence plant growth
and development. These factors lead to diminished agricultural yields on a global scale …

Evaluation of vermicompost and vermicompost tea application on corn (Zea mays) growth and physiology using optical plant sensors

I Oyege, MS Balaji Bhaskar - Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Corn is a vital global crop, yet its cultivation demands extensive agrochemical inputs,
prompting the need for sustainable alternatives. This study investigates the impact of …

Effect of Compost and Vermicompost Amendments on Biochemical and Physiological Responses of Lady's Finger (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Grown under …

I Suhani, V Srivastava, M Megharaj, S Suthar, VK Garg… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the coming decades, the pressure to use saline water will increase as most of the natural
resources with good water quality are being depleted. In order to avoid more stress on the …