{"id":4586,"date":"2025-05-20T15:40:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T13:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/?p=4586"},"modified":"2025-07-07T14:23:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T12:23:33","slug":"foliar-and-root-biostimulants-how-they-work-and-when-to-use-them-in-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/en\/biostimolanti-fogliari-e-radicali-come-funzionano-e-quando-utilizzarli-in-agricoltura\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaf and Root Biostimulants: How They Work and When to Use Them in Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strengthening plants naturally<\/h1>\n

Every day at Ms Biotech we support farmers who want to increase the yield of their crops without chemical forcing. I foliar and root biostimulants<\/strong> are valuable tools in this direction. They work in synergy with the plant, enhancing its physiological responses at key moments in the production cycle.
\nIn recent years, we have seen a growing interest in these products, especially for their ability to help crops overcome thermal, water or transplanting stresses.<\/p>\n

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What are biostimulants?<\/h2>\n

The biostimulants,<\/strong> are natural or bio-based formulations that improve plant physiological processes<\/strong>without acting directly as fertilisers, but have many other functions such as:<\/p>\n

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  • They increase nutrient absorption<\/li>\n
  • They stimulate root and leaf development<\/li>\n
  • They strengthen resistance to stress<\/li>\n
  • They improve fruit quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Depending on the composition, they may act via radical<\/strong> (ground application) or foliar<\/strong> (sprayed on the leaves).<\/p>\n

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    When do we recommend the use of foliar and root biostimulants?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    In our field work we use them mainly in these phases:<\/p>\n

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    • Post-transplantation<\/strong>: to help rooting<\/li>\n
    • Active growth phase<\/strong>to accelerate vegetative development<\/li>\n
    • Pre-flowering and fruit set<\/strong>to support energy needs<\/li>\n
    • During climatic stress<\/strong>: high temperatures, salinity, water shortage<\/li>\n
    • In combination with foliar treatments<\/strong>to increase its effectiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Each crop has its own requirements, but the goal is always the same: increase the resilience of the plant and improve its metabolic efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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      Our tips: three effective biostimulants for immediate use<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      \ud83c\udf3f<\/strong> ALGA EXTRA - The concentrated energy of algae<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Alga Extra<\/strong> <\/a>is one of the products we use most when we need an immediate stimulus for the plant. Based on extracts of brown algae (Ascophyllum nodosum, Eckloniamaxima and Laminaria digitata)<\/strong>It provides a natural boost thanks to its wealth of plant hormones, amino acids and carbohydrates.<\/p>\n

      We recommend it for:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Vegetables, vines, fruit and flowers<\/li>\n
      • Flowering stages, fruit enlargement, thermal stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        What it does:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Improves fruit set and development<\/li>\n
        • Reduces negative effects from environmental stresses<\/li>\n
        • Promotes more efficient photosynthetic activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u27a1\ufe0f Discover Alga Extra<\/a><\/p>\n

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          \ud83c\udf31<\/strong> AMYNO PLUS - Amino acids for strong, reactive plants<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Amyno Plus<\/strong><\/a> is a root and foliar biostimulant based on free amino acids of plant origin<\/strong>obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis. It provides the plant with ready-to-use energy material.<\/p>\n

          We recommend it for:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Field and greenhouse vegetables<\/li>\n
          • Recovery from stress (cold, drought, phytotoxicity)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            What it does:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Stimulates protein synthesis and vegetative growth<\/li>\n
            • Accelerates recovery after treatments or adverse events<\/li>\n
            • Increases overall nutritional efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \u27a1\ufe0f Discover Amyno Plus<\/a><\/p>\n

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              \u26a1<\/strong>BETA - Anti-stress and osmoregulatory action<\/strong><\/p>\n

              BETA<\/strong><\/a> is a foliar biostimulant based on glycinbetaine,<\/strong>, a natural molecule with strong osmoregulatory action. It is our preferred choice for protecting plants during periods of high temperatures and low water availability.<\/p>\n

              We recommend it for:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • All field crops<\/li>\n
              • Pre-heat or drought treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                What it does:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Protects cell membranes in case of dehydration<\/li>\n
                • Improves photosynthetic efficiency<\/li>\n
                • Reduces production loss due to thermal stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  \u27a1\ufe0f Discover BETA<\/a><\/p>\n

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                  How we integrate them into our protocols<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Every farm is different, but we generally integrate these biostimulants:<\/p>\n

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                  • In fertigation<\/strong>for deep and long-lasting action (Amyno Plus)<\/li>\n
                  • In foliar<\/strong>during flowering and fruit set (Alga Extra, BETA)<\/li>\n
                  • In combined strategy<\/strong>to cope with critical moments (e.g. transplanting + heat wave)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    We always offer personalised advice to define the optimal dose, timing and mixture according to the crop.<\/p>\n

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                    A natural boost where you really need it<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                    Using foliar and root biostimulants in agriculture today is no longer a secondary choice, but a real agronomic strategy. Products such as Alga Extra<\/a>, Amyno Plus<\/a> and BETA<\/a><\/strong> allow optimise plant metabolism<\/strong> at key moments, helping it to express its full potential.<\/p>\n

                    At Ms Biotech, we believe in healthier, resilient and future-oriented agriculture. If you want to know how to integrate these biostimulants into your crops, contact us<\/strong><\/a>we are ready to help you, leaf by leaf.<\/p>\n

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                    Read also:<\/p>\n

                    FOLIAR AND ROOT BIOSTIMULANTS FOR PLANTS<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n