Plant growth promoters are substances that can improve or accelerate the growth and development of plants. These substances can be either man-made or naturally occurring, and are often used to improve crop yields and enhance the overall health of plants. Plant growth promoters have been used for centuries, but the modern application of these substances has become increasingly popular in recent years. Commonly used plant growth promoters include synthetic fertilizers, hormones, and biostimulants. Synthetic fertilizers are chemical compounds used to provide plants with essential nutrients needed for growth, as well as increase the availability of these nutrients in the soil. Hormones, such as auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins, are natural plant hormones that can be used to promote growth and development in plants. Biostimulants are substances that can increase the rate of nutrient uptake and utilization by plants, as well as increase the level of certain growth-promoting hormones. Plant growth promoters can also be used to improve the growth and development of plants in a variety of other ways, such as improving the resistance of plants to diseases or pests, increasing the rate of photosynthesis, and improving the efficiency of nutrient uptake.
Title : Preventing/minimizing development of resistance in fungal plant pathogens to fungicides
Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois, United States
Title : Mycorrhizae and their role in climate resilience in agricultural systems
Mary Cole, The University of Melbourne, Australia