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Drought, a pervasive challenge impacting global crop production, is characterized by a prolonged deficit in precipitation, causing rainfall to fall significantly below average for a given region. This climatic phenomenon has far-reaching consequences for agriculture, where many crops heavily rely on adequate rainfall. Recent data from the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge reveals the severe consequences of drought in April 2023, making it the driest April on record for the Iberian Peninsula. Disturbingly, over 5 million hectares of unirrigated cereals in Spain suffered irreversible losses due to this drought. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||1.4rem||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The escalating issue of drought presents an alarming threat to global food production and food security. This predicament necessitates innovative solutions that empower plants to withstand water stress, posing significant scientific challenges. Drought-induced water scarcity severely diminishes essential water resources for plants, impeding their normal growth and often resulting in plant wilting and death. Biostimulants play a crucial role in enhancing plant resistance to various stressors, including drought. These products stimulate plant metabolism, bolstering their capacity to confront adverse conditions. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||1.4rem||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Ajinomoto Agro Solutions biostimulants have demonstrated their effectiveness in enhancing plant tolerance and adaptability to water stress conditions. When crops face water limitations, the application of our biostimulants results in noticeable improvements in plant development. <\/span><\/p>\n Our plant-based biostimulants offer multifaceted support for crops facing water stress: <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||1.4rem||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Notably, the application of our biostimulants leads to a remarkable 23% increase in the leaf area index compared to stressed control plants. Furthermore, the dry weight of leaves treated with our biostimulant is 9% higher than that of untreated stressed plants, closely resembling the characteristics of non-stressed control plants. <\/span><\/p>\n These compelling results underscore the efficacy of biostimulants in alleviating water stress situations. The unique composition of our products stimulates the vegetative growth of crops even in the face of water stress, showcasing the potential of plant-based biostimulants as a revolutionary approach to drought management. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||1.4rem||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (2023). Impacto de la sequ\u00eda en el sector agrario. Recuperado el 25 de mayo de 2023, de https:\/\/coag.chil.me\/download-file\/104758-439976 <\/span><\/p>\n Franzoni, G., Cocetta, G., Prinsi, B., Ferrante, A., & Espen, L. (2022). Biostimulants on crops: Their impact under abiotic stress conditions. Horticulturae, 8(3), 189. <\/span><\/p>\n Ministerio para la Transici\u00f3n Ecol\u00f3gica y el Reto Demogr\u00e1fico(s,f). Recuperado el 22 de mayo de 2023, de https:\/\/www.miteco.gob.es\/es\/agua\/temas\/observatorio-nacional-de-la-sequia\/que-es-la-sequia\/<\/a> <\/p>\n Ministerio para la Transici\u00f3n Ecol\u00f3gica y el Reto Demogr\u00e1fico(2023). Agencia de gobierno. Recuperado el 22 de mayo de 2023, de https:\/\/www.miteco.gob.es\/es\/agua\/temas\/observatorio-nacional-de-la-sequia\/informe_sequiayescasez_may2023_tcm30-486646.pdf <\/span><\/p>\n Seleiman, M. F., Al-Suhaibani, N., Ali, N., Akmal, M., Alotaibi, M., Refay, Y., \u2026 & Battaglia, M. L. (2021). Drought stress impacts on plants and different approaches to alleviate its adverse effects. Plants, 10(2), 259. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\nDrought’s Devastation on Crops <\/span><\/h2>\n
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