Advancing crop resilience to abiotic and biotic stress through biostimulants based on nutrient-polyphenol compounds in soybean and tomato

FertiGlobal sup R has been taking the initiative to develop and research the use of biostimulants based on nutrient-polyphenol compounds as a pivotal tool to alleviate abiotic and biotic stresses affecting crops with the threat of Climate Change. The novel Technology of EnNuVi sup R, on which products Such as Mantus sup R and Alpan sup R are based, was evaluated in its effectiveness on Tomato and Soybean to ameliorate water stress. The molecular effects were evaluated by transcriptomic RNA -seq and gene expression qPcr analysis. The physiological responses were evaluated through analysis of pigments and proline content, membrane stability, lipid peroxidation, water potential, leaf gas exchange, and chlorophyll a fluorescence, metabolites, and activities of enzymes. The studies concluded that Mantus sup R treated soybean plants demonstrated better functioning of the photosynthetic machinery, preservation of photosynthetic pigments, and higher production of proline, and the oxidative metabolism was more robust (up SOD, POX, CAT, APX, GR) to alleviate the damage caused by a higher concentration of the superoxide anion radical. ALPAN sup R treated tomato plants were less affected by the deteriorating effects of water deficit by stabilizing the levels of the photosynthetic pigments, regulating the accumulation of osmo-protectants, and preserving the cell wall lipid bilayer oxidation, thus the stress was mitigated. Subsequent investigation focuses on Mantus sup R as an inducer of resistance against Phakopsora pachyrhizi rust in soybeans, showcasing a 68% reduction in severity and 97% decrease in urediniospores germination. This coupled with the upregulation of defense related genes and notable improvements in photosynthesis and antioxidant metabolism. Collectively, these studies coupled with commercial-wide usage affirm the transformative potential of biostimulant and induced resistance mechanisms bolstering crop resilience, reducing environmental stressors, and ensuring food security in an ever-changing agricultural landscape.