Plant-derived biostimulant as priming agents enhanced antioxidant and nutritive properties in brassicaceous microgreens.
Michele CirielloEmanuela CampanaMarios C KyriacouChristophe El-NakhelGiulia GrazianiMariateresa CardarelliGiuseppe CollaStefania De PascaleYoussef RouphaelPublished in: Journal of the science of food and agriculture (2024)
These results highlight the potential of select plant-based biostimulants as priming agents to enhance the antioxidant capacity, nutrient content and bioactive compound content, thus further increasing their functional and nutritive quality. In the light of this, the possibility of reducing the application of fertilizers by promoting a green transition for the intensive production of microgreens could subsequently be evaluated. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.