Roles of Biostimulants in Alleviating Salt Stress in Plants

Ucar, Sumeyra; Yiğider, Esma; Yaprak, Esra; Kasapoglu, Ayse Gul; Ekinci, Melek; Ilhan, Emre; AYDIN, Murat; Yıldırım, Ertan

doi:10.1007/978-3-032-01059-9_7

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Roles of Biostimulants in Alleviating Salt Stress in Plants

Sumeyra Ucar, Esma Yiğider, Esra Yaprak, Ayse Gul Kasapoglu, Melek Ekinci, Emre Ilhan, Murat AYDIN, Ertan Yıldırım

Environmental Science and Engineering ss. 143–209 · 2026

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Özet

Abiotic stress remains a significant threat to global crop productivity, with soil salinity emerging as one of the most pressing challenges due to widespread irrigation practices and inadequate drainage systems. This chapter addresses the definition, underlying causes, and global impact of salt stress on agricultural systems. In response to the increasing salinity, plant biostimulants have gained attention as innovative tools to enhance crop resilience. Biostimulants encompass a wide range of substances derived from organic and inorganic materials and beneficial microorganisms. This review evaluates their potential in mitigating the detrimental effects of salt stress by improving plant physiological and biochemical responses. Emphasis is placed on their influence on stress-related genes, proteins, and signal transduction pathways. The mechanisms of action, such as reinforcement of antioxidant systems, hormonal regulation, and metabolic reprogramming, are critically examined. Recent advances, experimental approaches, and application strategies in biostimulant research are also synthesized. The chapter outlines current limitations and future perspectives in optimizing biostimulant use for sustainable and salt-resilient crop production, providing valuable insights for researchers and agricultural practitioners.

Anahtar kelimeler

Salt stress Physiology MOLECULAR-MECHANISMS biostimulants Plant production

Atıf için künye

Ucar, S., Yiğider, E., Yaprak, E., Kasapoglu, A. G., Ekinci, M., Ilhan, E., AYDIN, M., & Yıldırım, E. (2026). Roles of Biostimulants in Alleviating Salt Stress in Plants. Environmental Science and Engineering (ss. 143–209). Springer International Publishing Ag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-01059-9_7

BibTeX

@incollection{ucar2026-266582,
  author = {Ucar, Sumeyra and Yiğider, Esma and Yaprak, Esra and Kasapoglu, Ayse Gul and Ekinci, Melek and Ilhan, Emre and AYDIN, Murat and Yıldırım, Ertan},
  title = {Roles of Biostimulants in Alleviating Salt Stress in Plants},
  booktitle = {Environmental Science and Engineering},
  publisher = {Springer International Publishing Ag},
  year = {2026},
  pages = {143--209},
  doi = {10.1007/978-3-032-01059-9_7},
  url = {https://akademik.atauni.edu.tr/yayinlar/266582-roles-of-biostimulants-in-alleviating-salt-stress-in-plants}
}