Adele Maria Castiglione

Adele Maria Castiglione


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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 July 2021 in Plants
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ACAdele Maria Castiglione
Adele Maria Castiglione
Giuseppe ManninoGiuseppe Mannino
Giuseppe Mannino
Valeria ContarteseValeria Contartese
Valeria Contartese
Cinzia BerteaCinzia Bertea
Cinzia Bertea
Andrea ErtaniAndrea Ertani
Andrea Ertani
An increasing need for a more sustainable agriculturally-productive system is required in order to preserve soil fertility and reduce soil biodiversity loss. Microbial biostimulants are innovative technologies able to ensure agricultural yield with high nutritional values, overcoming the negative effects derived from environmental changes. The aim of this review was to provide an overview on the research related to plant growth promoting microorganisms (PGPMs) used alone, in consortium, or in combination with organic matrices such as plant biostimulants (PBs). Moreover, the effectiveness and the role of microbial biostimulants as a biological tool to improve fruit quality and limit soil degradation is discussed. Finally, the increased use of these products requires the achievement of an accurate selection of beneficial microorganisms and consortia, and the ability to prepare for future agriculture challenges. Hence, the implementation of the microorganism positive list provided by EU (2019/1009), is desirable.