Germán Tortosa

Dr. Germán Tortosa

Department of Soil Microbiology and Symbiotic Systems, Estación Experimental del Zaidín (EEZ), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Granada, Spain
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Academic Career Length

22Years (2005-Present)

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

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1 January 2016 in Journal of Cleaner Production
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ASA. Santos
A. Santos
MBMarian Bustamante
Marian Bustamante
Germán TortosaGermán Tortosa
Germán Tortosa
RHRaul Moral Herrero
Raul Moral Herrero
MBMaria Pilar Bernal
Maria Pilar Bernal

24 September 2008 in Biodegradation
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JAJosé Antonio Alburquerque
José Antonio Alburquerque
JGJosé Gonzálvez
José Gonzálvez
Germán TortosaGermán Tortosa
Germán Tortosa
GBGhita Ait Baddi
Ghita Ait Baddi
JCJuan Cegarra
Juan Cegarra

1 May 2012 in Journal of Cleaner Production
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Germán TortosaGermán Tortosa
Germán Tortosa
JAJosé Antonio Alburquerque
José Antonio Alburquerque
GAGhita Ait-Baddi
Ghita Ait-Baddi
JCJuan Cegarra
Juan Cegarra

1 February 2011 in Journal of Hazardous Materials
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CFCarlos de la Fuente
Carlos de la Fuente
Rafael ClementeRafael Clemente
Rafael Clemente
Isabel Martínez-AlcaláIsabel Martínez-Alcalá
Isabel Martínez-Alcalá
Germán TortosaGermán Tortosa
Germán Tortosa
MBMaria Pilar Bernal
Maria Pilar Bernal

18 October 2022 in Frontiers in Plant Science
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KJKeiji Jindo
Keiji Jindo
TGTravis L. Goron
Travis L. Goron
PPPaloma Pizarro-Tobías
Paloma Pizarro-Tobías
MSMiguel Ángel Sánchez-Monedero
Miguel Ángel Sánchez-Monedero
YAYuki Audette
Yuki Audette
Germán TortosaGermán Tortosa
Germán Tortosa
Current and continuing climate change in the Anthropocene epoch requires sustainable agricultural practices. Additionally, due to changing consumer preferences, organic approaches to cultivation are gaining popularity. The global market for organic grapes, grape products, and wine is growing. Biostimulant and biocontrol products are often applied in organic vineyards and can reduce the synthetic fertilizer, pesticide, and fungicide requirements of a vineyard. Plant growth promotion following application is also observed under a variety of challenging conditions associated with global warming. This paper reviews different groups of biostimulants and their effects on viticulture, including microorganisms, protein hydrolysates, humic acids, pyrogenic materials, and seaweed extracts. Of special interest are biostimulants with utility in protecting plants against the effects of climate change, including drought and heat stress. While many beneficial effects have been reported following the application of these materials, most studies lack a mechanistic explanation, and important parameters are often undefined (e.g., soil characteristics and nutrient availability). We recommend an increased study of the underlying mechanisms of these products to enable the selection of proper biostimulants, application methods, and dosage in viticulture. A detailed understanding of processes dictating beneficial effects in vineyards following application may allow for biostimulants with increased efficacy, uptake, and sustainability.

1 January 2017 in Bioresource Technology
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Germán TortosaGermán Tortosa
Germán Tortosa
ACAntonio Castellano-Hinojosa
Antonio Castellano-Hinojosa
David Correa-GaleoteDavid Correa-Galeote
David Correa-Galeote
EBEulogio J. Bedmar
Eulogio J. Bedmar