Biostimulants From Seaweed

Date:23 May 2024

Country: India

Application

• Enhancing crop productivity and soil health, especially in horticultural crops.
• Mitigating abiotic stresses like heat, drought, and improving food quality and shelf life.

Description

This project focuses on the growing biostimulants market in India, which is being driven by increasing awareness of sustainable agricultural practices. Biostimulants, derived from natural sources like seaweed, help improve crop health, yield, and resilience to climate change. The Indian government's push for organic and sustainable farming further accelerates market growth. Acadian Plant Health is playing a key role in developing innovative biostimulant products for the horticultural and cereal crop sectors.

Pathway Description:

The process involves extracting bioactive compounds from natural materials, such as seaweed, to create biostimulants that improve plant growth. These biostimulants are produced using sustainable and eco-friendly methods, including fermentation and extraction techniques. The biostimulants are then formulated into products for agricultural use, improving soil health, nutrient efficiency, and plant resilience against climate stress. The Indian government’s regulatory support and the growing demand for sustainable agriculture are helping scale up this process.