A prebiotic-based biostimulant enhances growth parameters, photosynthetic efficiency, and grain yield in rice (Oryza sativa ssp. japonica)
Karina Medina-Jiménez, Brett Hale, Carolina Cerquera-Hernández, Reinier Gesto-Borroto, Argelia Lorence · 2026
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Karina Medina-Jiménez and colleagues present a 2026 study of a prebiotic-based biostimulant, FoliarBlend, on rice growth and yield. The variety was Kitaake, grown under controlled conditions from germination to seed production. Automated imaging tracked seedlings, and manual checks followed plants to day 82. Photosynthesis measures completed the picture.
Treated seedlings showed larger leaf area and longer stems from day 5 to day 14 after germination. Stress markers stayed normal, so the product added no strain. Later, treated plants grew taller with fewer leaves and tillers. They produced more panicles, more biomass above and below ground, and ultimately more grain. Photosystem efficiency and chlorophyll content improved from day 49 onwards. The authors see promise for sustainable rice production.
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| CREATOR | Karina Medina-Jiménez, Brett Hale, Carolina Cerquera-Hernández, Reinier Gesto-Borroto, Argelia Lorence |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 40836 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |