b'INSIDERSBIOSTIMULANTBiostimulants Boosting Climate Resilience in IndustryHOLLY LITTLEDirector, Research and DevelopmentAcadian Plant HealthThis year has been a pivotal one for climatesignificantly to the overall well-being of soil. ent uptake while stimulating plant growth change, and with the looming El NioThey are becoming invaluable tools forthrough the development of the root system.conditions set to impact farms in 2024,growers. For both specialty and broadacre crops, the challenges are mounting. PredictableSeaweed extract technology fromAscophyllum nodosum biostimulants can rainfall and stable temperatures are becom- Acadian Plant Health plays a pivotal role inmitigate environmental stress, and increase ing increasingly elusive, and the relentlessthis battle against climate-induced adversity.nutrient and water use efficiency. For per-force of climate change shows no signs ofBiostimulants are a category of product thatennial crops, Acadian also recommends slowing down. works on crops physiological processes toapplying biostimulants post-harvest to Coming out of a summer where wehelp plants increase plant health, gain stressrenew carbohydrate and nutrient reserves witnessed record-breaking global temper- tolerance against climatic changes, improveto encourage regrowth.atures in June through August, the futurenutrient use efficiency and soil health. When thinking about long-term resil-appears even more uncertain. However,An increasingly important approachiency on the farm, Ascophyllum nodosum theres a glimmer of hope on the horizon:to climate-proofing the farm is practicingbiostimulants help to support soil health biostimulants have emerged as a powerfulregenerative agriculture. At its core, regen- by enriching soil microbe development and tool to combat these imminent threats. erative agriculture focuses on improvingboosting soil health, which creates a better As our crops confront a barrage ofsoil health. Because plant health starts withgrowth environment.abiotic stresses, including cold, excessivethe soil, Acadian Plant Health has beenAs we navigate the ever-evolving water, heat, and drought, there is a grow- researching how Ascophyllum nodosumlandscape of climate change, proactive ing acceptance of Ascophyllum nodo- based biostimulants are a pivotal tool forbiostimulant application becomes increas-sum seaweed-based biostimulants in cropsupporting the microbiome, soil structure,ingly critical. It equips growers with the management practices. These remarka- and overall contributions to soil organictools they need to prepare their crops for ble biostimulants not only enhance plantcarbon. 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