{"id":36789,"date":"2024-08-19T13:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T11:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.rovensanext.com\/?p=36789"},"modified":"2024-08-22T14:26:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T12:26:25","slug":"heat-stress-in-agriculture-effects-challenges-and-adaptive-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/en\/news\/articles\/heat-stress-in-agriculture-effects-challenges-and-adaptive-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat stress in agriculture: effects, challenges and adaptive strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This stress significantly compromises global agriculture by disrupting plant growth and development. Prolonged periods of high temperatures intensify water demands, diminish photosynthetic rates, cause protein denaturation, and induce oxidative damage, particularly affecting crop yield and quality during crucial reproductive stages. Mitigating heat stress is crucial for maintaining sustainable food production amid escalating global temperatures, underscoring its critical importance in the agricultural and biostimulant sectors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Global temperature and population trends<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recent data from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) showed that, globally, the five warmest years have occurred since 2015, and nine of the ten warmest years have occurred since 2005. Heat stress losses are responsible for between 18% to 43% of the annual change in yield, and this effect is expected to increase in the coming years.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>i<\/sup><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36790\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36790\" style=\"width: 885px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36790 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heat-Stress-Figure-1.-Global-temperature-and-population-trends.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"885\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heat-Stress-Figure-1.-Global-temperature-and-population-trends.png 885w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heat-Stress-Figure-1.-Global-temperature-and-population-trends-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heat-Stress-Figure-1.-Global-temperature-and-population-trends-768x368.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 1. Global temperature and population trends. Source: Frontiersin.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plant response to heat stress<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Morphological symptoms and adaptation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heat stress causes a variety of detrimental effects on plants, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:766,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced vigour<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:766,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sunburn on leaves<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:766,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leaf and branch scorching<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:766,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flower abortion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:766,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fruit damage and discoloration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:766,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elongated petioles and hypocotyls\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:766,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decreased seed size, mass, and number in crops such as beans, maize, pears, mangoes, grapes, and apples.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36792\" style=\"width: 3200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36792 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heat-Stress-Canva-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"3200\" height=\"1875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heat-Stress-Canva-1-1.png 3200w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heat-Stress-Canva-1-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heat-Stress-Canva-1-1-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heat-Stress-Canva-1-1-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heat-Stress-Canva-1-1-1536x900.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Heat-Stress-Canva-1-1-2048x1200.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3200px) 100vw, 3200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 2. Graphical representation of heat stress consequences in agriculture (left) vs optimal conditions (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How does heat stress affect plant structure and function?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the plant level<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, heat stress leads to smaller cells, closed stomata, reduced water loss, wilting leaves, wider xylem vessels, and shallow, wide root growth with increased lateral branching. Sub-cellularly, it disrupts chloroplast and mitochondrial structures, reducing photosynthesis and respiration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the whole plant level<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, there is a general tendency of reduced cell size, closure of stomata, reduced water loss from transpiration, increased stomatal densities, wilted leaves, and greater xylem vessels of both root and shoot. Heat also inhibits root growth, making root distribution shallower and wider, and increases lateral branching of roots.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the sub-cellular level<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, heat stress induces significant changes in chloroplasts, disrupting photosynthesis by altering their structure. High temperatures cause loss of grana stacking or swelling of photosynthetic membranes. Chloroplasts in mesophyll cells become round, stroma lamellae swell, vacuole contents clump, cristae are disrupted, and mitochondria lose their contents, leading to decreased photosynthetic and respiratory activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36794\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36794 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Different-effects-of-heat-stress-on-different-crops.-1.png\" alt=\"Image 1. Different effects of heat stress on different crops. A) Loss of vigour and curling inwards of bean leaves. B) Wilting and curling of maize leaves. C) Scorching on pear leaves. D) Fruit discolouring in mango. E) Rachis damage and loss of fruits in grapes. F) Sunburn on apple fruits. \" width=\"709\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Different-effects-of-heat-stress-on-different-crops.-1.png 709w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Different-effects-of-heat-stress-on-different-crops.-1-300x271.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image 1. Different effects of heat stress on different crops. A) Loss of vigour and curling inwards of bean leaves. B) Wilting and curling of maize leaves. C) Scorching on pear leaves. D) Fruit discolouring in mango. E) Rachis damage and loss of fruits in grapes. F) Sunburn on apple fruits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physiological Changes and Responses<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under high temperature stress, plants face reduced water availability and higher daytime water loss compared to nighttime. To adapt, they accumulate compatible osmolytes like sugars, sugar alcohols (polyols), proline, and other compounds that stabilize cellular structures, enhancing stress tolerance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heat stress also disrupts photosynthesis, potentially limiting plant growth, with changes in chlorophyll fluorescence and ratios indicating thermotolerance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hormonal shifts, including increased abscisic acid (ABA) and ethylene levels, regulate plant responses to heat stress, affecting processes from germination to stress tolerance. Additionally, heat stress induces production of secondary metabolites like phenolics and carotenoids, which protect cells and mitigate oxidative damage, aiding plants in acclimating to thermal challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under heat stress, differences in flower development and pollen viability between tolerant and sensitive tomato genotypes are evident (Figure 3). Tolerant genotypes typically exhibit robust inflorescences and well-formed anther cones (panels A and C), whereas sensitive genotypes show signs of reduced vigour and malformed anther cones (panels B and D). These morphological distinctions highlight the varying impacts of high temperatures on reproductive processes in different tomato varieties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36796\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36796\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36796 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Flower-development-and-pollen-viability-of-tolerant-left-and-sensitive-tomato-genotypes-1.png\" alt=\"Image 2. Flower development and pollen viability of tolerant (left) and sensitive tomato genotypes (right).\u202fThe top shows inflorescences of a heat-tolerant genotype on the left\u202f(A)\u202fand a sensitive genotype on the right\u202f(B).\u202fIn the second panel, the morphology of the anther cones is shown for both genotypes\u202f(C)\u202fand\u202f(D). \" width=\"850\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Flower-development-and-pollen-viability-of-tolerant-left-and-sensitive-tomato-genotypes-1.png 850w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Flower-development-and-pollen-viability-of-tolerant-left-and-sensitive-tomato-genotypes-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Flower-development-and-pollen-viability-of-tolerant-left-and-sensitive-tomato-genotypes-1-768x447.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image 2. Flower development and pollen viability of tolerant (left) and sensitive tomato genotypes (right).\u202fThe top shows inflorescences of a heat-tolerant genotype on the left\u202f(A)\u202fand a sensitive genotype on the right\u202f(B).\u202fIn the second panel, the morphology of the anther cones is shown for both genotypes\u202f(C)\u202fand\u202f(D).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Molecular changes and responses<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heat stress in plants induces oxidative stress through reactive oxygen species (ROS) like singlet oxygen, superoxide radical, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radical. These ROS damage cellular membranes, chlorophyll, proteins, DNA, and lipids, impairing plant metabolism and reducing growth and yield. Plants combat oxidative stress with enzymatic systems such as superoxide dismutase, ascorbate peroxidase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase, along with non-enzymatic antioxidants like vitamins C and E, plant polyphenols, and carotenoids.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accumulation of substances like proline and glutathione enhances cellular protection against oxidative damage during heat exposure. Heat shock proteins (HSPs), including HSP90, HSP70, and low molecular weight proteins, act as molecular chaperones to prevent protein denaturation and maintain cellular function under heat stress. Other stress proteins such as ubiquitin, Pir proteins, LEA, and dehydrins also protect cellular structures from oxidative and dehydration stress caused by high temperatures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36798\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36798\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36798 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Flower-affected-by-abiotic-heat-stress.png.png\" alt=\"Image 3. Flower affected by abiotic heat stress\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Flower-affected-by-abiotic-heat-stress.png.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Flower-affected-by-abiotic-heat-stress.png-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Flower-affected-by-abiotic-heat-stress.png-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Flower-affected-by-abiotic-heat-stress.png-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image 3. Flower affected by abiotic heat stress<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rovensa Next&#8217;s proven strategy through heat stress trials<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The application of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/en\/agricultural-bionutrition\/biostimulants\/\">biostimulants<\/a> is an effective way to minimize the effects of this abiotic stress on crops affected by high temperature conditions. The most important results of the heat stress trials that the Rovensa Next Global R&amp;D <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/en\/agricultural-bionutrition\/\">Bionutrition<\/a> department and University of Milan have developed together since 2019 until the beginning of 2022 have been summarized.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The objective of these trials was to understand the mode of action of Rovensa Next\u2019s key biostimulant lines under heat stress conditions, to develop clear and specific recommendations on which products to use, for what type of abiotic stresses, and when to apply them. As such, it can be concluded that this type of situations can be solved with two strategies:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><em><b>Primactive effect:<\/b><\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primactive effect enhances plant vigour and stress resilience through proprietary technology without depleting energy reserves.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/en\/agricultural-bionutrition\/biostimulants\/phylgreen\"> Phylgreen<\/a>, a natural <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ascophyllum nodosum<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> extract, exemplifies Primactive&#8217;s benefits, retaining vital metabolites and antioxidants from the exclusive Gentle Extraction process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247307276 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247307276 BCX0\">The application of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247307276 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW247307276 BCX0\">Phylgreen<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247307276 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247307276 BCX0\"> showed <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247307276 BCX0\">good performance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247307276 BCX0\"> as a preventive treatment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247307276 BCX0\"> (before)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247307276 BCX0\"> for heat stress. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247307276 BCX0\">Timing: 2-3 days before the heat stress shock.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW247307276 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW44050513 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW44050513 BCX0\">Curactive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44050513 BCX0\"> 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