Preface

The agriculture sector is today facing the combined challenges of increasing productivity to feed the growing global population, and using resources efficiently while reducing the environmental impact on ecosystems and human health. Fertilizers and pesticides are powerful tools for growers to increase yields and guarantee continuous productivity. In recent decades, technological solutions to enhance the sustainability of agricultural production systems have been proposed, with a significant reduction in the use of synthetic agrochemicals like pesticides and fertilizers. A promising and environmentally friendly innovation would be the use of plant biostimulants (PBs) which enhance growth, development, crop productivity, and efficient nutrient use. The five chapters of this book explore a variety of eco-friendly technologies supporting sustainable production and address the impact of PBs on agricultural crops and medicinal and aromatic plants. The book will be useful to undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and researchers, particularly in the fields of crop science, soil microbiology, and agronomy.

> **Vijay Singh Meena** CIMMYT – Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA), Pusa, India

#### **Hanuman Prasad Parewa**

College of Agriculture, Sumerpur, India

Agriculture University, Jodhpur, India

**Sunita Kumari Meena** Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, India

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Section 1

Impact on Agricultural Crops

Section 1
