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Tier 3 — Observational / field trialPeer-reviewed

Ameliorating potential effects of natural biological formulations and biostimulants on plant health and quality attributes in coriander-fenugreek intercropped strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.).

Thakur P, Kumar P, Sharma CL, Sharma U, Sharma N, Ladon T.

BMC Plant Biol · 2025

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Summary

This study investigates the application of natural biological formulations and biostimulants within a coriander-fenugreek intercropped strawberry system, assessing their combined influence on plant health and fruit quality. The research likely demonstrates that biostimulant treatments, potentially including microbial inoculants or plant-derived compounds, can enhance growth and quality metrics in strawberry under intercropping conditions. The intercropping design with aromatic herbs such as coriander and fenugreek may offer additional agronomic benefits, possibly including pest suppression or soil improvement, though specific outcomes should be verified against the published paper.

UK applicability

The study is likely conducted under Indian growing conditions, and direct transferability to UK strawberry production systems is limited due to differences in climate, soil type, and regulatory frameworks for biostimulants. However, the principles of biostimulant use and intercropping in protected or field-grown strawberry are of relevance to UK growers and researchers exploring reduced-input horticultural systems.

Key measures

Plant growth parameters; fruit yield; fruit quality attributes (e.g. TSS, ascorbic acid, anthocyanins); intercrop biomass; possibly soil health indicators

Outcomes reported

The study likely measured the effects of natural biological formulations and biostimulants on growth, yield, and quality attributes of strawberry intercropped with coriander and fenugreek. Key outcomes probably included plant health indicators, fruit quality parameters, and potential benefits of the intercropping arrangement.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Fruit & vegetables
Study type
Research
Study design
Field trial
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
India
System type
Horticulture
DOI
10.1186/s12870-025-06184-8
Catalogue ID
NRmo3f02hq-0du

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