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Microalgae and cyanobacteria as a tool for agricultural sustainability: a review of biofertilizer and biostimulant potential

Zhongliang Sun, Xiaoyan Liu, Adamu Yunusa Ugya, Haiyan Liu, Liqin Sun, Guanghong Luo

Frontiers in Plant Science · 2026

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Summary

sequestration, further enhancing environmental sustainability. However, large-scale application remains limited by biomass production costs, inconsistent performance under field conditions, and regulatory uncertainty. Overall, microalgae-based fertilizers and biostimulants hold great promise for sustainable crop production and soil health improvement. Future research should focus on low-cost cultivation and harvesting technologies, field scale validation, and standardized product formulations to accelerate the transition toward climate smart and resource sustainable agriculture.

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.3389/fpls.2025.1733394
Catalogue ID
SNmois7qgz-ur4jpm
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