Drought is no longer an exceptional risk for agriculture; it is the new reality of the system. Uncertainty in precipitation regimes, prolonged water scarcity, and sudden heat waves not only make production difficult but also unpredictable. Today, the main question is: How can production be made sustainable with less water? The answer to this question does not lie in a single application, but in a new approach that addresses plant physiology, soil structure, and the entire production system together.
Abiotic stress refers to the pressure exerted by non-living environmental factors that negatively affect plant growth, development, and productivity. Environmental conditions such as water deficiency, extreme temperatures, frost, salinity, intense light, nutrient deficiency, and heavy metal accumulation can create abiotic stress on plants.
Drought and frost stress, exacerbated by climate change, are among the most significant environmental risks in agricultural production. These stress factors can slow down plant development, disrupt cellular balance, and lead to yield and quality losses.
Sustainable agricultural techniques are practices aimed at using natural resources more efficiently in agricultural production, reducing environmental pressure, and making the production system more resilient in the long term.
Sustainable agriculture is a production approach that aims not only to meet today’s production needs but also to preserve soil, water, and biological resources in a way that can support future production. The objective of this understanding is not merely to achieve high yields but to ensure the long-term continuity of agricultural production by using natural resources in a balanced manner.
Sustainable agricultural practices are field-based measures that support productivity while conserving natural resources in agricultural production and make the production system more balanced. Unlike theoretical approaches to sustainability, these practices refer to methods that are directly applied in daily production. In other words, the focus here is not on what sustainability is, but on how it is implemented in the production process.
Modern agriculture is undergoing a major transformation due to climate change, drought, and growing food demand. Farmers need to develop more resilient and productive solutions to address these challenges. This is where biostimulants come into play.







