RT Journal Article
T1 Harnessing Microalgae and Cyanobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture: Mechanistic Insights and Applications as Biostimulants, Biofertilizers and Biocontrol Agents
A1 Jurado Flores, Ana
A1 Heredia Martínez, Luis G.
A1 Torre Cortés, Gloria
A1 Díaz Santos, Encarnación
AB The prolonged and intensive use of chemical inputs in agriculture, particularly synthetic fertilizers, has generated a variety of environmental and agronomic challenges. This has intensified the need for alternative, viable, and sustainable solutions. Plant-associated microbes have emerged as promising candidates in this regard. While research has largely focused on bacteria and fungi, comparatively less attention has been paid to other microbial groups such as microalgae and cyanobacteria. These photosynthetic microorganisms offer multiple agronomic benefits, including the ability to capture CO2, assimilate essential micro- and macroelements, and synthesize a wide range of high-value metabolites. Their metabolic versatility enables the production of bioactive molecules with biostimulant and biocontrol properties, as well as biofertilizer potential through their intrinsic nutrient content. Additionally, several cyanobacterial species can fix atmospheric nitrogen, further enhancing their agricultural relevance. This review aims to summarize the potential of these microorganisms and their application in the agriculture sector, focusing primarily on their biofertilization, biostimulation, and biocontrol capabilities and presents a compilation of the products currently available on the market that are derived from these microorganisms. The present work also identifies the gaps in the use of these microorganisms and provides prospects for developing a suitable solution for today′s agriculture.
PB MDPI
SN 2077-0472 (electrónico)
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10272/27392
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10272/27392
LA eng
NO Jurado-Flores, A., Heredia-Martínez, L. G., Torres-Cortes, G., & Díaz-Santos, E. (2025). Harnessing Microalgae and Cyanobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture: Mechanistic Insights and Applications as Biostimulants, Biofertilizers and Biocontrol Agents. Agriculture, 15(17), 1842. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15171842
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva
RD 31 may 2026