Editorial: Advanced approaches identifying novel nutrient-use-enhancing biostimulants.

The editorial in Frontiers in Plant Science discusses the challenges of balancing high agricultural productivity with reduced environmental impact, focusing on the importance of improving nutrient use efficiency in sustainable agriculture. Various studies presented innovative solutions to enhance nitrogen and phosphate use efficiency, such as controlled-release fertilizers, nitrification inhibitors, and root trait adaptations. Additionally, the potential of seaweed extracts as biostimulants in saffron production was explored, highlighting the positive effects of seaweed on crop yield. Overall, the research topic emphasizes the importance of optimizing nutrient use in agriculture to achieve resilient and sustainable agricultural systems. [Extracted from the article]