Pubblicazione Scopus: Utilization of vegetable extracts for biostimulation and enhancement ofmedicinal properties in Aloe vera cultivation

The rising demand for natural and sustainable agricultural inputs has spurred interest in plant-based biostimulants to boost crop productivity and phytochemical quality. Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller), valued for its medicinal and commercial applications, owes its utility to bioactive compounds like polysaccharides, phenolics, and antioxidants. This study investigates the effect of aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts from spinach (Spinacia oleracea), carrot (Daucus carota), and beetroot (Beta vulgaris) on the growth and phytochemical profile of Aloe vera. Over an 8-week greenhouse trial, plants received foliar and soil applications of these extracts. Treated plants showed significant gains in vegetative growth, chlorophyll levels, and leaf biomass versus controls. Biochemical analysis revealed increased phenolic content, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity, especially in beetroot- and carrot-treated groups. Notably, carrot extracts also led to higher polysaccharide yields, enhancing Aloe vera's therapeutic value. These findings suggest vegetable extracts act as natural elicitors, promoting secondary metabolite biosynthesis. As low-cost, eco-friendly biostimulants, they hold promise for improving the vitality and commercial quality of medicinal plants.

Articolo: Metodi sostenibili basati su biofertilizzanti microbici e estratti vegetali repellenti nella coltivazione di Aloe Vera

Authors: Domenico Prisa1, Marco Gobbino2 1 CREA Research Centre for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Council for Agricultural Research andEconomics, Via dei Fiori 8, 51012 Pescia, PT, Italy.2 Welcare Research srl, Via San Giovanni sul Muro 18, 20121 Milano, MI, Italy Abstract This work aimed to develop a biological cultivation and defense protocol that can be … Continua a leggere Articolo: Metodi sostenibili basati su biofertilizzanti microbici e estratti vegetali repellenti nella coltivazione di Aloe Vera

Protocolli biologici per la coltivazione di Aloe vera

Ringrazio l'azienda Welcare per la collaborazione, in un settore in cui sto cercando di farmi promotore e portavoce.È sempre bello collaborare con aziende che puntano alla sostenibilità e al rispetto dell'ambiente. Spero che questo percorso che ho intrapreso ormai da anni diventi sempre più importante. #ricerca #aloe #welcare #innovazioni #succulente #sostenibilita

Articolo: Biological treatments for quality improvement and production of Aloe vera gel

Authors: Domenico Prisa 1, * and Marco Gobbino 2 1 CREA Research Centre for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Via dei Fiori 8, 51012 Pescia, PT, Italy.2 Welcare Research srl, Via San Giovanni sul Muro 18, 20121 Milano, MI, Italy. Research Article GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 09(01), 054–063.Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2021.9.1.0237DOI url:https://doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2021.9.1.0237  Abstract:  Research goal: The aim of … Continua a leggere Articolo: Biological treatments for quality improvement and production of Aloe vera gel