The lack of information on the use of biostimulators

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 27 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 6 representative gaps

• Effect of GA 3 , Triacontanol, and Humic Acid on Overwintering, Growth, Yield, and Fruit Quality of ‘Kent’ Strawberry Under Cold-Temperate Climates (2026) · Journal of Horticultural Research · doi

  The lack of information on the use of biostimulators in strawberry production in cold-temperate climates. The need to optimize agronomic practices to enhance strawberry productivity and fruit quality.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: lack information use biostimulators strawberry production cold-temperate climates
• Substantiation of the main parameters of the device units for forming strawberry planting site (2026) · Научно-исследовательский центр "МашиноСтроение" (НИЦ МС) · doi

  The increase in efficiency of strawberry cultivation in intensive farming requires the introduction of combined technical means, allowing for the simultaneous execution of several technological operations in one pass of the unit.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: increase efficiency strawberry cultivation intensive farming requires introduction
• Influence of Graded Levels of Vermicompost Integrated with Farmyard Manure Extract-based Fertigation on Yield, Fruit Quality and Soil Microbial Population of Strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa Duch.) Cv. ‘Winter Dawn’ (2026) · Applied Fruit Science · doi

  There is a need for more studies on the integrated use of vermicompost and FYMe fertigation in strawberry production. The environmental impacts of conventional farming practices necessitate the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need studies integrated use vermicompost fyme fertigation
• Sensor-controlled fertigation management for higher yield and quality in greenhouse hydroponic strawberries (2025) · Frontiers in Plant Science · cited 9× · doi

  There is a lack of comprehensive comparisons among different fertigation management strategies for strawberries. Prior research has focused on other crops, such as ornamental crops and citrus nursery crops. The study addresses the gap in knowledge on optimal fertigation management strategies for CEA strawberry production.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack comprehensive comparisons among different fertigation management
• Sensor-controlled fertigation management for higher yield and quality in greenhouse hydroponic strawberries (2025) · Frontiers in Plant Science · cited 9× · doi

  One of the challenges identified is the need for efficient fertigation management strategies that balance yield and resource use. Another challenge is the lack of comprehensive comparisons among different fertigation management strategies for strawberries. The study also highlights the challenge of maintaining optimal reservoir pH and EC levels during the experiment.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: one challenges identified need efficient fertigation management strategies
• Sensor-controlled fertigation management for higher yield and quality in greenhouse hydroponic strawberries (2025) · Frontiers in Plant Science · cited 9× · doi

  Further research is needed to investigate the effectiveness of sensor-controlled fertigation management in different strawberry cultivars and growing conditions. Studies should be conducted to evaluate the economic feasibility of sensor-based fertigation management systems. Research is needed to develop more advanced and automated fertigation management systems for strawberry production.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further research needed investigate effectiveness sensor-controlled fertigation management

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