Review Article: The Effect of Plant Extracts on Vegetative Growth and Plant Productivity
Abstract
Plant extracts have been recognized as natural sources for bioactive substances (phenols, flavonoids, terpenes, and alkaloids), which likely have serious potential to promote the vegetative growth of plants. Several investigations have reported that application of plant extracts can positively influence the increase of vegetative growth, the induction of photosynthetic activity and nutrient uptake, the drought tolerance and the replacement for use of chemical components, and the resistance to environmental stresses. For the purposes of this review, it is the use of plants oils and its implications on the growth of plants.
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