Method for modulating plant processes
AssigneeValagro S.P.A.
InventorsPierdomenico Perata, Elena Loreti, Eleonora Paparelli, Antonietta Santaniello, Giacomo Novi, Alberto Piaggesi
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for modulating plant processes said method being characterized in that a plant is fed with an eco-friendly, plant- and/or algae-derived, biostimulant composition comprising exogenous small RNA molecules. In particular, the method of the invention can be used for modulating physiological or pathological plant processes, such plant growth, plant productivity, fruit quality, quality of produce, plant yield, plant response to abiotic stress and plant resistance to diseases or to infections.
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A method, comprising:
- feeding a plant or seed a composition comprising a miRNA156 and/or miRNA399d containing extract, wherein the miRNA156 and/or miRNA399d containing extract is obtained from an exudate of a root of a non-transgenic plant and is used to improve the nutrient uptake, abiotic stress tolerance or growth in the plant or seed by interfering with gene expression through environmental RNA interference.
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