Definitions

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  • noun Any material of biological origin that enhances plant growth or development when applied to the soil

Etymologies

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bio- +‎ stimulant

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  • Coined because fertilizer was never one of their spelling words at school?

    December 19, 2013

  • Biostimulant also can be applied as seed treatment not only on-furrow

    November 5, 2014