Modern agriculture faces the constant challenges of climate change and increasingly adverse environmental conditions. So, it is more common for farmers to deal with frost, drought, salinity, and extreme temperature fluctuations that can seriously affect the health and productivity of their crops.
In order to reduce oxidative stress in plants, antioxidants have become essential allies to protect and strengthen all types of crops. Glutathione stands out for its effectiveness in antioxidant defense in plants and crops. This is where the BRANDT® InVigo technology comes into play, a state-of-the-art biostimulant that incorporates glutathione and other active compounds that enhance the resistance of plants.
- Glutathione and its action in the antioxidant defense of plants and crops
- BRANDT® InVigo: innovation in biostimulation
Glutathione and its action in the antioxidant defense of plants and crops
Glutathione is a tripeptide composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine, and it is known for its powerful antioxidant properties. It acts by neutralizing free radicals and protecting plant cells from oxidative damage, something vital in conditions of abiotic stress, such as frost, droughts, and salinity, where plants generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can cause cell damage. This is where antioxidants come in, whose function is to protect cells and help plants resist and recover from adverse situations. In this context, glutathione stands out as one of the most effective and essential antioxidants for plant health. Glutathione not only neutralizes free radicals, but also participates in the detoxification of heavy metals and xenobiotics, which helps maintain cellular homeostasis, that is, it endows the cell with the ability to maintain optimal conditions for its maintenance and development regardless of external conditions.
In addition to its antioxidant properties, glutathione is fundamental in the regulation of plant growth and development, as well as in its immune response. The ability of this compound to improve resistance to osmotic and oxidative stress, as well as to strengthen cell walls, makes it an indispensable element for the health and productivity of crops. In short, glutathione is key to helping plants cope with and overcome adverse environmental conditions.
What is oxidative stress and how does it work in plants?
To fully understand all these concepts, the most important thing is to know what oxidative stress consists of: it is an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the ability of a biological system to quickly decode the reagents that can cope with them (antioxidants) or to repair the resulting damage. These imbalances of ROS with respect to antioxidants cause oxidative damage when ROS manage to react with the oxidizable substrate (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and even the DNA molecules themselves).
It is a concept rarely used in agronomy but which, in reality, occurs very frequently due to a very common cause: abiotic stress. The main causes of oxidative stress in plants or crops are different external aggressions or abiotic stresses, such as water stress, both due to excess (flooding/waterlogging) and defect (drought), extreme temperatures, salinity, nutrient decompensation, heavy metal toxicity, high insolation, pathogen attacks, damage caused by herbivores, etc.
BRANDT® InVigo: innovation in biostimulation
BRANDT® InVigo is an advanced biostimulant designed to maintain optimal levels of proline and glutathione in plants, allowing it to act as an effective reinforcer against various types of stress, especially oxidative stress. Its potent formulation includes the plant growth regulator AATC (N-acetyl-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid), proline and polyol complexes (Manni-Plex®) combined with iron, manganese and zinc. This unique formulation gives the product extraordinary anti-stress and osmoprotective properties, constituting an important source of antioxidants for crops.
Benefits of using BRANDT® InVigo on crops
- Improved tolerance to abiotic stress: thanks to its glutathione and proline content, BRANDT® Invigo strengthens cell walls and increases the resistance of plants to frost, droughts and salinity.
- Stimulation of photosynthesis: Manni-Plex® technology optimizes the absorption of essential nutrients, such as iron, manganese and zinc, and improves the metabolism and photosynthesis of plants.
- Increased quality and yield: BRANDT® InVigo not only stimulates greater rooting and promotes vigorous growth, but also increases fruit setting, size and retention, resulting in a higher quality and yield harvest.
- Strengthening the metabolism and optimizing the response to oxidative stress in plants: AATC increases the levels of proteins and carbohydrates in plant cells to enhance the response of plants in conditions of stress.
In an increasingly challenging agricultural environment, having innovative products, such as BRANDT® InVigo, can make a difference. By incorporating glutathione and other bioactive compounds, you will enjoy a comprehensive solution to improve the health and productivity of crops and thus reduce the negative effects caused by different causes of abiotic stress. This product is perfect for your plants to reach their full potential; BRANDT® InVigo is your best ally to provide that extra dose of protection to your crops.
