Current Insights into the Molecular Mode of Action of Seaweed-Based Biostimulants and the Sustainability of Seaweeds as Raw Material Resources
, Veselin Petrov 2,3, Kieran J. Guinan 1, Fiaz Rasul 1, John T. O’Sullivan 1 and Tsanko S. Gechev 2,4,*
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
In my opinion, this manuscript hat reports a well-done literature review on molecular mode of action of seaweed-based biostimulants and the sustainability of seaweeds as raw material resources. The paper is well written and well structured, providing the motivation to study this subject.
Make sure all items are cited in the text and in the table of contents and vice versa. In the chapter, please add doi.
Author Response
We thank the reviewer for the opinion and recommendation.
We have added a link to the online chapter.
Reviewer 2 Report
Dear Authors
The review then summarizes the recent advances in determining the genetic and molecular mechanisms activated by seaweed-based biostimulants, their influence on transcriptome reconfiguration, metabolite adjustment, and ultimately stress protection, improved nutrient uptake, plant growth and performance. This knowledge is important for deciphering the intricate stress signalling network modulated by seaweed-based biostimulants and can aid in designing molecular priming technologies for crop improvement.
Lines 45-46 Add the following sentence: “In recent years, several eco-friendly tools and techniques have been proposed and implemented to improve production in terms of agricultural sustainability [7-9]”
[8] Cataldo, E., Salvi, L., Paoli, F., Fucile, M., & Mattii, G. B. (2021). Effect of agronomic techniques on aroma composition of white grapevines: A review. Agronomy, 11(10), 2027.
[9] Cataldo, E., Fucile, M., & Mattii, G. B. (2022). Biostimulants in viticulture: A sustainable approach against biotic and abiotic stresses. Plants, 11(2), 162.
Authors should move tables and figures below their first citation in the text
Author Response
We are thankful to the Reviewers comments and recommendations.
The two suggested references have been added.
The figures are placed below their citations in the text.
