Enhancing Urea Metabolism and Stress Tolerance in Tomato Through Foliar Nickel Application
Keywords:
Nickel (Ni) nutrition, urease activity, urea metabolismAbstract
Nickel (Ni) is recognized as an essential micronutrient pivotal for urea metabolism and stress mitigation in plants. This study synthesizes research findings to examine the role of foliar Ni application in improving urea conversion efficiency and enhancing abiotic stress resilience in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Highlighting biochemical, physiological, and agronomic perspectives, the article elaborates how Ni influences urease activation, antioxidant defense systems, and stress alleviation mechanisms. Results from previous studies demonstrate the critical contribution of Ni in managing nutrient assimilation, fruit quality, and disease resistance, suggesting a promising agricultural strategy to ensure tomato productivity under environmental challenges.
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