목적 : 본 연구는 안경 착용자의 안경 사용 현황과 연령에 따른 구매 행태를 분석하여 안경원의 연령별 마케팅 전략 수립을 위한 실증적 기초 자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 방법 : 안경 착용자 97명을 대상으로 설문 조사를 실시하였으며, SPSS ver. 18.0을 사용하여 빈도 및 백분율 산출과 Spearman 상관분석을 수행하였다. 순위형 문항은 1순위=1, 2순위=2, 3순위=3으로 코딩하였으며, 값이 낮을수록 해당 요인의 중요도가 높음을 의미한다. 결과 : 착용 안경의 종류는 시력교정용 안경이 88.66%로 가장 높았으며, 안경 구매 목적 역시 시력 교정용이 78.35%로 가장 많았다. 안경 사용 기간 및 교체 주기는 1년 이상~2년 미만이 각각 31.96%, 34.02%로 가장 높았 으며, 최근 안경 구매 장소는 프랜차이즈 안경원이 48.45%로 가장 높은 비율을 차지하였다. 연령에 따른 구매처 선택 요인 분석 결과, 20~29세는 저렴한 가격 및 할인 행사를 가장 중요하게 고려한 반면, 30세 이상에서는 검안 및 피팅 전문성 신뢰를 우선시하는 경향이 나타났다. 상관관계 분석 결과, 연령은 향후 안경 구매 장소(ρ=−0.227, p<0.050)와 유의한 음의 상관관계를, 저렴한 가격 및 할인 행사(ρ=0.332, p<0.050)와 안경 구매 예산(ρ=0.330, p<0.010)과는 유의한 양의 상관관계를 보였다. 결론 : 연령에 따라 안경 소비자의 구매 행태와 선택 기준이 유의하게 달라지는 것으로 확인되었으며, 안경원의 경영 전략 수립 시 주요 고객층의 연령 특성을 반영한 차별화된 마케팅 전략이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

Molecular markers have been widely utilized in population genetics, diagnostic taxonomy, and genetic mapping, and can be applied to cultivar discrimination during field selection processes for alfalfa. In this study, whole-genome sequencing information was obtained for seven alfalfa lines and cultivars developed in Korea, including ‘Alfaone (MS001)’, using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis revealed that ‘Alfaone (MS001)’ could be distinguished from other lines and cultivars using six SNP loci. Specifically, only two SNP loci were sufficient to differentiate ‘Alfaone (MS001)’ from major lines and cultivars such as ‘MS002’ and ‘Alfaking (MSCB07)’. This set of SNP barcodes provides a reliable standard for alfalfa cultivar discrimination, contributing to domestic cultivar protection and the advancement of the Korea forage industry. Furthermore, the development of distinguishing markers across alfalfa cultivars will enhance genetic resource identification and support the breeding of high-quality new cultivars.

With the evolving nature of modern warfare and the rapid advancement of technology, Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) has emerged as a core element of future air power. This study systematically identifies evaluation measures for assessing the mission effectiveness of MUM-T in the context of Air Force operations. To this end, a survey of experienced fighter pilots was conducted to derive mission scenarios suitable for MUM-T, and statistical analysis led to the selection of five scenarios. Subsequently, comprehensive evaluation measures for each selected scenario were derived through literature review and expert interviews, and their validity and expert consensus were verified using the Delphi method. Finally, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was employed to calculate the relative importance of the evaluation measures (secondary measures only) for each scenario, and a formula-based model was proposed. The findings of this study provide a quantitative evaluation framework for verifying MUM-T mission effectiveness using Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools, and are expected to serve as a foundational basis for weapon system acquisition and the development of operational concepts.

본원은 신장이식 환자의 평가를 위해 수술 14일 후 신장동맥 MRA 검사를 시행하고 있다. 기존 검사방법은 정확한 동맥기를 포착하는 데 어려움이 있었고 수술 직후의 환자에게 호흡 중지 기법을 적용해야 하는 제한점이 있었다. 이에 본 연구는 Ultrafast CS VIBE를 적용한 새로운 검사방법을 고안하여 기존 방법과 비교를 통해 유용성을 평가 하고자 하였다. MRI 장비를 이용하여 2024년 6월부터 2025년 3월 11일까지 신장이식을 받은 환자를 대상으로 연 구를 진행하였다. 기존 검사방법과 새로운 검사방법을 각각 43명의 증례에 적용하였으며 획득한 영상에서 CNR, 동맥기의 정확성, 운동 인공물 발생 여부를 비교 평가하였다. 평가 결과 새로운 검사방법의 CNR은 기존 방법의 약 60.3% 수준으로 나타났다. 그러나 동맥기의 정확성 평가에서는 새로운 방법을 적용한 모든 증례가 정확한 것으로 나타났고 기존 방법은 37.2%가 부정확한 것으로 평가되었다. 운동 인공물은 두 방법 모두 9.3%의 발생률을 보였다. 결론적으로, Ultrafast CS VIBE를 이용한 신장동맥 MRA 검사는 기존 기법 대비 CNR은 낮았으나, 3초 간격의 연속적인 다중 시기 영상(multi-phase imaging)을 제공함으로써 별도의 볼루스 추적(bolus tracking)이나 호흡 정지(breath-holding) 없이도 모든 증례에서 정확한 동맥기를 안정적으로 확보하여 기존 기법의 기술적 한계를 성 공적으로 극복하였다. 비록 자유 호흡에 따른 인공물 발생에 대한 지속적인 개선 노력은 필요하나 종합적으로 고려할 때 본 검사방법은 호흡 조절이 어려운 신장이식 직후 환자에게 매우 실용적인 대안이 될 것이라 사료된다.

Salvia plebeia R. Brown is a medicinal plant containing various bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, and has been reported to exhibit diverse pharmacological effects such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective activities. However, previous studies on S. plebeia have mainly focused on phytochemical identification and pharmacological evaluation, while biotechnological approaches aimed at enhancing the productivity of major bioactive compounds—particularly metabolic regulation and content improvement through elicitor treatment in in vitro culture systems—remain largely unexplored. In this study, we investigated the effects of elicitor treatments on the accumulation of homoplantaginin, a major bioactive compound in the leaves of in vitro–cultured S. plebeia, as well as the associated changes in anti-inflammatory activity. In vitro–grown plantlets were treated with yeast extract at concentrations of 1, 2, and 5 mg/L and polyethylene glycol (PEG) at concentrations of 1, 2, and 5% (w/v), respectively. Homoplantaginin content was quantitatively analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated by measuring nitric oxide (NO) production inhibition in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. As a result, the homoplantaginin content was significantly increased in the treatment with 2 mg/L yeast extract compared to the control, while the highest NO inhibition activity was observed in the 5% PEG treatment. These findings suggest that elicitor treatment can effectively enhance the production of bioactive compounds and anti-inflammatory activity in in vitro–cultured S. plebeian. Furthermore, this study provides fundamental data supporting the potential industrial application of S. plebeia through further elucidation of metabolic pathways and optimization of culture conditions.

In this paper, we review the extended halo material and the circumgalactic medium (CGM), including both dust and gas, and discuss promising science cases that could be realized using the KASI Deep Rolling Imaging Fast Telescope (K-DRIFT). Scattered starlight from cirrus clouds in our Galaxy poses one of the major challenges to studying the low surface brightness features of extragalactic sources. Therefore, it is essential to investigate how to discriminate extragalactic sources from cirrus cloud features. At the same time, interstellar dust clouds themselves are fundamental to understanding dust properties and the interstellar radiation field, both of which are essential for studies of chemical evolution and star formation in our Galaxy. Measuring the reddening of background sources, such as quasars, with K-DRIFT, which benefits from its broad field of view and accurate background subtraction, allows for the effective detection of extended dust in galactic halos, the CGM, and intracluster space. Observations of the Hα emission lines can be used to identify signatures of star formation activity within galaxies, as well as the environmental effects acting on them. Galactic winds driven by active galactic nuclei and starbursts can be traced through Hα emission. Strong ram pressure stripping effectively removes the interstellar medium (ISM) from galaxies. The stripped ISM becomes ionized or dissociated through mixing with the hot intracluster medium (ICM), forming Hα tails. The surface brightness of these Hα tails correlates not only with the presence of star formation in the tails but also the mixing stage of the stripped ISM and ICM. The Hα survey with K-DRIFT will enable the investigation of the evolutionary stages of ram pressure stripped galaxies in cluster environments, as well as the multiphase gas reservoir around galaxies and in the CGM.

겨울철 온실에서의 일사량 부족은 온실 토마토(Solanum lycopersicum L.)의 수량과 품질을 제한한다. 보 광은 자연광의 한계를 보완할 수 있으나, 복합 사용에 적합한 최적 스펙트럼에 대한 경험적 근거는 여전히 부족하 다. 본 연구는 약광기 온실에서 스펙트럼이 조정된 세 종류의 LED 보광이 토마토의 광합성, 수량 및 과실 품질에 미 치는 영향을 조사하였다. 정식 60일 후, 온실에 광합성 광양자 속밀도(PPFD) 400 ± 25 μmol m-2 s-1의 발광다이오 드(LED)를 조사하였으며(full-스펙트럼 LED 및 특정 full-스펙트럼 LED[청색 및 녹색 파장]), 청색 영역의 파장 피 크를 엽록소 a 흡수에 맞춘 백색 스펙트럼을 사용하였고, 대조구는 보광 없이 재배하였다. 보광 처리시 대조군 대비 평균 수량이 26% 증가하였으며, 파장 변환 전스펙트럼 백색광에서는 총 과실 수량이 58% 증가하였다. 또한 보광 은 순광합성속도를 향상시켰고, 과실 당도를 5% 이상 증가시켰다. 리코펜 함량과 ABTS 라디칼 소거 활성은 대조 군에서 높았으며, pH와 적정산도는 대조되는 경향을 보였다. 전반적으로, 본 연구 결과는 보광의 파장 피크를 광합 성 색소 흡수 파장에 맞추는 것이 토마토 수량을 향상시킴을 시사한다. 그러나 수량의 증가는 주요 파이토케미컬 성 분의 감소를 수반하며, 이는 온실 생산 시스템 최적화에서 중요한 상충 관계를 강조한다.

The high theoretical capacity of transition metal-based compounds makes them promising candidates for lithium-ion battery (LIB) anodes. Among them, iron selenide (FeSe2) has attracted considerable interest because of its excellent electrical conductivity and superior lithium storage capacity. However, pristine FeSe2 suffers from rapid capacity fading and structural instability during repeated cycling. Thus, this study used a facile solvothermal method to synthesize a FeSe2@rGO composite with enhanced structural integrity and electrical conductivity. By incorporating reduced graphene oxide (rGO), the composite demonstrated improved charge transfer kinetics and mechanical robustness. Morphological and structural characterizations were performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses (XPS), which confirmed the successful formation of the composite and its uniform distribution. Electrochemical properties were evaluated using cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge, long-term cycling, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The optimized FeSe2@rGO electrode delivered a high reversible capacity of 971.95 mAhg-1 at 500 mAg-1 after 350 cycles. The underlying charge storage mechanism was investigated using scan rate-dependent CV, which revealed a dominant capacitivecontrolled contribution at higher scan rates. The study findings indicate that the FeSe2@rGO composite can serve as a high-performance anode material with excellent cycling stability and rate capability, providing a viable strategy for the development of advanced LIBs.

Activated carbons with high micro-/meso-porosity derived from biomass are increasingly popular as sustainable materials. However, these carbons often struggle with low carbon content and limited structural stability. Here, we present Mongolian anthracite-based carbons synthesized via carbonization and chemical activation. Structural analysis shows that Act-MRA samples develop plate-like morphologies with reduced particle size and greater porosity as KOH content increases. The Act-MRA samples have a disordered carbon structure with small graphitic domains, even at higher KOH ratios without significant crystal defects. Notably, Act -MRA3 displays a large specific surface area and high pore volume, with welldeveloped micropores (7–20 Å) and mesopores (20–50 Å) that expand as KOH ratios rise. Electrochemical tests indicate that Act -MRA3 achieves high specific capacitance (220.6 F/g at 5 mV/s) and rate retention (~ 80% at 300 mV/s), owing to its optimized pore structure and enhanced ion transport. These findings underscore the importance of tailored pore structures and defect engineering in boosting activated carbon performance for energy storage.

The integration of high-capacity active materials onto flexible substrates is essential for advancing flexible sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). Herein, we report a novel strategy for fabricating high-performance, flexible SIB anodes via the immobilization of molybdenum disulfide ( MoS2) nanoparticles on carbon cloth (CC) modified with metal–organic framework-derived carbon nanotubes (MOF-derived CNTs). In this method, Co-containing zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) were assembled on polyaniline-coated CC, followed by CNT growth via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and hydrothermal deposition of MoS2. The resulting MoS2@ CNT@CC electrodes achieved significantly higher MoS2 loading (15–20 wt%) compared to direct deposition on CC (< 5 wt%). Electrochemical evaluation revealed an initial discharge capacity of 231 mAh g− 1 with a Coulombic efficiency of 94.3%, outperforming MoS2@ CC (150 mAh g− 1, 77.8%) and bare CC (113 mAh g− 1, 74.3%). After 100 cycles at 50 mA g− 1, MoS2@ CNT@CC maintained a stable capacity of 133 mAh g− 1 and an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.9%. Cyclic voltammetry confirmed enhanced redox activity, while mechanical tests showed no significant degradation after 10,000 bending cycles (10 mm radius). These findings highlight the effectiveness of MOF-derived CNTs in enhancing MoS2 loading, conductivity, and mechanical resilience, offering a promising route toward robust and efficient flexible SIB anodes.

This study evaluated the fit of a one-piece dress using a 3D-printed dress form designed to reflect the body shape of middle-aged women and examined its potential for practical application by comparing the results with those from a 3D virtual fitting program. Therefore, a dress form was created based on the body measurements of middle-aged women using 3D body scanning and 3D printing, and an actual one-piece dress was fitted onto it. The same pattern was then simulated in a 3D virtual fitting program. A subsequent visual assessment was performed to compare and analyze the similarity between the 3D virtual fitting and actual fitting results. The analysis revealed that the 3D-printed dress form more accurately replicated the body characteristics of middle-aged women, making it advantageous for evaluating actual wearing comfort and garment fit. In contrast, the virtual fitting program demonstrated limitations in detailed expressions of elements such as wrinkles in specific body areas and fabric properties, resulting in lower consistency with real-world fitting outcomes compared to the dress form. This study confirmed that the 3D-printed dress form for middle-aged women can enhance accuracy in both fit evaluation and garment production processes. Future studies should focus on developing dress forms that accommodate diverse body types and refining virtual fitting technologies to enable more precise garment simulation and evaluation.

This study investigates the compaction behavior of anisotropic, plate-like powders used in axial flux motor cores through a combined FEM–DEM approach. A porous continuum FEM model captures stress and density evolution during die pressing, revealing strong gradients along the compaction direction, with higher stress and densification near the upper punch and reduced compaction in the lower region. Guided by these results, DEM simulations examine particle packing, orientation, and contact pressure in representative zones. The DEM analysis shows that higher local pressure promotes denser packing and in-plane particle alignment near the upper punch, while the lower region exhibits more random orientations and lower contact forces. As a result, the multi-scale FEM–DEM framework clarifies how anisotropic particle behavior governs local densification and offers practical guidance for die design and process optimization to achieve more uniform density and controlled magnetic-property-relevant particle alignment in axial flux motor cores.

기후변화에 따른 관리형 화분매개자 부족은 온실 딸기 재배에서 대체 화분매개자의 필요성을 높이고 있다. 재래꿀벌(Apis cerana)은 양봉꿀벌 (Apis mellifera)의 대체종으로 제안되었으나, 온실 조건에서의 직접 비교 연구는 제한적이다. 본 연구에서는 2024년 11월부터 2025년 3월까지 대 한민국 충남 논산의 딸기 온실에 두 종의 봉군을 설치하고, 봉군세력, 먹이활동, 화분매개 효율을 모니터링 하였다. 두 종 모두 세력이 감소했으나, 양봉꿀벌에서 감소 폭이 더 컸다. 종 간 먹이활동 차이는 정오 무렵에만 나타났으며, 세력으로 보정하면 사라졌다. 꽃 방문 및 정상 수과 형성률로 측정한 화분매개 효율은 종 간 유의한 차이가 없었으나, 방문당 효율은 양봉꿀벌에서 다소 낮은 경향을 보였다. 화분매개 효율은 먹이활동과는 양의 상관을, 봉군 세력과는 음의 상관을 나타냈다. 이러한 결과는 재래꿀벌이 겨울철 봉군세력을 더 안정적으로 유지하면서도 유사한 화분매개 서비스 를 제공함을 보여주며, 온실 딸기 재배에서 대체 화분매개자로서의 잠재성을 뒷받침한다.

본 연구는 향기가 강한 장미를 선발하고 이화학적 향기 특성 을 평가하기 위해 수행되었다. 향기가 있는 장미 라인의 꽃 향기 는 향분석기와 MOS타입 전자코를 이용하여 향 강도와 패턴을 조사하였다. 향기 분석 결과, 장미 라인들 중 ‘RosaScentNIHHS1’ 이 가장 높은 향 강도를 나타냈으며, 전자코 데이터의 주성분분 석(PCA)과 판별함수분석(DFA) 결과, 다른 계통과 뚜렷이 구분 되는 향기 패턴을 보였다. 또한 ‘RosaScentNIHHS1’과 모부본 품종인 ‘위스퍼’ 꽃잎의 휘발성 화합물을 헤드스페이스-고체상미 세추출법(HS-SPME)과 가스크로마토그래피-질량분석기(GC-MS) 를 이용하여 분석하였다. ‘RosaScentNIHHS1’의 주요 휘발성 화합물은 3,5-dimethoxytoluene, citronellol, geraniol이었 으며, 모부본 품종 ‘위스퍼’의 주요 화합물은 3,5-dimethoxytoluene 및 cis-3-hexenyl acetate, 4-vinyl anisole이었다. 두 계통 은 화합물 조성과 각 성분의 상대 성분비에서 상당한 차이를 나타냈다. 본 연구 결과는 향기 특성을 기반으로 한 천연 화훼 자원 개발을 위한 기초 자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

본 연구에서는 최근 국내 절화 시장에서 증가하는 소형·특이 화형 수요와 생산 현장의 노동력 절감 요구에 대응하여 개발된 소형 겹꽃 절화용 거베라 신품종 ‘페더핑크(Feather Pink)’의 육성 경위와 주요 특성을 보고하고자 한다. ‘페더핑크’는 2011 년 초세가 강건한 ‘08B3-3’ 계통을 모본으로, 화색과 화형이 우수한 ‘07B3-14’ 계통을 부본으로 교배한 실생 집단에서 선발되었다. 2011년 교배 후 조직배양을 이용한 계대 증식과 2012- 2020년 연차별 생육 및 절화 특성 평가를 통해 유전적 안정성과 균일성을 확보하였다. 주요 특성으로 두상화 직경은 평균 7.5cm이며, 절화장은 56.2cm로 유통에 적합하였고, 연간 채 화량은 75.3본/주/년으로 안정적인 생산성을 보였다. 절화수명 은 8.7일로 상업적 활용에 충분하였으며, 소형 계열이라 꽃목 처짐이 없어 철심 삽입·테이핑·캡 씌우기 등 꽃목보강작업이 필요하지 않아 재배 및 취급 과정의 노동력 절감에 유리하였다. 또한 기호도 평가에서 화색, 화형, 균형미 등에서 높은 선호도를 나타냈다. 이러한 특성으로 ‘페더핑크’는 최근 확대되고 있는 소형 절화 시장의 소비 경향에 부합하며, 국내 절화 시장의 품종 다양성 확대와 농가의 재배 효율성 향상에 기여할 것으로 기대 된다.

심비디움 ‘연두랑’은 절화용으로 적합한 연녹색 품종을 개발 하기 위하여 2023년 국립원예특작과학원에서 육성한 신품종 으로 2009년에 C. ‘Daijeolturuk’과 C.‘Romeo’를 인공교배 하다. 교배 후 기내파종과 하우스 순화를 통해 121개의 실생묘 를 얻었고, 그 중 형태적, 생리적, 개화 특성을 포함한 종합적인 특성을 바탕으로 우수한 2계통을 1차 선발하였다. 이후 선발계 통의 안정성과 균일성을 확인하기 위하여 2016년부터 2022년 까지 특성검정을 수행하였고, 최종적으로‘C09037-45’한 계통 을 선발하였고 ‘원교 F1-80’로 계통명을 부여한 후,‘연두랑’으 로 명명하였다. 본 품종은 67.2 cm 길이의 직립성 화경에 약 22개의 연녹색 꽃을 착화하는 중형종으로, 절화수명은 평균 34.3일로, 대비품종 ‘러블리킹’보다 6일 이상 길었다.‘연두랑’ 은 1월부터 개화하며 기내 증식력은 대비 품종과 유사한 정도 로 나타나 상업적 활용을 위한 대량 증식이 가능할 것으로 판단 된다.

Nasopharyngeal stenosis (NPS) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition in cats, capable of causing complete upper airway obstruction in severe cases. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser staphylectomy provides precise tissue ablation with minimal collateral thermal injury; however, restenosis could occur when used as a sole treatment modality. Balloon dilation can temporarily restore luminal patency, yet recurrence rates remain high when performed alone. This report describes an 8-month-old Korean Shorthair cat with complete nasopharyngeal stenosis that underwent CO₂ laser ablation as an initial intervention, followed by rapid restenosis within three days. A second procedure combining CO₂ laser ablation with endoscopic balloon dilation achieved short-term maintenance of nasopharyngeal patency. These findings suggest that, in cases of complete stenosis with a high risk of recurrence, a multimodal approach may be more effective than single-modality treatment.

Urethral obstruction in male cats, commonly caused by urolithiasis or FLUTD, can be life-threatening. Modified perineal urethrostomy (MPU), connecting the proximal urethra to the preputial mucosa, was performed in three male cats. Two cases with urolithiasis underwent concurrent cystotomy, and one FLUTD case received MPU alone. Two cats recovered uneventfully, while one developed re-obstruction from urinary sludge requiring revision. MPU achieved stable urinary patency and good cosmetic results in most cases, suggesting it as an effective alternative to conventional PU; however, recurrence associated with inflammatory or metabolic causes in FLUTD indicates the need for careful postoperative medical management.

Traumatic urethral rupture is uncommon in cats but may occur secondary to high energy trauma and can cause severe systemic compromise. An 8-month-old neutered male cat presented after trauma by hit-by-car, and retrograde urethrography confirmed a pelvic urethral rupture. Despite conservative management, urethral stricture subsequently developed. Surgical correction was performed by resection of the stenotic segment and urethral anastomosis via a pubic osteotomy approach. The cat recovered normal urination without complications, and no recurrence was observed during one year of follow-up. This case demonstrates successful surgical repair of post-traumatic urethral rupture and stricture in a cat using a pelvic osteotomy approach.

Humic acid (HA), a key component of soil organic matter, has emerged as a multifunctional biostimulant that enhances soil quality, nutrient availability, plant growth, and stress resilience. The complex supramolecular structure of HA influences soil physicochemical properties by improving aggregation, increasing cation exchange capacity, and enhancing water and nutrient retention. These changes facilitate greater uptake of essential macro- and micronutrients, supporting improved photosynthesis, root development, and biomass accumulation. At the physiological and molecular levels, HA modulates hormone signaling, activates antioxidant defenses, and primes stress-responsive pathways that enhance tolerance to drought, salinity, and other abiotic stresses. HA’s ability to regulate reactive oxygen species (ROS) homeostasis, maintain ion balance, promote osmolyte accumulation, and activate pathways such as Salt-Overly-Sensitive (SOS) or other stress-regulatory networks has been demonstrated across diverse crop species. Despite these benefits, variability arising from differences in HA source materials and extraction methods remains a major challenge for consistent application. Future research integrating multi-omics approaches, improved formulation strategies, and large-scale field validation will be essential for elucidating unknown HA’s regulatory mechanisms and maximizing its agricultural potential. Collectively, current evidence positions HA as a promising biostimulant capable of enhancing crop productivity and resilience within sustainable agricultural systems.