19^th European Organic Chemistry Congress

Bio-fertilizers

Bio-fertilizer technology has shown promise for integrated nutrient management through biological Nitrogen fixation (BNF). Bio-fertilizers may also be used to improve Phosphate availability to crops. The efficacy of inoculants can vary with inoculant type, crop species, formulation, soil nutrient level, soil pH/type, existence of relevant microbes in the soil, and weather conditions. Bio-fertilizers are living organisms that enrich the nutrient quality of the soil. It refers to the use of microbes instead of chemicals to enhance the nutrition of the soil, it is also less harmful and does not cause pollution. Main roles of bio-fertilizers: Make nutrients available. Make the root rhizosphere livelier. Growth-promoting substances are produced. More root proliferation and better germination Improve the quality and quantity of produce. Improve the fertilizer use efficiency. Higher biotic and abiotic stress tolerance Improve soil health. Residual effect makes the system more sustainable “Biofertilizers are the product containing carrier based (solid or liquid) living microorganisms which are agriculturally useful in terms of nitrogen fixation, phosphorus solubilization or nutrient mobilization, to increase the productivity of the soil and/or crop. Biofertilizer applications: Seed treatment | Seedling root dip treatment | Soil treatment.