Production Technology of Biofertilizers

Description

Environmental issues such as freshwater pollution, energy saving, and soil erosion are forcing the farmers to introduce methods of cultivation that have a lower impact on the environment. In this context, the reduced use of chemical fertilizers with increased application of organic fertilizers is considered a compulsory route to alleviate the pressure on the environment derived from agricultural practices. The increasing need for environmental friendly agricultural practices is driving the use of fertilizers based on beneficial microorganisms. The latter belong to a wide array of genera, classes, and phyla, ranging from bacteria to yeasts and fungi, which can support plant nutrition with different mechanisms. Moreover, studies on the interactions between plant, soil, and the different microorganisms are shedding light on their interrelationships thus providing new possible ways to exploit them for agricultural purposes. The choice of the technology for organic production and of the carrier for the formulation is a key to their successful application. This book “Production Technology of Bio-fertilizers” focuses on how modern technologies can be approached to improve the performance of beneficial microorganisms used as a tool for enhancing plant growth and yield.