Biofertilizers: Definition, Classification and Importance
T.K. Divya
Dept. of Soil Science, Thanthai Roever Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu (621 212), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Bacillus, Biofertilizer, Mycorrhiza, Symbiotic
Abstract
Fertilizers are used to provide vital plant nutrients such as nitrogen (N), potassium (K), and phosphorous (P) to plants (P). These fertilizers promote crop yield, but they also offer a number of health risks. Consumer preferences are shifting toward the usage of organic food cultivated without the use of any chemicals as a result of a number of health risks. In recent years, biofertilizers have emerged as an important component for biological nitrogen fixation. They provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method of nutrient supply to the plant.
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