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Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
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Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Series: Soil Biology, 55
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits of
biofertilizers as an alternative to chemical fertilizers and
pesticides. Agricultural production has increased massively over
the last century due to increased use of chemical fertilizers and
pesticides, but these gains have come at a price. The chemicals are
not only expensive; they also reduce microbial activity in
agricultural soils and accumulate in the food chain, with
potentially harmful effects for humans. Accordingly, it is high
time to explore alternatives and to find solutions to overcome our
increasing dependence on these chemicals. Biofertilizers, which
consist of plant remains, organic matter and microorganisms, might
offer an alternative. They are natural, organic, biodegradable,
eco-friendly and cost-effective. Further, the microbes present in
the biofertilizers are important, because they produce nutrients
required for plant growth (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium),
as well as substances essential for plant growth and development
(e.g., auxins and cytokinins). Biofertilizers also improve the
physical properties, fertility and productivity of soil, reducing
the need for chemical fertilizers while maintaining high crop
yield. This makes biofertilizers a powerful tool for sustainable
agriculture and a sustainable environment. The book covers the
latest research on biofertilizers, ranging from beneficial fungal,
bacterial and algal inoculants; to microbes for bioremediation,
wastewater treatment; and recycling of biodegradable municipal,
agricultural and industrial waste; as well as biocontrol agents and
bio-pesticides. As such, it offers a valuable resource for
researchers, academics and students in the broad fields of
microbiology and agriculture.
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