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Microbiota and Biofertilizers - A Sustainable Continuum for Plant and Soil Health (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
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Microbiota and Biofertilizers - A Sustainable Continuum for Plant and Soil Health (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
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An increasing population has put tremendous pressure on
agricultural productivity to fulfill the demands of human
consumption. Numerous agricultural activities and techniques have
been developed to raise annual crop production globally. While
agriculture has succeeded in enhancing the yearly crop
productivity, this achievement is at the cost of environmental
degradation by applying synthetic persistent substances, such as
industrial fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, etc. Chemical
fertilizers are nearly as destructive as they are productive,
causing monocultures and consequences associated with elimination
of diversity, nutrient pollution as evidenced by algae blooms,
eutrophication, water quality issues, lower oxygen levels and
dangers to fish stocks. Therefore, the scientific approach to
maintain sustainable fertility in soil and plants is to switch over
to biofertilisers.Biofertilisers are compounds of organic matter
that are applied to crops for growth and health. Their constituent
micro-organisms interact in an ecofriendly manner with the soil,
root and seeds of plants, promoting the growth of micro-flora that
enhances soil fertility. They are known to play a number of vital
roles in soil fertility, crop productivity and production in
agriculture. Application of biofertilisers results in increased
mineral and water uptake, root development, vegetative growth and
nitrogen fixation. They liberate growth promoting substances and
vitamins and help to maintain soil fertility. They act as
antagonists and play a pivotal role in neutralising the soil borne
plant pathogens, thereby assisting in the bio-control of diseases.
Application of biofertilisers in lieu of synthetic fertilizers
could be the promising technique to raise agricultural productivity
without degrading the environmental quality. The present book
focuses on the latest research approaches and updates from the
microbiota ecosystem and their applications in agriculture
industry. It also highlights the great potential and possible
future of action of microbiota in the development of sustainable
agricultural systems.
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