Use of advanced technologies has resulted in a significant increase in agricultural productivity. However, indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers adversely affects soil productivity and environmental quality. Therefore, there is a great need to find some alternative which can not only enhance crop productivity without affecting soil fertility, but also maintain environmental balance. Bio fertilizers offer […]
Laboratory Experiments for Preparing Biofertilizers | Agriculture
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Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria: Rhizobium, Azotobacter & Azospirillum | Biofertilizers | Agriculture
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Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria: Rhizobium, Azotobacter & Azospirillum ! Organisms capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen into available organic form are known as nitrogen fixers. Nitrogen is essential to all plants and is a macronutrient. There are organisms like bacteria and algae capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen. These bacteria can exist in free-living form like Azotobacter, Beijerinkia, […]
Top 10 Benefits of Mycorrhizal Fungi| Biofertilizers | Agriculture
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Some of the most important benefits of Mycorrhizal Fungi are as follows: 1. Uptake of Phosphorus 2. Uptake of Minor Elements 3. Role of AMF in Nitrogen Absorbtion 4. Enhanced Water Absorption 5. Improves Soil Structure 6. Biocontrol against Plant Pathogens 7. Synergistic Effect with PGPRs 8. Enhanced Tolerance against Abiotic Stress 9. Bioremediation 10. […]