Biofertilizers Toward Sustainable Agricultural Development

Reddy, G. Chandramohan; Rk, Goyal; Puranik, Shriniketan; Waghmar, Vijaykumar; Vikram, K. V.; Sruthy, K. S.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-36248-5_7

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“…On the other hand, biofertilizers may play an essential role in enhancing crop productivity and maintaining soil fertility in the long term, while reducing the environmental burden associated with fertilizer production and nutrients leaching to groundwater deposits. In addition, the microorganisms usually included in the biofertilizers may interact with the plants and boost their immunity, growth and development, and consequently increase the crop production [40][41][42].…”

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Phosphorus and Biofertilizer Application Effects on Growth Parameters, Yield and Chemical Constituents of Broccoli

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Broccoli is a popular vegetable throughout the world and contains important nutritional features. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect the fertilization with different phosphorus sources (i.e., soil application of rock phosphate (RP) at 428 kg ha−1, calcium superphosphate (CSP) at 670 kg ha−1, phosphoric acid (PA) at 126 L ha−1 and monoammonium phosphate (MAP) at 334 kg ha−1) combined with biofertilizers (i.e., inoculation with phosphorin or mycorrhiza) on plant growth aspects, antioxidants enzyme activity, chemical constituents, yield and quality of broccoli leaves and heads (Brassica oleracea var. italica Plenck). The experiment was performed according to the randomized complete block design with three replications (n = 3), for two growing seasons (2018–2019) at the experimental farm of Benha University, Egypt. The obtained results showed that the highest values of plant height, leaf area, fresh and dry weight of leaves/plant, head weight and diameter, and the highest yield of heads ha−1 were recorded in plants that received MAP fertilizer and were inoculated with mycorrhiza. On the other hand, the highest value of head length, total carbohydrate and total soluble solids (TSS) content were observed in plants fertilized with PA and inoculated with mycorrhiza. The highest leaf nitrogen % and head ascorbic acid content, as well as the lowest head total phenol content were recorded in plants supplemented with MAP fertilizer and inoculated with mycorrhiza. Moreover, broccoli plants fertilized with PA and inoculated with mycorrhiza showed promising results in terms of phosphorus, potassium and total carbohydrate content, antioxidant activity and dehydrogenase activity. In conclusion, phosphorus may affect plant growth, yield and chemical parameters in broccoli plants depending on the fertilizer source, while inoculation with mycorrhiza may also have a beneficial impact on these parameters.

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Phosphorus and Biofertilizer Application Effects on Growth Parameters, Yield and Chemical Constituents of Broccoli

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“…Beneficial micro-organisms like Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Mycorrhizae fungi, Aspergillus and Penicillium present in biofertilizers influence plant growth and health by enhancing nutrient availability, uptake and biological activity in the rhizosphere, P-solubilization and mobilization of P, Zn, Fe, Mo to varying level and by producing phytohormones (auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins), antibiotics and secondary metabolites that help host plants to resist diseases and insect pests and withstand abiotic stress conditions. Likewise, organic farm yard and vermicompost manures improve soil physical conditions and supply all essential macro elements and microelements (Tawaraya et al, 2006;Pandit et al, 2013;Reddy and Goyal et al, 2020) to fulfil plant requirements. The organic and biological resources are renewable sources, ecofriendly and available at low cost, which are of much importance in the sustainable crop production.…”

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“…The application of biofertilizer along with organic or inorganic fertilizers boost the growth and quality production of plants (Sinha et al, 2009). This combined application improves soil health (Patil, 2010) by increasing fertilizer use efficiency and nutrient uptake, growth and yield (Karlidag et al, 2009;Khalil, 2012;Hassan, 2015;Reddy and Goyal et al, 2020). View of the above, the effects of different phosphorus rates and biofertilizers on strawberry production and quality under .…”

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Effect of phosphorous in combination with biofertilizers on growth, yield and quality of strawberry cv. Winter Dawn

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Aim: This study was carried out to investigate the effect of biofertilizers in combination with phosphorus rates on growth, yield and quality of strawberry. Methodology: The experiment was conducted during the year 2017-18 and 2018-19 at hi-tech greenhouse of the Department of Horticulture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The experiment was arranged in a factorial completely randomized design with four phosphorus fertilizer rates (0, 80, 100 and 120% RDP per plant) and three biofertilizers (control, VAM and PSB) at five replicates. Growth and yield parameter were estimated. Quality traits, viz., TSS, acidity, ascorbic acid, anthocyanin and juice content of fruits were also measured at maturity stages. Results: All the possible combinations of phosphorous and biofertilizers were found to have significant influence on the vegetative growth, yield and quality parameters of strawberry. The minimum number of days taken to first flowering, maximum fruit weight, size and fruit yield per plant were recorded with 100% RDP along with VAM. TSS and ascorbic acid were noted maximum with combined application of 120% RDP and biofertilizers. Interpretation: VAM and PSB inoculation in combination with 100 percent recommended dose of phosphorous showed maximum vegetative growth, yield and quality of strawberry as compared to non-biofertilizer inoculation.

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“…Biofertilizers may play an essential role in enhancing crop productivity and maintaining soil fertility in the long term while reducing the environmental burden associated with fertilizer production and nutrients leaching into groundwater deposits [44]. In addition, the microorganisms usually included in the biofertilizers might interact with the plants and boost their immunity, growth, and development, which consequently increase crop production [45][46][47]. The inoculation of peanut plants with mycorrhiza in the current study significantly enhanced the total chlorophyll, dry weight, and crop growth rate of groundnut plants (Figure 1).…”

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The Individual and Combined Effect of Nanoparticles and Biofertilizers on Growth, Yield, and Biochemical Attributes of Peanuts (Arachis hypogea L.)

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A two-year (2020–2021) field experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of particular nanoparticles and biofertilizers on the growth, yield, and biochemical attributes of peanuts (Cv. Giza 6). Before planting, the seeds were inoculated with two biofertilizers, mycorrhiza and phosphorine, and were considered the main plot. The subplot contained foliar sprays of nanoparticles, i.e., 200 ppm boron (B), 200 ppm calcium (Ca), their combination (Ca+B), and the control (no spray). The results revealed that mycorrhiza significantly increased 100-seed weight (70.45 g), seed yield (1.9 ton/ha), biological yield (7.5 ton/ha), crop growth rate (CGR) (2.9 g day−1 m−2), branching number (12.5), and protein content (22.96) compared with the control or phosphorine. Among the nanoparticles, Ca+B maximally improved plant height, CGR, 100-seed weight, shelling percentage, seed yield, oil content, and seed protein, while plants treated with B exhibited maximum seed nitrogen, pods per plant, and biological yield compared to other treatments. Overall, plants treated with Ca and B nanoparticles and mycorrhiza exhibited remarkable improvement in their growth, yield, and biochemical attributes, suggesting that nanotechnology and biofertilization are steps toward environmentally friendly, progressive farming. This study laid the basis for further elucidation of the molecular mechanism of plants in response to these nanoparticles and biofertilizers.

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Biofertilizers Toward Sustainable Agricultural Development

Cited by 24 publications

References 46 publications

Phosphorus and Biofertilizer Application Effects on Growth Parameters, Yield and Chemical Constituents of Broccoli

Phosphorus and Biofertilizer Application Effects on Growth Parameters, Yield and Chemical Constituents of Broccoli

Effect of phosphorous in combination with biofertilizers on growth, yield and quality of strawberry cv. Winter Dawn

The Individual and Combined Effect of Nanoparticles and Biofertilizers on Growth, Yield, and Biochemical Attributes of Peanuts (Arachis hypogea L.)

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