Microbial inoculants and organic amendment improves plant establishment and soil rehabilitation under semiarid conditions

Advantages of inoculation with immobilized rhizobacteria versus amendment with olive-mill waste in the afforestation of a semiarid area with Pinus halepensis Mill

“…Therefore, it is necessary to use technological restoration methods that can improve both soil quality and the ability of the seedlings to resist semiarid environmental conditions (Caravaca et al, 2005). The establishment of native plant species is a practice widely used for reclaiming degraded lands and constitutes the most-effective strategy in semiarid areas (Alguacil et al, 2003;Mengual et al, 2014;Schoebitz et al, 2014). Pinus halepensis Mill.…”

Encapsulation Techniques for Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria

“…The establishment of native plant species is widely used for reclaiming degraded lands and constitutes the most effective strategy in degraded areas (Mengual et al 2014b). Recent studies on reclamation of degraded soils have determined the beneficial effects of the application of organic amendments, for example, alperujo (Schoebitz et al 2014), sugar beet residue (Mengual et al 2014a), sheep manure compost, and sewage sludge (Hueso-Gonzalez et al 2014). Organic amendments have reported beneficial results in the proliferation and development of natural populations of soil microbiota, since the organic residues can be used by soil microorganisms, as substrates and as carbon and energy sources (Medina and Azc on 2010).…”

“…14.1), water absorption, and nutrient uptake (Calvo et al 2014). In this regard, microbial inoculants have a potential role in developing sustainable agriculture for crop production RiveraCruz et al 2008) and reclamation of degraded soils (Mengual et al 2014a). Inoculant carriers have been used to improve effectiveness by supplying nutrients, protecting from desiccation, and slowing cell release.…”

Potentials of the microalgae inoculant in restoration of biological soil crusts to combat desertification

“…The application of the liquid inoculant has been investigated in various concentrations and reported in the literature (Table 3). For example, a research group has used several concentrations of the microalgae inoculum and has found that 0.2 kg/ha of soil would be the best concentration of inoculation (Mengual et al 2014b). Compare to dried inoculant, the direct application of the liquid inoculant does not need to a costly process of biomass harvesting, separation, and thickening, therefore, can be performed with less technological challenges and less expense.…”