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129 articles for “bio-fertilizers”
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Algae as Bio-Fertilizer
Abstract: Bio-fertilization represents a sustainable agricultural practice that leverages bio-fertilizers to enhance soil nutrient levels, thereby increasing agricultural productivity eco-friendly and feasible substitute for pollution-free agricultural applications, soil microflora has been used to increase biomass production and improve soil fertility. Numerous cyanobacteria, including species like Oscillatoria angustissima, Nostoc sp., and Anabaena sp., are known to be efficient nitrogen-fixing biofertilizers. Acuteodesmus dimorphus, Spirulina platensis, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus dimorphus, Anabaena azolla, and Nostoc …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Biofertilizer: A Pathway Towards Eco-green Environment
Abstract: AbstractThe biofertilizers are utilized to enhance the fertility of the land utilizing biological wastes, thus the term biofertilizers, and biological wastes do not contain any chemicals which are obstructing to the living soil. Bio-manures are one of the best cutting edge modern tools for agriculture. It is an ability of our current agricultural science. Biofertilizers are connected in the rural field as an extra to our conventional fertilizers. Conventional fertilizers …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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A Study on The Optimization of Culture Conditions using NPK, A Commercial Fertilizer for Increase in the Biomass of Microalgae, Scenedesmus Bujigatus
Abstract: Algal biomass is rich in all the required nutrients for human body and acts as food as well as medicine in the treatment of a number of therapeutic and chemo preventive diseases. Algae are capable of enhancing nutrient contents of the conventional human food. This may be assigned to their healthy and balanced chemical composition. The current study aims to investigate the light absorption characteristics of the microalgae, Scenedesmus bujigatus …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Effect of Rhizobium and PGPR inoculants in soybean (Glycine Max) on Productivity and Fertility in soybean (Glycine Max) –wheat (Tritium aesivum) cropping system under Vertisols of central India
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted at farmer’s field village Basoda (Vidisha) during kharif season 2018 and 2019 to study the effect of Rhizobium and PGPR inoculants on soybean (Glycine Max (L) Merr.). The residual effect of treatments applied in soybean was assessed on productivity of succeeding wheat (Tritium aesivum L.). The trial was set up in randomized block design with seven treatments and four replications. Rhizobium alone gave significant increase …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Heterosis in Plants
Abstract: It refers to hybrid vigor or heterosis; herein, the offspring expressed better traits than one or both parent lines. This most often manifests in crop breeding as increased yield in F1 hybrids compared with their parents. Developing high-yielding hybrid cultivars across a wider range of crops represents an important strategy for addressing future food security. However, conventional hybrid breeding approaches are fraught with significant challenges in many self-pollinating crops, such …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–31 Read article
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Biofertilizers: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Abstract: India, being an agriculture-based country, there has always been a concern about crop improvement here. Chemical fertilizers increased crops yield, but eventually leached out soil, polluted water basins, degraded ecosystems, reducing soil fertility and thus causing damage to overall environment. Organic fertilizers are costlier and they released nutrients in the surrounding environment thus degrading soil and water quality and human health. Thus came into picture the use of GM crops …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 11–29 Read article
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Bioremediation Strategies to Address the Menace of Oil Spills
Abstract: Bioremediation is an innovative and effective process that leverages the capabilities of microorganisms to address and mitigate contamination in both soil and water environments. This technique is particularly valuable in the context of surface oil spills, where it presents significant advantages over traditional physical and chemical remediation methods. Unlike physical methods, which often involve the use of barriers and skimmers to remove oil from the surface, or chemical methods, which …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 43–56 Read article
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Isolation and Evaluation of Aspergillus Niger : A Fungi Implicated in Infectious Diseases and its application as potential Biofertilizer
Abstract: In the quest to improve the agronomic effectiveness of Rock Phosphate (RP), a widely available and cost-effective phosphate fertilizer, this study aimed to overcome its limited solubility by isolating fungal strains capable of solubilizing rock phosphate. Soil samples were collected from Garhmukteshwar, Hapur, for the isolation process. Among several isolates, three strains exhibited the highest rock phosphate solubilization within a seven-day timeframe, coinciding with a significant decrease in soil pH. …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Restructuring of Sanitation Structures: Reviewing Technological Changes
Abstract: This paper comprehensively reviews the latest technological advancements in rural sanitation systems, focusing on developing urinals and toilets. In many rural areas, improper toilet waste disposal directly into water bodies has led to environmental contamination. In addressing this issue, biological processes are used to degrade fecal matter. However, contemporary challenges include bacterial infections from unhygienic toilets, persistent foul odors, and poorly designed toilet pans. Additionally, more community engagement is needed …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 12, 2023 · pp. 67–80 Read article
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Harnessing Biomass for Sustainable Insect Farming and Biotechnology: Ecological Roles, Industrial Applications, and Future Opportunities
Abstract: Biomass, derived from biological materials, such as plant residues, animal waste, and agricultural by-products, plays a pivotal role in ecological systems, including those involving insects. Insects interact with biomass at multiple levels, serving as decomposers, pollinators, and converters of organic matter into valuable resources. The integration of biomass into insect ecology and farming has garnered significant attention for its potential in sustainable agriculture, waste management, and biotechnology. This review highlights …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Conversion of Fruit Waste for Biofertilizer
Abstract: Abundant use of chemical fertilizers has attracted the attention of everyone in across the globe as theuse of inorganic fertilizers is leading to depletion of the valuable nutrients and microbial flora from thesoil and also causing many environmental hazards. To overcome this environmental hazard and protectsoil, biofertilizers provide the promising solution to the problem. Everyone is fascinated with the wordorganic and prefers organically produced products. The organic products are produced …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Assessment of Agricultural Potentials and Constraints of Natural Resources Management for Research Implementation in Gedeo Zone South Ethiopia Region
Abstract: This study aimed at assessing agricultural potentials and constraints of natural resources management for research implementation in Gedeo zone south Ethiopia Region. The result indicates that the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers was not efficient and the crop yield was decreasing from year to year. Use of organic fertilizer is for only high value crops of enset and coffee without determined rate. Farmers were not practiced organic fertilizers like …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 82–93 Read article
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Management of Acid Soils for Sustainable Crop Production in Eastern India
Abstract: AbstractSoil acidity poses a great problem for crop production due to very poor fertility status and nutrient imbalances in eastern and north eastern region and hence, it needs a special attention to address such acidity problems in relation to crop production. The integrated nutrient management system for the maintenance of soil fertility, sustainable agricultural productivity and improving profitability through the judicious and efficient use of mineral fertilizers especially secondary and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Review on Agricultural Waste Management
Abstract: In current years, the quantity of agricultural waste has been growing swiftly everywhere in the world. As an end result, the environmental issues and poor effects of agricultural waste are drawn increasingly interest. Therefore, there's a want to undertake right approaches to lessen and reuse agricultural waste. This evaluation provided approximately 200 literatures posted in 2017 relating to the topic of agricultural waste. The review tested research on agricultural waste …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Evaluation And Demonstration of MAR1495 And Local Strain (SB-12) on Soybean Yield At Gofa Woreda Southern Nation Nations Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia
Abstract: Soybean is the most important legume crop in the world which can be used for human food source, animal feed, soy milk production, oil production as well as for soil fertility improvement by fixation of nitrogen. The benefits apiece use of Rhizobium inoculants show that a completely good deal of services may be saved by borderline labourers by utilizing quality proven inoculants on the farm. Rhizobia immunization to seeds is …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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Production of Bioethanol from Agro-food Waste (Potato Peel) with the Aid of NPK Fertilizer and Moringa Leaf as Activators
Abstract: In this work, the production of ethanol with the aid of activators was investigated. Two-step hydrolysis of sweet potato peel was studied. Acid hydrolysis was carried out using dilute sulphuric acid, while enzyme hydrolysis was studied using Aspergillus niger inoculum. The effect of activators on ethanol yield was also investigated. Saccharification was studied using aspergillus niger which is a starch degrading organism to generate convertible sugar. Fermentation was carried out …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Revolutionary Impacts on Agroindustry: Review
Abstract: Nanotechnology is a new approach of science which provides alternative tool in many fields including agriculture. This comprehensive review focuses on the biosynthesis and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), highlighting their vast potential in agroindustry applications. Unlike traditional physical and chemical methods, which are often costly, time-consuming, and involve hazardous materials, this review explores the promising biological synthesis routes, offering a more sustainable and eco-friendly alternative for producing …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 26, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–50 Read article
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Concentrated Liquid Biogas Slurry Promotes Growth Traits in Hybrid Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill): A Study in Venise F1 Tomato Variety
Abstract: Evaluation of the varied concentration of liquid bio-slurry and growth performance of Venise hybrid tomato variety was carried out on locations of major growing areas Arbaminch Amibara Commercial farm. The purpose of the study was to test the responses of Venise hybrid tomato variety for varied concentration of liquid bio-slurry fertilizer. The Venise hybrid tomato variety has been shown significant variability across varied bio-slurry concentration. The result reveals that mean …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Toxic Trails: Land Degradation Induced By Pollutants
Abstract: Land degradation, driven by various pollutants, poses a significant threat to global ecosystems, agriculture, and human well-being. This review article explores the mechanisms through which pollutants, including heavy metals, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and urban waste, contribute to soil erosion, salinization, acidification, and loss of soil biodiversity. The article presents detailed case studies from regions such as China, India, Nigeria, the United States, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Australia, highlighting the diverse …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Formulated Biofertilizer—An Effective Approach to Improve Growth and Nutrient Uptake in Crops: A Systemic Review
Abstract: An alternative to mineral fertilizers is the biofertilizers which is one of the important components of integrated nutrient management as these are cost effective and renewable source of plant nutrients to supplement the chemical fertilizers for sustainable agriculture. The use of microorganisms in agriculture as bioinoculant is a very important practice and a growing need too. In spite of countless research, the rate of success is remarkably low. To get …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 43–52 Read article