Design and application of microbial biofertilizers
Soil beneficial microbes, especially plant growth promoting microorganisms (bacteria and fungi), are susceptible to be used in microbial-based bioformulations. These products, which can also be referred as biofertilizers, have been studied for several decades and their benefits for the environment and agro-systems versus chemically synthetized products are sufficiently demonstrated. Here, we describe the key stages that a biofertilizer product goes through in the bioformulation processes, from the lab to the field, with special emphasis in the strain(s) selection, viability, competence, and stability. Moreover, we focus on carrier materials, their nature, and their roles to help the active microorganism to survive and persist under stress conditions, such as drought, pathogens, and soil degradation. Finally, we reviewed the current state of legislation and bioformulation marketing in several world regions. Overall, with this chapter we intend to enumerate the steps in the formulation of a successful biofertilizer and to further discuss key stages and handicaps in the process of production, registration, and safe application in the fields.
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| Format: | capítulo de libro biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024
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| Subjects: | Beneficial microbes, Bioformulation, Carrier, Marketing, Plant growth promotion, Sustainability, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10261/358478 https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85193337026 |
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| Summary: | Soil beneficial microbes, especially plant growth promoting microorganisms (bacteria and fungi), are susceptible to be used in microbial-based bioformulations. These products, which can also be referred as biofertilizers, have been studied for several decades and their benefits for the environment and agro-systems versus chemically synthetized products are sufficiently demonstrated. Here, we describe the key stages that a biofertilizer product goes through in the bioformulation processes, from the lab to the field, with special emphasis in the strain(s) selection, viability, competence, and stability. Moreover, we focus on carrier materials, their nature, and their roles to help the active microorganism to survive and persist under stress conditions, such as drought, pathogens, and soil degradation. Finally, we reviewed the current state of legislation and bioformulation marketing in several world regions. Overall, with this chapter we intend to enumerate the steps in the formulation of a successful biofertilizer and to further discuss key stages and handicaps in the process of production, registration, and safe application in the fields. |
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