Relevance of Biofertilizers to Agriculture

Datos Bibliográficos

ID5221848
AutoresTunde Ezekiel Lawal (Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, North-West University, Mahikeng Campus, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho2735, South Africa), Olubukola Oluranti Babalola (0000-0003-4344-1909, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, North-West University, Mahikeng Campus, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho2735, South Africa)
Año2014
Volumen47
Número1
Páginas35-43
Fecha de publicación2014-07-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Human Ecology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0970-9274 • E-ISSN: 2456-6608
EditorialKamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1080/09709274.2014.11906737
OpenAlexW2519243661
IdiomaEN
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In the rhizosphere (the crop root or its close vicinity) microorganisms are abundantly present and they are in millions. The rhizobacteria do not only gain from the nutrients produced from the crop root but also positively affect the crop and this result in stimulation of the crop’s growth. These bacteria are referred to as Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacters (PGPRs) and they have been grouped according to their activities. PGPRs have the potential of acting as crop strengtheners, phytostimulators and plant health improvers. The objective of this write up is to shed light on the possibility of using these for the improvement of agriculture. Undoubtedly, if the use of these organisms is appropriately managed by farmers, it will help in effecting better wellbeing of crops and it will thereby improve food safety

Agriculture · Agroforestry · Agronomy · Bacteria · Beneficial organism · Biofertilizer · Biology · Crop · Microorganism · Rhizobacteria · Rhizosphere · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Biotechnology · Ecology