There was a desperate need for food to recover the economy of the 1950s and 1960s.
Farmers all over the world were advised to rely on intensive production methods and …

Honorable Guests Distinguished Colleagues Ladies and Gentlemen, During the last several
days, you have heard many examples of the beneficial effects of EM when applied toward …

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. The video you have just seen illustrates a multitude of
benefits that can be derived from using Effective Microorganisms (EM) in over-coming many …

The uniqueness of microorganisms and their often unpredictable nature and biosynthetic
capabilities, given a specific set of environmental and cultural conditions, has made them …

I would also like to welcome the participants of this Conference from various countries. As I
have described in the brochure of this Conference, the reason and purpose of holding this …

Recent application of modern agricultural biotechnologies and use of high-yielding crop
varieties provided sufficient crop yields and food for human population. But, the major …

The increasing pressure on land resources has made it imperative for vertical growth
through enhanced crop intensity and productivity. To meet this challenge, appropriate …

The world population is increasing at an alarming rate, and to feed such a huge population
from an exhausted arable land with depleted water resources would be a great concern and …

The purpose of this book is to highlight the importance of soil microorganisms in increasing
plant nutrients supply and to protect against pathogens and pests. Topics covered in the 16 …

Agriculture is the major economic activity of most developing countries engaging more than
50% of the population. Low world crop productivity due to low soil moisture, low nutrient …