Continuous decline of earth's natural resources and increased use of hazardous chemical
fertilizers pose a great concern for the future of agriculture. Biofertilizers are a promising …

Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) refers to a microbial mediated process based upon an
enzymatic “Nitrogenase” conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonium readily …

For all living organisms, nitrogen is an essential element, while being the most limiting in
ecosystems and for crop production. Despite the significant contribution of synthetic …

Stressor (biotic as well as abiotic) generally hijack the plant growth and yield characters in
hostile environment leading to poor germination of the plants and yield. Among the plant …

In the preset context, the best alternative of chemical fertilizer is necessary because of its
adverse effects on the soil health. There are several alternatives available to enhance the …

Microorganisms and organic compounds (humic and fulvic acid) offer viable alternatives to
insecticides and mineral fertilizers. Even though many studies have shown the effects of …

Overuse of chemical fertilizer and pesticides in agricultural activity is frequently damaging to
soil health and can accumulate heavy metals in the soil environment, causing harm to …

Sustainability and innovation are fundamental to any production system. Providing food to
the increasing population is of paramount importance and is crtical to the global stability …

The synergistic action between rhizobia and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria has been
documented. However, the mode of integration that boosts the positive outcomes of the …

Single planting structure has a significant impact on the maintenance of nitrogen in
managed ecosystems. Although the effect of crop diversity on soil nitrogen-cycling microbes …