Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agricultural Practice in Crop Production: A Review
By 2050, a projected global population of 9.7 billion will exacerbate the existing resource scarcity, demanding innovative solutions for sustainable food production. While synthetic fertilizers have boosted yields, their environmental impact—including soil and water contamination, greenhouse gas emi...
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| description | By 2050, a projected global population of 9.7 billion will exacerbate the existing resource scarcity, demanding innovative solutions for sustainable food production. While synthetic fertilizers have boosted yields, their environmental impact—including soil and water contamination, greenhouse gas emissions, and declining response rates—is undeniable. Organic farming and the utilization of biofertilizers offer a compelling alternative. These naturally occurring microorganisms, including nitrogen-fixing bacteria and phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, enhance soil fertility, boost crop yields, and mitigate the negative consequences of chemical fertilizers. While challenges remain regarding production, distribution, and widespread farmer adoption, the growing global demand for sustainable agriculture, coupled with ongoing research into biofertilizer optimization, paints an optimistic picture for the future of this eco-friendly technology. Indeed, the shift towards biofertilizers represents not just a solution to a pressing problem but a crucial step towards a healthier planet and more secure food supply. The findings suggest that excessive use of chemical fertilizers negatively affect agricultural ecosystems. Besides this, the use of biofertilizers offers a natural sustainable alternative solution to address the imbalance of soil nutrients. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cb6ff50621fa4b8fbe790ed5e7af1b9c2025-08-20T02:37:09ZengUniversitas BrawijayaAGRIVITA Journal of Agricultural Science0126-05372477-85162025-06-0147241042410.17503/agrivita.v47i2.4783868Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agricultural Practice in Crop Production: A ReviewKousik Samanta0Aminul Islam1Madhurima Banik2Shankha Koley3Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, The Neotia University, Diamond Harbour Road, West Bengal-743368, IndiaDepartment of Agricultural Engineering and Farm Management, School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, The Neotia University, Sarisha, Diamond Harbour, West Bengal-743368, IndiaDepartment of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, The Neotia University, Diamond Harbour Road, West Bengal-743368, IndiaDepartment of Agricultural Engineering and Farm Management, School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, The Neotia University, Sarisha, Diamond Harbour, West Bengal-743368, IndiaBy 2050, a projected global population of 9.7 billion will exacerbate the existing resource scarcity, demanding innovative solutions for sustainable food production. While synthetic fertilizers have boosted yields, their environmental impact—including soil and water contamination, greenhouse gas emissions, and declining response rates—is undeniable. Organic farming and the utilization of biofertilizers offer a compelling alternative. These naturally occurring microorganisms, including nitrogen-fixing bacteria and phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, enhance soil fertility, boost crop yields, and mitigate the negative consequences of chemical fertilizers. While challenges remain regarding production, distribution, and widespread farmer adoption, the growing global demand for sustainable agriculture, coupled with ongoing research into biofertilizer optimization, paints an optimistic picture for the future of this eco-friendly technology. Indeed, the shift towards biofertilizers represents not just a solution to a pressing problem but a crucial step towards a healthier planet and more secure food supply. The findings suggest that excessive use of chemical fertilizers negatively affect agricultural ecosystems. Besides this, the use of biofertilizers offers a natural sustainable alternative solution to address the imbalance of soil nutrients.https://agrivita.ub.ac.id/index.php/agrivita/article/view/4783biofertilizerchallengescrop productionmicroorganismsustainability |
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| title | Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agricultural Practice in Crop Production: A Review |
| title_full | Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agricultural Practice in Crop Production: A Review |
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| title_short | Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agricultural Practice in Crop Production: A Review |
| title_sort | biofertilizers for sustainable agricultural practice in crop production a review |
| topic | biofertilizer challenges crop production microorganism sustainability |
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