Conservative models have shown that as populations rise, food production needs to double
by 2050. Population increase and the green revolution have caused fertilizer inputs to …

The green revolution bought amazing consequences in food grain production but with
insufficient concern for agriculture and environmental sustainability. The efficient …

Phosphorus has been identified as one of the most numerous elements that are available in
the earth's crust which exists in the form of both inorganic and organic forms. The presence …

Phosphorus is a major, essential macronutrient required for plant growth and development.
Most soils contain insoluble inorganic phosphates, but they are of no use to plants unless …

Phosphorus (P) is the prime indispensable nutrient element for crop growth and productivity
after nitrogen. P content of topsoil is around 0.05% and 0.1% of that is accessible to plants …

Despite being one of the most abundant elements in soil, phosphorus (P) often becomes a
limiting macronutrient for plants due to its low bioavailability, primarily locked away in …

Vegetables are one of the important food components of dietary systems in many countries
including Asian regions. It provides some of the essential nutrients such as carbohydrates …

One of the reasons behind the limiting crop yield among industrializing countries at global
level is soil infertility. This problem basically originates from the excessive use of chemical …

Phosphorous is second most essential element after nitrogen which is required by plants for
their growth and development. Plant requires phosphorous for molecules like ATP, nucleic …

Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are a group of soil microorganisms which can
enhance plant growth parameters and can be used as biofertilizers. The aim of this chapter …