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 …

Biofertilizers consists of the microorganisms bringing about the improvement of the nutrients
of the soil enhancing their accessibility to the crops. Plant nutrients form the most vital …

Phosphorus (P) is one of the most important minerals required for plant growth occupying a
strong position among soil macro nutrients. Soil P deficiency is often fulfilled by phosphate …

Soil is a living entity and it is not only a valuable natural resource in agricultural and food
security but it is also towards maintenance of all life process. Agricultural productivity rests …

Plant-bacteria-soil interactions are the determinants of soil fertility and plant health. The
success in the use of the beneficial microorganisms requires an excellent understanding of …

Many rhizospheric bacterial strains possess plant growth-promoting mechanisms. These
bacteria can be applied as biofertilizers in agriculture and forestry, enhancing crop yields …

Fertilizers supply essential plant nutrients, mainly nitrogen (N), potassium (K) and
phosphorous (P). These fertilizers increase the yield of the crop but they cause several …

Microbial inoculants are gaining importance for attaining sustainable agricultural production
systems. Nutrient supply capacity of soil is diminishing continuously owing to soil erosions …

Growing evidence showed that efficient acquisition and use of nutrients by crops is
controlled by root-associated microbiomes. Efficient management of this system is essential …

This paper reviews relevant facts and statistics about the benefits and impacts of the growing
use of chemical fertilizer with a focus on soil fertility, crop productivity, and alternative …