CONTENT
• Biofertilizers
• Biofertilizers: an ecofriendly way to replace chemical fertilizers
• Types of Biofertilizers
-Nitrogen fixers
- Phosphrous & Phosphate suppliers
• Comparative overview of chemical fertilizers & Biofertilizers
• Advantages of Biofertilizers
• Limitations of Biofertilizers
• Future strategies
• Conclusion
DEFINATION
Biofertilizers includes selective microorganisms
like bacteria, fungi, algae which are capable of
fixing atmospheric N or convert insoluble
phosphate and other salts in the soil into forms
available to plants.
BIOFERTILIZERS: AN ECOFRIENDLY WAY TO REPLACE CHEMICAL
FERTILIZERS
Soil health Indiscriminate use deteriorates the soil Improves the soil health
health
ADVANTAGES:-
• Increase crop yield by 25%
• They provide biological nitrogen directly to plants.
• They help in solubilization & mineralization of other
plants nutrients like phosphates.
• Stimulate plant growth.
• They improve soil properties and maintain soil fertility.
• They are eco-friendly and pollution free.
• They are cheap & can help to reduce fertilizer
consumption.
• Plays important role in the recycling of plant nutrients.
LIMITATIONS OF BIOFERTILIZERS:-