Role of bio-fertilizers towards sustainable agricultural development: A review

Abstract

As bioinoculants, numerous eco-friendly microorganisms with a wide range of products are regularly utilised to improve the soil's potential and provide the host plant with the nutrients it requires. The inorganic chemical-based fertilisers employed in the soil management practises are a serious threat to both human health and the environment. Biofertilizers are alternatives that are used in sustainable agriculture to increase soil fertility and crop productivity. The use of beneficial microorganisms as bio-fertilizers has become crucial in the agricultural sector due to its potential impact on food safety and sustainable crop production. The numerous bacteria used in bioinoculant formulations, the carrier materials used, and the applications of biofertilizers are the main subjects of this paper. In especially in appropriate farming, bio-fertilizers are essential for maintaining soil fertility over the long term and crop production sustainability.