Optimizing Bio-fertilizers to Address Food Security and Advance Nutritional Sustainability
Awanindra Kumar Tiwari
Plant Protection- Entomology, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, UP, India.
Vishnu Moond *
Department of Agronomy, RNT College of Agriculture Kapasan (MPUA&T- Udaipur), Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, 312202, India.
Rupeshkumar Jagannath Choudhari
Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, 444104, India.
Almaszabeen Badekhan
Department of Agricultural Economics, Institute of Organic Farming, UAS, Dharwad, India.
P. Tejasree
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Priyadarshini Ladies Hostel, S.V. Agriculture College Staff Quarters, Vidya Nagar North Tirupati, 517502, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Kirttiranjan Baral
ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad, 500030, India.
Raman Bharti
Department of Extension Education and Communication Management, College of Community and Applied Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This chapter delves into the pivotal role of biofertilizers as a sustainable solution in addressing the intertwined challenges of food security and nutrition. Biofertilizers, derived from beneficial microorganisms, offer a promising alternative to conventional chemical fertilizers, enhancing soil fertility, crop productivity, and overall ecosystem health. The abstract explores the multifaceted benefits of biofertilizers in bolstering agricultural yields, improving soil health, and fostering nutrient-rich crops, consequently contributing to a more resilient and nourishing global food system. Additionally, it examines the hurdles and opportunities in widespread adoption, emphasizing the necessity for continued research, technological innovation, and comprehensive educational initiatives to maximize their potential impact on sustainable agriculture and human nutrition.
Keywords: Biofertilizers, nutrition, rhizobium, sustainable