Biofertilizers Technology

Authors: S. Kannaiyan, K. Kumar & K. Govindarajan
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition (2019)
ISBN: 9788172336554
E-ISBN: 9789386347428
Binding: Hard Bound
Pages: 450
Size: 6.5 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 900 grams

Description:
Rice-based cropping systems are the backbone of agriculture in India, involving the rotation of crops such as rice, pulses, oilseeds, cotton, sugarcane, and green manures. This system offers significant potential for enhancing agricultural sustainability and reducing the cost of cultivation. Central to this are biofertilizers like Azolla, BGA, Azospirillum, Rhizobium, Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus, and other heterotrophic nitrogen-fixing bacteria that not only boost crop yield but also minimize environmental impact.

Biofertilizer Technology for Rice-Based Cropping System explores the latest developments in the application of biofertilizers in rice-based systems, with a special focus on novel endophytic diazotrophs such as Azorhizobium caulinodans, Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus, and Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs (PPFM). Additionally, the book delves into the roles of Phosphorus (P), Zinc (Zn), and Silicon (Si) solubilizers in optimizing nutrient dynamics within the rice ecosystem.

The strategies for producing and distributing quality biofertilizers, especially for rice-based cropping systems, are also thoroughly discussed, with an emphasis on molecular methods for quality control and rapid assessment.

This book serves as a comprehensive monograph on biofertilizer usage in rice cropping systems and will be invaluable to scientists, researchers, students, and extension workers involved in crop management and sustainable agriculture practices in rice-based systems.