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Deriving from various naturally-occurring microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, microbial technologies can protect crops from pests and diseases and enhance plant productivity and fertility. They enable farmers to increase yield and productivity in a sustainable way and are expected to play a significant role in agriculture.
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Schäfer, T., Adams, T. (2015). The Importance of Microbiology in Sustainable Agriculture. In: Lugtenberg, B. (eds) Principles of Plant-Microbe Interactions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08575-3_2
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