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Microbial Inoculant: Modern Era of Fertilizers and Pesticides

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Microbial Inoculants in Sustainable Agricultural Productivity

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In past few decades of agriculture history, chemical fertilizers and pesticides contributed significantly to boost agro-production even in few years of introduction. Their special attributes such as quick and nonspecific action and less expensive, low-cost production and storage make them more acceptable widely. However, their lethal effects on plants, animals, humans, and the environment diverted attention toward eco-friendly alternative. In addition, developing resistance in pests becomes an unresolved puzzle in current time frame and a raising demand for reliable and environment-friendly tool for plant disease management. In view of the growing concern toward safe and nutritious food, biofertilizers and biopesticides seem crucial component of modern agriculture.

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Patil, H.J., Solanki, M.K. (2016). Microbial Inoculant: Modern Era of Fertilizers and Pesticides. In: Singh, D., Singh, H., Prabha, R. (eds) Microbial Inoculants in Sustainable Agricultural Productivity. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2647-5_19

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