Biofertilizers and citrus cultivation

Abstract

Citrus trees (Citrus spp.) one of the main fruit crops worldwide, currently, due to excessive use of inorganic fertilizers, there is a serious threat to human health and the environment. The use of various types of biofertilizers like nitrogen fixers, phosphorus solubilizers, phosphorus mobilizers, and potassium solubilizers enhancing citrus growth, both directly by increasing resource acquisition (nitrogen, phosphorus, and essential minerals), producing Siderophore, stimulate Phytohormone production, or indirectly by increase plant tolerance of pathogens as a part of integrated pest management, and maintain soil fertility and protect the environment.

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as Biofertilizers to Increase the Plant Quality of Sour-Orange Seedlings

“…Biofertilizers are beneficial microbial inoculants derived from the rhizosphere that contain specific microorganisms. They are advocated as a secure partial alternative to replace chemical fertilizers and pesticides, offering cost effectiveness, eco friendliness, and easy farm-level production [7]. To maximize these advantages, it is recommended that we integrate them into the overall fertilization system alongside synthetic fertilizers, aiming to enhance soil properties and sustain horticultural crop productivity [8].…”

“…To maximize these advantages, it is recommended that we integrate them into the overall fertilization system alongside synthetic fertilizers, aiming to enhance soil properties and sustain horticultural crop productivity [8]. Biofertilizers represent a secure and eco-friendly alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides, reducing environmental pollution and offering direct benefits such as increased crop yields, fruit quality, nitrogen fixation, and phosphorus solubilization, improved plant growth, enhanced plant resistance to pests and diseases, reduced costs, and improved soil vitality and soil properties, as well as enhancing and conserving natural resources [7,9].…”