Fruit Peels as Biofertilizers and Biopesticides for Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture: A Review

Abstract

The annual increase in global population of 1.1% necessitates increased agricultural yields to provide a sustainable food supply, which necessitates the extensive use of chemical fertiliser and pesticide. This practise, however, causes a number of environmental and health issues, which ultimately drives the creation of safer organic fertilisers and bio-pesticides. Organic fertiliser comprises various antioxidants and carbonaceous matter, which are inexpensive and safe elements utilised for plant growth. While inorganic fertiliser is typically made entirely, such as sulphate of ammonia, they may also be processed from quarries. One must need to develop other sustainable alternative to meet the demand of world's expanding population, thereby meeting the SDGs of poverty eradication, zero hunger, and climate action.One possible technique is to use fruit peels as biofertilizers and bio pesticides. Fruit peels are often discarded in the garbage and taken to a solid waste dumping facility. Because of the breakdown of peel material at the disposal location, this generates an odour problem. Ergothis is critical for establishing the peel as a significant bio resource in worldwide organic agriculture development, reducing solid waste accumulation in the environment with its attendant public health threat, and documenting a long-term management technique. Fruit peels are high in nutrients such as potassium, calcium, iron, zinc,calcium, citrate content, and other minerals.

Role of Biopestcides and Biofertilizer in Sustainable Agriculture

“…The eco-friendliness of biopesticides has been proven by numerous studies. (Devi et al, 2023; Ivase, Nyakuma, Ogenyi, Balogun, & Hassan, 2017) A Study showed that biopesticides had little effect on non-target creatures, protecting beneficial insects and pollinators that are essential to the health of ecosystems. (Giunti et al, 2022) In addition, compared to conventional pesticides, biopesticides have a lower tendency to contaminate groundwater and accumulate permanent residues.…”