In vitro compatibility evaluation of agriusable nanochitosan on beneficial plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and maize plant

Agri, Upasana; Chaudhary, Parul; Sharma, Anita

doi:10.1007/s40009-021-01047-w

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“…Researchers of India have also shown that the use of nano-chitosan enhanced the colony number of PGPR. They act synergistically and improve the germination and growth attributes of Z. mays [ 148 ]. The use of nanocomposite biofertilizer on T. aestivum and Cicer arietinum enhanced plant biomass, crop yield, and plant resistance against biotic stress [ 149 ].…”

Section: Current Scenario Of Nanobiofertilizer Research and Applicationsmentioning

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Improvement of Plant Responses by Nanobiofertilizer: A Step towards Sustainable Agriculture

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Drastic changes in the climate and ecosystem due to natural or anthropogenic activities have severely affected crop production globally. This concern has raised the need to develop environmentally friendly and cost-effective strategies, particularly for keeping pace with the demands of the growing population. The use of nanobiofertilizers in agriculture opens a new chapter in the sustainable production of crops. The application of nanoparticles improves the growth and stress tolerance in plants. Inoculation of biofertilizers is another strategy explored in agriculture. The combination of nanoparticles and biofertilizers produces nanobiofertilizers, which are cost-effective and more potent and eco-friendly than nanoparticles or biofertilizers alone. Nanobiofertilizers consist of biofertilizers encapsulated in nanoparticles. Biofertilizers are the preparations of plant-based carriers having beneficial microbial cells, while nanoparticles are microscopic (1–100 nm) particles that possess numerous advantages. Silicon, zinc, copper, iron, and silver are the commonly used nanoparticles for the formulation of nanobiofertilizer. The green synthesis of these nanoparticles enhances their performance and characteristics. The use of nanobiofertilizers is more effective than other traditional strategies. They also perform their role better than the common salts previously used in agriculture to enhance the production of crops. Nanobiofertilizer gives better and more long-lasting results as compared to traditional chemical fertilizers. It improves the structure and function of soil and the morphological, physiological, biochemical, and yield attributes of plants. The formation and application of nanobiofertilizer is a practical step toward smart fertilizer that enhances growth and augments the yield of crops. The literature on the formulation and application of nanobiofertilizer at the field level is scarce. This product requires attention, as it can reduce the use of chemical fertilizer and make the soil and crops healthy. This review highlights the formulation and application of nanobiofertilizer on various plant species and explains how nanobiofertilizer improves the growth and development of plants. It covers the role and status of nanobiofertilizer in agriculture. The limitations of and future strategies for formulating effective nanobiofertilizer are mentioned.

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“…Quantification of 16S rRNA showed high copy number in treated soil over control. This may be due to the positive effect of nanochitosan and nanozeolite on other bacterial populations, which helps in mobilization, chelation, and slow release of nutrients, improved the nutrient status of the soil, and enhanced plant growth (Alori et al, 2017;Agri et al, 2021). Titania nanoparticles and PGPR enhanced the valuable microorganism around roots and helped in the growth of wheat (Timmusk et al, 2018).…”

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Assessment of Soil Health Indicators Under the Influence of Nanocompounds and Bacillus spp. in Field Condition

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Agricultural yield of major crops is low due to the injudicious use of chemical fertilizers that affects soil fertility and biodiversity severely and thereby affecting plant growth. Soil health is regulated by various factors such as physicochemical properties of the soil, availability of micro/macronutrients, soil health indicator enzymes and microbial diversity which are essential for agriculture productivity. Thus, it is required to draw attention towards an eco-friendly approach that protects the beneficial microbial population of soil. Application of different bioinoculants and agriusable nanocompounds has been reported to enhance soil quality with increased nutrient status and beneficial bacterial population, but additive effects of combined treatments on soil microbial population are largely unknown. The present study investigated the impact of nanozeolite and nanochitosan along with two Bacillus spp. on rhizospheric microbial flora and indicator enzymes to signify soil health under field conditions on maize. Soil health was ascertained by evaluating physicochemical analysis; total bacterial counts including N, P, and K solubilizing bacteria; and soil health indicator enzymes like fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis, alkaline phosphatase, β-glucosidase, dehydrogenase, amylase, and arylesterase. Change in copy number of 16S rRNA as a marker gene was used to quantify the bacterial population using quantitative PCR (qPCR) in different treatments. Our study revealed that nanocompounds with Bacillus spp. significantly (p < 0.05) enhanced total microbial count (16.89%), NPK solubilizing bacteria (46%, 41.37%, and 57.14%), and the level of soil health indicator enzymes up to twofold over control after 20, 40, and 60 days of the experiment. qPCR analysis showed a higher copy number of the 16S rRNA gene in treated samples, which also indicates a positive impact on soil bacterial population. This study presents a valuable approach to improve soil quality in combined treatments of nanocompounds and bioinoculants which can be used as a good alternative to chemical fertilizers for sustainable agriculture.

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“…It is well recognized that soil microbes facilitate the soil structure formation and solubilization of different minerals necessary for plant growth and repression of pathogens. The most efficient approach is to manipulate the microbiome through bioinoculation (Agri et al 2021;Chaudhary et al 2021c, d). Different products were available in market formulated with beneficial consortium of microorganism such as PGPR and plant growth-promoting fungi (Hashem et al 2018;Khan et al 2019).…”

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Recent Trends and Advancements for Agro-Environmental Sustainability at Higher Altitudes

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Agri

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Survival Strategies in Cold-Adapted Microorganisms

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Himalaya is one of the coldest environments on Earth and characterizes stressful conditions due to lack of nutrients and freezing conditions. More refined and scientific farming is crucially needed for sustainable agricultural involving uncultivable lands to boost the agricultural productivity and soil fertility without any detrimental response on soil. Hence it is essential to improve the soil beneficial population by applying bio-inoculants, rhizosphere engineering, and nanoparticles in high-altitude cold lands which helps to alter the microbial community to enhance the plant growth by uptake of nutrients and soil health improvement as a substitute in agricultural tradition. Use of culture-dependent and culture-independent technology revealed the complete information on microbial diversity and structural and functional potential of rhizospheric microbes. Nanotechnology spreads out a broader opportunity to achieve better crop production in agricultural fields because of their unique properties. The properties like uniform particle size distribution and large internal porosity of nanoparticles make them desirable for improving characteristics of soil and crops. This chapter

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In vitro compatibility evaluation of agriusable nanochitosan on beneficial plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and maize plant

Cited by 48 publications

References 18 publications

Improvement of Plant Responses by Nanobiofertilizer: A Step towards Sustainable Agriculture

Improvement of Plant Responses by Nanobiofertilizer: A Step towards Sustainable Agriculture

Assessment of Soil Health Indicators Under the Influence of Nanocompounds and Bacillus spp. in Field Condition

Recent Trends and Advancements for Agro-Environmental Sustainability at Higher Altitudes

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