The use of microbial inoculants for biological control, plant growth promotion, and sustainable agriculture: A review

Elnahal, Ahmed S. M.; El‐Saadony, Mohamed T.; Saad, Ahmed M.; Desoky, El-Sayed M.; El-Tahan, Amira M.; Rady, Mostafa M.; AbuQamar, Synan F.; El‐Tarabily, Khaled A.

doi:10.1007/s10658-021-02393-7

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“…They maintain the delivery of nutrients at the target destination. Due to a lack of information about the interactive role of biofertilizers, nanoparticles, and plants, nanobiofertilizers still have not been widely promoted [ 23 ].…”

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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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“…Also, yeasts may efficiently attack harmful fungus strains and reduce or inhibit growth of destructive microbes as reviwed in ( Liu et al, 2013 , Horváth et al, 2020 ). Various mechanisms, such as nutrition competition or antifungal chemical production, have been hypothesized to explain their antagonistic action ( Heydari and Pessarakli, 2010 , Guerrero et al, 2014 , Elnahal et al, 2022 ). They can create siderophores, cell wall disintegrating enzymes, and other unidentified bioactive compounds ( Qin et al, 2004 , Mayo et al, 2015 , Ghosh et al, 2017 , Zhimo et al, 2017 , Di Canito et al, 2021 ).…”

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Response of faba bean to intercropping, biological and chemical control against broomrape and root rot diseases

El-Mehy

El-Gendy²,

Aioub³

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Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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“…Crop rotation can also result in a better control of some soil-borne diseases, such as in potatoes affected by Rhizoctonia solani and Streptomyces scabies [26]. In addition, the application of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), biofertilisers, composts, mycorrhiza, biochars, and humic and fulvic acids can augment nutrient acquisition and assimilation, improve soil texture and plant growth, and induce systemic resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses [26][27][28][29][30][31][32]. For example, the distribution to the soil of a biofertiliser that contained a mixed fungal and bacterial microflora induced conferred protection against Fusarium wilt of banana caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.…”

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“…For biosafety reasons, any microorganism released into the environment should be carefully assessed via the post-release field monitoring of putative negative environmental impacts, and well-designed ecological monitoring programs will provide data that can help regulators [139]. The cost-efficiency of the product plays a relevant role in farmer choice, and considerable attention should be devoted by the selling companies to the methods of formulation, storage, and delivery [32]. Additionally, the cost of registration for the biocontrol agents is very high, and some companies register their bioproducts as biofertilisers [140].…”

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Sustainable Management of Diseases in Horticulture: Conventional and New Options

Scortichini¹

2022

Horticulturae

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To reduce the impact of chemical pesticides on the environment, there are relevant efforts to enhance the possibility of controlling plant diseases using environmentally friendly biocontrol agents or natural products that show pathogen control capacity. The European Union, FAO, and the United Nations largely promote and finance projects and programs in order to introduce crop protection principles that can attain sustainable agriculture. Preventive measures related to the choice of cultivars, soil fertility, integrated pest management (IPM), and organic farming strategies are still the basis for obtaining satisfactory crop yields and reducing classical pesticide utilisation through the application of commercially available and ecofriendly control agents. Effective pathogen detection at borders to avoid quarantine pathogens is mandatory to reduce the risk of future epidemics. New technical support for the development of sustainable pathogen control is currently being provided by forecasting models, precision farming, nanotechnology, and endotherapy. New biocontrol agents and natural products, disease management through plant nutrition, systemic resistance inducers, and gene-silencing technology will provide solutions for obtaining satisfactory disease control in horticulture. The “multi-stakeholder partnership” strategy can promote the implementation of sustainable crop protection.

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The use of microbial inoculants for biological control, plant growth promotion, and sustainable agriculture: A review

Cited by 233 publications

References 248 publications

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

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

Response of faba bean to intercropping, biological and chemical control against broomrape and root rot diseases

Sustainable Management of Diseases in Horticulture: Conventional and New Options

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