Biofertilisers

{Tool} Biofertilisers. Creator(s): Symnaczik, Sarah; Mäder, Paul and Romano, Ida. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. (2020)

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Summary in the original language of the document

This factsheet summarises the latest research findings with the following contents: 1) What are biofertilisers?, 2) Types of biofertilisers and modes of action, 3) Areas of application, 4) Effectiveness, 5) Risks and constraints in biofertiliser production and use, 6) Alternatives: management of native soil microbes, and 7) Applications in organic farming.

Summary translation

Der Einsatz von nützlichen Mikroben kann eine umweltfreundliche Strategie in einer nachhaltigeren Nutzpflanzenproduktion und eine zusätzliche Option für den Biolandbau sein. Dieses Merkblatt fasst die neuesten Forschungsergebnisse über die Wirksamkeit, Anwendung und Einsatzbereiche der Impfstoffe, so genannter mikrobieller Biostimulanzien, zusammen.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	The latest research findings on the effectiveness and use of biofertilisers.
What problem does the tool address?:	In recent years, organic amendments, active natural metabo- lites or beneficial microbes have been discussed as environmentally friendly strategies for more sustainable crop production. The use of microbial-based inoculants and the exploitation of beneficial interactions with plants has gained increasing interest worldwide.
What solution does the tool offer?:	Beneficial microbes can enhance plant growth by increasing their tolerance to adverse soil and environmental conditions or by improving the plants’ resource utilisation efficiency. However, developing specific microbial-based inoculants or so-called biofertilisers with beneficial effects that are also suitable for agricultural applications under different environmental conditions is challenging. Currently, some commercially available biofertilisers are of low quality or are difficult to apply. This results in a loss of confidence from farmers. However, the quality improvement of microbial-based formulations and the advancements in the understanding of biological mechanisms have continuously helped enhance the efficiency at the field level.
Country:	Switzerland
Type of Practice Tool:	Leaflets & guidelines
Keywords:	arable farming, nutrient management, soil, soil management, soil microorganisms, soil biology, soil fungi, soil improvement, soil fertility
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English arable farming http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36528 English nutrient management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_330697 English soil http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7156 English soil microorganisms http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36167 English soil biology http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7160 English soil fungi http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_33550 English soil improvement http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36315 English soil fertility http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7170
Subjects:	Soil > Soil quality Farming Systems > Farm nutrient management Knowledge management
Research affiliation:	Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Soil European Union > Horizon Europe > OrganicAdviceNetwork European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	101134850
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/53627, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/31042, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/45872
Project ID:	OFK
Deposited By:	Rüger, Madelaine Lea
ID Code:	53627
Deposited On:	07 Aug 2024 11:33
Last Modified:	07 Aug 2024 11:33
Document Language:	English, German/Deutsch, Czech/Česky, French/Francais
Status:	Published

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