Current Status and the Role of Biofilm Biofertilizer for Improving the Soil Health and Agronomic Efficiency of Maize on Marginal Soil
Journal Title: International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research - Year 2024, Vol 3, Issue 07
Abstract
The use of biofilm biofertilizers is emerging as a promising strategy to improve soil health and agronomic efficiency, especially for maize production on marginal soils. This review focuses on the current status and critical role of biofilm biofertilizers in improving soil properties and maize productivity. This study used Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses using Scopus and ScienceDirect databases from 2014-2024. Results showed that current status of biofilm biofertilizer utilization is spread on azolla, rhizobacteria, and endophytic bacteria species. Biofilm biofertilizers are beneficial microbial communities encapsulated in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) that contribute to soil structure stabilization, nutrient solubilization and improved water retention. Application of these biofertilizers has been shown to improve soil fertility by increasing organic matter content, promoting nutrient cycling, and stimulating microbial activity. These improvements result in better root development, higher plant growth rates and increased crop yields. Especially on marginal soils, where nutrient availability and soil structure are often compromised, biofilm biofertilizers offer a sustainable solution to mitigate these limitations. This review synthesizes findings from recent studies and highlights the mechanisms by which biofilm biofertilizers exert their beneficial effects, thereby highlighting their potential in sustainable agricultural practices for maize production on suboptimal soils.
Authors and Affiliations
Itakanisa Pradmiardi Mushalin, Hidayatul Fitrah Nelma Putri, Hauzan Ariq Musyaffa Fajri, Sheni Yuniarda, Irwandhi, Fiqriah Hanum Khumairah, Fairus Hisanah Hibatullah, Debora Ambarita, Anne Nurbaity, Diyan Herdiyantoro, Nadia Nuraniyya Kamaluddin, Betty Natalie Fitriatin, Tualar Simarmata
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP740585
- DOI https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/V03I7Y2024-14
- Views 38
- Downloads 1
Prevalence of Malnutrition and its Effects on Learning Process In Tetiary Institution
This research project was titled "the prevalence of malnutrition and its effects on learning process in tetiary institution. Malnutrition has been identified according to research by WHO (2021) as a major factor that imp...
Telfairia Occidentalis Leaf Concentrations of Hg, Pb and Cd Planted in Old Sewage Sludge Dumpsites in Owerri Imo State
Leaves of Telfairia OCCIDENTALIS planted in abandoned Sewage Dumpsite were analyzed for mercury Hg, Lead Pb and Cadmium Cd levels. Samples were collected from three dump areas at a depth of 0-30cm, and fallow lands of ab...
Diseases of Melons: Reasons, Symptoms, and Methods of Control
The article provides information about the main diseases of melons and control measures. Melons diseases and pests will not damage the quality or quantity of the crop if you understand their fundamental characteristics,...
Evaluation of Soil Temperature, Water Productivity and Agronomic Performance of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.)-Legume Intercropping System in the Western Highlands of Cameroon
Intercropping is a farming practice involving two or more crop species, growing simultaneously in the same area and which could efficiently utilize natural resources. A two-year study was conducted during 2021 and 2022 i...
Developing and Expanding the Networks of Peanut Seed Producers of Department of Agriculture Thailand
Developing and expanding the networks of peanut seed producers of the Department of Agriculture. The objective is to develop and expand a network of seed producers ppeanut varieties are sold with quality appropriate to t...