11 research outputs found
Rhizobial counts in peat inoculants vary amongst legume inoculant groups at manufacture and with storage: implications for quality standards
Use of Spent Mushroom Substrate as an Inoculant Carrier and an Organic Fertilizer and Their Impacts on Roselle Growth (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) and Soil Quality
Soybeans in high latitudes: effects of Bradyrhizobium inoculation in Northwest Germany and southern West Siberia
Legumes in prairie restoration: evidence for wide cross-nodulation and improved inoculant delivery
Challenges of formulation and quality of biofertilizers for successful inoculation
The interest in biofertilizers is increasing and so is the potential for their use in sustainable agriculture. However, many of the products that are currently available worldwide are often of very poor quality, resulting in the loss of confidence from farmers. The formulation of an inoculant is a crucial multistep process that should result in one or several strains of microorganisms included in a suitable carrier, providing a safe environment to protect them from the often harsh conditions during storage and ensuring survival and establishment after introduction into soils. One of the key issues in formulation development and production is the quality control of the products, at each stage of the process. This review presents the different components and the major steps involved in the formulation of good quality biofertilizers, including the techniques used to assess the quality of the products following production. The quality of currently available inoculants is also reviewed, emphasizing the need for better quality control systems worldwide. (Résumé d'auteur