Advancing Sustainable Agriculture: Bioinputs and Solid-State Fermentation Innovations for Eco-Friendly Farming
Keywords:
Bioinputs, Sustainable Agriculture, Biological Control Agents, Inoculants, Soil Biodiversity, Eco-Friendly Alternatives, Solid-State FermentationAbstract
This study explores the growing importance of bioinputs, specifically biological control agents and inoculants, in sustainable agriculture. The escalating environmental concerns linked to synthetic pesticides and fertilizers have led to a shift towards eco-friendly alternatives, focusing on restoring soil biodiversity and mitigating ecological damage. Inoculants, comprising live microorganisms, play a crucial role in enhancing plant growth, nutrient availability, soil fertility, and resistance against pests and diseases. They encompass various plant growth-promoting bacteria and fungi, each contributing unique attributes such as phosphate solubilization, nitrogen fixation, and production of beneficial compounds. Biological control agents, derived from microorganisms, offer effective pest and disease management strategies while minimizing environmental impact. The development of these bioinputs is driven by technological advancements, including biorefinery concepts and molecular biology techniques, coupled with the utilization of lignocellulosic biomass to reduce production costs. Solid-state fermentation (SSF) emerges as a critical process for bioinput production, albeit facing challenges like mass and heat transfer, bioproduct retrieval, and downstream processing. The study underscores the importance of addressing these challenges to scale up SSF operations effectively. Overall, the research highlights the promising role of bioinputs in sustainable agriculture and the need for continued innovation in bioinput production technologies.
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