{"title":"Recent Advancements in Fermentation Strategies for Mass Production and Formulation of Biofertilizers: Towards Waste Valorization","authors":"Deeksha Bagga, Shivani Chauhan, Anjireddy Bhavanam, Nikhil G. N., Sumer Singh Meena, Anee Mohanty","doi":"10.1007/s42729-024-01947-y","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p>Biofertilizers are microbial cultures that colonize the rhizosphere and help in nutrient uptake by plants. However, despite significant progress in the research and development of various biofertilizer formulations, the practical usage of these falls well short of their capability. Production and optimization of biofertilizer formulations require aseptic conditions and close monitoring throughout the manufacturing process. In this regard, scaling up its production process requires an in-depth understanding of fermentation techniques along with process control parameters. The current study explores various mass production techniques using fermentation technology for upscaling biofertilizer production. Exploration of the potential utilization of nutrients found in domestic and industrial wastewater has been undertaken to cultivate biofertilizer strains through both solid and liquid fermentation. These approaches represent two pathways that could effectively contribute to resource recovery, aligning with the principles of a circular economy. The sustainable large-scale production of biofertilizers also hinges on the optimization of processes and formulations, coupled with the development of suitable carriers.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":17042,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.4000,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition","FirstCategoryId":"97","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01947-y","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Biofertilizers are microbial cultures that colonize the rhizosphere and help in nutrient uptake by plants. However, despite significant progress in the research and development of various biofertilizer formulations, the practical usage of these falls well short of their capability. Production and optimization of biofertilizer formulations require aseptic conditions and close monitoring throughout the manufacturing process. In this regard, scaling up its production process requires an in-depth understanding of fermentation techniques along with process control parameters. The current study explores various mass production techniques using fermentation technology for upscaling biofertilizer production. Exploration of the potential utilization of nutrients found in domestic and industrial wastewater has been undertaken to cultivate biofertilizer strains through both solid and liquid fermentation. These approaches represent two pathways that could effectively contribute to resource recovery, aligning with the principles of a circular economy. The sustainable large-scale production of biofertilizers also hinges on the optimization of processes and formulations, coupled with the development of suitable carriers.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition is an international, peer reviewed journal devoted to publishing original research findings in the areas of soil science, plant nutrition, agriculture and environmental science.
Soil sciences submissions may cover physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, mineralogy, ecology, pedology, soil classification and amelioration.
Plant nutrition and agriculture submissions may include plant production, physiology and metabolism of plants, plant ecology, diversity and sustainability of agricultural systems, organic and inorganic fertilization in relation to their impact on yields, quality of plants and ecological systems, and agroecosystems studies.
Submissions covering soil degradation, environmental pollution, nature conservation, and environmental protection are also welcome.
The journal considers for publication original research articles, technical notes, short communication, and reviews (both voluntary and by invitation), and letters to the editor.