TITLE:
The Role of Biofertilization in Improving Apple Productivity―A Review
AUTHORS:
Walid Fediala Abd El-Gleel Mosa, Lidia Sas Paszt, Mateusz Frąc, Paweł Trzciński
KEYWORDS:
Biofertilization, Apple Productivity, Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, Vermicomposting, Animal Manure
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Microbiology,
Vol.5 No.1,
January
13,
2015
ABSTRACT: Biofertilization of crops with plant growth
promoting microorganisms is currently considered as a healthy alternative to
chemical fertilization. Biofertilizers are microbial preparations containing
living cells of different microorganisms which have the ability to mobilize
plant nutrients in soil from unusable to usable form. They are environmentally
friendly, play a significant role in the crop production, help to build up the
lost microflora and improve the soil health. Also, they increase crop yield by
20% - 30%, stimulate plant growth, are cost effective and provide optimal
conditions for soil biological activity. They suppress pathogenic soil
organisms, restore natural soil fertility and provide protection against
drought and some soil borne diseases. Moreover, they degrade toxic organic
chemicals, improve seed germination and aid in balancing soil pH in reducing
soil erosion.