Microbial Inoculant: Modern Era of Fertilizers and Pesticides
In past few decades of agriculture history, chemical fertilizers and pesticides contributed significantly to boost agro production even in few years of introduction. Their special attributes such as quick and nonspecific action and less expensive, low cost production and storage make them more acceptable widely. However, their lethal effects on plants, animals, humans, and the environment diverted attention toward eco friendly alternative. In addition, developing resistance in pests becomes an unresolved puzzle in current time frame and a raising demand for reliable and environment friendly tool for plant disease management. In view of the growing concern toward safe and nutritious food, biofertilizers and biopesticides seem crucial component of modern agriculture.