What are Biofertilizers? Types and uses

Biofertilizers have microbes that help in the growth of plants and supply nutrients to the plants. It improves soil health. It protects the plants from diseases and avoids climate pollution. Now, let's understand the types of biofertilizers in detail. Biofertilizers are eco-friendly. They are cost-effective as compared to chemical fertilizers. 

Different varieties of Biofertilizers -

Nitrogen-fixing Biofertilizers -  It converts nitrogen into organic compounds that plants use. 

Phosphorus Solubilizers - It is a biofertilizer that contains fungi and bacteria. Some examples are Micrococcus, Aspergillus, etc. Its role is to increase the rate of phosphorus that can be absorbed. 

Phosphorus Mobilizers -These biofertilizers provide phosphorous nutrients to the soil. 

Advantages of Biofertilizers - 

• They have high nutrients and improve the quality of soil

• Improves soil textures

• Prevent plants from diseases and weeds

• Helps to increase crop yield

• More comfortable than synthetic fertilizers

• useful for soil microorganisms

• It supports organic farming

If you want to have more information about biofertilizers, read the full blog at TractorKarvan. Some examples of biofertilizers are Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Rhizobium, Seaweeds, etc. Biofertilizers are built from living microorganisms. Biofertilizers improve soil fertility and provide plants with essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.