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Benefits of using biofertilizer in agriculture

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When we talk about organic farming, the term biofertilizer always comes in mind because the usage of these fertilizers is one of the largest parts of organic farming practices. Microorganism based fertilizers are highly used in modern day farming due to the advantages it offers to farmers. Here are few benefits of using biofertilizer in agriculture- Biofertilizers are highly affordable as compared to same amount of synthetic fertilizers. Middle range and low income farmers can easily afford it. These fertilizers reduce the dependence upon petroleum based chemical fertilizers which are really expensive to buy and high demand drives up the price beyond the reach of small farmers. In such conditions, a cheaper and easy to use biofertilizer is a good alternative.    Biofertilizers are environment friendly which is the main reason to prefer them as a supplement to chemical fertilizer. It helps to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers which have negative effects in the environment....

How to Stimulate Plant Root Growth?

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Roots are essential or plants for several reasons: Strong and healthy roots help anchor the plant in place so that it can resist strong wind, high water flow, mudflow etc. A healthy root system is also essential for plants to ensure enough supply of water, oxygen and nutrients from the soil. Actually, roots help these things move up through the plant to stem, leaves, and blooms. In leaves, water and minerals are utilized to produce food for the plant.   Roots also secrete the compounds that impact microorganisms in the soil. These microorganisms help protect the plant for diseases and also facilitate absorption of nutrients from the soil. So important for plants, roots must be taken care of well in order to ensure a healthy growth. To make this happen, cultivators can use plant root development fertilizer and several other organic products that enhance growth with enough nutrient supply. Here’s how to ensure root growth with simple methods: Hormones Like humans, plants also ...