Assessment of Organic and Inorganic Carrier Material Based Biofertilizers: A Review

Kannan Raju^1*, Seenivasa Moorthy Thirupathi², Sheik Abdul Rahuman Mohammed Abdul khader³, Shruthikaa Pugalenthi³, Sanjay Kishore Kumar³, Balammal Senthil Vel³, Shobicka Sri Malarmaran Sivamalar³ and Swathi Marichamy³

¹Department of Agriculture, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu, India.

²Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu, India.

³Department of Information Technology, Agriculture and  Horticulture, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu, India.

 Corresponding Author: Email: kannanrdst@gmail.com

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CARJ.13.2.5

Article Publishing History

Received: 12 Apr 2025
Accepted: 27 May 2025
Published Online: 06 Jun 2025

Review Details

Reviewed by: Dr. Hayyawi Aljutheri
Second Review by: Dr. Bhanu Rekha
Final Approval by: Dr. Torit Baran Bagchi

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Abstract:

Biofertilizers are produced as carrier-based inoculants, due to their effectiveness, simplicity of handling and long-term storage. The carrier material utilised has a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of a biofertilizer. Appropriate carrier materials provide an appropriate environment for replace the enhanced microbial activity. As a result of the unique biological fertilizer synthesis, organisms can be utilised as biological fertilisers at the farm level for a long period in many planting sequences. The survival rate of microbial inoculants delivered into the soil profile system is affected by physico-chemical properties such as moisture level and type of carrier materials. The substrate serves as a catalyst for the transition of microorganisms from the control condition to the rhizosphere zone of agricultural fields. Use of organic or inorganic based carrier material results in a silica-rich environment that benefits plant growth and overcomes abiotic and biotic challenges by avoiding shedding. Additionally, use of carrier-based biofertilizer results in appropriate nutrient availability, good water retention capacity and the generation of chemicals that promote and regulate plant growth.

Keywords:

Biofertilizers; Carrier material; Microorganism; Organic and Inorganic; Rhizosphere

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