Phosphorus (P), an essential macronutrient, plays a pivotal role in the growth and
development of plants. However, the limited availability of phosphorus in soil presents …

Phosphorus (P) is one of the essential macronutrients for plant growth, being a highly
required resource to improve the productive performance of several crops, especially in …

Horticultural crop quality is an important aspect of agricultural production because it directly
influences customer preference, market value, and overall sustainability. Micronutrients are …

The advent of civilization has made humans dependent on plants for food and medicine,
leading to the intensification of agricultural production. The intense cultivation of crops has …

The present paper reviews the most recent advances regarding the effects of chemical and
organic fertilizers on soil microbial communities. Based on the results from the articles …

The importance of phosphorus in the regulation of plant growth function is well studied.
However, the role of the inorganic phosphate (Pi) molecule in the mitigation of abiotic …

Although research on plant growth promoting bacteria began in the 1950s, basic and
applied research on bacteria improving use of phosphorus (P) continues to be a priority …

Biochar, characterized by high specific surface area and porosity as well as by the presence
of various functional groups, can be an excellent matrix for creating fertilizers that slowly …

Owing to the ever-increasing demand for food, the growing global population has forced
farmers to increase fertilizer use. The overall use of fertilizers increased by 13 times between …

Traditional fertilizers are highly inefficient, with a major loss of nutrients and associated
pollution. Alternatively, biochar loaded with phosphorous is a sustainable fertilizer that …