ReviewApplied microbiology and biotechnology2024
Biofertilizer use in the United States: definition, regulation, and prospects.
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- Valorization of fish processing by-products through combined enzymatic and microbial hydrolysis: nitrogen recovery and fertilizer efficiency in wheat.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
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- Optimizing Cocoa Productivity Through Soil Health and Microbiome Enhancement: Insights from Organic Amendments and a Locally Derived Biofertilizer.Microorganisms · 2025Article
- Biofertilizer Industry and Research Developments in China: A Mini-Review.Microbial biotechnology · 2025Review
- Biological resources driving productivity: bioinputs for sustainable plant agriculture in Brazil.Sustainable microbiology · 2025Review
- Microalgae and cyanobacteria as a tool for agricultural sustainability: a review of biofertilizer and biostimulant potential.Frontiers in plant science · 2025Review
- Sustainable and innovative biological control strategies againstFrontiers in plant science · 2025Review
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Abstract
The increasing demand for sustainable food production has driven a surge in the use and commercialization of biological inputs, including biofertilizers. In this context, biofertilizers offer potential benefits for nutrient use efficiency, crop yield and sustainability. However, inconsistent definition of the term "biofertilizer" and regulations, particularly in the USA, hinder market growth and consumer confidence. While the European Union, and countries like Brazil, India, and China have made progress in this area, the USA market, projected to exceed $1 billion by 2029, lacks clear guidelines for biofertilizer production and sale. The USA market is dominated by Rhizobium genus, Mycorrhizae fungi, and Azospirillum species and based products targeting various crops. Although there is a growing and promising market for the use of biofertilizers, there are still many challenges to overcome, and to fully realize the potential of biofertilizers, future research should focus on modes of action, specific claims, and robust regulations that must be established. KEY POINTS: • The term "biofertilizer" lacks a universally accepted definition • It is necessary establishing a national regulation for biofertilizers in the USA • The biofertilizer market is growing fast and the biggest one is in America.
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