ReviewMicrobial biotechnology2025
Biofertilizer Industry and Research Developments in China: A Mini-Review.
Review in Microbial biotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Current Regulatory Frameworks for Bioactive Inputs in Plant Systems Producing Pharmaceutically Important Compounds.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Bacillus velezensis SQR9: a model biofertilizer strain for beneficial plant root-rhizobacterium interaction.Science China. Life sciences · 2026Review
- bZIP63.5 Regulates a Zinc-Finger Mediated Detoxification Network in Trichoderma Harzianum for Enhanced Biocontrol of Alternaria alternata.Microbial biotechnology · 2026Article
- Advances in rhizobial technology: driving sustainable agriculture in the 21 st century.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
- Conserved genotype-independent rhizobacteria promote maize growth.NPJ biofilms and microbiomes · 2025Article
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Abstract
Reliance on chemical fertilizers has significantly boosted food production in China, but it has also led to soil degradation, environmental pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. To address these pressing issues, the Chinese government has launched various initiatives to reduce chemical fertilizer consumption and promote biofertilizers as effective alternatives to enhance soil fertility and mitigate environmental pollution. Biofertilizers promote crop growth by providing or activating essential nutrients, suppressing plant pathogens, improving soil health, and increasing resilience to abiotic stresses. The growing adoption of biofertilizers in China is reflected in the registration of more than 10,000 products, an annual production exceeding 35 million tons, and a market value of over US$5.5 billion, indicating a significant shift towards sustainable agricultural practices. Despite this progress, challenges such as the dominance of nitrogen fertilizers, inconsistent product performance, and the need for cultivar-specific microbial inoculants remain. Foundational research on the microbial genera utilised in biofertilizers, including nitrogen-fixing genera Rhizobium, Paenibacillus, and Pseudomonas, the widely used genus, Bacillus and Trichoderma, as well as multipurpose synthetic communities, is essential for overcoming these obstacles and enhancing the efficacy of biofertilizers. This review delves into the historical development of the biofertilizer industry and recent advancements in fundamental research on biofertilizers in China, highlighting the essential role of biofertilizers in promoting green agricultural development.
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