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ReviewCurrent microbiology2025

Recent Advances in Bioinoculant Formulations and Their Shelf-Life: A Review.

Selladurai Monica, Sivasakthivelan Panneerselvam, Raghu Rajasekaran, Sakthivel Nalliappan, Amudha Kailappan, Anandham Rangasamy

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Review in Current microbiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. The chemical blueprint of Trichoderma for next-generation microbial biostimulants.Metabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Selladurai MonicaDepartment of Agricultural Microbiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sivasakthivelan PanneerselvamAgricultural Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Bhavanisagar, 638 451, Tamil Nadu, India. auagmicrossv@gmail.com.
Raghu RajasekaranDepartment of Biotechnology, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sakthivel NalliappanAgricultural Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Bhavanisagar, 638 451, Tamil Nadu, India.
Amudha KailappanAgricultural Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Bhavanisagar, 638 451, Tamil Nadu, India.
Anandham RangasamyDepartment of Agricultural Microbiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, Tamil Nadu, India. anandhamranga@gmail.com.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Soil parameters, such as temperature, moisture, aeration, and nutrient composition, significantly affect plant growth and development. Agricultural methods currently depend on chemical fertilizers and pesticides to increase crop yields. However, excessive use of these fertilizers may lead to environmental pollution, soil deterioration, and the accumulation of heavy metals. Bioinoculants have emerged as promising solutions to address these challenges and promote sustainable agriculture. These beneficial microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and algae, can improve soil fertility, stimulate plant development, and increase nutrient uptake. Bioinoculants augment plant defense systems against pests and diseases, increasing agricultural yield while reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers. A key constraint impeding the utilization of bioinoculants is their restricted shelf life. Researchers have investigated several formulation processes and carrier materials to improve the survival rate of these bacteria. The longevity of bioinoculants can be extended by enhancing formulation techniques, selecting suitable carrier materials, and maintaining ideal storage conditions. This review thoroughly examines techniques, including carriers, adjuvants, stickers, and protectants, as well as smart delivery technologies, such as nanobiofertilizers, freeze-drying technology, biofilm formulation, rhizosphere engineered bioinoculants and direct seed injection techniques, to increase shelf life and effectiveness. Furthermore, the review discusses market challenges, international regulations, farmer incentives, and the role of public‒private partnerships in standardizing formulations. The integration of biofertilizers with regenerative agricultural practices and patent-related considerations are also examined. Overall, this review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of strategies to increase the shelf life and performance of bioinoculants, facilitating their widespread application in sustainable agriculture.

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Agricultural InoculantsAgricultureBacteriaFertilizersFungiSoilSoil MicrobiologyFertilizersSoil

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