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Journal Article 
Biofertilizers and Eco-friendly approach 
Baboo, P 
2009 
Chk 
Indian Journal of Environmental Protection
ISSN: 0253-7141 
29 
12 
1046-1054 
English 
Biofertilizers have played a vital role in the success of India's Green Revolution and consequent self-reliance in food-grain production. The increase in biofertilizer consumption has contributed significantly to sustainable production of food grains in the country. The Government of India has been consistently pursuing policies conducive to increased availability and consumption of biofertilizers in the country. With the introduction of green revolution technologies the modern agriculture is getting more and more dependent upon the steady supply of synthetic inputs (mainly fertilizers), which are products of fossil fuel (coal + petroleum). Adverse effects are being noticed due to the excessive and imbalanced use of these synthetic inputs. This situation has lead to identifying harmless inputs, like biofertilizers. Use of such natural products, like biofertilizers in crop cultivation will help in safeguarding the soil health and also the quality of crop products. Biofertilizer is a 100% natural and organic fertilizer that helps to provide and keep in the soil all the nutrients and microorganisms required for the benefits of the plants. Biofertilizers are the most advanced biotechnology necessary to support developing organic agriculture, sustainable agriculture, green agriculture and non-pollution agriculture. This bio-organic fertilizer can increase the output, improve the quality and it is responsible for agriculture environment. Today, it has been widely used with excellent results in all kinds of plants and several countries. It is well known that the continue use and overuse of petrochemical based fertilizers and toxic pesticides have caused a detrimental effect to our soils, water supplies, foods, animals and even people. The biological grower is more sensible with sustainable approach and employs the resources of both science and nature to allow better results in his production. For centuries, peat moss has been recognized soil bacteria, fungi, earthworms, and other bioorganisms to enrich the soil to produce safe, nutritious and abundant crops. An excellent fertilizer sources. We have developed all natural organic fertilizers made with pure peat moss. © 2009 - Kalpana Corporation. 
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