India Biopesticides Market Size
Study Period | 2017 - 2029 | |
Market Size (2024) | USD 217.97 Million | |
Market Size (2029) | USD 347.53 Million | |
Largest Share by Form | Bioherbicides | |
CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 9.78 % | |
Fastest Growing by Form | Bioinsecticides | |
Major Players |
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India Biopesticides Market Analysis
The India Biopesticides Market size is estimated at 217.97 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 347.53 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.78% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
217.97 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
347.53 Million
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
3.73 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
9.78 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest by Form
30.58 %
value share, Bioherbicides, 2023
Bioherbicides consist of microorganisms such as pathogens that act as natural weedicides. Row crops dominated the bioherbicides market with a volume share of 88.5% in 2022.
Fastest by Form
10.92 %
Projected CAGR, Bioinsecticides, 2024-2029
Bacillus thuringiensis and Beauveria bassiana are most commonly used Bioinsecticides in India. Row crops dominated the bioinsecticides segment with a share of 88.4% in 2022.
Largest by Crop Type
88.53 %
value share, Row Crops, 2023
Bioinsecticides are majorly consumed in row crops in India. The dominance of row crops is due to their large organic cultivation area which is about 59.8% in the year 2022.
Fastest by Crop Type
9.81 %
Projected CAGR, Row Crops, 2024-2029
Bioinsecticides are majorly consumed in row crops in India. The dominance of row crops is due to their large organic cultivation area which is about 59.8% in the year 2022.
Leading Market Player
4.29 %
market share, Coromandel International Ltd, 2022
Coromandel International Limited offers various biopesticides derived from Azadirachtin that can control insects during all life stages such as egg, larva, pupa and adult.
- The increased public concerns about the probable adverse environmental effects associated with the use of synthetic plant protection products prompt the search for technologies and products based on biological processes to control pests.
- Out of 227 types of biopesticides, only 15 are pesticides registered in India. Neem-based pesticides, Bacillus thuringiensis, Nuclear Polyhedrosis virus, and Trichoderma are some of the major biopesticides produced and used in India.
- Biopesticides fall under the Insecticide Act (1968). Central Insecticides Board (CIB) and the Registration Committee (RC) are two “high-powered” bodies under this Act. CIB is the apex advisory. It comprises eminent scientists of all disciplines/fields concerned. The RC grants registrations to import or manufacture insecticides after scrutinizing the formulae and verifying claims of bio-efficacy and safety to human beings and animals.
- In India, several government agencies, such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), and the Ministry of Science and Technology, have been promoting the research, development, and commercialization of biopesticides.
- The average consumption of pesticides in India is about 570 gm per ha. as compared to developed countries, like Japan, Thailand, and Germany, where the consumption rate is 11 kg, 17 kg, and 3 kg per ha, respectively. Though the average quantum of pesticide usage in India is low, the damage caused due to their indiscriminate usage and poor quality maintenance is alarming. In terms of value, much of the pesticide application is accounted for by a few crops. For example, cotton, paddy and vegetable crops account for 80% of the value of pesticides applied in India.
India Biopesticides Market Trends
Growing number of organic producers helping the increase in area under organic cultivation, primarily in row crops
- India is the largest country, in terms of the total number of certified organic producers in the world, with 1.3 million organic producers in 2019. Despite having a large number of organic producers, organic cultivation areas in the country account for around 2.0% of the total agriculture area in the country. In 2021, the organic area in the country was recorded as 711,094.0 hectares, which increased by about 3.4% compared to 2017.
- Organic farming in the country is concentrated in only a few states. The top ten organic farming states in the country account for about 80.0% of the total organic crop area. A few states have taken the lead in improving organic farming coverage, like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, which are the top three organic farming states in the country. Madhya Pradesh alone accounted for about 27.0% of India’s total organic cultivation area in 2019.
- Organic cultivation of row crops is dominant in the country, which accounted for about 59.7% of the total organic crop area in 2021. Cereal crop production is dominant rice, wheat, millet, and maize are the major cereals produced. Most cereal crops are grown in the kharif season (June - September). The crops grown in this season are mainly rain dependent or require more water, like rice, maize, cotton, and soybean.
- The overall organic cash crop cultivation area increased from 2.7 lakh hectares in 2017 to 2.8 lakh hectares in 2021. The major cash crops produced in the country are cotton, sugarcane, tea, and spices. There is a limited growth of organic horticultural crops currently in the country. The increasing demand for organic products and Indian government initiatives to go organic are anticipated to increase organic crop area during the forecast period.
Growing demand and their easy accessibility through e-commerce channels, rising the per capita spending on organic food
- India's per capita spending on organic products is relatively low at USD 0.23 compared to the average per capita spending on organic products in Asia-Pacific. However, in recent years, shifting consumer demand has increased toward organic products as more customers perceive these items offer better immunity, higher quality, and more accessibility through e-commerce channels. India is a promising and developing market for organic foods and beverages. India's domestic organic food and beverage industry is expected to be worth USD 138.0 million by 2024, rising at a compound annual growth rate of 13% between 2019 to 2024.
- In 2022, the total combined organic food and beverages worth USD 108.0 million consumed in the country. The consumption value of organic products in the country increased from USD 45 million in 2016 to USD 96.0 million in 2021. Organic food sales have seen an increasing trend mainly due to increasing consumer awareness, and high-income consumers are propelling organic food and beverage consumption. Categories that gained the most demand included essential foods, such as organic eggs, dairy, and fruits and vegetables.
- Organic beverage consumption dominated the market and accounted for about 85.2% of the total combined organic food and beverages market value in 2022. The organic beverages segment includes organic packaged food and beverages that are certified by the approved certification body. Organic beverage consumption value increased at a CAGR of 14% between 2020 to 2022. The price premium associated with organic products hampers lower-income consumer access and is the major limiting factor for organic food consumption. However, organic products' active promotion and advantages drive the organic food market during the forecast period.
India Biopesticides Industry Overview
The India Biopesticides Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 9.01%. The major players in this market are Coromandel International Ltd, GrowTech Agri Science Private Limited, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd, IPL Biologicals Limited and T.Stanes and Company Limited (sorted alphabetically).
India Biopesticides Market Leaders
Coromandel International Ltd
GrowTech Agri Science Private Limited
Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd
IPL Biologicals Limited
T.Stanes and Company Limited
Other important companies include Andermatt Group AG, Central Biotech Private Limited, Jaipur Bio Fertilizers, Samriddhi Crops India Pvt. Ltd, Volkschem Crop Science Private Limited.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
India Biopesticides Market News
- April 2022: The company approved the merger between Liberty Pesticides and Fertilizers Limited (LPFL) and Coromandel SQM (India) Private Limited (CSQM) (wholly-owned subsidiaries), which came into effect on April 01, 2021. This merger is anticipated to expand the company's product portfolio, including its biopesticides, in the long run.
- January 2022: The company announced the merger of Andermatt Biocontrol AG with Andermatt Group AG. After the merger, all companies report directly to Andermatt Group AG, increasing the effectiveness of the management and simplifying the company's structure.
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Along with the report, We also offer a comprehensive and exhaustive data pack on Areas under organic cultivation, one of the key trends that affect the market size of agricultural biologicals. This data pack also includes areas under cultivation by crop types, such as Row Crops (Cereals, Pulses, and Oilseeds), Horticultural Crops (Fruits and Vegetables), and Cash Crops in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Africa.
India Biopesticides Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
- 4.1 Area Under Organic Cultivation
- 4.2 Per Capita Spending On Organic Products
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4.3 Regulatory Framework
- 4.3.1 India
- 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 Form
- 5.1.1 Biofungicides
- 5.1.2 Bioherbicides
- 5.1.3 Bioinsecticides
- 5.1.4 Other Biopesticides
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5.2 Crop Type
- 5.2.1 Cash Crops
- 5.2.2 Horticultural Crops
- 5.2.3 Row Crops
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
- 6.4.1 Andermatt Group AG
- 6.4.2 Central Biotech Private Limited
- 6.4.3 Coromandel International Ltd
- 6.4.4 GrowTech Agri Science Private Limited
- 6.4.5 Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd
- 6.4.6 IPL Biologicals Limited
- 6.4.7 Jaipur Bio Fertilizers
- 6.4.8 Samriddhi Crops India Pvt. Ltd
- 6.4.9 T.Stanes and Company Limited
- 6.4.10 Volkschem Crop Science Private Limited
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, AREA UNDER ORGANIC CULTIVATION, HECTARES, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 2:
- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, PER CAPITA SPENDING ON ORGANIC PRODUCTS, USD, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 3:
- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2017-2022
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- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2017-2022
- Figure 36:
- INDIA BIOPESTICIDES MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2023
India Biopesticides Industry Segmentation
Biofungicides, Bioherbicides, Bioinsecticides are covered as segments by Form. Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops are covered as segments by Crop Type.
- The increased public concerns about the probable adverse environmental effects associated with the use of synthetic plant protection products prompt the search for technologies and products based on biological processes to control pests.
- Out of 227 types of biopesticides, only 15 are pesticides registered in India. Neem-based pesticides, Bacillus thuringiensis, Nuclear Polyhedrosis virus, and Trichoderma are some of the major biopesticides produced and used in India.
- Biopesticides fall under the Insecticide Act (1968). Central Insecticides Board (CIB) and the Registration Committee (RC) are two “high-powered” bodies under this Act. CIB is the apex advisory. It comprises eminent scientists of all disciplines/fields concerned. The RC grants registrations to import or manufacture insecticides after scrutinizing the formulae and verifying claims of bio-efficacy and safety to human beings and animals.
- In India, several government agencies, such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), and the Ministry of Science and Technology, have been promoting the research, development, and commercialization of biopesticides.
- The average consumption of pesticides in India is about 570 gm per ha. as compared to developed countries, like Japan, Thailand, and Germany, where the consumption rate is 11 kg, 17 kg, and 3 kg per ha, respectively. Though the average quantum of pesticide usage in India is low, the damage caused due to their indiscriminate usage and poor quality maintenance is alarming. In terms of value, much of the pesticide application is accounted for by a few crops. For example, cotton, paddy and vegetable crops account for 80% of the value of pesticides applied in India.
Form | Biofungicides |
Bioherbicides | |
Bioinsecticides | |
Other Biopesticides | |
Crop Type | Cash Crops |
Horticultural Crops | |
Row Crops |
Market Definition
- AVERAGE DOSAGE RATE - The average application rate is the average volume of biopesticides applied per hectare of farmland in the respective region/country.
- CROP TYPE - Crop type includes Row crops (Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds), Horticultural Crops (Fruits and vegetables) and Cash Crops (Plantation Crops, Fibre Crops and Other Industrial Crops)
- FUNCTION - The Crop Protection function of agirucultural biological include products that prevent or control various biotic and abiotic stress.
- TYPE - Biopesticides prevent or control various pests, including insects, diseases, and weeds, from causing crop damage and yield loss.
Keyword | Definition |
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Cash Crops | Cash crops are non-consumable crops sold as a whole or part of the crop to manufacture end-products to make a profit. |
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) | IPM is an environment-friendly and sustainable approach to control pests in various crops. It involves a combination of methods, including biological controls, cultural practices, and selective use of pesticides. |
Bacterial biocontrol agents | Bacteria used to control pests and diseases in crops. They work by producing toxins harmful to the target pests or competing with them for nutrients and space in the growing environment. Some examples of commonly used bacterial biocontrol agents include Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Streptomyces spp. |
Plant Protection Product (PPP) | A plant protection product is a formulation applied to crops to protect from pests, such as weeds, diseases, or insects. They contain one or more active substances with other co-formulants such as solvents, carriers, inert material, wetting agents or adjuvants formulated to give optimum product efficacy. |
Pathogen | A pathogen is an organism causing disease to its host, with the severity of the disease symptoms. |
Parasitoids | Parasitoids are insects that lay their eggs on or within the host insect, with their larvae feeding on the host insect. In agriculture, parasitoids can be used as a form of biological pest control, as they help to control pest damage to crops and decrease the need for chemical pesticides. |
Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPN) | Entomopathogenic nematodes are parasitic roundworms that infect and kill pests by releasing bacteria from their gut. Entomopathogenic nematodes are a form of biocontrol agents used in agriculture. |
Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) | VAM fungi are mycorrhizal species of fungus. They live in the roots of different higher-order plants. They develop a symbiotic relationship with the plants in the roots of these plants. |
Fungal biocontrol agents | Fungal biocontrol agents are the beneficial fungi that control plant pests and diseases. They are an alternative to chemical pesticides. They infect and kill the pests or compete with pathogenic fungi for nutrients and space. |
Biofertilizers | Biofertilizers contain beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil fertility and promote plant growth. |
Biopesticides | Biopesticides are natural/bio-based compounds used to manage agricultural pests using specific biological effects. |
Predators | Predators in agriculture are the organisms that feed on pests and help control pest damage to the crops. Some common predator species used in agriculture include ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory mites. |
Biocontrol agents | Biocontrol agents are living organisms used to control pests and diseases in agriculture. They are alternatives to chemical pesticides and are known for their lesser impact on the environment and human health. |
Organic Fertilizers | Organic fertilizer is composed of animal or vegetable matter used alone or in combination with one or more non-synthetically derived elements or compounds used for soil fertility and plant growth. |
Protein hydrolysates (PHs) | Protein hydrolysate-based biostimulants contain free amino acids, oligopeptides, and polypeptides produced by enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis of proteins, primarily from vegetal or animal sources. |
Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) | Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) are substances derived from natural resources to enhance plant growth and health by stimulating plant processes (metabolism). |
Soil Amendments | Soil Amendments are substances applied to soil that improve soil health, such as soil fertility and soil structure. |
Seaweed Extract | Seaweed extracts are rich in micro and macronutrients, proteins, polysaccharides, polyphenols, phytohormones, and osmolytes. These substances boost seed germination and crop establishment, total plant growth and productivity. |
Compounds related to biocontrol and/or promoting growth (CRBPG) | Compounds related to biocontrol or promoting growth (CRBPG) are the ability of a bacteria to produce compounds for phytopathogen biocontrol and plant growth promotion. |
Symbiotic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria | Symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria such as Rhizobium obtain food and shelter from the host, and in return, they help by providing fixed nitrogen to the plants. |
Nitrogen Fixation | Nitrogen fixation is a chemical process in soil which converts molecular nitrogen into ammonia or related nitrogenous compounds. |
ARS (Agricultural Research Service) | ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency. It aims to find solutions to agricultural problems faced by the farmers in the country. |
Phytosanitary Regulations | Phytosanitary regulations imposed by the respective government bodies check or prohibit the importation and marketing of certain insects, plant species, or products of these plants to prevent the introduction or spread of new plant pests or pathogens. |
Ectomycorrhizae (ECM) | Ectomycorrhiza (ECM) is a symbiotic interaction of fungi with the feeder roots of higher plants in which both the plant and the fungi benefit through the association for survival. |
Research Methodology
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