India Organic Fertilizer Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 455.50 Million |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 694.41 Million |
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Largest Share by Form | Meal Based Fertilizers |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 8.80 % |
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Fastest Growing by Form | Manure |
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India Organic Fertilizer Market Analysis
The India Organic Fertilizer Market size is estimated at 455.50 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 694.41 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.80% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
455.50 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
694.41 Million
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
3.49 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
8.80 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest by Form
67.25 %
value share, Meal Based Fertilizers, 2023
Meal-based fertilizers are byproducts of the meat processing industry that are high in nitrogen, phosphorous, calcium, and other nutrients that are helpful to crops.
Fastest by Form
9.55 %
Projected CAGR, Manure, 2024-2029
Manures dominate the market, accounting for about 76.9% of market value in 2022. Manures can be of plant or animal origin and are usually high in organic content.
Largest by Crop Type
84.99 %
value share, Row Crops, 2023
The major row crops in India are rice, wheat, millet, maize, and etc. Row crops have the most cultivated area, accounting for 59.8% of all organic cropland in 2022.
Fastest by Crop Type
8.81 %
Projected CAGR, Cash Crops, 2024-2029
Cotton, sugarcane, tea, coffee, tobacco, etc are the important cash crops grown in India. In 2022, cash crops accounted for 16.2% of overall organic fertilizer markets.
Leading Market Player
34.82 %
market share, Coromandel International Ltd, 2022
The company has a well-equipped R&D center to innovate and improve its products to international standards. They sell their organicfertilizers under brand name "Sardar".
- Organic fertilizers contain organic matter in large quantities, which boosts biological activities in soil and aids in maintaining and enhancing soil biodiversity. Organic fertilizers accounted for 69.9% of the total Indian crop nutrition segment in 2022, owing to their widespread use in organic and conventional farming.
- Meal-based fertilizers constituted the most valued organic fertilizer, accounting for 67.5% of the organic fertilizer market in 2022. However, the meat meal market, especially cattle meat-based meals, is not well accepted in India, and the production of bone meals is limited in many parts of India.
- Manures constitute the most consumed organic fertilizer in India, with the largest market share attributed to their easy availability. They are applied to almost all crops, regardless of crop variety. Farmers can often save money by properly using manure as a fertilizer. The segment's volume is projected to grow, with an estimated CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period.
- The consumption of organic fertilizers is dominant in row crops and accounted for about 85.0% of the market volume in 2022. The dominance of row crops is mainly due to their large cultivation area in the country, which accounted for approximately 59.8% of the total organic crop area in 2022.
- There is a high demand for organic products in domestic and international markets, and the overuse of chemical fertilizers is one of the major challenges in the country. The Indian government's promotion of sustainable or organic cultivation practices through various schemes or programs by providing incentives for organic fertilizers is expected to drive the market in the forecast period.
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India Organic Fertilizer 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 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 711,094.0 ha, 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. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra are the top three organic farming states in the country. Madhya Pradesh accounted for about 27.0% of India’s total organic cultivation area in 2019.
- Organic cultivation of row crops is dominant in the country. Row crops accounted for about 59.7% of the total organic crop area in 2021. Cereal crop production dominates in the country, with rice, wheat, millet, and maize being the major cereals produced. Most cereal crops are grown in the Kharif season (June-September). The crops grown in this season mainly depend on rain or require more water, like rice, maize, cotton, soybean, etc.
- There has been an increasing trend in the overall organic cash crop cultivation area, from 270,000 ha in 2017 to 280,000 ha in 2021. The major cash crops produced in the country include cotton, sugarcane, tea, and spices. Currently, there is limited growth of organic horticultural crops in the country. The increasing demand for organic products and initiatives by the Indian government to go organic are anticipated to increase the organic crop area during the forecast period.
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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 of the Asia-Pacific region. However, in recent years, consumer demand has been increasingly shifting toward organic products as these items offer better immunity, higher quality, and more accessibility through e-commerce channels. India is a promising, 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, a CAGR of 13% between 2019 to 2024.
- In 2022, organic food and beverages worth USD 108.0 million were consumed in the country. The consumption value of organic products in the country increased from USD 45.0 million in 2016 to USD 96.0 million in 2021. Organic food sales increased mainly due to increasing consumer awareness, and high-income consumers are propelling organic food and beverage consumption. Categories that experienced the most demand included essential foods such as organic eggs, dairy, and fruits and vegetables.
- The consumption of organic beverages 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. The consumption value of organic beverages registered growth with 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, the active promotion and advantages of organic products are expected to drive the organic food market in the forecast period.
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India Organic Fertilizer Industry Overview
The India Organic Fertilizer Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 66.90%. The major players in this market are Coromandel International Ltd, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd, Southern Petrochemical Industries Corp. Ltd and Swaroop Agrochemical Industries (sorted alphabetically).
India Organic Fertilizer Market Leaders
Coromandel International Ltd
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd
Southern Petrochemical Industries Corp. Ltd
Swaroop Agrochemical Industries
Other important companies include Amruth Organic Fertilizers, GrowTech Agri Science Private Limited, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd, Prabhat Fertilizer And Chemical Works.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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India Organic Fertilizer Market News
- September 2022: To expand GSFC's Agro-product portfolio, the company planned to enter into organic fertilizers by setting up a 2x200 MTPD PROM plant at a polymer unit by using available existing infrastructure.
- 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 organic fertilizers, in the long run.
- February 2022: Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd launched the Urban Sardar organic fertilizer, an eco-friendly and non-toxic product containing organic sources of nutrients best suited for all flowering plants and ornamental plants, gardens, and kitchen gardening.
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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 Organic Fertilizer 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 Manure
- 5.1.2 Meal Based Fertilizers
- 5.1.3 Oilcakes
- 5.1.4 Other Organic Fertilizers
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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 Amruth Organic Fertilizers
- 6.4.2 Coromandel International Ltd
- 6.4.3 Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd
- 6.4.4 GrowTech Agri Science Private Limited
- 6.4.5 Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd
- 6.4.6 Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd
- 6.4.7 Prabhat Fertilizer And Chemical Works
- 6.4.8 Southern Petrochemical Industries Corp. Ltd
- 6.4.9 Swaroop Agrochemical Industries
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 ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, AREA UNDER ORGANIC CULTIVATION, HECTARES, 2017 - 2022
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, PER CAPITA SPENDING ON ORGANIC PRODUCTS, USD, 2017 - 2022
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY FORM, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VOLUME SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
- Figure 34:
- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2017-2022
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2017-2022
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- INDIA ORGANIC FERTILIZER MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2023
India Organic Fertilizer Industry Segmentation
Manure, Meal Based Fertilizers, Oilcakes are covered as segments by Form. Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops are covered as segments by Crop Type.
- Organic fertilizers contain organic matter in large quantities, which boosts biological activities in soil and aids in maintaining and enhancing soil biodiversity. Organic fertilizers accounted for 69.9% of the total Indian crop nutrition segment in 2022, owing to their widespread use in organic and conventional farming.
- Meal-based fertilizers constituted the most valued organic fertilizer, accounting for 67.5% of the organic fertilizer market in 2022. However, the meat meal market, especially cattle meat-based meals, is not well accepted in India, and the production of bone meals is limited in many parts of India.
- Manures constitute the most consumed organic fertilizer in India, with the largest market share attributed to their easy availability. They are applied to almost all crops, regardless of crop variety. Farmers can often save money by properly using manure as a fertilizer. The segment's volume is projected to grow, with an estimated CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period.
- The consumption of organic fertilizers is dominant in row crops and accounted for about 85.0% of the market volume in 2022. The dominance of row crops is mainly due to their large cultivation area in the country, which accounted for approximately 59.8% of the total organic crop area in 2022.
- There is a high demand for organic products in domestic and international markets, and the overuse of chemical fertilizers is one of the major challenges in the country. The Indian government's promotion of sustainable or organic cultivation practices through various schemes or programs by providing incentives for organic fertilizers is expected to drive the market in the forecast period.
| Form | Manure |
| Meal Based Fertilizers | |
| Oilcakes | |
| Other Organic Fertilizers | |
| Crop Type | Cash Crops |
| Horticultural Crops | |
| Row Crops |
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Market Definition
- AVERAGE DOSAGE RATE - The average application rate is the average volume of organic fertilizers 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 nutrition function of agricultural biological consists of various products that provide essential plant nutrients and enhance soil quality.
- TYPE - Organic fertilizers are applied to provide essential crop nutrients and enhance the soil quality.
| 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. |
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