Role of Rhizobium on Growth and Development of Groundnut: A Review

• Published in: International journal of agriculture environment & biotechnology Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 63 - 73
• Main Author: Palai, Jnana Bharati
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Delhi New Delhi Publishers 31.03.2021
• Subjects: adverse effects; agriculture; Agrochemicals; Bacillus laevolacticus; Biofertilizers; Biopesticides; biotechnology; Chemical residues; Climate change; Crop growth; Crop production; Crops; Demand; Developing countries; environment; Fertilizers; Food; Food quality; Groundnuts; growth and development; Health risks; Inoculation; LDCs; Mineral fertilizers; Natural & organic foods; Nutrient uptake; Nutrients; oils; Oilseed crops; Oilseeds; Organic fertilizers; Organic wastes; peanuts; people; pests; Pimelobacter simplex; Plant growth; pollution; population growth; Productivity; Pseudomonas denitrificans; Quality control; Rhizobium; rhizosphere bacteria; seeds; Soil degradation; Soil fertility; Soil improvement; Soil pollution; Soil quality; Soils; Sustainability; India
• ISSN: 0974-1712; 2230-732X; 2230-732X
• DOI: 10.30954/0974-1712.01.2021.7

To fulfill the demand of increased population it is very essential to enhance crop productivity with precise inputs. Non-judicious application of inorganic fertilizers and other agrochemicals is degrading soil health, creating environmental pollution and also contributing to climate change. Nowadays, people became more aware towards health risks and demand for quality foods with less chemical residues is increasing as there is a progression of demand for organic products. But it is very difficult to produce adequate quantity of organic foods for the raised population in the developing countries as per standard organic practices. That’s why judicious use of inorganic fertilizers, organic manures and biofertilizers is required to supply nutrients to crops. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), such as Rhizobium inoculation in groundnut (a major oilseed crop) can boost crop growth and enhance yield in a sustainable manner. Further, Rhizobium has multifaceted advantages in crop nutrient uptake and soil quality improvement. The article described the role of PGPR as well as Rhizobium in growth and productivity of groundnut towards production sustainability.