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Microbial inoculants
Solution
- Microbial inoculants are produced by the process of fermentation and are either sprayed on seeds before sowing them or can be released into plants.
- Microbes in the inoculants, supply nutrients and help in plant growth. They also improve the quality of food.
- A solution containing Azotobacter and artificial nitrogenase is used in organic farming.
- Soil pollution caused due to chemical fertilizers can be prevented using such microbial inoculants.
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