Search for dissertations about: "biofertilizers"
Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the word biofertilizers.
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1. Traditional lowland rice agriculture in Sri Lanka : Nitrogen cycling and options for biofertilizers
Abstract : The aim of this thesis has been: to study the dynamics of soil organic-matter, with regard to nitrogen in a traditional lowland-rice agricultural system; to consider options for and nitrogen cycling of biofertilizers, especially the green-manure legume Sesbania sesban; to discuss fertilizer sources and management constraints as parts of a sustainable agricultural development; and to discnss the methodological problems of controlled experiments vs. investigations in farmer's fields. READ MORE
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2. Genome-wide analyses of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strains provide insights into their beneficial role on plants
Abstract : The innate immunity system of plants provides a basal defence barrier to most microorganisms. However, many plant pathogens have evolved to overcome this defence. Certain bacteria in the PGPB (plant growth promoting bacteria) category that improve plant growth have also been found to improve plant defence against insect pests and pathogens. READ MORE