Biofertilizer use in the United States: definition, regulation, and prospects.

ABSTRACT: The increasing demand for sustainable food production has driven a surge in the use and commercialization of biological inputs, including biofertilizers. In this context, biofertilizers offer potential benefits for nutrient use efficiency, crop yield and sustainability. However, inconsistent definition of the term "biofertilizer" and regulations, particularly in the USA, hinder market growth and consumer confidence. While the European Union, and countries like Brazil, India, and China have made progress in this area, the USA market, projected to exceed $1 billion by 2029, lacks clear guidelines for biofertilizer production and sale. The USA market is dominated by Rhizobium genus, Mycorrhizae fungi, and Azospirillum species and based products targeting various crops. Although there is a gro

SUBMITTER: Santos F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11557716 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature