A Review on Effects of Biofertilizers and Bio Capsules on Vegetative Growth, Flowering and Fruiting Attributes of Strawberry
Sreyansh Singh Chauhan
Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Ajinkya A. Telgote
Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Gaurav Gunjan
Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Saket Mishra
Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Shashi Kant Ekka *
Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Johnson Lakra
College of Agriculture and Research Station, Kunkuri, Chhattisgarh, India.
Reena Kujur
Department of Biological Sciences, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This paper analyzes the impact of biofertilizers and bio capsules the vegetative growth, flowering, and fruiting attributes of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa). Biofertilizers are natural substances containing beneficial microorganisms that enhance nutrient availability in the soil, while bio capsules encapsulate beneficial microbes for controlled release. Many researchers have concluded their positive finding with regards to application of various biofertilizers and biocapsules in strawberry as well as in other horticultural crops. This paper provides current findings and explains the role of biofertilizer and bio capsules and its effect on different stages of strawberry development. This review highlights the potential of these sustainable agricultural practices in optimizing strawberry cultivation in an eco-friendly way.
Keywords: Bio-fertilizer, bio-capsule, strawberry, flowering, fruiting