Abstract
ABSTRACT As an ecosystem, soil contains myriads of living organisms and it serves as a substrate for humans to obtain their sustenance from plants. Plants derive their nutrients and water from the soil. Soil facilitates the essential requirements for the survival of plants. The health of the soil is crucial for maintaining the overall health of the ecosystem. Healthy soil ensures the sustenance of a thriving ecosystem and facilitates the survival of creatures. As a result of natural or human actions, the characteristics of the soil gets deteriorated and become inhospitable for plant growth and survival. Such soils are considered as problem soils, which include salt-affected, calcareous, acidic, and acid-sulfate soils. To avoid soil degradation and retain its properties, remedial measures including the addition of organic manures, have been implemented. Yet these inputs exhibit a slower recovery rate, and in some cases, they fail to achieve their maximum potential. Due to the growing necessity to mitigate the impacts caused by problem soil, biofertilizers derived from various beneficial microorganisms are regarded as a viable solution. Microbial inoculants, through their biological and chemical interactions, support the maintenance of the ecosystem. Microbial inoculants modify the soil’s characteristics, thereby counteracting the negative impacts of problem soils. This article provides a concise explanation of the impact of chemically problem soils and the contribution of microbial inoculants in enhancing soil characteristics, promoting plant development, and eventually augmenting food supply.
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