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What is advantage of using biofertilizers over fertilizers?

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Advantages of biofertilizers:

  1. Enrichment of soil: They help to get high yield of crops by making the soil rich with nutrients.
  2. Better suited than chemical fertilizers: Chemical fertilizers disturb the natural nutrient content of the soil, but biofertilizers maintain that like before.
  3. Not harmful for plants: Plant growth can be increased if biofertilizers are used, because they contain natural components which do not harm the plants.
  4. Beneficial for soil microbes: Useful microorganisms necessary for the growth of the plants can remain in the soil. ​
  5. Protects natural fertility of the soil: If the soil will be free of chemicals, it will retain its natural fertility which will be beneficial for the plants as well as the environment.
  6. Plants are better adapted: Biofertilizers destroy those harmful components from the soil which cause diseases in the plants. Plants can also be protected against drought and other strict conditions by using biofertilizers.
  7. Economic: Biofertilizers are way more economic and can be readily prepared or collected by the farmers can make use of them.
  8. Eco-friendly: They are environment friendly and protect the environment against pollutants.

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