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Delivery Systems for Introduction of Microbial Inoculants in the Field

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Undoubtedly choosing correct microbial inoculants is the foremost factor governing the success of a biocontrol program. But making it reach to the field with a suitable delivery method maintaining consistent performance is the next most important challenge. Microbial inoculants are delivered through several means based on the survival nature and mode of infection of the pathogens. These bioagents cannot be applied as spore suspension in field but are applied as powdered or liquid formulation primarily through seed treatment, soil application, root dip, or foliar application. Application of microbial inoculants can influence, at least temporarily, the resident microbial communities and offer protection against a wide range of pathogens. The biocontrol agent applied through different delivery methods multiplies in the soil and remains near the root zone of plants and offers protection even at later stages of crop growth. In this chapter, we have discussed about various microbial bioformulations commercially available and their mode of application in the field. Along with conventional methods of delivery system, other methods such as microbigation, seed biopriming, seed encapsulation, fluid drilling, and consortia method of application are discussed with recent research updates.

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Jambhulkar, P.P., Sharma, P., Yadav, R. (2016). Delivery Systems for Introduction of Microbial Inoculants in the Field. In: Singh, D., Singh, H., Prabha, R. (eds) Microbial Inoculants in Sustainable Agricultural Productivity. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2644-4_13

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