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What are Microbial Fertilizers and What is Their Role in Bio Farming?

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Extractive Farming or Bio Farming?

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The chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of different types of microbial fertilizers, their benefits, and their significance in bio farming.

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Nair, K.P. (2023). What are Microbial Fertilizers and What is Their Role in Bio Farming?. In: Extractive Farming or Bio Farming? . SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34695-8_2

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