Benefits of using bacterial fertilizers in sugarcane crop

Sugarcane is an important commercial crop, and its production requires the nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Each of these nutrients has different functions, and improving their availability with the help of bacteria can be beneficial for agriculture.

1. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria:

Nitrogen is essential for sugarcane growth. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria (e.g., *Rhizobium*, *Azotobacter*) convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonium, which is available to plants. The main benefit of this is that it increases the height of the sugarcane.

2. Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria:

Phosphorus is important for root growth and energy transfer. Phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria (e.g., PSB/Bacillus/Pseudomonas/) release insoluble phosphorus from the soil into a form that is available to plants. The main benefit is increased root density and health. Improved flower and sap quality. Increased crop yield by increasing phosphorus efficiency. Also, increased tillering and longer seedling growth.

3. Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria:

Potassium is important for immunity, sugarcane weight and sugarcane quality. Potassium mobilizing bacteria make potassium in the soil easily available to plants. The benefit of this is that the sugarcane stalks become stronger. The crop's ability to cope with diseases increases. Drought tolerance improves. Apart from this, the cane of sugarcane becomes thicker. This is also a benefit.