The utilization of microbes for sustainable food production
As the global human population continues to grow, the demand for food rises accordingly. Unfortunately, anthropogenic activities, climate change, and the release of gases from the utilization of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides are causing detrimental effects on sustainable food production and a...
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| author | Muhamad-Firus Bin Noor-Hassim Chuen L. NG Han M. Teo Wahizatul-Afzan Azmi Nurfarha Binti Muhamad-Zalan Nurul-Afza Binti Karim Aziz Ahmad |
| author_facet | Muhamad-Firus Bin Noor-Hassim Chuen L. NG Han M. Teo Wahizatul-Afzan Azmi Nurfarha Binti Muhamad-Zalan Nurul-Afza Binti Karim Aziz Ahmad |
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| description | As the global human population continues to grow, the demand for food rises accordingly. Unfortunately, anthropogenic activities, climate change, and the release of gases from the utilization of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides are causing detrimental effects on sustainable food production and agroecosystems. Despite these challenges, there remain underutilized opportunities for sustainable food production. This review discusses the advantages and benefits of utilizing microbes in food production. Microbes can be used as alternative food sources to directly supply nutrients for both humans and livestock. Additionally, microbes offer higher flexibility and diversity in facilitating crop productivity and agri-food production. Microbes function as natural nitrogen fixators, mineral solubilizers, nano-mineral synthesizers, and plant growth regulator inducers, all of which promote plant growth. They are also active organisms in degrading organic materials and remediating heavy metals and pollution in soils, as well as soil-water binders. In addition, microbes that occupy the plant rhizosphere release biochemicals that have nontoxic effects on the host and the environment. These biochemicals could act as biocides in controlling agricultural pests, pathogens, and diseases. Therefore, it is important to consider the use of microbes for sustainable food production. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-00819b893646410188d9573ba8bf3aec2023-09-05T11:45:56ZengTermedia Publishing HouseBioTechnologia0860-77962353-94612023-06-01104220921610.5114/bta.2023.12720950646The utilization of microbes for sustainable food productionMuhamad-Firus Bin Noor-HassimChuen L. NGHan M. TeoWahizatul-Afzan AzmiNurfarha Binti Muhamad-ZalanNurul-Afza Binti KarimAziz AhmadAs the global human population continues to grow, the demand for food rises accordingly. Unfortunately, anthropogenic activities, climate change, and the release of gases from the utilization of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides are causing detrimental effects on sustainable food production and agroecosystems. Despite these challenges, there remain underutilized opportunities for sustainable food production. This review discusses the advantages and benefits of utilizing microbes in food production. Microbes can be used as alternative food sources to directly supply nutrients for both humans and livestock. Additionally, microbes offer higher flexibility and diversity in facilitating crop productivity and agri-food production. Microbes function as natural nitrogen fixators, mineral solubilizers, nano-mineral synthesizers, and plant growth regulator inducers, all of which promote plant growth. They are also active organisms in degrading organic materials and remediating heavy metals and pollution in soils, as well as soil-water binders. In addition, microbes that occupy the plant rhizosphere release biochemicals that have nontoxic effects on the host and the environment. These biochemicals could act as biocides in controlling agricultural pests, pathogens, and diseases. Therefore, it is important to consider the use of microbes for sustainable food production.https://www.termedia.pl/The-utilization-of-microbes-for-sustainable-food-production,85,50646,1,1.htmlbiocides climate change diseases fertilizers nanoparticles pests |
| spellingShingle | Muhamad-Firus Bin Noor-Hassim Chuen L. NG Han M. Teo Wahizatul-Afzan Azmi Nurfarha Binti Muhamad-Zalan Nurul-Afza Binti Karim Aziz Ahmad The utilization of microbes for sustainable food production BioTechnologia biocides climate change diseases fertilizers nanoparticles pests |
| title | The utilization of microbes for sustainable food production |
| title_full | The utilization of microbes for sustainable food production |
| title_fullStr | The utilization of microbes for sustainable food production |
| title_full_unstemmed | The utilization of microbes for sustainable food production |
| title_short | The utilization of microbes for sustainable food production |
| title_sort | utilization of microbes for sustainable food production |
| topic | biocides climate change diseases fertilizers nanoparticles pests |
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