Vol. 11, Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
Ch Sunitha, M Madhavi, Maraboina Sandhyarani, Malikireddy Jasmitha, Biyyala Srinivasulu and Pothuraju Pradeep Kumar

Abstract:
The effects of fertilizers have an unfavourable effect on algae plants, animals, and people. Due to the fact that man is a higher-order consumer, people are particularly severely exposed to the harmful effects of fertilizer compounds accumulated at the lower levels of the food chain. Harmful compounds from fertilizers may weaken enzymes or interfere with protein production or vitamin absorption in the human body. Natural preparations called biostimulants increase the efficiency of nutrient utilization and tolerance to abiotic stress and improve the quality of crops. Biostimulants include organic and non-organic substances and/or microorganisms. Farmers who manage organic farms are also eager to use natural stimulants to improve crop quality. Increasing consumer awareness concerning healthy food favours the enhancement of the significance of organic farming. The effect of their activities vary depending on the type of biostimulant used and the plant variety. However, it should be noted that most of them have a beneficial effect on crops.