Japan

Development of Bacillus biofertilizer “Kikuichi ©” and its Implementation in Agricultural Production Sites －Microbiological and Agricultural Characteristics－

Tadashi Yokoyama
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56669/GQOK7318 ABSTRACT We developed Bacillus biofertilizer “Kikuichi” for paddy rice. This biofertilizer is a granule type, and spores of Bacillus pumilus TUAT1 are absorbed by the granule having base material of zeolite. Size of granule is around 3 mm and 107...
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Development and Use of Biofertilizers in Japan: Current Situation and Future Directions

Tadashi Yokoyama
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56669/TGJS1978 ABSTRACT The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan has set a strategy called "Green Food System Strategy" in 2021 and has announced the goal of 30% reduction of the amounts of chemical fertilizers use by 2050. To achieve a 30%...
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