Plant Growth-Promoting Actinomycetes: Mass Production, Delivery Systems, and Commercialization

The present global scenario demands researchers to come up with superior technological alternatives to chemical fertilizers and pesticides to enhance grain yield and to increase the quality and quantity of food grains as indiscriminate use of these synthetic inputs has largely affected soil, groundwater, agricultural commodities, animals, and plants. Possible alternatives could be the use of nontoxic and environmentally friendly microbial-based products/formulations for agriculture, maintaining a safe environment and creating a healthy society. Rhizospheric microbes, particularly actinomycetes, have drawn huge attention due to its ability in plant growth promotion and disease and insect pest control, without having any detrimental effect on the environment. The aim of this chapter is to provide handful information on mass production techniques, delivery systems, and commercialization of actinomycete-based products globally.