Microalgae as Biofertilizer in Modern Agriculture

Microalgae as multi-functional options in modern agriculture: current trends, prospects and challenges

Renuka, N., Guldhe, A., Prasanna, R., Singh, P., & Bux, F. (2018) · Biotechnology Advances · doi:10.1016/j.biotechadv.2018.04.004 · Cited by 508 · see citing works

Use of Spirulina biomass produced from treatment of aquaculture wastewater as agricultural fertilizers

Wuang, S. C., Khin, M. C., Chua, P. Q. D., & Luo, Y. (2016) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2016.02.009 · Cited by 268 · see citing works

Anaerobic digestion of microalgae residues resulting from the biodiesel production process

Ehimen, E. A., Sun, Z., Carrington, C. G., Birch, E. J., & Eaton‐Rye, J. J. (2010) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2010.10.020 · Cited by 261 · see citing works

Exploring the efficacy of wastewater-grown microalgal biomass as a biofertilizer for wheat

Renuka, N., Prasanna, R., Sood, A., Ahluwalia, A. S., Bansal, R., Babu, S., Singh, R. N., Shivay, Y. S., & Nain, L. (2015) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-015-5884-6 · Cited by 215 · see citing works

Effect of two species of cyanobacteria as biofertilizers on some metabolic activities, growth, and yield of pea plant

Osman, M. E., El-Sheekh, M. M., El-Naggar, A. H., & Gheda, S. F. (2010) · Biology and Fertility of Soils · doi:10.1007/s00374-010-0491-7 · Cited by 181 · see citing works

The role of organic/bio–fertilizer amendment on aggregate stability and organic carbon content in different aggregate scales

Yılmaz, E., & Sönmez, M. (2017) · Soil and Tillage Research · doi:10.1016/j.still.2017.01.003 · Cited by 174 · see citing works

Evaluating the influence of novel cyanobacterial biofilmed biofertilizers on soil fertility and plant nutrition in wheat

Swarnalakshmi, K., Prasanna, R., Kumar, A., Pattnaik, S., Chakravarty, K., Shivay, Y. S., Singh, R. P., & Saxena, A. K. (2013) · European Journal of Soil Biology · doi:10.1016/j.ejsobi.2012.12.008 · Cited by 173 · see citing works

Effects of the inoculation of cyanobacteria on the microstructure and the structural stability of a tropical soil

Issa, O. M., Défarge, C., Bissonnais, Y. L., Marin, B., Duval, O., Bruand, A., D’Acqui, L. P., Nordenberg, S., & Annerman, M. (2006) · Plant and Soil · doi:10.1007/s11104-006-9153-9 · Cited by 162 · see citing works

Influence of cyanobacterial inoculation on the culturable microbiome and growth of rice

Priya, H., Prasanna, R., Ramakrishnan, B., Bidyarani, N., Babu, S., Thapa, S., & Renuka, N. (2015) · Microbiological Research · doi:10.1016/j.micres.2014.12.011 · Cited by 135 · see citing works

Interaction between cyanobacteria and aerobic heterotrophic bacteria in the degradation of hydrocarbons

Abed, R. M. M. (2009) · International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation · doi:10.1016/j.ibiod.2009.10.008 · Cited by 131 · see citing works

Cyanobacterial inoculation of heated soils: effect on microorganisms of C and N cycles and on chemical composition in soil surface

Acea, M. J. (2003) · Soil Biology and Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/s0038-0717(03)00005-1 · Cited by 130 · see citing works

Physiological characterization and electron microscopic investigation of cyanobacteria associated with wheat rhizosphere

Karthikeyan, N., Prasanna, R., Sood, A., Jaiswal, P., Nayak, S., & Kaushik, B. D. (2009) · Folia Microbiologica · doi:10.1007/s12223-009-0007-8 · Cited by 127 · see citing works

Evaluation ofNostocStrain ATCC 53789 as a Potential Source of Natural Pesticides

Biondi, N., Piccardi, R., Margheri, M. C., Rodolfi, L., Smith, G. D., & Tredici, M. R. (2004) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.70.6.3313-3320.2004 · Cited by 122 · see citing works

Role of blue green algae biofertilizer in ameliorating the nitrogen demand and fly-ash stress to the growth and yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) plants

Tripathi, R. D., Dwivedi, S., Shukla, M. K., Mishra, S., Srivastava, S., Singh, R., Rai, U. N., & Gupta, D. K. (2007) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2007.07.038 · Cited by 97 · see citing works

Bioefficacy of novel cyanobacteria-amended formulations in suppressing damping off disease in tomato seedlings

Chaudhary, V., Prasanna, R., Nain, L., Dubey, S. C., Gupta, V., Singh, R. N., Jaggi, S., & Bhatnagar, A. K. (2012) · World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology · doi:10.1007/s11274-012-1141-z · Cited by 89 · see citing works

Auxin producing non‐heterocystous Cyanobacteria and their impact on the growth and endogenous auxin homeostasis of wheat

Mazhar, S., Cohen, J. D., & Hasnain, S. (2013) · Journal of Basic Microbiology · doi:10.1002/jobm.201100563 · Cited by 84 · see citing works

Evaluating the plant growth promoting ability of thermotolerant bacteria and cyanobacteria and their interactions with seed spice crops

Kumar, M., Prasanna, R., Bidyarani, N., Babu, S., Mishra, B. K., Kumar, A., Adak, A., Jauhari, S., Yadav, K. S., Singh, R. N., et al. (2013) · Scientia Horticulturae · doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2013.09.014 · Cited by 83 · see citing works

Recycling waste debris of immobilized microalgae and plant growth-promoting bacteria from wastewater treatment as a resource to improve fertility of eroded desert soil

Trejo, A., de-Bashan, L. E., Hartmann, A., Hernandez, J.-P., Rothballer, M., Schmid, M., & Bashan, Y. (2012) · Environmental and Experimental Botany · doi:10.1016/j.envexpbot.2011.08.007 · Cited by 82 · see citing works

Role of cyanobacteria in the biodegradation of crude oil by a tropical cyanobacterial mat

Chaillan, F., Gugger, M. F., Saliot, A., Couté, A., & Oudot, J. (2005) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2005.06.050 · Cited by 81 · see citing works

Antibiotic production by the cyanobacteria Oscillatoria angustissima and Calothrix parietina

Issa, A. A. (1999) · Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology · doi:10.1016/s1382-6689(99)00027-7 · Cited by 80 · see citing works

Controlling rainfall-induced soil loss from small experimental plots through inoculation of bacteria and cyanobacteria

Kheirfam, H., Sadeghi, S. H., Darki, B. Z., & Homaee, M. (2017) · CATENA · doi:10.1016/j.catena.2017.01.006 · Cited by 71 · see citing works

Endophytic cyanobacteria in a 400-million-yr-old land plant: A scenario for the origin of a symbiosis?

Krings, M., Hass, H., Kerp, H., Taylor, T. N., Agerer, R., & Dotzler, N. (2008) · Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology · doi:10.1016/j.revpalbo.2008.06.006 · Cited by 68 · see citing works

Evaluating microbe-plant interactions and varietal differences for enhancing biocontrol efficacy in root rot disease challenged cotton crop

Babu, S., Bidyarani, N., Chopra, P., Monga, D., Kumar, R., Prasanna, R., Kranthi, S., & Saxena, A. K. (2015) · European Journal of Plant Pathology · doi:10.1007/s10658-015-0619-6 · Cited by 65 · see citing works

Improving runoff behavior resulting from direct inoculation of soil micro-organisms

Sadeghi, S. H., Kheirfam, H., Homaee, M., Darki, B. Z., & Vafakhah, M. (2017) · Soil and Tillage Research · doi:10.1016/j.still.2017.04.007 · Cited by 61 · see citing works

Efficacy of New Inexpensive Cyanobacterial Biofertilizer Including its Shelf-life

Jha, M. N., & Prasad, A. N. (2006) · World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology · doi:10.1007/s11274-005-7024-9 · Cited by 58 · see citing works

Microalgal post-treatment of anaerobically digested agro-industrial wastes for nutrient removal and lipids production

Koutra, E., Grammatikopoulos, G., & Kornaros, M. E. (2016) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.11.022 · Cited by 46 · see citing works

Management of on tomato by root-dip treatment in culture filtrate of the blue-green alga,

Khan, Z., PARK, S., Shin, S., BAE, S., Yeon, I.-K., & SEO, Y. (2005) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2004.11.012 · Cited by 45 · see citing works

Amelioration of sodic soils with blue-green algae

Subhashini, D. V., & Kaushik, B. D. (1981) · Soil Research · doi:10.1071/sr9810361 · Cited by 42 · see citing works

Outdoor evaluation of herbicide resistant strains of Anabaena variabilis as biofertilizer for rice plants

Singh, S., & Datta, P. (2007) · Plant and Soil · doi:10.1007/s11104-007-9293-6 · Cited by 38 · see citing works

Microalgae biomass as a sustainable source for biofuel, biochemical and biobased value-added products: An integrated biorefinery concept

Siddiki, S. Y. A., Mofijur, M., Kumar, P. S., Ahmed, S. F., Inayat, A., Kusumo, F., Badruddin, I. A., Khan, T. M. Y., Nghiem, L. D., Ong, H. C., et al. (2021) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121782 · Cited by 466 · see citing works

Microalgae-based biorefineries for sustainable resource recovery from wastewater

Goswami, R. K., Mehariya, S., Verma, P., Lavecchia, R., & Zuorro, A. (2020) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101747 · Cited by 298 · see citing works

Role of Microalgae in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Circular Economy

Olabi, A. G., Shehata, N., Sayed, E. T., Rodriguez, C., Anyanwu, R. C., Russell, C., & Abdelkareem, M. A. (2023) · Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158689 · Cited by 273 · see citing works

Algae as Bio-fertilizers: Between current situation and future prospective

Ammar, E. E., Aioub, A. A. A., Elesawy, A. E., Karkour, A. M., Mouhamed, M. S., Amer, A. A., & EL-Shershaby, N. A. (2022) · Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.03.020 · Cited by 269 · see citing works

Biofertilizers and nanofertilizers for sustainable agriculture: Phycoprospects and challenges

Mahapatra, D. M., Satapathy, K. C., & Panda, B. (2021) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149990 · Cited by 257 · see citing works

Improvement of Plant Responses by Nanobiofertilizer: A Step towards Sustainable Agriculture

Akhtar, N., Ilyas, N., Meraj, T. A., Pour‐Aboughadareh, A., Sayyed, R. Z., Mashwani, Z., & Poczai, P. (2022) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano12060965 · Cited by 191 · see citing works

Unconventional high-value products from microalgae: A review

Abu‐Ghosh, S., Dubinsky, Z., Verdelho, V., & Iluz, D. (2021) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.124895 · Cited by 135 · see citing works

Roles of microalgae-based biofertilizer in sustainability of green agriculture and food-water-energy security nexus

Cao, T. N.-D., Mukhtar, H., Le, L.-T., Tran, D. P.-H., Ngo, M. T. T., Pham, M.-D.-T., Nguyen, T.-B., Vo, T., & Bui, X. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161927 · Cited by 116 · see citing works

Algal-Mediated Nanoparticles, Phycochar, and Biofertilizers for Mitigating Abiotic Stresses in Plants: A Review

Abideen, Z., Waqif, H., Munir, N., El‐Keblawy, A., Hasnain, M., Radicetti, E., Mancinelli, R., Nielsen, B. L., & Haider, G. (2022) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy12081788 · Cited by 102 · see citing works

A Holistic Approach to Circular Bioeconomy Through the Sustainable Utilization of Microalgal Biomass for Biofuel and Other Value-Added Products

Ezhumalai, G., Arun, M., Manavalan, A., Rajkumar, R., & Heese, K. (2024) · Microbial Ecology · doi:10.1007/s00248-024-02376-1 · Cited by 99 · see citing works

Microalgae as a key tool in achieving carbon neutrality for bioproduct production

Sadvakasova, A. K., Kossalbayev, B. D., Bauenova, M. O., Balouch, H., Leong, Y. K., Zayadan, B. K., Huang, Z., Alharby, H. F., Tomo, T., Chang, J., et al. (2023) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2023.103096 · Cited by 94 · see citing works

Potential of Algae–Bacteria Synergistic Effects on Vegetable Production

Kang, Y., Kim, M.-J., Shim, C.-K., Bae, S., & Jang, S. (2021) · Frontiers in Plant Science · doi:10.3389/fpls.2021.656662 · Cited by 85 · see citing works

Microalgae bioreactor for nutrient removal and resource recovery from wastewater in the paradigm of circular economy

Díaz, V., Leyva‐Díaz, J. C., Almécija, M. C., Poyatos, J. M., Muñío, M. D. M., & Martín-Pascual, J. (2022) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127968 · Cited by 87 · see citing works

2Biotechnological uses of microalgae: A review on the state of the art and challenges for the circular economy

Kholssi, R., Ramos, P. V., Marks, E. A. N., Montero, O., & Rad, C. (2021) · Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology · doi:10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102114 · Cited by 59 · see citing works

Seaweed and microalgae as major actors of blue biotechnology to achieve plant stimulation and pest and pathogen biocontrol – a review of the latest advances and future prospects

Berthon, J., Michel, T., Wauquier, A., Joly, P., Gerbore, J., & Filaire, E. (2021) · The Journal of Agricultural Science · doi:10.1017/s0021859621000885 · Cited by 53 · see citing works

The effects of microalgae-based fertilization of wheat on yield, soil microbiome and nitrogen oxides emissions

Shrestha, R. C., Ghazaryan, L., Poodiack, B., Zorin, B., Gross, A., Gillor, O., Khozin‐Goldberg, I., & Gelfand, I. (2021) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151320 · Cited by 45 · see citing works

Nano-biofertilizer an eco-friendly and sustainable approach for the improvement of crops under abiotic stresses

Zafar, S., Bilal, M., Ali, M. F., Mahmood, A., Kijsomporn, J., Wong, L. S., Harshini, M., Kumar, V., & Alotaibi, S. S. (2024) · Environmental and Sustainability Indicators · doi:10.1016/j.indic.2024.100470 · Cited by 40 · see citing works

Bioprospecting marine microalgae as sustainable bio-factories for value-added compounds

Selvam, J., Mal, J., Singh, S., Yadav, A., Giri, B. S., Pandey, A., & Sinha, R. (2024) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2024.103444 · Cited by 40 · see citing works

Comprehensive review on recent trends and perspectives of natural exo-polysaccharides: Pioneering nano-biotechnological tools

Tiwari, O. N., Bobby, M. N., Vanitha, K., Halder, G., Kargarzadeh, H., Ikbal, A. M. A., Bhunia, B., Thomas, S., Efferth, T., Chattopadhyay, D., et al. (2024) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130747 · Cited by 34 · see citing works

What do patents tell us about microalgae in agriculture?

Murata, M. M., Morioka, L. R. I., da Silva, J. B., Bosso, A., & Suguimoto, H. H. (2021) · AMB Express · doi:10.1186/s13568-021-01315-4 · Cited by 33 · see citing works

Application of microalgae in wastewater: opportunity for sustainable development

Mérida, L. G. R., & Padrón, R. A. R. (2023) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi:10.3389/fenvs.2023.1238640 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Review of biological algal fertilizer technology: Alleviating salinization, sequestering carbon, and improving crop productivity

Dai, S., Feng, W., Song, F., Li, T., Tao, Y., Yang, F., Miao, Q., Duan, P., Liao, H., Shi, H., et al. (2025) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2025.132507 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Microalgal-bacterial consortia for the treatment of livestock wastewater: Removal of pollutants, interaction mechanisms, influencing factors, and prospects for application

Phyu, K., Zhi, S., Liang, J., Chang, C., Liu, J., Cao, Y., Wang, H., & Zhang, K. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123864 · Cited by 29 · see citing works

Agroecological concepts and alternatives to the problems of contemporary agriculture: Monoculture and chemical fertilization in the context of climate change

Elouattassi, Y., Ferioun, M., Ghachtouli, N. E., Derraz, K., & Rachidi, F. (2023) · Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development (JAEID) · doi:10.36253/jaeid-14672 · Cited by 35 · see citing works

Physiological Effects and Mechanisms of Chlorella vulgaris as a Biostimulant on the Growth and Drought Tolerance of Arabidopsis thaliana

Moon, J., Park, Y. J., Choi, Y. B., Truong, T. Q., Huynh, P. K., Kim, Y. B., & Kim, S. M. (2024) · Plants · doi:10.3390/plants13213012 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Technical insights into carbon dioxide sequestration by microalgae: A biorefinery approach towards sustainable environment

Rajkumar, R., Takriff, M. S., & Ashokkumar, V. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-022-02446-9 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Biofertilizers from wastewater treatment as a potential source of mineral nutrients for growth of amaranth plants

Ferreira, E. T., Barrochelo, S. C., de Melo, S. D. P., Araujo, T., Xavier, A. C. C., Cechin, I., & da Silva, G. H. R. (2023) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0295624 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Wastewater based microalgae valorization for biofuel and value-added products recovery

Gondi, R., Kavitha, S. K., Kannah, R. Y., Kumar, G., & Banu, J. R. (2022) · Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments · doi:10.1016/j.seta.2022.102443 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Algal Biomass

Yadav, D. K., Singh, A., Agrawal, V., & Yadav, N. (2021) · Wiley eBooks · doi:10.1002/9781119718017.ch15 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

Potential of Desmodesmus abundans as biofertilizer in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Lopes, G. B., Goelzer, A., Reichel, T., de Resende, M. L. V., & Duarte, W. F. (2023) · Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology · doi:10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102657 · Cited by 18 · see citing works

Could microalgae offer promising options for climate action via their agri-food applications?

Siedenburg, J. (2022) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · doi:10.3389/fsufs.2022.976946 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Enhancing sustainability: microalgae cultivation for biogas enrichment and phycoremediation of palm oil mill effluent - a comprehensive review

Djarot, I. N., Pawignya, H., Handayani, T., Widyastuti, N., Nuha, N., Arianti, F. D., Pertiwi, M. D., Rifai, A., Isharyadi, F., Wijayanti, S. P., et al. (2024) · Environmental Pollutants and Bioavailability · doi:10.1080/26395940.2024.2347314 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Circular bioeconomy approaches for sustainability and carbon mitigation in microalgal biorefinery

Nagarajan, D., Lee, D., & Chang, J. (2022) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-89855-3.00009-1 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Algal Systems for Resource Recovery from Waste and Wastewater

Lens, P. N. L., Khandelwal, A., Khandelwal, A., Lens, P. N. L., Pessi, B. A., Ariza, A. R., López-Vázquez, C. M., Steen, P., Lens, P. N. L., Lawrence, J., et al. (2023) · IWA Publishing eBooks · doi:10.2166/9781789063547 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

The role of chemical fertilizer reduction and different microbial inoculants on yield increase in lettuce cultivation

ŞEN, N. K., Kocaman, A., & Aydemir, Ö. E. (2025) · BMC Plant Biology · doi:10.1186/s12870-025-06986-w · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Isolation and selection of microalgae capable of stimulating rice plant development and seed production

Lamb, T. I., Berghahn, E., Pita, F. M., Neves, L. D. O., Blasi, É. A. D. R., Hofstetter, J. S., Dammann, M., da Silva, L. C. O., Buffon, G., Dullius, A., et al. (2023) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2023.103203 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Inhibition of Polyphosphate Degradation in Synechocystis sp. PCC6803 through Inactivation of the phoU Gene

Ryu, H.-B., Kang, M.-J., Choi, K.-M., Yang, I.-K., Hong, S.-J., & Lee, C. (2024) · Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology · doi:10.4014/jmb.2311.11046 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Robust fractional control based on high gain observers design (RNFC) for a Spirulina maxima culture interfaced with an advanced oxidation process

Amábilis-Sosa, L. E., Rodriguez-Mata, A. E., Baray-Arana, R. E., Robledo-Vega, I., Gonzalez-Huitron, V. A., & Pérez, P. A. L. (2023) · Open Chemistry · doi:10.1515/chem-2022-0214 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Online multiparameter sensor for microalgae cultivation: prediction of nitrate, biomass and pigment concentrations

Sorathia, Y., Pereira, A. M. S., Rangarajan, A. K., van der Spek, T., de Vree, J. H., Lourmière, L., Ferrer-Ledo, N., van Nieuwstadt, J., & Sá, M. (2025) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2025.104123 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

New strategy for the advancement of modern agriculture through the use of microalgae as biofertilizers

El-Moustaqim, K., Sbai, S. E., Yousfi, Y. E., Mabrouki, J., & Hmouni, D. (2024) · Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration · doi:10.1007/s41207-024-00678-x · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Effect of hydraulic retention time and treated urban wastewater ratio on progressive adaptation of an inoculated microalgae in membrane photobioreactors

Díaz, V., Bermúdez, L. A., Poyatos, J. M., Muñío, M. D. M., & Martín-Pascual, J. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123005 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Harnessing microbe-based soil inoculants, strigolactones and nanotechnology for sustainable agriculture: Mechanisms, innovations and challenges

Chattaraj, S., Mitra, D., Ganguly, A., MOHAPATRA, P. K. D., & Thatoi, H. (2025) · Pedosphere · doi:10.1016/j.pedsph.2025.01.002 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Biofertilizers From Waste

Sartori, R. B., Severo, I. A., Oliveira, A. S., Lasta, P., Zepka, L. Q., & Lopes, E. J. (2021) · Wiley eBooks · doi:10.1002/9781119724995.ch17 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Microalgal biofuels: Challenges, status and scope

Kannan, D. C., & Magar, C. S. (2022) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-88427-3.00017-9 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Biofertilizers: An Emerging Trend in Agricultural Sustainability

Yapa, N., Patabandige, D. L. J., Zoysa, H. K. S. D., Silva, S., Manawadu, C., Herath, B. M., Madhushan, A., Perera, G., Ratnayakae, O., Kapilan, R., et al. (2022) · Chiang Mai Journal of Science · doi:10.12982/cmjs.2022.050 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Microalgae: a cheap tool for wastewater abatement and biomass recovery

Saidu, H., Mohammed, J. N., Abdullahi, N., Mahmoud, A. B., & Mohamad, S. E. (2022) · Environmental Technology Reviews · doi:10.1080/21622515.2022.2147453 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Quality Control of Biofertilizers

Agarwal, S., Kumari, S., & Khan, S. (2021) · doi:10.1002/9781119724995.ch14 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Biofertilizers and Soil Amendments from Algae: Production and Agronomic Benefits

Vishwakarma, P., Pal, V., Nagar, J. P., & Rai, R. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-97-1662-3_14 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Harnessing Chlorella vulgaris for Mucilage Mitigation and Wheat Growth on Fluvisol: A Study on Wastewater Treatment Efficacy

Akça, M. O., Saygın, S. D., Bilgin, A., Arslan, Ş., & Erpul, G. (2025) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-025-02559-w · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Advanced value-added bioproducts from microalgae

Saxena, P., Majhi, P., Pithania, R., Tarigholizadeh, S., Harish, & Minkina, T. (2023) · IWA Publishing eBooks · doi:10.2166/9781789063547_0183 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Microalgae‐Based Bioremediation

Dias, R. R., Deprá, M. C., Zepka, L. Q., & Lopes, E. J. (2021) · Applied Water Science · doi:10.1002/9781119725282.ch10 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

An attached microalgae platform for recycling phosphorus through biologically mediated fertilizer formation and biomass cultivation

Goldsberry, P., Jeppesen, P., McLean, J. E., & Sims, R. C. (2023) · Cleaner Engineering and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.clet.2023.100701 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Nanobiofertilizers: The Futuristic Tools for Nutrient Management in Plants

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Development and characterization of hybrid liquid fertilizer from celery and cucumber wastes

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