1. Introduction
            1.1    Role  
            1.2.   The reason for using biofertilizers
            1.3.   Benefits
            1.4.   Types
                     1.4.1. Rhizobium
                     1.4.2. Azotobacter
                     1.4.3. Azospirillum
                     1.4.4. Azolla
                     1.4.5. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR)             
                     1.4.6. Potassium Mobilizing Biofertilizer (KMB)     
                     1.4.7. Zinc Solubilizing Biofertilizer (ZSB)
                     1.4.8. Phosphate Absorbers Mycorrhizaeaeaeae
            1.5.   Components
                     1.5.1. Symbiotic nit rogen-fixing bacteria  
                     1.5.2. Symbiotic nit rogen-fixing Cyanobacteria
                     1.5.3. Free-living nitrogen-fixing bacteria 
                     1.5.4. Other Components of biofertilizers
            1.6.   Compost Biofertilizers
            1.7.   Methods
   2.     How to Start a Biofertilizer Business
            2.1.   Plan
            2.2.   The growth potential of the Biofertilizer business             
            2.3.   Different types of fertilizers to start your fertilizer business           
                     2.3.1. Organic fertilizer
                     2.3.2. Chemical fertilizer
                     2.3.3. Biofertilizer business: Things to consider
            2.4.   Starting a Biofertilizer business in India: A step-by-step guide
                     2.4.1. Creating a business plan
                     2.4.2. A suitable location must be selected and leased               
                     2.4.3. Business permit, licence, and legal documents required for organic fertilizers
                     2.4.4. Supply Expertise
                     2.4.5. Organize the laboratory and manufacturing facility in the house
                     2.4.6. Machines & Equipment      
                     2.4.7. Refrigerator
   3.     Types of Biofertilizers
            3.1.   Types of Biofertilizers 
                     3.1.1. Bio NPK                
                     3.1.2. Acetobacter            
                     3.1.3. Azospirillum        
                     3.1.4. Mycorrhiza
                     3.1.5. Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria       
                     3.1.6. Potassium Solubilizing Bacteria
            3.2.   Biofertilizer Applications
            3.3.   What is the purpose of using biofertilizers?
                     3.3.1. Advantages
   4.     Biofertilizer Production Method and Process           
            4.1.   Purpose
            4.2.   Production     
                     4.2.1. Strain Choice
                     4.2.2. Plant Pelletizing  
                     4.2.3. Vaccinant Transporters
            4.3.   Quality Standards for Inoculants
            4.4.   Packaging
            4.5.   Storage
            4.6.   Immunization of the Field
            4.7.   Preparation
            4.8.   Production Line from Animal Wastes
            4.9.   Cow Dung Fertilizer Machine
            4.10. Dry Cow Dung Fertilizer by Using Fertilizer Machines
            4.11. Types of Cow Dung Fertilizer Machines Use for Composting      
            4.12. Compost Windrow Turner for Cow Manure Composting
            4.13. Manure Making Machine
            4.14. Crop Growth
            4.15. Aims of Production
            4.16. Rotary Cooler
            4.17. Cooling Fertilizer Pellets
            4.18. Fertilizer Dryer
            4.19. What Drying Technology Does The Fertilizer Dryer Use?              
            4.20. Smart Rotary Drum Dryer
            4.21. Drum Dryer   
            4.22. Fertilizer Packing Machine
            4.23. Powdery Fertilisers Packing Facility
            4.24. Package Organic Fertilisers
            4.25. Fertilizer Mixer for Blending Plant
            4.26. Hot selling double shafts horizontal cow dung mixer fertiliser equipment
            4.27. Tiny Chicken Manure Fertiliser Mixer
            4.28. Pan Mixer Machine
            4.29. BB Fertilizer Blending Equipment for Mixed Fertilizer Granules Processing
            4.30. Batch Mix Plant
            4.31. Fertilizer Crusher
            4.32. Vertical Crushing
            4.33. Chain Crusher
            4.34. Hammer Mill Crushing
            4.35. Hot Semi-Wet Crusher
            4.36. Cage Crush Machine  
            4.37. Small Straw Grinders
            4.38. Urea Fertilizer Powder Grinding Machine
            4.39. High-Quality Materials for Smoother Operation
            4.40. Organic Fertilizer Granulator  
            4.41. Uses of Organic Fertilizer Granulator   
            4.42. Raw Materials
            4.43. Organic Fertilizer Using Chicken Manure
            4.44. Organic Fertilizer from Food Waste
            4.45. Amino Acid Organic Fertilizer
            4.46. Setup an Organic Fertilizer Manufacturing Unit
            4.47. Compost Machine
            4.48. Use
                     4.48.1. Windrow & Trench
            4.49. Hydraulic Organic Waste Crawler
            4.50. Forklift Type Manure Compost Turner Machine
            4.51. Cow Dung Compost Windrow Turner
            4.52. Poultry Waste Compost Fertilizer Machine
            4.53. Chain Plate Type Compost Fertilizer Making Machine
   5.     Simplified Anaerobic Digesters for Biofertilizer
            5.1.   Abstract
            5.2.   Foreword
            5.3.   Batch Digester Plant   
            5.4.   Plug Flow Digester Plant
            5.5.   Covered Langoon Biogas System
            5.6.   Continuous Expansion Digester
            5.7.   Tests on a Small Electric Generator set Fuelled by Biogas
            5.8.   An Economic Evaluation of the Plants
            5.9.   Conclusions
   6.     Operating Conditions for AnaerobicDigestion of Biofertilizer               
            6.1.   Abstract          
            6.2.   Introduction
            6.3.   Design of the Experiment
            6.4.   Results and Discussion
                     6.4.1. Effect of the initial total solids (TS) concentration on
                     6.4.2. Effect of hydraulic retention time (0) on          
                     6.4.3. Effect of temperature on
                     6.4.4. Effect of mode of operation on
   7.     Potash Production Process
            7.1.   Comminution
            7.2.   Potash Flotation Process
            7.3.   Common Salt or Halite: NaCl  
            7.4.   Crushing Section
            7.5.   Scrubbing and Desliming
            7.6.   Grinding and Classification
            7.7.   Conditioning 
            7.8.   Potash Flotation
            7.9.   Thickening, Filtering and Brine Recovery
            7.10. Pumping of Products 
   8.     Application and Evaluation Techniques
            8.1.   Different Methods for Biofertilizer Inoculation
                     8.1.2. Seed inoculation
            8.2.   Top dressing of Biofertilizers
                     8.2.1. Granular biofertilizers
                     8.2.2. Solarisation of FYM/Compost
                     8.2.3. Granular biofertilizer mixed with seed
                     8.2.4. Broadcasting of granular biofertilizers
                     8.2.5. Frequency of inoculation 
                     8.2.6. Liquid inoculation of Biofertilizers
            8.3.   Methods of application of liquid inoculation
                     8.3.1. Drenching by Sprayers
                     8.3.2. Application in root zone
                     8.3.3. Culture pellet
            8.4.   Methods of Application of Other Biofertilizers
                     8.4.1. Blue Green Algae
                     8.4.2. Azolla
                     8.4.3. As green manuring
                     8.4.4. Azolla dual cropping
            8.5.   Azotobacter
                     8.5.1. Preparation and use of Azotobacter inoculant
                     8.5.2. Application
            8.6.   Azospirillum
         8.7.  Mycorrhizae
                     8.7.1. Endomycorrhizae
                     8.7.2. Ectomycorrhizae
            8.8.   Foliar Biofertilizer
            8.9.   Humar
         8.10. Humic Acid
                     8.10.1. Intorduction
                     8.10.2. Application
                     8.10.3. Soil
                     8.10.4. Foliar
                     8.10.5. Seed treatment
                     8.10.6. Soil Benefit
                     8.10.7. Root
                     8.10.8. Seeds    
                     8.10.9. Plants
                     8.10.10. Precautions
            8.11. Different Media Used to Study Biofertilizer
                     8.11.1. Growth Media for Rhizobium
            8.12. Media for Testing Nodulating Ability of Rhizobium       
                     8.12.1. Isolation of Frankia
            8.13. Media Used
         8.14. Precautions in handling
   9.     Crop Response to Biofertilizers
            9.1.   Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation
                     9.1.1. Rhizobium
            9.2.   Azolla
            9.3.   Nonsymbiotic Nitrogen Fixation
                     9.3.1. Blue Green Algae (BGA)
            9.4.   Azotobacter   
            9.5.   Azospirillum 
         9.6.  Phosphate Solubilizers and Fixers
                     9.6.1. Mycorrhiza
            9.7.   Phosphate Solubilizing  Microganisms
            9.8.   Factors Affecting Crop Response to Biofertilizers
            9.9.   Host Response to Biofertilizers
            9.10. Interaction of Inoculants with other Nutrients
            9.11. Multi-Microbial Inoculation
            9.12. Compatability Between Biofertilizers and Chemical Fertilizers
            9.13. Adaptive Trials
 10.     Biogas Production from Organic Biofertilizer
            10.1. Abstract
            10.2. Introduction  
            10.3. Materials and Methods
                     10.3.1. Organic Wastes
                     10.3.1. Starter 166
                     10.3.2 Analytical procedures
            10.4. Experimental                
            10.5. Results and Discussion
            10.6. Biogas Production from Geranium Flour (GF)
                     10.6.1. Biogas Production from Akalona (AK)
                     10.6.2. Biogas Production from Watermelon Residue (WR)
 11.     Biogas from Liquid Biofertilizer Derived
            from Banana and Coffee Processing
            11.1. Abstract
            11.2. Introduction  
            11.3. Results            
 12.     Steps for How to Start Organic Farming
 13.     Organic Farming
            13.1. Pollution Problems with Fertilizers
                     13.1.1. Water Pollution
                     13.1.2. Atmospheric pollution
                     13.1.3. Damage to crops and soils
                     13.1.4. Heavy Metal Contamination
            13.2. Environment Restoration with Fertiliser
            13.3. Pollution Abatement Startegies
            13.4. Organic Farming
            13.5. Why Organic Farming
            13.6. Basic Concepts of Organic Farming
                     13.6.1. Integrated Plant Nutrient Supply Management (IPNSM)
                     13.6.2. Intergrated Insect Pest and Disease Management
                     13.6.3. Integrated Soil and Water Management
            13.7. Alternatives   
            13.8. Organic Manures
            13.9. Plant Origin Pesticides
            13.10. Biopesticides
            13.11. Bioherbicides
            13.12. Biofertilizers
                     13.12.1. Microorganisms as nutrient regulators
                     13.12.2. Organic Matter in Agroecosystem
                     13.12.3. Soil Microbial biomass   
                     13.12.4. Nutrient Availability
                     13.12.5. Losses
            13.13. Cultural Practies
 14.     Methods and Types of Organic Farming
            14.1. A Step-By-Step Manual for Organic Agricultural Techniques
            14.2. Characteristics
            14.3. Goals of Switching to Organic Farming
            14.4. Different Methods of Organic Farming
                     14.4.1. Crop Diversity  
                     14.4.2. Crop Rotation    
                     14.4.3. Biological Pest Control    
                     14.4.4. Soil Management
                     14.4.5. Green Manure    
                     14.4.6. Compost
                     14.4.7. Weed Management
                     14.4.8. Controlling Other Organisms
                     14.4.9. Livestock
                     14.4.10. Genetic Modification
 15.     Organic Manures
            15.1. Organic Matter
                     15.1.1. Chemical nature of organic matter
            15.2. Organic Manures
                     15.2.1. Organic residues
                     15.2.2. Cow dung manure
                     15.2.3. Live stock wastes
            15.3. Green Manure
                     15.3.1. Importance of green manure
                     15.3.2. Green manure crops
                     15.3.3. Turning of green manure crops
                      15.3.4. Biological control of plant disease and green manure
                     15.3.5. Fate of green manures       
                     15.3.6. Nutrient status
                     15.3.7. Compost
                     15.3.8. Sources
                     15.3.9. Methods
                     15.3.10. Indore method
                     15.3.11. Bangalore Method
                     15.3.12. NADEP Method
                     15.3.13. Role of microbes in Compost making           
            15.4. Vermicompost
                     15.4.1. Vermi composting
            15.5. Phospho-Compost
            15.6. Oil Cakes
                      15.6.1. Poultry waste compost
            15.7. Organic Industrial Wastes
            15.8. Materials
                     15.8.1. Flyash
                     15.8.2. Coir pith
                     15.8.3. Pressmud
                     15.8.4. Phosphogypsum                
                     15.8.5. Sewage and sewage sludge
                     15.8.6. Sugar factory waste and sugarcane trash
            15.9. Biomethanation
            15.10. Constraints
 16.     Biopesticides
            16.1. Discovery
            16.2. Development
            16.3. Registration
            16.4. Biological Control of Insect
                     16.4.1. Fungal Insecticides
                     16.4.2. Bacterial Insecticides
                     16.4.3. Bacillus thuringlensls (BT)
                     16.4.4. Mode of action
                     16.4.5. The question of resistance
                     16.4.6. Commercial Prospects
                     16.4.7. Improvements in BT through genetic engineering
                     16.4.8. The BT protein and the efforts on recombinant DNA in this area
                     16.4.9. Limitations of BT
                     16.4.10. Safety
                     16.4.11. Viral Insecticides
                     16.4.12. Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
                     16.4.13. Protozon Insecticides
                     16.4.14. Possibilities of field application
            16.5. Botanical Pesticides
                     16.5.1. Pheamon trap     
                     16.5.2. Trichocards
            16.6. Biological control of plant diseases
                     16.6.1. Soilborne diseases
                     16.6.2. Mehods for biocontrol       
                     16.6.3. Biological Seed Treatment
            16.7. Foliar Diseases
                     16.7.1. Introduction
                     16.7.2. Selection of biocontrol agents
                     16.7.3. Formulation and delivery system
                     16.7.4. Improved efficacy
                     16.7.5. Commercialization
            16.8. Nematodes as Biological Control Agents
                     16.8.1. Production and Formulation
            16.9. Biological Control of Nematodes
            16.10. Biological Control of Weeds
            16.11. Role of Genetic Engineering  
 17.     Sustainable Agriculture
            17.1. Definition
            17.2. Dimensions
                     17.2.1. Perceptions
            17.3. Components 
                     17.3.1. Crop Diversification
                     17.3.2. Crop Rotation    
                     17.3.3. Biological Nitrogen Fixation
                     17.3.4. Mixed Cropping
                     17.3.5. Soil Micorbes on Crops
                     17.3.6. Genetic Diversity
                     17.3.7. Integrated Nurient Management (INM)
                     17.3.8. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
                     17.3.9. Sustainable Water Management
                     17.3.10. Post Harvest Technology
                     17.3.11. Extension Programmes  
                     17.3.12. Sustainable Agriculture for India
                     17.3.13. Role of biotechnology
                     17.3.14. Government support to farmers
            17.4. Conclusion
 18.     Greenhouse Cultivation
            18.1. Designs and classification of greenhouse
            18.2. Classifications
            18.3. Poly House
            18.4. Shade House
            18.5. Orientation of greenhouse / polyhouse
                     18.5.1. Design
                     18.5.2. Orientation
                     18.5.3. Wind Effects       
                     18.5.4. Size of the greenhouse       
                     18.5.5. Spacing between greenhouses          
                     18.5.6. Height of greenhouse
                     18.5.7. Structural Design
                     18.5.8. Components
                     18.5.9. Cladding Material
                     18.5.10. Plant Growing Structures
                     18.5.11. Environmental Factors Influencing Greenhouse Cultivation  
                     18.5.12. Natural Ventilation
            18.6. Heating of greenhouse
                     18.6.1. Heating Systems
                     18.6.2. Boiler
                     18.6.3. Unit Heaters
                     18.6.4. Infra-Red Heaters
                     18.6.5. Solar Heating
            18.7. Environmental Control
                     18.7.1. Temperature Control
                     18.7.2. Relative Humidity Control
                     18.7.3. Light Intensity Control
                     18.7.4. Quality of Light
         18.8. Fan and Pad                
                     18.8.1. Selection of Fan
            18.9. Media Preparation and Fumigation
                     18.9.1. Getting the media ready for greenhouse production
                      18.9.2. Gravel Culture
                     18.9.3. Media Ingredients and Mix
                      18.9.4. Pasteurization of Greenhouse Plant Growing Media
                     18.9.5. Fungicides and their effect on a few fungi
                     18.9.6. Temperature necessary to kill soil pests
            18.10. Fumigation in Greenhouse
            18.11. Drip Irrigation and Fertigation Systems in Greenhouse Cultivation
                     18.11.1. Watering System
                     18.11.2. Fertigation System
                     18.11.3. Fertilizers
            18.12. Forms of Inorganic Fertilizers
                     18.12.1. Slow Release Fertilizer
                     18.12.3. Liquid Fertilizer
            18.13. Fertilizer Application Methods
                     18.13.1. Constant Feed
                     18.13.2. Intermittent Application
            18.14. Fertilizer Injectors    
                     18.14.1. Multiple Injectors
                     18.14.2. Fertilizer Injectors
            18.15. General Fertigation Issues
            18.16. Problem-Solving
            18.17. Inadequacies in fertilizers
            18.18. Aluminum Surplus
            18.19. Corrective Actions for Excessive Fertiliser
            18.20. Harm Caused by Poisonous Gases
            18.21. Unique Horticulture Techniques
            18.22. Postharvest Handling Practices for Important Cut Flowers
 19.     Greenhouse Farming
            19.1. Introduction  
            19.2. The various greenhouse kinds
            19.3. Advantages
            19.4. Types
                     19.4.1. Greenhouse Conventional Freestanding
                     19.4.2. Hoop House/High Tunnel
                     19.4.3. Greenhouse Lean-to or Attached
                     19.4.4. Cold Frames/Cold House
            19.5. Advantages of Greenhouse Agriculture
            19.6. Plants That Can Grow in a Greenhouse
                     19.6.1. Sweet Corn
                     19.6.2. Cucumbers
                     19.6.3. Baby Carrots
                     19.6.4. Pumpkins           
                     19.6.5. Spinach               
                     19.6.6. Tomatoes             
                     19.6.7. Herbs   
                     19.6.8. Garlic  
                     19.6.9. String beans       
                     19.6.10. Squash              
 20.     Greenhouses Construction
            20.1. Earthmoving and Level Surface
            20.2. Set Out and Preparation of the Foundation
            20.3. Reception of Materials. Preassembly at Work    
            20.4. Assembly of the Greenhouse   
 21.     How to Start a Hydroponic Farm Business
            21.1.         Step 1: Create a Business Plan
                      21.1.1. What recurring costs are there for a hydroponic agricultural operation?
                      21.1.2. Who is the intended audience?
                      21.1.3. How can a hydroponic farm operation generate revenue?
                      21.1.4. How much can charge customers?
                      21.1.5. How much money can a hydroponic farm operation bring in? 
                      21.1.6. How can increase the profitability of company?
                      21.1.7. What will the name of company be?
            21.2. Step 2: Form a Legal Entity
            21.3.         Step 3: Register for Taxes
                      21.3.1. Taxes for small businesses
            21.4. Step 4: Open a Business Bank Account & Credit Card
            21.5. Step 5: Set Up Business Accounting
            21.6. Step 6: Obtain Necessary Permits and Licenses
                      21.6.1. Requirements for Federal Business Licenses 
                      21.6.2. Requirements for State and Local Business Licensing
                      21.6.3. The Occupancy Permit
                      21.6.4. Food Regulations
            21.7. Step 7: Get Business Insurance
            21.8. Step 8: Define Brand   
                      21.8.1. How to market and advertise a hydroponic farm operation
                      21.8.2. How to get new clients?
            21.9. Step 9: Create Business Website
            21.10. Step 10: Set Up Business Phone System
 22.     Hydroponic Farming
            22.1. Benefits
            22.2. Similarity with Greenhouse Gardening
            22.3. Advantages
            22.4. Types
                     22.4.1. Aerated Nutrient Standing Solution
                     22.4.2. Outer Structure
                     22.4.3. Growing Method
                     22.4.4. System for Regulating Irrigation and Temperature
                     22.4.5. Hydroponic Equipment Installation
                     22.4.6. Provide Instruction for Mastering the Hydroponic Technique
            22.5. A Hydroponics System: How Does It Operate?
                     22.5.1. Soilless Gardening
                     22.5.2. Components
                     22.5.3. Rich Nutrients
                     22.5.4. Freshwater
                     22.5.5. Light
                     22.5.6. Oxygen
                     22.5.7. Root Support
                     22.5.8. Future Scope of This Technology
 23.     Hydroponic Farming Equipments
            23.1. Water Pumps
            23.2. Air Pumps and Air Stones for Hydroponics Systems
            23.3. Water Heaters and Chillers      
            23.4. Hydroponic Reservoirs, Trays and Flood Tables
            23.5. Reservoir Considerations
            23.6. Reservoir Use in Various Hydroponic Systems
            23.7. Ebb and Flow (Flood and Drain)
            23.8. Hydroponic Lighting System Basics
            23.9. Grow Room Ventilation
            23.10. Climate Control
            23.11. Indoor Grow Tents   
            23.12. Additional Components
 24.     Pellet Fertilizer Manufacturing Process
            24.1. Mineral–Organic Addition
            24.2. Mixing            
            24.3. Pelleting
            24.4. Cooling
            24.5. Sifting
            24.6. Bagging
 25.     Seaweed Fertiliser
            25.1. Nomenclature and Taxonomy
            25.2. Production and Application Methods  
            25.3. Nutrient Cycling          
            25.4. Coastal Eutrophication
            25.5. Bio-Remediation in Eutrophic Ecosystems
            25.6. Blue Carbon  
            25.7. Functions and Benefits of Seaweed Fertilizer     
                     25.7.1. Fertilization
                     25.7.2. Soil Conditioning
                     25.7.3. Bio-Remediation of Polluted Soils  
                     25.7.4. Integrated Pest Management
                     25.7.5. Soil Microbial Response to Seaweed Fertilizer Treatment            
                     25.7.6. Resistance to Plant Pathogens
 26.     Seaweed Fertilizer Production Process
            26.1. Seaweed Extract as Fertiliser   
            26.2. Sesweed Fertilizer Fermentation Vessel
            26.3. Principle of Fermentation Equipment  
            26.4. Ingredients of Seaweed Fertilizer
            26.5. Uses 
            26.6. Process
            26.7. Features
            26.8. Advantages of Seaweed Processing Plant
            26.9. The way heat pump drying equipment operates
 27.     BIS Specifications
 28.     ISO Standards
 29.     China Standards
 30.     Photographs of Plant and Machinery with Suppliers Contact Details
·         Biofertilizer Packing Filling Machine
·         Biofertilizer Fermenter
·         Bioreactor Machine
·         Bio Fertilizer Packaging Machine
·         Liquid Bio Fertilizer Plant
·         Waste Shredder
·         Organic Waste Converter
·         HP Steam Sterilizer Horizontal Autoclave
·         Fertilizer Cleaner
·         Fertilizer Pan Mixer
·         Fertilizer Granule Making Machine
·         Biofertilizer Granulator
·         Blender Machine
·         Pulverizer Mills
·         Pesticide Making Machine
·         Pellet Making Machine
·         Fluid Bed Gasifier for Thermal & Electrical
·         Compost Machine
·         Bucket Elevator
·         Steel Jacketed Tank
·         Storage Tank           
·         Ultra Filtration System
·         Water Soften Plant
·         Tray Dryer
·         Ribbon Mixer          
·         Air Compressor                     
 31.     Factory Layout and Process Flow Chart & Diagram
·         Biofertilizer Production Layout        
·         Biofertilizer Production Layout        
·         Organic Fertilizer Plant       
·         Biofertilizer Production Layout        
·         Organic Fertilizer Production           
·         Process of Production of Bio-Fertilizer
·         Experimental Process for Biofertilizer
·         Biofertilizer Quality Control