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Bio-fertilizer is a substance which may be applied as a soil amendment or directly to sub-soil plant surfaces. It consists of live microorganisms which impart some agricultural benefit to the plants for which they are applied. Some examples of bio-fertilizer categories are plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPR, N fixing bacteria, and mycorrhizal fungi. The use of bio-fertilizers may reduce the necessary rates of chemical inputs, improve growth parameters (most importantly, yield, improve resistance to abiotic stresses and/or pests, and improve soil conditions related to structure and organic matter content.

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How important do you think the use of bio-fertilizers is, considering its implication for environmental preservation?
 
Not at all important
 
Somewhat important
 
Very important
 
Most important issue in agriculture
 
 
 
In your own research as a student and/or professional, have you ever come across information related to bio-fertilizers?
 
No
 
Yes
 
 
 
Which common species used as bio-fertilizers were you aware of before you took this survey? (Check all that apply.)
 
None
 
Glomus spp.
 
Rhizobium spp.
 
Bacillus subtilis
 
Pseudomonas spp.
 
Gigaspora spp.
 
Other(s)

 
 
 
Rank in the order of importance to agriculture, “1” being the most important, the following possible benefits of using bio-fertilizers:
Reduced need for chemical fertilizer
Reduced need for chemical pesticide
Resistance to stress, pests
Increased yield
Environmental preservation
Improved soil conditions
Lower costs associated with total production
 
 
 
What brand name(s) of bio-fertilizer or bio-fertilizer manufacturer name(s) do you know? If none, write “none.” Also, it is appropriate here to search for names of products or companies. However, if you enter a name that you searched for after reading this survey, please indicate that the name was obtained through a recent search by typing an “ * ” after the name. Limit a maximum of three names total.
   
 
 
 
Which do you believe may be the worst possible aspect of bio-fertilizer use? (Choose only one.)
 
Possibly increased costs to grower
 
Problems associated with storing and/or handling live inoculants
 
Misuse due to confusion or poor instruction
 
Projected results from use not reflected in the field
 
Possibly negative growth effects of residual bio-fertilizer on an alternate (rotated) crop
 
 
 
Do you perceive the use of bio-fertilizers to be more aligned with the techniques of...
 
conventional farming
 
organic farming
 
biodynamic farming
 
conservation tillage farming
 
or mixed-strategy farming?
 
 
What is your interest in pursuing knowledge and/or use of bio-fertilizer in your academic and/or professional career?
Not at all interested Somewhat interested Very interested Highest priority of pursuit
Academic career
Professional career
 
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