Plant nutrients are essential for the production of crops and healthy food for the world’s
expanding population. Plant nutrients are therefore a vital component of sustainable agriculture.
Increased crop production largely relies on the type of fertilizers used to supplement essential
nutrients for plants. The nature and the characteristics of nutrient release of chemical, organic
and biofertilizers are different, and each type of fertilizer has its advantages and disadvantages
with regard to crop growth and soil fertility. The sound management of fertilization must attempt
to ensure both an enhanced and safeguarded environment; therefore, a balanced fertilization
strategy that combines the use of chemical, organic or biofertilizers must be developed and
evaluated.