Azospirillum brasilense AbV5/6 encapsulation in dual-crosslinked beads based on cationic starch.

The main challenge of agriculture is feeding the growing population and at the same time providing environmental sustainability. Using Azospirillum brasilense as a biofertilizer has proved to be a promising solution. However, its prevalence in soil has not been efficient due to biotic and abiotic stresses.