Characterization of bioactive compounds in NPK biofertilizer as a sustainable plant growth promoter to mitigate CBRN environmental and chemical risks
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https://doi.org/10.55749/cds.v1i1.167Keywords:
Biofertilizer, CBRN mitigation, Metabolites, NPK fertilizer, Steroid biosynthesisAbstract
Metabolite analysis of NPK fertilizers based on biofertilizers was performed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) technique to identify the presence of bioactive compounds inside fertilizers. The identification of the metabolites revealed the presence of various metabolite compounds such as fatty acids, esters, alcohols, and sterol derivatives. Identified compounds were mapped using MetaboAnlayst and showed the association with steroid biosynthesis pathway. This pathway is associated with plant sterol, ergosterol, and brassinosteroid biosynthesis, which play roles in plant growth and soil microorganisms' activity. The existence of compounds like oleic acid and sterol derivatives indicates that NPK fertilizer can be utilized not only as a source of macronutrients but also as a biofertilizer that enhances soil biological activities and plant growth.
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