Chapter Title:

BIOFERTILIZER AND BIOPESTICIDE FROM DATURA STRAMONIUM: A Review

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Authors

Deepak Kumar
Department of Biotechnology, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha

Synopsis

Datura stramonium is an intriguing plant noted for its medical and hallucinogenic qualities, with different species demonstrating a variety of biological activities including antibacterial, antioxidant, and immune response improvement. Secondary metabolites such as terpenoids, flavonoids, and tropane alkaloids—specifically, scopolamine and atropine—are responsible for this. Consuming Jimson marijuana may cause anticholinergic intoxication, which manifests as a set of symptoms. Biopesticides made from Datura stramonium are less expensive, safer, and better for the environment than broad-spectrum conventional pesticides. They can help manage insects that cause postharvest losses, such as weevils. Living microorganisms including cyanobacteria, rhizobium, and azotobacter are found in biofertilizers, which are essential for organic farming since they increase plant growth and improve nutrient availability. All things considered, Datura stramonium has medicinal advantages as well as possible uses in sustainable agriculture.

Published

15 February 2025

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ISBN-13 (15)

978-81-980948-9-6

How to Cite

Deepak Kumar. (2025). BIOFERTILIZER AND BIOPESTICIDE FROM DATURA STRAMONIUM: A Review. In Dr. Preetha Bhadra, Mr. Victor Pradhan, & Ms. Sudipa Bhattacharjee (Eds.), & (Ed.), ACTIVITY OF MEDICINALPLANTS AS IMMUNOBOOSTERS (pp. 37-53). Shodh Sagar International Publications. https://doi.org/10.36676/978-81-980948-9-6.3