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Why are blue-green algae not popular as biofertilisers?

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Blue-green algae add organic matter to the soil and increase its fertility still these are not popular as biofertilisers. This is due to several constraints that limit tha application or implementation of the biofertiliser technology. The constraints may be environmental, techological, infrastructural, financial, unawarenses, quality, marketing etc.
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