USO DE BIOINSUMOS EM HORTALIÇAS: ESTADO DA ARTE E PERSPECTIVAS

Abstract

The Green Revolution significantly increased agricultural production but also brought environmental and public health issues due to the excessive use of chemical inputs. In this context, bioinputs are presented as a sustainable alternative, using natural biological resources to enhance productivity and reduce negative impacts. This study analyzed scientific articles addressing the use of bioinputs in vegetable production, published in journals indexed in databases such as SciELO, Google Scholar, Scopus, and CAPES Journals. The following descriptors were used: Bioinputs, vegetables, PGPR, inoculants, and horticultural crops, written in both Portuguese and English. Different classes of bioinputs were addressed, including plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), non-mycorrhizal beneficial fungi, and plant and algae extracts. The studies reviewed demonstrate positive effects on germination, development, and productivity of crops such as lettuce, tomato, cucumber, watermelon, beetroot, and carrot, although results vary depending on the plant species, microbial strain, and cultivation conditions. Additionally, bioinputs such as Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, and Bacillus spp. showed effectiveness in the biological control of pests and diseases. It is concluded that bioinputs represent a promising tool for sustainable horticulture, contributing to the reduction of environmental impacts and to food security, especially in agroecological systems and family farming.