Summary
A field trial was conducted in Vang Vieng, Laos PDR, to evaluate a novel nano-enabled biofertilizer’s impact on crop growth, yield, and soil health within karst agroecosystems. The biofertilizer system integrated seven beneficial microorganisms, encapsulated in a chitosan-based nanocarrier enriched with molybdenum (2.00 ppm) and silicon (150.00 ppm), to enhance nutrient delivery and microbial viability. The study assessed its efficacy on banana (Musa acuminata ‘Nam Wa’), cassava (Manihot esculenta ‘Lao Red’), and local herbs at application rates of 0, 8, 15, and 25 L/ha. Results demonstrated significant crop yield improvements, with banana and cassava yields increasing by 33.3% (22.4 kg/plant) and 42.5% (32.5 t/ha), respectively. Soil health indicators, such as organic matter content and b
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