Beneficial Soil Microorganisms: Role in Plant Growth and Soil Fertility: A Review

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Authors: Salman Khan, Avinash Pratap Singh
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Abstract

The soil microorganism promotes soil fertility, plant productivity and ecosystem services. Recent molecular research suggests that the soil microorganism has been significantly underestimated. In addition to metagenomic analyses. Metatranscriptomic and Metaproteomics studies targeting the functional part of the microbiome are becoming more common and microorganism functional role and plant-microbe interactions require better understanding. These are crucial for understanding the microbiome’s functional role and for figuring out how microbes and plants interact. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) are helpful bacteria that colonize the roots of plants to stimulate plant growth. They benefit plants in several ways, including enhancing nutrient synthesis and uptake, as well as preventing disease. Understanding plant-microbe interactions in natural and agroecosystems can improve soil fertility and high-yield food production.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis Alexander von Humboldt Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Journal of Agricultural Research
Publisher
Agricultural Research Communication Center
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Publication date
17 January 2026