PLANT–MICROBE INTERACTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: MOLECULAR MECHANISMS, STRESS RESILIENCE, DISEASE SUPPRESSION, AND CROP PRODUCTIVITY
Keywords:
Plant microbiome, Sustainable agriculture, Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, Stress resilience, Microbiome engineering
Abstract
Plant–microbe interaction is now expanding to be a key element of sustainable agriculture as they play a vital role in nutrient acquisition, plant growth, stress response, disease defense and productivity of the crop. The recent progress in the assembly, function and agriculture use of plant-associated microbiomes, especially in the rhizosphere, host genotype, developmental stage, root exudates, microbial interactions, and environmental filtering, was summarized. It also explores the molecular and biochemical mechanisms behind the beneficial plant–microbe interactions such as phytohormone modulation, nutrient mobilization, antioxidant regulation, osmotic adjustment, ion homeostasis and induced systemic resistance. Focus is especially placed on plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, disease-suppressive microorganisms and functionally complementary combination of microorganisms to improve drought, salinity, nutrient stress and pathogen resistance. Emerging translational strategies such as microbiome manipulation, synthetic microbial communities, biofertilizers, bio stimulants and genotype–microbiome optimization are also reviewed. Significant improvements have been achieved in the lab, but inconsistent colonization, persistence and field performance are areas of challenge. Further studies should focus on selecting microorganisms based on function, validating mechanisms, ensuring ecological compatibility, developing formulations and ensuring compatibility with crop breeding and precision management. These strategies could help to harness the plant microbiomes for resilient, resource efficient and environmentally sustainable crop production.
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Dr. Amena Khatun, & Dr. Md. Arshad Ali. (2026). PLANT–MICROBE INTERACTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: MOLECULAR MECHANISMS, STRESS RESILIENCE, DISEASE SUPPRESSION, AND CROP PRODUCTIVITY. IJRDO - JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, 12(3), 56-76. https://doi.org/10.69980/bs.v12i3.6813
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