Soil Microbial Community Dynamics and Plant Proliferation

In Agricultural sector, with the change in environment and climates has affected the diverse ecosystem and microbial life present in the soil. Soil microbial communities have directly or indirectly impacted the proliferation of plant systems. These communities contribute uniquely to ecological balance of soil, due to presence of variety of organisms such as bacteria, archaea, protozoa, fungi, etc. These communities can directly impact plant growth and development by producing growth-promoting hormones, nutrient acquisition, and protection against pathogens. Various factors like Temperature, pH, organic matter, and nutrient availability effects the action and mechanism of these microbial communities. Understanding their dynamics and interactions with plants is crucial for sustainable agriculture, nutrient cycling and ecosystem stability. In this chapter, we explore the role of soil microorganisms in plant proliferation, interactions between plants and soil microbial community, management strategies for soil microbial community, etc.