Microorganisms are essential for promoting sustainability in environmental management and agriculture, with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) standing out as a key group for enhancing agricultural sustainability. Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) are advantageous soil microbes that support plant development by increasing nutrient accessibility, boosting resistance to diseases, and minimizing the reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. These microorganisms contribute to soil health by facilitating nitrogen fixation, decomposing organic matter, and suppressing soil-borne pathogens. Using PGPR in agriculture supports the principles of sustainable farming by promoting environmentally friendly and cost-efficient methods that reduce harm to the ecosystem. However, challenges such as strain variability, inconsistent field performance, and environmental influences pose barriers to their widespread adoption. Variations in the effectiveness of PGPR strains across different soil types, climates, and crop species can limit their reliability and performance under real-world conditions. Despite these challenges, recent advancements in microbial ecology, genetic engineering, and delivery systems offer promising solutions for optimizing PGPR applications. Moreover, integrating PGPR into precision agriculture, where their use is tailored to specific environmental conditions, holds the potential to enhance their effectiveness. For successful implementation, policy support, regulatory frameworks, and farmer education are essential to overcome socio-economic barriers. Educating farmers on the benefits of PGPR and providing access to affordable solutions can lead to greater adoption of these microorganisms, contributing to more sustainable agricultural systems that promote long-term environmental health and productivity.

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Microorganisms in Sustainable Environmental Management and Agriculture: Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria

  • Anand Dave,
  • Sanjay Ingle

摘要

Microorganisms are essential for promoting sustainability in environmental management and agriculture, with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) standing out as a key group for enhancing agricultural sustainability. Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) are advantageous soil microbes that support plant development by increasing nutrient accessibility, boosting resistance to diseases, and minimizing the reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. These microorganisms contribute to soil health by facilitating nitrogen fixation, decomposing organic matter, and suppressing soil-borne pathogens. Using PGPR in agriculture supports the principles of sustainable farming by promoting environmentally friendly and cost-efficient methods that reduce harm to the ecosystem. However, challenges such as strain variability, inconsistent field performance, and environmental influences pose barriers to their widespread adoption. Variations in the effectiveness of PGPR strains across different soil types, climates, and crop species can limit their reliability and performance under real-world conditions. Despite these challenges, recent advancements in microbial ecology, genetic engineering, and delivery systems offer promising solutions for optimizing PGPR applications. Moreover, integrating PGPR into precision agriculture, where their use is tailored to specific environmental conditions, holds the potential to enhance their effectiveness. For successful implementation, policy support, regulatory frameworks, and farmer education are essential to overcome socio-economic barriers. Educating farmers on the benefits of PGPR and providing access to affordable solutions can lead to greater adoption of these microorganisms, contributing to more sustainable agricultural systems that promote long-term environmental health and productivity.