Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes for Resilient Farming Systems: Mitigating Environmental Stressors and Boosting Crops Productivity—A Review

This review delves into the role of plant growth-promoting microbes (PGPMs) in sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil health, improving plant stress tolerance, and controlling diseases. PGPMs, which include bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, are increasingly recognized as important contri...

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Main Authors: Assiya Ansabayeva, Murat Makhambetov, Nazih Y. Rebouh, Mostafa Abdelkader, Hani S. Saudy, Karim M. Hassan, Mohamed A. Nasser, Mahmoud A. A. Ali, Mohamed Ebrahim
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author Assiya Ansabayeva
Murat Makhambetov
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Mostafa Abdelkader
Hani S. Saudy
Karim M. Hassan
Mohamed A. Nasser
Mahmoud A. A. Ali
Mohamed Ebrahim
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description This review delves into the role of plant growth-promoting microbes (PGPMs) in sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil health, improving plant stress tolerance, and controlling diseases. PGPMs, which include bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, are increasingly recognized as important contributors to promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices. Their ability to improve nutrient availability, stimulate plant growth, and protect crops from environmental stressors makes them a cornerstone for resilient and efficient farming systems. By reducing dependency on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, PGPMs play a vital role in preserving environmental resources, minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and combating climate change’s negative impacts. This article thoroughly explores the complex interactions between PGPMs, soil nutrients, plant pathogens, and abiotic stressors. It also examines how these interactions influence phytohormone production and signaling pathways, ultimately impacting crop growth and development. Furthermore, this review discusses how PGPMs enhance nutrient uptake, modulate plant immune responses, and improve stress resilience, offering a holistic understanding of their multifaceted contributions to farming. By synthesizing current research and highlighting future directions, this review underscores the potential of PGPMs to revolutionize agricultural activities, ensuring food security and environmental sustainability in the face of global challenges.
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spelling doaj-art-3ea79df6bcf44a8c96f152562122c8cb2025-08-20T02:42:34ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242025-02-0111326010.3390/horticulturae11030260Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes for Resilient Farming Systems: Mitigating Environmental Stressors and Boosting Crops Productivity—A ReviewAssiya Ansabayeva0Murat Makhambetov1Nazih Y. Rebouh2Mostafa Abdelkader3Hani S. Saudy4Karim M. Hassan5Mohamed A. Nasser6Mahmoud A. A. Ali7Mohamed Ebrahim8Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, Kostanay 110000, KazakhstanDepartment of Ecology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe 030000, KazakhstanDepartment of Environmental Management, Institute of Environmental Engineering, RUDN University, Moscow 117198, RussiaHorticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, EgyptAgronomy Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11241, EgyptHorticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11241, EgyptHorticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11241, EgyptHorticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11241, EgyptDepartment of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11241, EgyptThis review delves into the role of plant growth-promoting microbes (PGPMs) in sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil health, improving plant stress tolerance, and controlling diseases. PGPMs, which include bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, are increasingly recognized as important contributors to promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices. Their ability to improve nutrient availability, stimulate plant growth, and protect crops from environmental stressors makes them a cornerstone for resilient and efficient farming systems. By reducing dependency on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, PGPMs play a vital role in preserving environmental resources, minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and combating climate change’s negative impacts. This article thoroughly explores the complex interactions between PGPMs, soil nutrients, plant pathogens, and abiotic stressors. It also examines how these interactions influence phytohormone production and signaling pathways, ultimately impacting crop growth and development. Furthermore, this review discusses how PGPMs enhance nutrient uptake, modulate plant immune responses, and improve stress resilience, offering a holistic understanding of their multifaceted contributions to farming. By synthesizing current research and highlighting future directions, this review underscores the potential of PGPMs to revolutionize agricultural activities, ensuring food security and environmental sustainability in the face of global challenges.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/3/260microorganismsbiotic stressabiotic stresssustainabilitydisease control
spellingShingle Assiya Ansabayeva
Murat Makhambetov
Nazih Y. Rebouh
Mostafa Abdelkader
Hani S. Saudy
Karim M. Hassan
Mohamed A. Nasser
Mahmoud A. A. Ali
Mohamed Ebrahim
Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes for Resilient Farming Systems: Mitigating Environmental Stressors and Boosting Crops Productivity—A Review
Horticulturae
microorganisms
biotic stress
abiotic stress
sustainability
disease control
title Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes for Resilient Farming Systems: Mitigating Environmental Stressors and Boosting Crops Productivity—A Review
title_full Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes for Resilient Farming Systems: Mitigating Environmental Stressors and Boosting Crops Productivity—A Review
title_fullStr Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes for Resilient Farming Systems: Mitigating Environmental Stressors and Boosting Crops Productivity—A Review
title_full_unstemmed Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes for Resilient Farming Systems: Mitigating Environmental Stressors and Boosting Crops Productivity—A Review
title_short Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes for Resilient Farming Systems: Mitigating Environmental Stressors and Boosting Crops Productivity—A Review
title_sort plant growth promoting microbes for resilient farming systems mitigating environmental stressors and boosting crops productivity a review
topic microorganisms
biotic stress
abiotic stress
sustainability
disease control
url https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/3/260
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