Microbial Interactions & Microbial Ecology

Plant-Soil Microbe Interactions

Soil-plant-microbe interactions along with organic manure in solving stressed agriculture problems. Beneficial microbes associated with plants are known to stimulate plant growth and enhance plant resistance to biotic (diseases) and abiotic (salinity, drought, pollutions, etc.) stresses. The plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and mycorrhizae, a key component of soil microbiota, could play vital roles in the maintenance of plant fitness and soil health under stressed environments, Plant-soil microbe interactions are critical to the health and productivity of ecosystems. These interactions involve a complex network of relationships where plants, soil, and microorganisms communicate and exchange nutrients. Plants exude a variety of organic compounds through their roots, which serve as food for soil microbes. In return, these microbes help plants by enhancing nutrient availability, decomposing organic matter, and protecting plants from pathogens. Mycorrhizal fungi, for instance, form symbiotic associations with plant roots, extending their reach and enhancing the uptake of water and essential nutrients like phosphorus.