Role of soil microbes in sustainable crop production and soil health: A review
Abstract. Global food production needs to be increased in order to feed the world’s growing population and at the same time, the reliance on inorganic fertilizers and pesticides should be minimized. To accomplish this goal, the various beneficial associations between plants and soil microorganisms...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Trakia University. Faculty of Agriculture, Stara Zagora
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Agricultural Science and Technology |
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| Online Access: | ttps://agriscitech.eu/role-of-soil-microbes-in-sustainable-crop-production-and-soil-health-a-review/ |
| Summary: | Abstract. Global food production needs to be increased in order to feed the world’s growing population and at the same time, the reliance
on inorganic fertilizers and pesticides should be minimized. To accomplish this goal, the various beneficial associations between plants and
soil microorganisms should be explored. The soil microbes are bacteria, actinomycetes, viruses, fungi, nematode, and protozoa. They have
an important soil function that has fulfilled several useful tasks in the soil system. Microbes support biological nitrogen fixation of different
biological transformations that support the accumulation and utilization of key nutrients, support root and shoot growth processes, disease
control, and improve soil quality in crop cultivation. Soil microbes offer nutrient-dense nourishment improved crop production and recycle soil
solutions. They play an essential role in decomposing organic matter, cycling nutrients, and fertilizing the soil. Besides, they improve plant
growth on various physiological parameters of plants by a number of mechanisms. The mechanism involved in growth promotion includes plant
growth regulators, production of different metabolites, and conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia in direct and indirect ways. In
addition, soil microbes offer resistance against diseases. This review outlines the significant impact of soil microbes on sustainable agricultural
growth, the benefits of microbes in maintaining soil health, and their interactions. |
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| ISSN: | 1313-8820 1314-412X |