Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes for Resilient Farming Systems: Mitigating Environmental Stressors and Boosting Crops Productivity—A Review
Ansabayeva A. Makhambetov M. Rebouh N.Y. Abdelkader M. Saudy H.S. Hassan K.M. Nasser M.A. Ali M.A.A. Ebrahim M.
March 2025Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Horticulturae
2025#11Issue 3
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.
abiotic stress , biotic stress , disease control , microorganisms , sustainability
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Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, Kostanay, 110000, Kazakhstan
Department of Ecology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, 030000, Kazakhstan
Department of Environmental Management, Institute of Environmental Engineering, RUDN University, Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation
Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Egypt
Agronomy Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11241, Egypt
Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11241, Egypt
Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11241, Egypt
Department of Agronomy
Department of Ecology
Department of Environmental Management
Horticulture Department
Agronomy Department
Horticulture Department
Department of Plant Pathology
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